Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-05-19


Matters look pretty well mixed up but if
we were 10 judge from present indications
Col. Meade is not at all unlikely to he nom
inated.-M Montpelier Freeman.
The governor question is suspiciously
quiet this week. Are they looking for the
"Great Unknown" As far as we can judge
the man whom the people want is L. p.
Walton Of Montpelier, and one who COM
pletely fills the bill.-Cdtedonidn
If the question were left entirely to the
voters, Governor Peck would, undoubtel-
ly, be reelected. But there are too many
interests concerned, probably, TO allow
such a result. Politicians and aspirants
for Office of some sort, are too numerous
and too industrious and persistent, to let
the people have their own way, ard so
they may as well make up their minds to
vote for some other man. The prominent
men, Just now, are Messrs. Estey and
Harris, of Brattleboro, and Col. Mead, of
Randolph. Jude Pierpoint, OF Vergen-
mes, is also named. The nomination OF Ell
Their of these men by the convention would
receive the support of the people, Wind
sor Journal.
The governor question Is creating con-
siderable excitement in Brattleboro, where
are located perhaps the two most promi-
nent candidates at this time, Estey and
Harris. The friends of both are in dead
earnest and determined to win the prize,
which Windham county now thinks she
has within easy reach. If we correctly in
tba Indications Hauapp Esfaxy
ahead in the town and the county in num-
Der of supporters, while it is conceded that
in education Harris is by far the better tit
ted OF the two. But it is not always the
numerically strong who win in such con-
tests and on the other hand it NAV turn
| out that Cameron has some disciples in
Vermont who believe that the literary
fellers' are already too powerful, and so it
| is not safe to count upon the success OF Ell
Their of these gentlemen in securing the To-
cal delegation to the cOnventiOn.- Wood
| stock Standard.
Windham county presents two men
Mr.. Jacob Estey and Mr.. Il. d. Harris.
1t is evident that the people of the county
are much divided upon this matter, and
the prospect is that neither will give way
to the other. We need not recount the OBJ
jectious raised TO both these men, some of
which are, no doubt, magnitied by their
opponents; but there may besnough to
arouse suspicion, and that is death to any
candidate this year. Ia Chittenden coun-
ty, Judge Pierponrs name is brought for
| ward, and is at once met by the insnua-
| ton that some one wants his seat on the
| bench. The grangers all over the state are
talking of John b. Mead-a good man,
| perhaps, but not the one to make centen :
| NAL govern or Of So, at present writing,
it seems as though the people would be
obliged 10 nominate Gov. Peck again, who
has made an unexceptionable governor
| or, perhaps, put the Hon. Il. =. Walton, of
Montpelier at the head OF state affairs, and
have a candidate who would bring honor
| and dignity to the Office, and one who. like
CAESARS wife, is above suspicion.-C dledO-
nidn.
Windham county, which claims the hon
or, has put forward two men, Hon. jacob
Estey and Hon. b. ID. Harris, both resi-
dents of Brattleboro. 1t is unfortunate
that there should be two candidates from
the same locality, but it is the result, prob
ably, of a bad split in the republican party
in Brattleboro. Neither of these gentle
men have many personal acquaintance in
this portion of the state, but all of those
who are acquainted with them whom we
have consulted in the matter would prefer
Mr.. Estey. He is a thorOughgoing bust
ness man, honest and upright, consisten
republican, and would, no doubt, make
very good governor. Mr.. Harris Is NOR
of politician, and has hardly as good
record. Neither of them have been mucl
in public life, and we cannot help think
ing that there are several men in the stat
we would rather vote for, not perhaps be
cause they are better men, but because w
are better acquainted with them.-Mdn
chester Journal.
But suppose that Mr.. Harris had sympa
thized with the liberal movement? Sup
, pose that, tired of party corruption, wear
of the doctrine of party infallibility, an
sure of the sincerity of the great Journalist
he had chosen TO vote for him2 Woul
> that crime disqualify him forever for tn
. governorship OF the state of Vermont2 TIL
, fault, if fault at all, seems too microscopic t
I receive the attention of any candid person
Four years ago the accusation might hav
S had some weight-might have been hoo
5 to hang a doubt upon. To-day, however
= with new evidence every morning, an
= fresh facts every evening, to show thu
f. what we want is the man, whoever
3 whatever he is by name, the charge thu
t a candidate refused to Willy Horace Gree
Q ley is a petty, specious, and empty pr,
Q text. Should Mr.. Harris seem 10 be ii
o man, unless some stain of a deeper dy
o can be sighted, he will not be heralded OF
: Of political existence so easily VerHlOi
d Farmer.
/ T., Ii.