Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-06-22
The Senatorial Qu. sion.

The views Of the Bratloh1ro PhdaiI
were considered very valuable the other day
by our friends Of tic Burlington Tunes and
Rutland Herald. We commend, therefore.
to their favorable notice, the following az
ticle from the last Phgnir
In giving our support 10 Mr. Morrill, for the
place 1.-THE Senatel we have not one word to say
against Mr.. Poland. We respect the latter for
his talents aud worth; we honor him for the
manly stand be has taken in the Senate, and
we cordially approve Of what he has said and
done while a member Of that body, and were be
now the only candidate We should cheerfuliy
give him cur support. AID what we ye 10
say in favor Of Mr.. Morrill,, We wish 10 have IN
detstood uot as comparing or contrasting the
two men, but As simply personal t. Mr.. Morrill,
We think be has the requisite qualifications and
character stics Tor the Office. In the first place,
he IS a man Of high moral character, of IN
swerviug adherence TO the great principles Of
justice ami right. courteous and gentlemsnly IN
his intercourse with others. and correct IN the
habits Of his life. His character Is uDexception-
able. In the second place. he Is a man Of ma
tional reputation. He Il not mere pariiz4n, no
SIMPLY pol tician devoted ouly 10 the interests
of clique party, but Is a true Statesman,
consulting for the interests Of the State. the IA
ton. and humanity. The Union as a whole sui
in all its paris has received his attention. ana
he has earnestly laborel for their interests both
for the present time and for future years.
In the third place, he is well acquainted With
the business, the resources and the financial
condition Of the country. HIS knowledge O.
these matters. and bis sound judgment pciu,el
hun out as the most suitable man in the liou-e
to be placed at the head Of the Committee ct
Ways aud Means, and how well aud how fait'-
fully be has discharged the arduous duties %!
that position We all know No man understands
these subjects better than be, or bow 10 shsFe
laws to our financial condition and wants.
In the fourth place he has especially identified
himself with the masses Of the people, the farm
ers, the mechanics, and the lab0ring classes
g,nerally that Is, with the vast majority Of the
people Many prominent measures which he
hiss inauguraied and helped forward had special
reference to the elevation and benefit Of lator-
ing men. HIS sympsthies are with the people,
and here he has roug hold upon their respect
and confidence.
In the fifth place be has had great experience
in public Affairs. Both 10 peace and In war. in
the most troublous times Of our nations history
be has been public servant lab3riuE earnestly,
patiently ami perseS erngly for tie nations
saiejy and welfare. So long and so aithiuly
La- ne iab1iel IN the pdb4ic >trslces ana hlihhl
with such good Judgment and wise discretion.
tina, be has won tue confidence and respect Of
his own SAFE, Of Congress and the whole
country. and there are few if any in either
House that have a larger share Of public conf
dence, and OF genuine respect than he
Having these qualifications we think Mr. Nor
rill every way fitted Tor a seat in the Senate OF
the United States. And since he has so long,
so fsiihiully sid well served TIE State in
the House OF Repr natives. We think he de-
serves promotiol. TO the Senate; We believe he
has fully earned It, is justly entitled 10 Il, and
that We ought 10 give it 10 him. Further, Yer
mont owes II 10 herself, 70 her own reputation.
to SHOW her appreciation Of worthy and yalua-
bic services. TO say by thus honor;ng and pro
noting MIR. Morrill, that those Of her sons who
do her bonor by faithfully and worthy deeds,
shall not 60 unrewarded. For these and lr
other reasons which We may state at another
time we shall support Mr.. Morrill, for a seat in
the Senate with the same hearty good viii that We
have heretofore supported him when candidate
for the House.