Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1862-04-25
For Senator, Solomon Foot.

Senator Foot's term expires on the
4th Of March next. The choice of hi.
successor has already been agitated by
the state press in manner which i'm.
plies that some new man may be elected.
1t is minated that Senator Foot will
serve no longer. We do not believe it.
1t is also intimated that there are several
other gentlemen who would like to be-
come Senator. We believe this; the
office of United States Senator does not
60 begging in any state--very often.
There are men in our state who would
make good Senators, but none who would
be so capable, efficient, and influential as
Mr.. Foot; therefore none of them ought
to be elected
In the choice of Senator the best in
terests of the whole country, and of Yer
mont especially, are only worthy of con-
sideration. That A, b, or C wants the
Senatorship, is not a valid claim that
Mr.. Foot has been a Senator for two
terms is not an objection to him but that
he has made a good Senator is the best
reason for his being kept in the position.
1t needs little forecast to anticipate the
work Of Congress for the next few years.
1t will be novel, delicate, and onerous.
New questions involving the well-being
of the country will be continually coming
up. We are in transition period now.
Grand opportunities are offered to our
statesmen. GraVer responsibilities rest
on them than on any men of this gener-
alton. Shall these be committed to the
hands of new men, unacquainted with
the methods of doing the work, and not
acquainted with their co-laborers p
Would it be thought discreet for corpo.
ration, in the most critical and danger.
Gus state, to change its officers; Install
ing new and untried men in the place of
those who were experienced, able, aud
successful? 1t is obvious that the inter-
ests of the country will be best promoted
by the continuance in Congress Of all
those men who are fit to be there at ALL
They have acquired knowledge of the
business of legislation which is indispen-
sible, and which will make even the man
of inferior talent the better candidate for
legislator. But in this case the Senator
is eminently distinguished for his capac-
ity for the position, TO which now are su-
peradded long experience, acquaintance
with other legislators, and the confidence
and Influence which these qualifications
inspire in others.
The special interests of Vermont will
be furthered by the reelection of Mr.
Foot. Our state is little and inland. lis
position in Congress must be determined
more by the character, ability, and infu-
ence of its representatives than by any
thing else. The state itself, in compar-
ison with the large ones, cannot obtain
and WELD any great degree Of influence
Yet by the character of its Senators it
has at present sway in the national
councils no; surpassed probably by any
any other state. Shall it be taken from
this proud position by any act of its own
Senator Foot has, we are sure, been a
wachful and faithful representative of
the state, He has been accessible to bis
constituents and very willing to serve
them to the full extent of bis ability.
But single reason can be offered for
his removal, that he has been in the SEN
ate two terms. This is the best reason
for his remaining. The duties Of leg
islator cannot be assumed and well per-
formed by any new man. This business
has to be learned like any other. lie
who has served an apprenticeship and
become a good workman is better than a
green apprentice when so difficult work
is to be done as we now have reason to
anticipate, The rotary system is biased
on baseless basis" 1t is obnoxious in
ordinary peaceful times; it should be re-
jected now. The claims of any man to
office ought to yield to the paramount
claims of the country, The people of
Vermont will agree in this, We believe.
For Senator, Solomon Foot.-Bwhing-
ton Times.
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