The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1876-07-13

which he had an intelligent knowledge of
the current politics of Rutland county.
1t was inspiring to think in the great
issues of to-day Rutland, the largest
county in the state, had great
influence in carrying forward results.
AT my majority participated in the nrst
town anti-slavery movement, and nave
tried to be faithful to original principles
which were consumated in the ORGANIZATION
of the republican party, and in this line
have triedto do nv duty which has probably
lead to the unmerited honors you have from
time to time bestowed upon me. To-day you
have again recognized these well meant ef-
forts and the quiet modeety OF my
age YOU will discharge your duties
by distributing offices according to locality
and fitness of person. You will give the
KEY note to the centennial campaign which
is about to open. Again thanking you for
the honor conferred, / await the further
pleasure OF the convention.
On motion of Hon. Simeon Allen, A. N.
Adams of Fairhaven, was elected secretary.
On motion, the organization was per-
fected by the election of Horace ii. Dyer
of Rutland, and Nathaniel Fish OF West
maven db NlNo-plCoiuOh'o'
On motion of Hon. Pitt W. Hyde, of
Castleton, the temporary organization was
made permanent.
On motion of Hon. II. G. Abel, of West
Haven, committee of five was appointed
to present nomination for county COM
mittee. The chair appointed as the COM
mittee Hon. r.. G. Abel of West Haven,
Daniel w. Taylor of Sherburne, Horace
II. Dyer of Rutland, ]. S. Cilley of Bran
don, L. Howard Kellogg of Benson.
On motion of Hon. Pitt w. Hyde the
convention proceeded to the nomination OF
ticket for county officers.
Henry Clark of Rutland, presented the
name of Ner p. Simons of Rutland. lie
said Mr.. Simons came to our county from
the eastern part of the state, and had by
his business qualities, industry, and studi-
Gus habits in few years taken a front
rank in the legal profession and stood
among the foremost citizens Of the county,
and it was with great pleasure that he pre-
sented him as the unanimous choice of the
republicans of Rutland as candidate for
senator.
Levi Rice of Tinmouth, presented the
name of George Capron of Tinmouth, say
ing that he was man of most excellent
business qualifications, large Legislative ex-
perience, and staunch republican.
Henry G. Harrison of Brandon, present
ed the name of Volney Ross as man of
a successful established mercantile career,
a gentleman of refinement and culture,
whose character was without spot or
blemish, and republican without guile,
and the choice of large majority of the
republicans of Brandon.
Mr.. A. w. Cook OF Mt. Holly moved that
the convention now proceed to ballot.
| &. A. Ram of Poultney said that he was
satisfied the convention was the choice of
the people. N. P. Simons was nominated
| by reclamation.
SECOND SENATOR.
| Hon. Pitt w. Hyde nominated as can
didate for the second senator Samuel Will
Inns, esq, OF Castleton. He said Mr..
Williams was son of the late Charles *.
Williams, one who enjoyed the advantages
of liberal and legal education. He was
gentleman of sound practical judgment
and had seen large experience in legislative
and state affairs for two years he served
as assistant clerk of the house of represen-
tatives, and was the secretary of two OF
of Vermonts war governors, and was now
connected with one of the leading indus
tries of this county. His high character as
business man, and his legislative expert
ence eminently fitted him for the position
of senator.
| Charles A. Ram, of Poultney, presented
the name Of John B. Beaman as vel
known citizen, leading lawyer, and vel
fitted for the position of senator.
The convention then proceeded to bal
lot, 9. A. Ram and Pitt w. Hyde wer'
appointed tellers.
BALLOT.
Whole number of votes. ..........-...... ...6.
Necessary to cholce....... ........."."....o
Samuel Williams. ....."......4
, John b. Beaman. ..--........-.....".l
Scattering......--- ...."...".".".
Whereupon Samuel Williams was dc
clared the nominee.
THIRD SENATOR.
/ d. p. Peabody, of Pittsford, presente
+ the name of Henry F. Lathrop as a gentle
4 man of high standing, of large intelligence
h whose experience and sound judgmer
!. fitted him for the place.
Mr.. Harrison again presented the nam
or Volney Ross, and Mr.. Rice that {
George Capron. The convention agai