News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1884-05-01
DR.. Nichols Withdraws.


Lieutenant Governor Pingree letter
in which he withdraws his name en-
tirely from the gubernatorial canvass.
There are many Republicans, who,
next to Hon. Frederick Billings, deem
DR.. Nichols the best qualified of any
of the several gentlemen thus far
named for the Office of Governor,
his long experience in public affairs
and his intimate acquaintance with
the men and interests of the State,
seeming to especially fit him for
the position. His letter, which we
give below, explains fully his reasons
for withdrawal, and will commend it
self to all as generous and praisewor-
thy. He has risen above the selfish
politician and in a manly manner
makes the way clear to harmonious
convention and pleasant campaign in
this presidential year. His course
will command the respect of true
friends everywhere.
NoRTHFIELD, VT, Apr. 81, '84.
Hon. Samuel E. FiHgree, Hartford. ".
My Dear Shiny friends have
been kind enough to present my name
as a candidate for the chief magistra-
cy of this State.
In the first place this was done
without my consent, and indeed with
out consultation with me. Since then
numerous letters have been received
from different parts of the State, to
many of which l have replied, signi-
flying my willingness to accept the
nomination, if bestowed.
When my name wa. first mentioned,
it was not known, so far as am
aware, that your friends designed to
bring YOU forward as a candidate.
OF late, however, there seems to have
developed strong interest in your
behalf, and there has also developed
in certain quarters, an unprovoked
and INSCRIPTIONS attack upon myself.
/. however, do not entertain the idea
that you have any completely in this
latter movement, as from our person.
al friendly relations, L do not believe
you would countenance any such
methods of political warfare.
Now, while under other circum-
stances l should feel entirely willing
to take the issue with those parties
and fight it out with them, confident
that could fully vindicate myself be-
fore the public, L do not feel justified
in the present instance in entering
upon any such contest. / do not
deny that it would be an honor to re-
ceive at the hands of this State an
election to the highest Office within
their gift, provided that such an hon.
or was conferred as spontaneous
offering of a united party; but to
enter the list as a candidate and COM
petitor with one Of the same party, for
whom l entertain a profound respect
and high personal regard, and thus be
a means of disturbing the harmony OF
the party to which l am strongly at
tached, and to whose highest interests
/ have hitherto devoted my best eff
forts, is another thing, and were tc
succeed in the contest, would so fal
detract from the pleasure of holding
the Office, as to render me unwilling t.
become a party to any such proceed
ing. Especially does this weigh will
great force with me at the presen
time. The approaching Presidential
canvass is an important one, anC
there is an urgent demand upon every
Republican in the State to dc all in
his power to promote entire harmony
in the party. Vermonts distinguished
Senator and statesman is urged as {
candidate for the highest honor in the
gift of the American people, and it is
the desire and hope of every true sor
of Vermont, that he may receive the
nomination and become the nationa
standard bearer of the Republican
party. In this view, nothing should
be allowed to disturb or distract thu
entire harmony and most cordial gooC
feeling in the Republican ranks of gu
State. 1t is, therefore, with the III
most cordially and in the convictio
that the highest interest of the part
in the State will be subserved thereby
that / withdraw my name entirel
from the contest, and most hearth
unite with your many friends in SUI
porting you for the position to whic
you aspire.
In coming to this determination,
have considered the matter lndepenC
emily of my friends and without OF
por:unity to confer with them to an
extent; yet l am confident of the
approval of my action and will col
daily unite with me in giving yo
their support.
Grateful TO the people OF the Stat
for their many expressions of conf
dence in me aud wishing you success
in the position to which L am confiden
you will be promoted by the unanl
nous voice of the party, l am,
Yours very truly,
GEORGE NICHOLS.