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Editorial
June 13, 1842
Vermont Watchman And State Journal
Montpelier, Washington County, Vermont
What is this article about?
Skeptical commentary on Vermont abolitionist convention nominations for state offices, arguing they aim to install E.D. Barber as lieutenant governor and split the Whig party, rather than addressing slavery absent in Vermont.
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Abolitionism. It seems that the State Convention at Brookfield have made their nominations. CHARLES K. WILLIAMS, for governor—very well—should have been willing, yes, glad, to have voted for him last year, had he been fairly in nomination. Whether we shall do so this year or not, depends upon circumstances hereafter to be known. EDWARD D. BARBER for Lieut. Governor. Hem! Read on. HARRY HALE for Treasurer—would make a very good one: guess we shan't vote for him though.
Now in all sober earnest, to what does all this amount. Kind reader, we will tell you in a few words. It does not liberate the slave, for we have none in Vermont, but—but—it may make E. D. Barber, Lieut. Governor. That is the object—and to divide the Whigs. Don't believe they will succeed, however.
D.
Now in all sober earnest, to what does all this amount. Kind reader, we will tell you in a few words. It does not liberate the slave, for we have none in Vermont, but—but—it may make E. D. Barber, Lieut. Governor. That is the object—and to divide the Whigs. Don't believe they will succeed, however.
D.
What sub-type of article is it?
Slavery Abolition
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Abolitionism
Vermont Politics
State Nominations
Whig Division
Brookfield Convention
What entities or persons were involved?
Charles K. Williams
Edward D. Barber
Harry Hale
State Convention At Brookfield
Whigs
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Critique Of Abolitionist Political Nominations In Vermont
Stance / Tone
Skeptical And Dismissive
Key Figures
Charles K. Williams
Edward D. Barber
Harry Hale
State Convention At Brookfield
Whigs
Key Arguments
Nominations Unlikely To Liberate Slaves Since None Exist In Vermont
Primary Aim Is To Elect E.D. Barber As Lieutenant Governor
Strategy Intended To Divide The Whig Party
Doubts The Success Of This Approach