Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-08-28
Communications.
TO WIN. REPR ESENT,A TIVE.

Mr.. EDITOR AS citizen of Brattle-
boro, seldom taking an active part in
political affairs, but valuing the fair fame
of our beautiful and thriving town, l thank
you for the public service you have per-
formed by so heartily secondlng the sug-
geston of CHARLES L. THOMPSON for town
representative, and especially for the can
did and discriminating reasons you assign
therefor. The very general and thorough
discussion which this subject appears to
have received during the last few weeks
ought to result in the election of some
man who, in his own person and attrib-
utes, Is fit exponent of the business
energy, integrity and intelligence of our
people. Keeping this idea in view, is
there any one among all our reputable citl-
Zcns, upon whom the choice could more
worthily fall than upon Mr.. Thompsonf
lie has lived in our midst from his boy
hood, and therefore no one needs to DO told
who, or what, he is. Following tho lead,
in many respects, of his now venerable
business predecessor and teacher,-NA-
THAN b. WILLIsToN, than whom Brattlc-
boro has produced no truer example Of
business energy, integrity and well-earned
success, combined with unobtrusive puzzle
spirit and generous libcrality Thomp-
son is always found among the foremost in
every good word and work for the adj
vancement of religion. morality and all
social reforms; while he never fails to rem
der efficient aid, both Ivy personal effort
and by liberal contribution of his means,
to every enterprise intended to promote the
growth and the general prosperity of the
town. His character is, and always ha-
been, without blemish his integrity was
never questioned; he is thoroughly well
informed and, for business man, an un-
usually good public speaker; while, a. a
citizen, he may always lie counted on to DO,
and to contribute, his fun share TO every
project for the public good. His liberality
is circumscribed by no narrow or lanatical
rounds, and his cha rites to all worthy OBJ
jccts are only limited by his means. When
a man of such character and such quaitica-
cations yields, at much personal sacrifice.
to the wishes of his fellow citizens, and
consents to serve them in a position of
small honor and emoluments, but of great
responsibility aud possible usefulness, like
that OF town representative, it can hardly
be possible that the thoughtful and sensible
freemen of this town, (aud a vast majority
are both thoughtful and sensible,) will fail
to accept such service. Rivalry and prcju-
dice may obscure the better judgment Of
some, but trust not many. Mr.. Thomp-
son is not a politician and the constant
labors and cares of an active and useful
life have left him no time even if the in-
clination were not wanting, to seek person
al popularity by plying the arts Of the dem
| agogue. lie has never lied, nor cringcd
nor iatered forIvotes. lie has never been
| in any sense or to any extent, an Office
seeker; and his name is now before the
| public by no suggestion or procurement o
| his. II elected, he will accept the position
with thankfulness, and discharge its duties
honestly, independently and to the best o
his ability, uninnuenced by clamor7
| ciques or personal considerations of any
| kind. He will not consent To owe his elec
ton, as is too common, to any personal Of
fort or importantly in his own behalf; bu
will receive ii, if at all, as the unsolicited
act and free expression of his townsmcn
Fellow citizens OF BrattebOro! Is not thi
the Kind of man we want to represent us
CANDOR.