The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-02-22

the Vermont republicans on the unanimity
manifested in the convention and the signs
for encouragement in the coming campaign,
and closed by predicting glorious victory
for the party.
The convention then lat half-past three
o'clock adjourned.
Letters of regret at inability to attend
were received from Hon. w. p. Frye, Hon.
John ID. Long, Hon. A. w. Beard, Senator
Generals S. l.. Woodford, j. c. McCul-
Tough, Hon. w. G. Dunton, Hon. A. w.
Tenney and II. j. Kimball. These were
not read for want of time. We give the fol-
lowing
SENATOR MORRILL,
WASHINGTON, February 10.
"My Dear Sir:-Your invitation to the
convention of the republican clubs at Mont
pelier on the 10Th instant was duly received,
but it will be impossible for me to be pres
ent. am glad to see that our friends in
Vermont resent being kicked by those now
drest in a little brief authority and are
showing some enthusiasm in the prelimin-
airy work of the coming presidential cam
paign. II appears to me that the time is very
inopportune to force down, by free-trade
messages and measures, our wOrking-lnen TO
the European standard of wages, or to strike
a foul blow at the prosperity of our agricul-
tural interests: and have some faith that
the all-wool republicans will this year term
mate the rule of the combination of south
ern leaders and northern 'mugwump fol-
lowers, and turn out what seems to be a
shoddy administration. 1t is gratifying
to perceive that the party of Lincoln, Grant
and Garfield, having distinctively American
principles, is likely to have the patriotic
aid of a considerable number of our demo-
cratic friends. Thanking you for your kind
consideration, | am very truly yours,
JUSTIN S. MORRILL,"
CONGRESSMAN STEWART.
WASHINGTON, February 10.
" M Dear Sir.-My engagements here for
bid acceptance of your invitation to meet
the republicans who will assemble at Mont
pelier next week. | rejoice to notice the
loyalty of the sons of Vermont to the prin-
ciples of the great party-great in its accom-
plshed history and great in its promise
and possibility of future good to our coun-
try. 1t should now be commended to the
young men of the country not alone
for what it has done, but for what
it is. 1t is what it has become by
its loyal adherence, through years of
severe trial, to fundamental principles of
good government. 1t stands for national
integrity, for equality of rights, for free
ballot and a fair count everywhere under
the flag, for universal education, for the i'm
partial administration of law, for good order
and good morals, for a sound currency and
for the protection of American industry
against every form of foreign invasion or in
reference. With cordial good wishes,
yours sincerely, j. w. STEWART"
CONGRESSMAN CIRCUIT.
81 have your invitation to be present at
the convention of republican clubs to be
holden at Montpelier on the 10Th instant,
and wish l felt at liberty to attend; but my
assignment to duty here will prevent. / am
glad to see the republicans of Vermont be-
stirring themselves for the coming presi'
dental contest. 1t may be thought early by
some but it is none ahead of the hopeful
active feeling which everywhere pervades
the republican ranks and which in itsel1
carries the promise of victory. In the fina
count Vermont is certain enough, and is
certainly small enough; but big majority
in September will make her big state from
that time till the last gun is fired in Novem
Der. Thirty thousand majority, of which
you speak, would make steady the republic
can column in every doubtful state. Pa
rade and brass bands and oratory will moi
accomplish this but thorough organization
like that now forming may do it. Let there
be a republican club, then, in every town
whose business it shall be to have every
republican at the polls in September, ant
Vermont will give such majority as nevel
before Let us not be overtroubed about
the candidate nor give ourselves away il
advance, but be ready to rally in support o
him, whoever he may be--for he will be
good man-whom the judgment of the con
vention may select as the best one to leaC
us to victory. Then, with the Vermonter'
ahead and the column well closed up, tn,
grand old republican party on her old plat
form of protection to American industrie!
and American labor, to the Union soldier
to the ballot box, to temperance and t
civil service reform, shall again take her ole
place at the helm. Very truly yours,
WILLIAM w. CIRCUIT"
SENATOR FRYE.
81 am glad Vermont is waking up for i
gives me hope that she may give us repub
lican victory next fall. But far to the rea
l see the importance of your election anc
would be glad to help you. | regret to sa,
that loaded down as | am at present it i
impossible for me to accept your compli
mentary invitation. VIM. =. FRYE"
CONGRESSMAN LONG
WASHINGTON, February 8.
8" l wish / could accept your cordial in
vitaton to the republican convention il
Montpelier on the 18th, but it is impossible
for me to get away. l beg to send m
heartiest good wishes, in the clear faith tina
the republican principles, as they have pre-
served and advanced the republic, are tn
surest foundation for it's continued progress
in the lines of freedom, equality of rights
the development of national interests an
good government. Sincerely yours,