Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1872-10-24
Ehe District Convention and it's
Nominations.


Nominations.
The Congressional Convention of the
First District, held on Wednesday, was
a larger gathering than was anticipated
Harmony and good feeling prevailed
during the entire session. This was in
contrast with some of the former con-
ventions, and gave evidence that much
of the asperity and i'll feeling that has
heretofore been manifest from various
causes has been subdued, and more
generous and fraternal spirit pervades
the republicans of this district. The
Convention was fortunate in having
ready and experienced presiding officer
in Hon. George w. Grandey, which con-
tributed largely to the dispatch of bust
ness.
The denomination of Hon. Charles W.
Willard, of Montpelier, for third term,
was expected, and is a compliment to
one who has shown marked ability as our
representative in Congress. He has es-
pecially been active, during the last ses-
sion, In serving his constituents and the
State. When all expected that under
the new apportionment, our State would
lose one of its members, he was not
without hope that justice would prevail,
and with full and conscientious belief
that Vermont and other States would be
accorded their due when the question
was properly presented, he laborcd with
great persistence until his efforts ware
crowned with success, in the passage of
the supplementary apportionment bill,
retaining three members to our State.
The people of this district, whatever
differences have existed, conceded that
MIR. Willard, for his faithfulness to the
State, by right should be returned, and
with great unanimity, the Convention
by reclamation, gave him renom-
nation. Mr.. Willard has been es-
pecially the advocate of civil service re-
form; and was largely instrumental in
so calling the attention of Congress to
the subject, that it resulted in the for
nation of the commission for the pro-
mitigation of the rules for appointments
to office. Had all been as faithful to
their propositions Of reform as our rep
resentative, we should not have heard
so much demand for reform, or the or
ganization of o party of reform. Mr..
Willard has served with great fidelity
and ability upon the committee ON for
eign relations, in the House-a most
honorable and important position, for
before that committee have come all
questions pertaining to our relations with
other countries, including the Alabama
claims He has shown special adapt
ness for such q service. 1t must be
gratifying to Mr. Willard that his con-
stituents appreciate his services, and have
cordially endorsed them with so great
unanimity
We are especially gratified at the sell
ection of Hon. Alonson Allen, of Fair
haven, as the candidate for Presidential
Elector, having but a few days since
called the attention of the people to the
eminent propriety of his nomination, as
recognition of faithful service, honor
able living and as a browning of use
full public life, which had been devoted
to all the best interests of society, and
the development of the large material
resources of the State, which has added
so much to its prosperity and wealth.
His early and active advocacy of the
formation of the Republican party-and
its principles-the fidelity with which he
had stood by the party in storm and sun
shine,-and especially during the present
canvass where men were falling out by
the wayside-he stepped forth as the
champion of fealty to party and loyalty
to government, with a voice that was
needed and words that carried weight,
calling upon his fellows to stand by the
Republican banner, whereOn were in
scribed names of Grant and Wilson.
Rutland county returns her grateful ac-
acknowledgements to the Republicans of
the district, for so cordially endorsing the
presentation of their candidate for Presi-
dental Elector. In so doing they have
honored our county and paid a deserv-
ing tribute to a veteran, and faithful
citizen.
The name of Hon. Norman j. Allen,
of Ferrisburgh, q deserving Republican,
a gentleman whom we have long known,
and under other circumstances should
have supported, was also presented as
candidate for Presidential Elector He
received a good support, and the fact
that at the last Presidential election
Gen. Grandey, of the same county, was
at the head of the electoral ticket,
weighed against him, and indicated the
superior claim of Rutland county to the
candidate for this position.
The proceedings were harmonious,
quickly despatched, and the delegates
separated feeling satisfied with the pro-
ceedings Of the convention and its NOM
nations