The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-02
OUR BOSTON LETTER.
The Eve Before the Batt1e-.Dawcs
--Blaine-BOutvell
-Banlks-Aycr-Rutl

The Eve before the Batt1c-sDnvcs
--Blaine-Boutve
-Baniss-Aycr-Buti 4
1t is intensely interesting TO sit around
the camp fires Just before the final conflict
and witness the emotions OF those who are
thrilled with hope and fear, according as
news of good or i'll is brought. Judging
and the reputation of the speakers, or from
the enthusiasm of the editorials, one would
think there was the deepest interest in the
coming elections; but if we leave the cir
Gle of specially interested parties, we shall
be surprised at the extent Of the indifcr-
ence manifested.
There is an carnestuess amounting well
nigh to desperation manifested By the gov
eminent officials. The custom house men
and post masters are face to face with an
appalling fact, viz, the possibility of an
overthrow, and they are at work as though
for their life. On the other hand those
who hope for prefcrment in the case of
change, are inspired by stronger hope
than ever before. Those editors whose
papers arc party organs arc likewise enthu-
siastc, and give us the best editorials VIC
have had for years. Among these the
journal takes the lead in having pithy edi-
torials of the wisest tenor But when one
gets beyond the office-holdcrs and seekers,
and party dependents and their immediate
circle of friends, there is an Indifference
bordering on the ludicrous; in public and
private these enthusiastic runners and
speakers besiege the voters, and get out of
all patience at their slowness of compre-
henson, but it is like attempting TO arouse
a sleeping man with stories of your own
private affairs. They have no interest in
these things.
1t is possible there will be II large vote be-
cause the canvass has been thorough, and
money is freely used, but it is more proba-
BILE that the vote will be light. What the
res llt will be cannot be foretold, both sides
are fearful and both hopeful, few days
will remove all uncertainty.
The speakers are men of national fame
and at the same time they are the most
popular men of New England. Greater
wisdom could not have been shown on the
part of the state central committee than
has been shown.-in these selections, and
! great folly has been manifested by the
speakers in accepting such positions. When
men whom we have revered as we have
Dawes, and Blaine, and Boutwell,, cone
down to the level of stump speakers. and
ject than to urge men to stick to party
lines, it is supremacy revolving to the good
sense of our citizens.
1t is not too strong to say that each OF
these men have lost friends at rapid rate
among our thoughtful citizens. Nothin.
better was expected of Butler, but fo
Henry l.. Dawes to go into Buffers distric
and urge the citizens to stand by thei
party is too absurd for sedate men even
and they turn from the thought sick a
heart. And yet this is the kind of worl
that Senator Boutwell, is doing in Aver
district, even button-holing men in privat
for that purpose. Speaker Blaine is doin
the same work for Williams, who rolls il
Credit-Mobilier profits. If strong indie
pendent republican candidate could b
brought forward in either of these district
to-day he could defeat either Bvtlcr, Aye
or Williams, but alas, the man of charat
ter is not to be found with sufficient bacl
bone for the yoocGqqsien succeed In securn
the election of disreputable men who ar
republicans for the sake of the loaves an
fishes.
None of the lovers of peace and prosper
ity want to see democrats go to congress
but is it not less evil to send good, ur
right men of whatever name, rather tina
men wanting in these characteristics
Gen. Banks stock went up very mate
rally last week, and it looked much a
though he would be again in congress, bu
the injudiciousness of his friends hay
sealed his fate, it would seem from presen
appearances. The attempts of his friend
to break up republican meetings was dis
graceful, and the decided victory of Ger
Hall of Name, who quelled them in
manner to shame even themselves, was
serious blow to the interests of Ger
Banks, and he has been scarcely less fol
tunatc in his leading defender, Col. r. Il
Conwell, fine speaker, genial asst
ciate and enthusiastic politician, BIT
his zeal is not tempered with wisdom, an
he has pictured Gen. Banks as an ideal ma
in every respect. He has drawn wor
picture of the general which none ca
identify, and even his most enthusiast
friends smile at the likeness. However til
elections may 60 this year, we cordial
hope that the republican party of Mass,
chusetts in the future will be as wise as /
the Green Mountain state, and nomina,
men of sterling integrity and ability Wei
the nominees of our congressional district
men of the character and ability of yor
own Col Joyce. there would not have been
hope or effort in the democratic camp.
Adieu until the smoke of battle has passe
away, when we will record the list c
killed and wounded. ALTEN.
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Letter From senator Edm unds.