Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-07-04
The County Convention.

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The Union Republican County Con-
vention held in this town on Wednesday,
was one of the largest conventions that
has assembled for several years, and in
dictated that the people are awake to the
great issues of the hour, and fully I'M
derstand the efforts that our opponents
are making to nullify and destroy the
action of the representatives OF the peo-
pie for the reorganization Of the gov
ernment under the direction of the mil
itary commanders. A larger number
than usual were undoubtedly present
from the fact that several new nomina-
tiops for county officers were to be pre-
scented.
The contest for some of the nomina-
lions was quite spirited, but the final
result is generally satisfactory, as all
the new nominees are gentlemen of
standing and influence, and will serve
the people in the several positions to
which they are assigned with fidelity.
Ira C. Allen, Esq, of Fairhaven, who
heads the Senatorial delegation, is
gentleman of extensive business rela-
tions, and Is well known to the public
as largely interested in the marble trade
and as President Of the Fairhaven Ma
tional Bank. He represented the town
of Fsirhayen in the Legislature Of 1861
and 1862.
Capen Leonard, Esq, Of Pittsford is q
gentleman highly esteemed by all who
know him, and especially in the COM
ity in which he resides, as high
min ded and honorable citizen. He has
had large experience in legislation, hav-
ing represented the town of Chittenden
In 1887, SO, 80, 40, Al and AS, and the
town of Andover in 1850, and was q
member of the State Constitutional Con-
vention from Chittenden in 1850.
We need say but little to the people OF
Rutland of the other nominee. John
Prout, ESQ, as he is well and favorably
known, having been their efficient and
faithful representative for the past two
years, and as a lawyer has wide repu.
tation for ability and fidelity to his
clients, and ranks among the leading
counselors of the State. He has had great
experience and exerted wide influence il
Legislative halls, always commencing
himself toe his colleagues by his unOb
trusive manner and the rare good judg
ment exercised on all public questions
Mr.. Prout was long a resident o
Salisbury, Addison County, where hi
commenced the practice Of his PROBES
sion, removing to Rutland in 1854
He represented Salisbury in 1847 anC
'48, and Rutland in 1865 and '66, and ha
been States Attorney of Addison count,
for three years and Rutland county TO
two years. He has rendered the publ
many valuable services by his pruden
and careful counsel.
The nominees for Judges, are boil
gentlemen of experience, and are wei
known in the County. Mr.. Crowfoot ha
represented Benson in 1854 and 65, an,
has been an acting Justice of the Peac
for many years. Mr.. Crawley, has bee
a Senator for three years in 1850, 81 an
So, and represented the town of MI
Holly for seven years, and has been
Justice of the Peace for nearly q years
The past services of these gentleme
give good assurance of their capacity t
: fill the position assigned them TIL
, other gentlemen upon the ticket hav
been tried in their several offices.
There are other subjects connecte
with the convention, the discussion c
which must be left to be some futur
| time.