Wreaths for a victory won,—

Loved Massachusetts, one for thee,

One for thy chosen son!”


GRATITUDE FOR SYMPATHY OF THE PEOPLE OF VERMONT.

Letter to Hon. Ryland Fletcher, Governor of Vermont, March 7, 1857.

The Legislature of Vermont, at its recent session, passed a series of joint resolutions, highly complimentary, and indorsing Mr. Sumner’s last speech in the Senate. On receiving a copy, Mr. Sumner wrote the following reply.

New York, Saturday, March 7, 1857.