Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1866-06-27

upOu aii LUG great questions which nave agltdt-
ed the nation, and exhausted the resources oi
the most profound intelects, We can reasonably
conclude that his election to the U. S. Senate
would in no wise result 10 the shame or dis
grace of the Green Mountain State.
From the Bellows Falls Times
We publish this week in another place the
card Of Hon. Justin S. orrill TO the voters o
this district, in which be declines to be candi.
date for reelection. If this was understood to
to be his retirement from public life, it would
be received by the people of this State and the
country with deep regret but as be will prob
ably be promo ed to a sill higher position, ,thi,
announcement will not be entirely unexpected
Mr.. Morrill, has received SIX onsecutive
elections to the House of Repre- entatives from
this congressional district. He has Oh aimed a
position in Congress equalled tyv ry few mem
bers from any part OF the country, and through
aim Vermont has had a corresponding iniu
enoe in the national councils. Now why moi
continue this influence by eecting him 10 the
Senate
Among the most important questions which
will arise for years to come,are those of finance
questions upon which MIR. Morrill, is thorough
ly converssnt, and where he has so much ex-
celed as a mem Der of the tiouse. From be-
ing member of the import ant staLding Com
be a cha rman of that committee. and is now
the ackno wledged leader Of the House. He
Is also member of the special committee OF
Reconstruction. la national politics be is and
always has been Closely allied TO the feeling o
tn people of Vermont, always true to freedom
and democracy. He has been tried by the
people and found true ana faithful. He has q
national reputation, sucn certainly as can be
claimed tor no other man in Vermont since Col
lamer and Foot have passed away There il.
therefore great proprIety and justice to our
State that he should be elected 10 the u. ).
Senate.
From the Brattleboro Phenix
La the first place, he Mr.. Mo1rltD is man
of high moral character, of unswerving adher-
enoe 20 the great principles OF justice and right,
courteous and gsntlemanly in his intercourse
with others, ana correct lD the habits OF his te
tbs character Is unce ptiunabe. In the second
place, be Is man OF national reputation. He
Is not a mere partitan, not simply politician
devoted only 10 the interests of Clique or
party, but true statesman consulting Tor the
interests OF the State, the nation and humanity.
Inc Union as whole and in all lis parts Ia.
received his attention, and be has earnestly Ia
bored for their interests, both for the present
time and for future years.
Al tue tullQ place ue IS well acquainted with
the business, the resources and the fnancial
condition OF the country. His knowledge OF
these matters, and his sound Judgment point
ed him out the most suitable man in the
HOu>e TO be placed at the head of the Com
mltee OF Ways and Means, and how well ana
how faithful he has discharged the arduous du-
ties of that position We all know. No man un-
derstsnds these sublects better than he. or how
TO shape laws 10 our financial condition snd
wants.
la the fourth place he has especially identl-
fed himself with ;he masses OF the people, the
mechanics, and the laborng classes generally
Tat IS witt The vast majority of tue people
Many prominent measures which he has lnsu-
gurated anu neiped forward mad special refer
ence 10 The elevation ano benefit OF laboring
men. HIS sy mpathies are with The people ana
here ne has strong HID upon their respect aud
1h tI.~ PtaSo, AIas t4au ssSas Uapo.4-
ence in pubic affairs. Both IN peace ana 10
war, IN the most trou0ous times OF the nations
history De been public servant laoorlng
earnestly, patiently and perseverlngly for the
nation safety anu welfare. 50 long and so
faithfully has he laoored IN the pubic service,
and wlthal With such good Judgment ana wise
discretion, that he has on the confidence ana
respect OF his own State, of Congress and the
whole country, anu there few, if any, ID
lie confidence and of genuine respect thai he
Having these qualihc.tions, We thlnk Mr..
Morrill, every way b TED for seat IN the Sen
ate of the United States. And since he has
so long, so faithfully and SO well served the
State IN ths House OF Representatives, We
think he deserves promotion to the Senate We
believe he has full, earned It, is justly entitled
il, and that we ought to give 1t 10 him.
Further, Vernon owes it 10 nerseif. 10 her own
reputation, 10 show her appreciation of worthy
and valuable services, 10 say by thus hCnoTIng
and ronoung Mr.. MorrIll mat those OF heI
sons who do her honor by faithful and worthy
deeds stall not go unreweIdsd.
From The Bennington banner.
W nile We entertain Daught but the highest
respect for Mr.. Poland we frankly acknowledge
that our sympAthies are with Congressman
MorrIl. AT such times as the present, wasn
public exegencles come hurry ing along with
startling rapidly, We need men III our highest
positions OF ripe experience, II We can ge,
Them. Such man as MIR. Morrill,, and We be-
lieve the Legislature will give him speedy
promotion when 1t shall assemble. AT a.
events belisvs if it represent the wishes o.
the people 1t viii do so, Tor cannot doubI
If the matter was thrown directly into the hand,
of the people they would De found 10 favor Mr.
Morrill, by large majority.
By the positive declination of Mr.
Morrill, to longer serve in the lower House
the issue is simply and alone-Mr. Morrill, a.
U. s. Senator or not at all. And this Issue
the people of The State must act in the election
of their Senators and Representatives mex
September. If they think they Can profit
ably dispense with Mr.. Morrill's services at IT,,
Capital, hen they will send men who iavo
Judge Poland. Bat If, the other hand
they feel tnat the State, as we'll as the Nation
| IN the present exciting and momentous exlgen
cies, need men of tried experience the mig
places at Washington, then they will SO expires
themselves at the oallot-box In the selection 0
| those who are to represent their wishes at Mont
peller.
Warrington Correspondence Of the N. Y. Tribune.
The present delegation from Vermont is on
| of whicn even that true, liberty loving stat,
may be proud. The tall gentleman, with tn
scholarly stoop in his shoulders, sitting nea
Thaddeus Stevens, is Justin s. Morrill,. Tha
comes of working every day for years owe
! miles and mics of tax bill. Fhe statistics an
taxes on every imaginable thing, from q ship t
a nail, which he carries with him, are enough I
kill an ordinary man. MIR. Morrill,, l don
wonder your shoulders bend under the burden
| The clear eyes to be seen above these shoul
dsrs reflect the large intelligence, the delcat
honor, the integrity and goodness of the mar
Here is face to believe in without any resel
vation. 1t represents a man who, withou
wronging others, or being false to himself, hs
patiently toiled on from obscurIty, making lii
a success himself, and blessing to others. b
cause Mr.. Morrill, works harder than any othe
man in Congress, except Speaker Colfa1, man
seem to think of him only a. 6naneier. b.
this Cisting uIshsd 6nancer 40 hardened Wit
revenues and tariffs, with the whole nation
tax bill upon his back, still has room in h
brain for fine culture, and space in his hsal
i for all gentle and hesntifM thinas | sfafa ii