The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-13
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JEROME u. BltOMlsEl bIn''l - VI '''' "
NOu,N,rION OF Cos' I"Nch'
On the 10Th of May, we called the at
icntion of our fellow citizens To the TACT
that members of Congress, as well as state
officers. were to be elcc .cJ in September,
we suggested an early day for the district
convention, and prc-entcd the name Oh
Colonel Charles H. Joyce, of Rutland, as
the most suitable person that could be Sc
lected to represent the first district of Yer
mont in tue next Congress of the United
States. How were we met, and what was
the result? We can almost cNclim ia the
language of one of the most eminent of
modern tatesmcn-slightly varying the
language to suit the occasion; Solitary
and alone, without the knowledge OF, or a
suggestion from friend or foe, we put this
ball in motion. THE people talk II aP, and
rolled it forward, until, except among the
press. we were no longer anything but a
unit in the vast mass, which at last pro-
PEELED it, Have we not correctly described
the situation ? The press to the end with
one honorable exception, held back and
gave neither cordial support nor half way
sympathy, but, on the contrary, if they
did not oppose turned the cold shoulder.
But that is passed now, and we extend
to our brethren the cordial right hand OF
good fellowship and harmony. We were
thel. battling together in good cause, We
were all seeking the same end, we differed
about the man, as we had the right to diff
fer, but now all differences are done away
with and we are all for Colonel Joyce. II
is the work of the people, as we have said
1t was only necessary to present the name
of Colonel Charles II. Joyce, and the PEG.
pie would do the rest. And they did do it,
The manner in which the work was finally
accomplished will be seen in another col
umn. Can Rutland ask any more Should
not Rutland county, the whole state, even
the country be satisfied with Wednesday
work and the harmony and enthusiasm
with which it was accomplished
1t is now settled, save the ratification
which takes place, according to law. Of
the first Tuesday in September, that Charlie
H. Joyce will represent the first congres
sonal district of Vermont in the next Con
gress. Now that the canvass is over, W,
would ask our fellow citizens if there /
not cause for congratulation in the result
After the manner in which the result wa
finally accomplished it ought to be easy t.
throw aside the harsh feelings, if any
which may have been cngendercd by In
canvass, and look at the matter in its tru
light, and if we do so, it seems TO us tina
we can only reach the conclusion tina
everything has been done "decently and i
order'-that is to say, that the result
right. Let us look at this much abuse
question Of locality for moment. WesI
ern Vermont, certainly, has some claim
to a representation in Congress, and n
portion of it more than that embraced i
the first congressional district. Rutlan
county is in the center of this district {
she is also of the mineral, manufacturer!
farming and wool growing interests of Tn
portion Of Vermont. 1t IS conceded ia.
that there are no industries in Vernon
which may require the attention and ougl
to demand the fostering care of col
gress so much as these which we ha,
mentioned. This being so, and it is III
questionable, how can they be so well take
care OF as by man living in the very hea
OF the district While western Vernon
thus secures a representative, to which 81
is justly entitled, Washington county
not, by any means, left out IN the col
Colonel Joyce is as familiar witt the wan
and interests Of Washington county as NJ
Willard can possibly be- Most of the tim
for the past five years, Mr.. Willard Ii
been absent from the county on publ
duties, while Colonel Joyce, down to 1876
was resident thereof. A happier choi
could not have been made from dlstri
divided by range of mountains.
But there is another thing in this co
nection that ought not to be lost sght {
We will have Representative in Congre
fresh from the people, one of the peop
fully knowing and understanding tb,
wants and best interests, because his dai
business has brought him into close &C
tact with all classes of the people,
laborer, mechanic, merchant profession