The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-22
ELECTION OF UNITED STATES
SENATOR.
speeches of LoyoIand rzunson, Esq,
Gen. w. w. Grout, Bradley u. small
ley.

AT half past two clock, the hour fixed
for that purpose. the Speaker announced
that pursuant to the act of Congress, APP
proved July 25th, 1866, and agreeably to
the resolution of the House, the House will
now proceed TO elect, on its part, a senator
in Congress from this state for the full
term of six years from the 81 day of
March, A. ID. 1876
Mr.. Munson, of Manchester, nominated
Hon. George +. Edmunds, of Burlington,
the present incumbent, saying
Remarks Of Lovciand Manson OF
1iunchcs,cr.
"NIr Edmunds first entered the senate
to serve out the uneXpircd term of Senator
Foot, and the term now about tn close is
his first full term. 1t has become the settled
policy of the state TO make her repre- cnia-
tive in the senate, who has served her with
ability and fidelity, his own successor. 1t
would be difficult to suggest any reason
why Mr.. Edmunds should be made an ex-
ception to this rule. His service thus far
has fallen in times well calculated to try
the ability and integrity of public ser
want, and those who have followed his
course in the senate know how well
upon to deal with great questions of re-
construction and renovation, and has SO
dealt with them as to gain national ropu-
tation as n statesman and constitutional
lawyer. He has been called upon to legis-
late for the poor, the ignorant and the op.
pressed. and has therein approved himself
worthy representative of state whose
devotion to the equality of civil rights is
hnr t,Ia 10 ;a a. "a,
guished as a faithful and careful legislator
in matters of less public interest, and has
the honor of being quite unpopular with
those gentlemen who are interested in the
quiet and speedy passage of suspicious bills.
His senatorial career has embraced period
of lax legislation and startling disclosures,
but no questionable measure or unexpected
revelation has left a stain upon his record.
1t has not been the custom of our CON-
monwealth to dispense with the SER
vices of such men in the prime of
their manhood and usefulness, 1t is an &C.
knowledged fact that Vermont, small in
territory and numbers, and remote from
great political centres of the country, has
nevertheless exerted an influence upon ma.
tonal affairs equal to that of any other
state. She has accomplished this by send
ing her best men to Congress, and return
ing them again and again, with their
strength increased Ivy the experience and
influence acquired in previous terms. The
wisdom OF her policy has been proved by
the experience of many years, and will re-
ceivc additional confirmation if Mr.. Ed
munds is returned to the Senate. When
we consider his great ability and unques
toned integrity, his knowledge of public
measures and his widely extended influ
ence, it seems as though we must all agree
that at this juncture of affairs, the State OF
Vermont can do the nation no better ser
vice, and herself no higher honor, than to
continue Senator Edmunds in the seat
which he has filled so acceptably.
Mr.. Grout, of Barton, seconded the nom
inaton of Hon. George f. Edmunds, say
ing
Remarks of Gen. william GrOut OF
Barton.
"Mr. Speaker rise to second the nom.
ination of the Hon. George f. Edmunds.
In performing this pleasant duty, I:speak
not as a republican merely, but as a citizen
of the state OF Vermont proud of heI
history and proud of her public men. MOI
would | speak of Mr.. Edmunds to-day as q
republican merely as member of that
political party which for the last fourteen
years has controlled the destinies of the
country, carrying it successfully through
the horrors of civil war, and successfully
re-establishng it in the arts of peace; win
ming proud place in the history Of the
country might say, sir, proud place in
the history of the world.
Il would not speak, to-day, of Mr.. Ed
munds' connection with the party, nor OF
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| sneak of his matchless qualities as de
batter, which have never failed to command
the respect of Lis colleagues, while they
won the admiration of the country. / neet
not speak of these things, sir they arr
known and read of all men.
sIn the word | have to say l would
speak of him as Vermonter and as al
able and faithful representative of the in
diyiduality and independence SO character
istic of the people of our state.
"An administration man, he has not hest
tated to criticise the administration. A de
termined opponent to the corporation rim!
for public improvements in the city O
Washington, he has resisted, in season ant
out of season-though unsuccessfully
those schemes and jobs which have brough
bankruptcy upon the capital city of the re
public and scandal upon the whole cOun
try.
San administration man, he has not hes
itated to oppose the confirmation of execu
tive appointments, and none oftener tina
presidential favorites He opposed Sher
ards confirmation, and once and agai
| could not honor the choice of the presiden
for chief justice of the supreme court
| And more than this-as SIGNALLING in
most notable manner his independence {
administration clamOr - when Presiden
Grant, upon his accession to Office. aske
congress to repeal the tenure-of-oflice law
which they had interposed as safeguar
| to the encroachments of the recreant JOIN
son, the request met with no favor froI
Mr.. Edmunds. lie looked upon the law
though made to regulate the conduct of
bad president, as doing no harm to a GOO
one The president, nevertheless, W,
earnest in his request, and bill repealir
the law hastily passed the house and wei
over to the senate; and even there, the
were not wanting those, ready
To crook the pregnant hinges OF the knee
That thrift might follow fawning.
"But Senator Edmunds was not of tn
number. Like a genuine Vermon;er, trl
to the independent spirit of his constituen
he stood by the law. 1t was not repealed
and the presidential prerogatiye touchil
executive patronage is still kept within
constitutional limit.
"These, and other official acts that mig
be named, stamp Mr. Edmunds fit repl
sentative of our independent little sta
and entitle him to the hearty endorseme
of this house."
! Mr.. Smalley of Burlington, nominal
Edward j. Phelps, of Burlington, sayin
Remarks of III. Ii. SmalIey of Bu
, hngtOn.
, "Mr Speaker take pleasure in pl
) senting the name of Edward j. Phelps
| Burlington, as a candidate for the positi
+ of United States senator for the term of
years from the 4th of March, 1875.
e 1T is not necessary for me to tell I
e body who Mr.. Phelps is, or to say c
: word in eulogy of him. The name
i Phelps has been so long and so fayoral
C known to the people of this state, at
! bar, on the bench, and in the Senate of
United States, that it is familiar to ali, a
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