Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-10-21
vETMONT wATCIIMAN AND STATE JOURNAI.

senator Foot, tho Governor appointed to I'LL the
yacnncv thus created. our then distinguished Tel
low citizen, the Hon George F. Edmunds OF
darlington, who Immediately took his place in
that exalted body, the Senate of the United States
When the Legislature assembled IN October,
1896 there were three United States Senators to
be elected one for the full term, and two, to I'LL
the vacancies octasioned by the deaths of Senators
Colamer and Foot
Without any caucus ominations-without any
names being presented in this house and rs
believe without much consultation, senator Nor
rill. Judge Poland and Mr.. Edmunds, were sever
nlly unanimously elected hy the republicans OF
both houses of this legislature
/ think may safely say that the Legislature and
the people Of this enlightened State had great
confidence in Mr. Edmunds, and high expecta-
lions from his election. Certainly, sir, such was
mn trust, and may now well say that our high
est hopes have been fully realized. have Yet 70
learn that he has ever given vote, or performed
an act, as Senator which has not been in full ac-
cord with his constituents
His ability and fidelity are adding brighter
lustre 90 the proud cmincnce which Vermont
occupies in the sisterhood Of States.
/ therefore present his name iorrc-clccton, and
trust that he win receive the votes Of all in this
body who love the Union OF these States, and who
would preserve this noble g0ycmmcnt--the rich
heritage left us by our fathers.
Mr. Converse Of Woodstock said
do not rise Mr. Speaker, to occupy the time
of this House, nor do rise with the expectation
TINT nything can say can in the least elevate
the character OF the distinguished gentleman just
named lN the gentleman from Manchester, in the
estimation of the members of this House Nor
DO ! expect that anything that cun say will gain
for him one vote.
rise, sir. simply 10 express my high admin
ton of de fine talents and exalted abilities that
have pucei chat gentleman iu the lunt rank
and made him the peer OF the most talented and
able ia that most distinguished and dignihed as
4emhmge of statesmen ON earth--tho senate 0i
the United States
rise, sir, further 90 express my humble but
sincere gutitudc for the unwoaiied assiduity and
wnwuyeriug fidelity with which lie has exertel his
eminent abilities in the discharged the laboriou-
and difficult duties heretofore entrusted To him
for the signal and patriotic services he has rem
she'd upon our beloved Vermont Especially am
grateful ION such patriotic services at this mo-
mcntou- cri----cclnl 90 nome in Importance iu
our country histoiN-u0t even tlic darkest hour
of Chat bloody war through which our milton hu-
just passed His past services commend him u
me u4 q suitable person 20 hc continued six year,
longer ia the position he has SD faithfully and
ubly filed for the last two years.
Mr. Bishop Of Bolton nominated Hon Timothy
y. Rclicd
The roll having been called il appeared that
Hon George I Elmuds had received ls- votes
Hon. Timothy p. Redicld had received II votes
and thorcup0u, The Speaker announced that
Hos GEORGEF EDMUNDS,
having received majority OF all the votes cast. j.
duly elected on the part of The llouse, United
State. Senator for tac term Of six years from thr
lth of March next
On motion of Mr.. Miner of Manchester. adj