Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-09-01
An Interview With E1.seeretary Brissow.

The Vermont correspondent Of the Boston
Globe called upon Hon. Benjamin H. Bfis-
tow. at the Pavilion hotel in Montpelier, on
Wednesday evening last. and gives his I'M
pressions and the result of the interview in
Fridays Globe.
Mr.. Bristow stated IN general terms that
he came to Vermont intending to make but
q short visit to friend. Colonel LIE Grand
B. Cannon, of Burlington, and consented to
speak in that CITY only after the most earn
est solicitation; that while at Saratoga he
was importuned to continue through the
State, touching at prominent points, and
was partially prompted to accept the very
flattering invitation of the Republican State
committee and other prominent gentlemen.
because he had been informed while IN New
York city that the Democrats were putting
| forth most strenuous exertions to reduce
largely the Republican majority in YER
mont, with a prospect of some little sue
cess in the larger towns.
Q. What do you think Of the prospect Tor
the election Of Hayes and Wheeler IN this
campaign?
A. | have great confidence to believe that
they will be elected, especially if the en-
| pire States dominates Governor Morgan for
Governor. as dispatch from Saratoga to-
night informs me there is probability
Governor Morgan. in my opinion, is the
man to harmonic the disturbing elements
in the Republican politics OF New York. l
think be is a strong man, an honest. fear
less, hrm candidate, whose nomination
would be hailed with delight as well as sat
isfactiOn by every true Republican in the
land, and one sure to carry the state oil New
York in November.
Q. What do you think OF the prospect in
Vermont
A. think that the strong effort of the
Democratic party 10 bring out their full
vote has stimulated the Republicans OF
Vermont, and it certainly appears to me
that the Republicans will poll their full
vote, which must vastly appreciate the usual
majority. Why, can see nothing IN all these
large, intelligent and increasing audiences
but an augury of full vote in Septt mber
and consequent victory in November.
Z. What, then, is your opinion OF YER
mont audience?
A. never saw as fine elsewhere. When
looked over the immense gathering this
afternoon assembled at Vermont's capital.
| composed of ladies and gentlemen, | asked
myself the question: Can this be a promis-
cuous audience, picked up at random?
Why, sir, never saw more intelligent,
better appearing audience in my life
q. As a Kentucky man, how does it seem
to you the South stands
4. | think there is good prospect Of
some few Of the Southern States going Re-
publican. They have a clear Republican
majority, If their citizens are allowed to
vote without intimidation. and whether
they can do this peaceably may depend up
on the results of elections in the Northern
States which vote early.
.. How is it in Kentucky?
A. Kentucky has square Democratic
majority, composed of whites with a few
negroes. The whites are nearly equally di
vided as far rs intelligence and education
goes.
z. What are the causes that make the
large Democratic majority possible
A. Although Kentucky has probably a
larger aggregate Republics vote than any
other single Southern State, yet the natreds
engendered By slavery and prejudices, per-
petuated by memories of the war, still keep
the majority IN the Democratic ranks. The
negroes arc nearly all Republicans.
O. What sre your Intentions in che fu-
ture. politically
A. My intentions are 10 return to the
practice of law in Louisville. profession |
love, and which was taken from by acct
dent, not choice. Politically have no as
pirations, ard prefer TO be let entirely