The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-09
VERMONT.

BRIDGE, OF vERsENYEs-wHAT HE THINKS
OF BLAINE, BRIsTow, coNKLING, WHEELER
AND HAYEs-THE STANDING OF THE YER
MONT observation-disclosures poLANDs VIEWS
INTERVIEWS WITH OTHER MEMBERS OF THE
DELEGATION.
vERGISSgs, June ], 1876.
Ever since the Republican Union Convention, held
at Burlington some weeks ago TO select ten delegates
to the Cincinnati Convention, there has been con-
siderable cheap talk newspaper guessing more or less
personalities and large share of the 'sure thing" as
the ''knowing ones" express it, the Vermont
delegation will vote, and first what they think regard
ing their respective choices when the time arrives
for them cast their ballots for the Green Mountain
State in the Cincinnati Convention Guess
ing has been reduced to 1nc art
The State press to have guessed and guessed
until would that their opinions and predictions
should turn out correct with of them ut least
Judge Poland has been set down upon the Brstow list
as ''dcad sure NAH I" tor the Kentuckan; Hon.
Frederick T.. Woodbridge has boen classified another
Of the Treasury GUARDIANS firm supporters; Hon.
George Howe, OF Brattleboro has been sschalkcd"
in quandary as TO who shall be his first or even his
second choice; Hon. George Bigclow, OF Burlington,
has been classified as 'sittng the fence" and being
one Of those who participated in the captured by
bummers' movement ofthe Convention; while Colonel
W. ycscy, Of Rutland, is considered doubtful for
either Blaine or Bristow Likewise have the other
five gentlemen who represent the thrce Congressional
districts been classified ready 10 vote for the best
man." the 'knowing ones" claiming that In the
opinion Of these Rentlemcn they VIII cyst their ballots
Tor Blaine, Brstow, Hayes, Morton, Conklng,
Wheeler, and surely for the ssGreat Unknown
TALK WITH y. X. WOODBRIDGE.
In this delightful village OF vergennes In full Wow
o the noble Adlrondacks Of the Empire State resides
Hon. Fred. Z. Woodbridge, Of vermont's foremost
citizens and one or the delegates to the Cincinnati
Convention The HERALD representative met Mr.
Woodbridge day or two ago. and, referring 10 the
many opinions expressed as to how he stood on the
question OF rst second Or even third choice Tor the
coming Presidential candidate. Mr. Woodbridge cx-
pressed himself US freely as no could possibly do ut
this time He said
portantone ever held IN this country, excepting, pcr-
haps, the Convention which nominated Abrahaln Lin
coin think, too, that when The representative men
OF this country who are 10 attend the Cincinnati Con
get together and weigh ell tho serious and
responsible duty they have perform Tor the futuro
welfare OF country, their first and only duty should
be select tho best man, and the man who can will
and would administer the Affairs Of The nation in the
most acceptable manner Z"
s.But. Mr. Woodbridge " asked show do you look
upon the nomination OF Mr. Blaine or Mr.. BrstowY''
This is mancr which, think, and have ever
natl, been giving considerable serious thought
scarcely know; in TACT, do not know the status oil
nominations; but, as for myself should think that
looking the matter OF selection between Mr. Blaine
aud Mr. Bristow in its natural sense, should judge
the delegation would be unanimous, or nearly So for
s.And your first choice, Mr.. woodbridges"
'li to cast my vote to-day, all things seriously
considered-and have as l said before gwen them u
most serious considerations should cast my iirst
ballot for Mr. Blaine. Mr. Baines course In Congress
has been in every way commendable. His past
record stands unimpeached. His manly and states
manke bearing, his many superior quail fcatons, his
true repubicanlsm and his many other predominant
qualities mot assurediy arc worth consideration Mr
Blaine has been attacked by his opponents but he has
met them in the contest face to lace and come ont
Clean and unscathcd As before said, Mr.. Blaine
would be my first choice day. and cannot foresce
anything which will be likely 10 alter my opinion"
'But do you not recognize that Mr.. Bristow has
many qualifications Tor the Presidency"
'.Yes admit that, but who Is Mr. Bristows The
people Of this country knew but little OF him be-
lore his carear at Washington. AS the head OF the
Treasury Department he is bound to perform the dntes
OF that ofhcc without any regard for personal aggran-
dizemcnt and may not ask II thore not hundreds
Of Others in this country who just capable
Mr. Brstow OF administering tho laws OF tho country
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support should Mr. Baines prospects for the nominal
ton seem impossible Nobody can foresec these
things feel confident o. one thing. do not think
there will be the slightest dissenson between the
bers OF the Vermont delegation. y
show about Mr. William A. Wheelcr?n
81 have served in Congress with Mr. Wheeler III any
man ever mad opportunity 10 Judge OF the true
characteristics Of man had the opportunity to judge
those OF Mr.. Wheeler. He IS an honorable man,
man beyond reproach, and could cheorfuIly aud I'M
hesatingly cast my ballot for him."
Sand Mr.. .C0nklngfn t~
GAS for Senator Conking think his only strength
lies In the State OF New York. l do not think no
would be acceptable candidate for tho people of this
country who VIII vote the republican ticket. MIR.
Conklng's course, IN some matters, sccms to be
ceptabe 70 great many, when, upon the other hand,
Looking at it mpartiay / 40 not think tho no,nina-
ton Of Mr. Conkling possible.
'What do you think OF Governor Haycs?'
81 know him well. He is good man, intelligent
and quick to perceive In fact, there many who
have received attention from the country connec
ton with the Presidential nomination. but. lar rs
Vermont Is concerned think IT more than natural
that we should support James e. Blaine Of Maine, for
the nomination IL seems 70 me to be Tho course
colleagues feel have not seen them, but you have
my honest convictions in the case, and us said be-
FORE IT were 10 cast my ballot to-day Il would be for
Blaine. y
Mr.. Roswell FAnxrAM, OF Bradford who Is one OF
the two delegates representing tho Second Con-
gressonal district, reply question as
10 his choice at the Convention, said:-s'l
look at the situation in most serious aspect
OF choice look at u as a diihcut task 10 obtain
just the proper man Tor President There to
be not the slightest doubt that New England
the Middle Statcs VIII not be able TO get man NOM
mated like Mr.. Blaine, but at this timcthe repubIi
can party cannot afford TO nominate ticket for the
benefit OF defeat nor merely 10 give additional promi-
hence to any man. We must have ticket Tor the peo-
pie OF the republican party-onc which Will have the
support and hearty good will or tho republicans OF the
nation. Nv choice TO day is Mr. Bristow / think
with Mr.. Bristow Tor the Presidential nominee can
win. All the other prominent gentlemen who have
qualined 10 administer the Affairs Of the country. but
must win, and to do this all OF the republicans
have acceptable candidate y
Judge PoLAxD-0n the cars between Wells River and
Montpelier met Hon. Luke =. Poland Tho Judge
had but few DAYS ago returned from Washington
The Vermont State press have guessed all nrouud the
Judge as TO his hrst, second and third choice The
following interview held with the Judge tho sub
jcct OF tho Presidential nomination. suggested this
10 him, and In reply he SAID. Eyes, understand
have been set down Arm supporter of
Mr.. Brstow; but have not talked with AIRY Of my
colleagues from our Stale to Cincinnati have given
most serious consideration what course may pursue
when get together IN tho Convention. One thing |
must say IL Is this cannot afford put Presiden
thai ticket in tho held lose We must have good
ticket We must carry the state OF New YORK. Mr.
Conkllng Is no doubt very popuaSin New YORK State;
so 10 W llam A. Wheeler NOW. suppose We, repub-
licans, should nominate Mr. Blame Tor President what
would TO be the natural result far New York
state Is sdercd doubtful for republican majority
Blame and Conkling are not friendly. There has been
for years bitter antagonistic feeling between them
Mr. Conkiing would naturally his influence against
Mr.. Blaine. Suppose We should nominate Mr.. Conk-
ling, the argument would naturally work the other
way against Mr. C,nkiing. Then, again. DO not think
New England will be able secure the Presidential