Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1870-09-06
mith--Earle--Camp.

Br .Camp-a "sweet, gushing child
Of natur'," - thinks he has discov-
cred mares nest" in the fact of
our going to Stowe and voting for
Hon. Worthington c. Smith, after hay
ing written so many severe editorials
in opposition to his nomination
Camp is very bright; was always I'M,
naturally precocious, and can even
now sometimes see into things more
clearly than is given to ordinary NOR,
tails. Yet we think it is in US to ex-
plain our course so as to have it APP |
pear both honorable and consistent, |
even to narrow minded doubters.-
We opposed Mr.. Smith because we
had right to, and because we thought
we ought to. We were elected del
egate and went to Stowe unpledgcd.
With Hendee and Grout out Of the
way and casting their influence for
Mr.. Smith, we did not suppose there
was to be any opposition to him be-
yond mere furry that would amount
to nothing. Arriving at Stowe a few
delegates from this county-Geo. i.
Norton Of Irasburgh, A. c. Elliott of
Jay and Hon. l.. P. Tenney OF Alba.
ny, all Adds men-asked US how we
intended to vote, to whom we intima-
ted our intention of voting for Smith,
as it was a hopeless case to vote for
any one else, there being no regular
ly organised opposition to him.
When all the delegates from this coun-
ty met together to consider the advi-
stability Of casting its vote solid, Hon.
j. w. Simpson and E. p. Cotton
both Adds men-spoke in favor of
casting the county vote for Smith
We did the same, which was assented
to by all but four who were instruct
cd before they left home to vote for
Adds. and who did not feel at liberty
to 90 contrary to instructions. Be-
sides, we had learned that Adds name
would not be presented to the con-
vention, as there were only three del
egates favorable to him, except those
from this county. When the conven-
ton assembled his name Was not pre-
sented. Neither was it mentioned in
any manner. Who should we vote
for? Would you have us bolt and
raise the standard of revolt? Would
you, had you been in our place, have
squeaked out in sad and solemn tones
against the denomination of our pres
ent sitting member? 1t occurred tc
us that the other 175 delegates would
not be accommodating enough to re
cede from their position on purpose
to adopt ours. And so in the light
Of all the facts before US we thought
it not advisable to break up the con
vention We have before this seer
editors attempt to cast bigger shad
ows than their size would warrant
and exhibit themselves in such pligh
as to determine us to avoid their sill
illness. One such specimen is suffi
cient for Orleans county, without oui
being a recruit We have stated oul
position and action. What bette
could you have done? Will you in
form us? Mr.. Smith was not GU
choice; but there was no other candi
date. We suppose we can still fgh
him, but do not like to do so merel,
to accommodate you. You ask:
Now, Earle, be honest and tell us wha
wrought this mighty change. Did an
one tell you TO vote for Smith Or was yo
bought off as you are always ready TO &C
cuse every one changing his political views
How much did it cost Smith to secure you
valuable aid, thereby securing his electio
haunnn hn Il.
Adds place at Nice? or moiety of gov
eminent printing?
These questions, coming from a ger
tleman, would be insulting, but as the
have not such source they can b
borne with perfect equanimity. W
shall not take them to heart. VIVA
can one expect from a pig, but
grunt?
Earle was so ardenta supporter of Smit
then and there, that he affirmed he "shoul
vote for Smith in the convention if all he
outside opposed him."
This statement is an unqualife
falsehood. We never made such a
expression as that in our life. w
made no expression kindred to it,
1t is one of your own coming. If
is not so give your authority, or unit
you do so stand convicted as a fOl
slanderer.