Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-04-12

sire the place under consideration, and will
go out only TO come home shorn. Several
States have, so far as their Republican or
CARNATIONS are concerned, given us the
benefit of their selections for the second
place. Among these nominations or en-
dorsements are the names of Colfax, Will
son, (Senator) Gen. Harlan of Kentucky,
James f. Wilson of Iowa. l am not cog
infant of any other regularly endorsed ut
State Convention. But those who expect
TO be are legion. Senators Scott, Poole,
Lewis, Clayton, Anthony, Ramsey, Howe
and score Of others, in and out of the Sem
ate, are also named or talked about. The
Liberals" are more prolific even of candi-
dates than they are of votes. I presume
Mr.. Upton would not object Gratz Brown
might be persuaded to go on the ticket with
Trumbull, while the names of Gen. J. ID.
Cox, Stanley, Matthews or even Col. Gros-
venor comes to the tongue. l beg pardon
for not mentioning Mr.. Greeley, who GER
tanly would not object to leading the Ere
venge Reform" host, either as generalismo
or lieutenant general. As for the Democ-
racy, most any of their prominent men
from IIcndricli down to Gen. Morgan of
Ohio, could be persuaded, were the re-
quest put in sufficiently dulcet strains, TO
allow The use of their names for defeat or
victory.
There are perhaps four nameS mentioned
in this connection, (which will have strength
before the Philadelphia Convention; !
mean the present incumbent, Mr.. Coliax,
nf
Scott of Pennsylvania, and Hon. Jas. f.
Wilson of Iowa. The Speaker, Mr. Blaine,
appeared prominent at one time, but ii is
generally understood that he has practical
Iy retire from the contest.
Mr.. Collax has great strength, not only
in possession, which in other things than
politics is esteemed as nine points in the
game, but in the real hold he possesses on
the good ! eoplo of the country. 1t is not
improbable that he may be able to reverse
the rule that was broken with Calhoun's
resignation, and succeed in succeeding
himself
The vice presidency is not usually an on
erous INSTITUTIONAL the Term be not nap-
plicable. Its incumbent may be a constant
attendant on the Senate, as is Mr.. Colilx
or he may, like others who have preceded
him, turn over the parliamentary duties to
some Senator chosen by his peers for that
purpose. John c. Breckenridge, for in
stance, was seldom in the Senate. Mr..
Coliax is always there. As presiding of
ficer, the Vice President is criticised by
Sena tors for habit which is probably the
result OF his long service as Speaker.
He explains little too much, and some
times in advance. A Senator asks what
would he the ruling in such and such an
| event-making ups case. The custom in
the Senate has generally been for the pre-
| siding officer to say that the chair will de-
| eide when the case arises. There Is reason
| for explanation in the House, but knUwl-
edge must be taken for granted in the Sem
| ate-though it must be confessed ii would
| be good deal to grant in some instances.
Then Mr.. Colfax has pardonable pride
| in his knowledge of parliamentary law,
| and does not fail to give it an airing when
occasion arises. Senators say that, in this
respect, Mr.. Anthony is the more expedi-
tious chairman. On the other hand, Mr..
| Collax illustrates the genuine kindness OF
his nature, as well rs expedites business,
| by the care he takes to help Senators TO get
in their business, especially the younger
me mbers of the body. He will notice
some one trying TO get in paper for refer
ence, etc., and, baf1led by something occur
ring at the time, Mr.. Colfax makes it n rule
to say at the first available point, 1.-THE
Senator from addressed the chair," or
something TO that effect. In this way the
personal comfort of Senators is very much
facilitated.
Senator Wilson, TO whom and whose can
didacy | confess a personal prediction,
has, to my thinking, the best chance in a
rivalry with Mr.. Coliax. That the Senator
desires the nomination there can be no
doubt. Certainly, all things considered, he
has fairly earned the honor, if he should
he fortunate enough 10 succeed in his am
biion. There il little doubt that he will
have good share If not the majority of
Southern votes. lie expects TO receive all
the votes west of the Mississippi except
Iowa, and all New England, except Rhode
Island and part of Maine. Mr.. Wilson
will not be more than passable presiding
officer, but then he can follow Mr.. Breck-
| enrldee's example IN That respect. The
middle tier will decide the nomination, and
New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania,
Ohio and Illinois will choose the Republi-
can nominee. They have in the electoral
college ia votes. From that their weight
in the National Convention can be seen.
AS for the other two gentlemen l have
named, their probabilities depend very
much on possibilities in the way Of combi-
nations that may or may not arise. Out
side Of certa in great railroad interests, Mr..
Wilson Of Iowa has but very little strength.
All the interest that the Union Pacific pos
sesses will be east in his favor, but that fact,
when known, is likely to do him more
harm than good. In this as in other things,
II will be found that the race is not always
TO the swift nor the battle to the strong.