Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-04-25
From the Rutland Hsrald.l
THE SENATORIAL QUESTION.

We notice that several papers IN the State
are already discussing the question OF the
election Of United States Senator from this
State for six wears from and after the 4'h Of
March next,-SenatOr FOot's term expiring
at that date. All the papers that have made
allusiOn to the subj-ct recommend the re-
election OF Senator Foot in the warmest
terms.
We have forbOrne any editorial allusiOn
to the subject at the present time, because
We are well aware that any recommendation
OF that kind emanating from Rutland, might
be construed as having been dictated in the
interest OF Senator Foot, either at his sug
gestIon, or on account of the personal regard
we may be supposed to entertain tor a res
pected and distinguished tOwnsman. But
since the Senatorial question has been
brought n the consideration OF the State by
the Burlington, 81. Adams and Bennington
pape-s,-ail OF which recommend Senator
FJJt's re-electlOn,-We NAV we'll be allow, d
u second the motion, and endorse the nom
inatiOn.
In Justice to Mr.. Foot, however, we ought
TO say in the outset, that we have not the
mos distant idea that be cOvets the place
which he mas so long led and with sucn
sisnal ability, 10 his own honor and 70 the
honor of the STATE. " e have never passed
a word with him on the subject, and do not
know that he would authorize the use OF hIs
name in connection with the office. We do
know that he feels grateful for the honors
which the State has bestowed upon him, and
that he has regarded them as fully remune-
ratIve for all the Efforts he has made to serve
her interests and the interests OF the country,
and that 1t has been his expectation and
purpose TO retire from public life at the ex-
plration Of his present term in the Senate,
In short We know that he presents no claim
for further support, and Will do nothing per-
sonally to bias the free choice Of the people
Of Vermont Of a Senator to serve them for
the next six years.
In ordinary times, perhaps, it would be
we'll enough that Senator Foot should retire,
But it should be considered that our country
is passiug through a fiery ordeal, the result
Of which no man can predict with certainty.
We need the wisest men-the men OF the
most experience and the most sag glcity,-at
the helm. The great question of the recon-
structiOn of the Union will, without doubt,
come up for settlement within the next one,
two or three years. Does any one doubt
that Senator Foot, with his long experience,
and knowledge Of public men and measures,
and with the high regard and esteem IN
which he is held in all portions OF the eoun-
/ try, can serve his State and the nation at
/ large, better than any new man we can put
in the Senate, however able he may be? No
| doubt there are many men in the State who
would make able Senators, but IN this time
of national trial, we should serve our eoun-
try frst-and individuals afterwards.
| In view therefore, of the great national
interests involved,-iu view OF the import
ance Of having a representative from this
State in the Senate who can and will, from
| his long experience, and intimate acquaint-
ance with public men North and SOUTH
the leaders Of the rebellion included,-exer
an influence which shall materially advance
the public weal,-we know Of no higher
duty that We can perform in the premises
than to return Senator Foot to the field o
his present usefulness.