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proved by the experience of many years, and
will receive additional confirmation if alr
Edmunds is returned to the Senate. When
we consider his great ability and unques-
! toned integrity, bis knowledge OF public
measures and his wide influence, 1t seems a.
though we must all agree that at this june
ture of affairs the State of Vermont can do
the nation no better service. and herself no
higher honor, than t, continue Senator
Edmunds in the seat be has filled so ac-
ceptably.
I Mr. Smalley, of Burlington, presented
the name of Hon. Edward j. Phelps, in the
following words.
Mr.. sMALLEYs SPEECH.
Mr.. Speaker. take pleasure in present
ing the name Of Edward j. Phelps, OF Bur
lington, as candidate for the position !ot
United States Senator for the term OF six
| years from the fth of March, 1875.
1t is not necessary for Inc to tell this body
who Mr. Phelps l., or say one word in
eulogy of him.
The name of Phelps has been 50 long and
50 iavorably known to the people of this
State, at the bar. on the bench, and in the
| Senate of the United Statesr that it i IA
millar to all, and is one of the most eminent
in NermOnt's grand list of distinguished
names, and If the gentleman have placed
in nomination Is elected he will be fit sue
cessor to, and most ably fill the place his
distinguished father formerly held, and
higher praise than this can be given to no
one.
Mr.. Phelps is in the prime Of life, gen
tleman OF culture, standing in the front
rank of the bar ef the State, and the peer of
any one whom Vermont has heretofore
honored with the Senatorship.
Gen. Grout, Of Barton, seconded the
nomination Of Mr Edmunds. as follows
GEN. CIRCUITS SPEECH.
Mr. Speaker | rise to second the nomina-
ton Of George f. Edmunds. la discharg
ing this pleasant duty speak not Is Re
publican. merely, but as citizen OF the
State Of Vrmont. proud Of her history and
of her public men. Nor would | speak Of
Mr.. E1munds as Republican merely nor
of his matchless qualities a a dehator
which have never tailed to command the
respect of his colleagues, while they nave
won the admiration Of the country. These
are known and read Of all men. But
would speak Of him a 4 lermORfcr-as an
able and faithful representative Of the indl-
yduality and independence 80 characteristic
of the people OF our State. An administra-
ton man, he has not hesitated to criticize
the administration. \ determined opponent
of the corporation ring' in the city Of
Washington, he has resisted, in season and
out Of season. the schemes and jobs which
have brought bankruptcy on the Capital,
and scandal on the country.
Gen. Grout went on to allude to other
acts OF independence ON the part Of Mr.. IL
munds, specifying his opposition to me re-
peal OF the ienure-oi-oihee ac5. Tie Presi-
c con i.iieI re cue -, ~ n ons ms
some who favored repeal. BIT Senator e.
mund. was not OF the numbr. Ikea gen
I,le e.ii.oi..i 'i,'e ~ ~ lnlepehuel'o ..
wa. not repesisd and tb - ''rer,,a-
tive kept within the constitutional limits.
Ines ana other Ii'e acts stamp Mr.. Ed-
pendent littie Sta erd enfi w hin; - tfe
hearty support tbs House.
Mr. Gilman Of Montpelier. seconded the
nomination Mr.. Phelps. saying ;bar lie
wa cndcy ed wi.h quali;ie. Of mind and
educatio.. which qualified him Tor the
Senate. aad that if elected be would fl che
Office with honor to h.n-elfani the STATE.
TIE cIe-ti9a Of I-Di;cI State. Senator +.
r5-a r.-. The clerk calls tho roll anl A.
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he vots- f~ r. was .bs frs time NAM If
these worthy iaemac-- ha3 heard ,he,r own
voices .n tt. hall ortt.e I.a--. ana several
were ,.,is,y embarrassed Two go, the
Initials OF Che candidate, r.-xeIa-lvo,e8
FIR e. d Ciou,is ana g. P5ln-.
Ono worthy Republican announced his vote
as Tor phelrs. and cb,.-s4 :, with -,,ns
confu.-.n Il, rlmr7s.
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