Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-06-16
The Vermont Delegation 1t Cincinnati.

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Mr.. Woodbridge said: "If l were to cast
my vote to-day, all things considered-and !
have, rs | said before, given them a most
serious considerations should cast my first
ballo. for Mr.. Blaine. Mr.. Blaines course
in Congress has been in every way commend
able. His past record stands unimpeached.
Ills manly and statesmanlike bearing, his
many superior qualifications, his true Repub-
licanism and his many other predominant
qualities most assuredly are worth consldera-
ton. Mr.. Blaine has been attacked by his
opponents, but he has met them in the con-
test face to face and come out clean and I'M
scathed." Mr.. Woodbridge added that the
people knew little Of Bristow and that there
are hundreds of men as capable of admins
tering the laws as he; that Mr.. Conkling's
strength is in New York and that he would
not he an acceptable candidate to the coun-
try that Gov. Hayes is good man; and
that William A. Wheeler is an honorable
man, a man beyond reproach, and he could
cheerfully and unhesitatingly cast his ballot
for him.
Mr.. Roswell Farmham, of Bradford, who
is one of the two delegates representing the
Second Congressional District, in reply to
question a. 10 his choice at the Convention,
said Il look at the situation in a most
serious aspect. have given considerable
thought to the matter of choice. | look at
it as difficult task to obtain Just the proper
man for President. There seems to me to
be not the slightest doubt that New Eng
land, or even the Middle States, will not be
able to get man nominated. / like Mr..
Blaine, but at this time the Republican par
| ty cannot afford to nominate ticket for the
benefit OF defeat nor merely TO give addition
al prominence to any man. We must have
a ticket for the people of the Republican
party-one which will have the support and
hearty good will of the Republicans of the
nation. Ny choice to-day is Mr.. Bristow.
| think with Mr.. Bristow for the Presiden-
tial nominee, We can win. All the other
prominent gentlemen who have been named
in this connection are undoubtedly well
| qualified to administer the affairs of the
country, but We must win, and to do this all
Of the Republicans must have an acceptable
candidate. -
Judge Poland. - On the cars between
Wells FLYER and Montpelier | met Hon.
Luke P. Poland. The Judge had but few
days ago returned from Washington. The
Vermont State press have guessed all ABOUND
| the Judge as 10 his fist, second and third
/ choice. | suggested this to him, and in re-
ply he said YES, | understand have been
SET down "a firm supporter of Mr.. Bris-
tow; but | have not talked with any Of my
colleagues from our State to Cincinnati. One
thing must say. 1t is this We cannot
afford TO put a Presidential ticket in the
field To lose. We must have a good ticket
We must carry the State of New York. Mr.
Conkling is no doubt very popular in New
York State: 50 is William A. Wheeler
Now, suppose We, a. Republicans, should
nominate Mr.. Blaine for President, what
would seem to be the natural result, so far
as New York State is considered doubtful
for a Republican majority? Blaine and
Conkling are not friendly. There has been
Tor years bitter, antagonistic feeling be-
tween them. Mr.. ConklIng would naturally
use bis influence against Mr.. Blaine Sup
pose we should nominate Mr. C0nkling, the
argument would naturally work the other
way against Mr. Conkling. Then. again,
do not think New England Will be able to
secure the Presidential nominee only
wish 1t could. There is no man | could
more heartily support than Mr. Blaine
Why, Mr. Blaine and |, when | was in Con-
gress, We're and still are, the best Of friends.
Mr.. Blame, when speaker Of the House OF
Representatives, always befriended me. In
fact, he seemed to think me the man to push
things. lie gave Inc the craftsmanship Of
the ku klux committee. the Credit Moblier |
committee and the Arkansas committee. 1t
did seem 10 me that whenever there was |
life and death fight was given the leader |
ship OF It. Bat we want a ticket 10 win |
We want harmony Of action. We must act
wisely and select the best man"
- Who * your first choice"
" have my own personal opinion in the |
matter Of first choice, and do not care to
state now, bat to be frank about the matter,
We can tell better when We get to Cincin-
natl and look the field over thoroughly"
Then, Judge you do not think it wise
to cast your first ballot for Mr.. Blaine ?"
told you how Blaine and Conk ling
stood, and that DO not think New England
Will procure the nomination YOU can
draw your own differences. William 4.
Wheeler, Of New York, is. | think, the
strongest Republican in New York, to-day
and We want New York State
Mr.. Mason ). Colburn. of Manchester.
has not gwen the matter OF his first. second.
'r even third choice, any consideration. Mr.
Iolburn will he guided entirely BY what be
nay think judicious when the Convention
assemblies. He thinks Hon. William A
" heller more popular and acceptable
nan to New York Republicans than Mr.
]onkling and Mr.. Wheeler, in Mr..
lolburn's opinion, can carry New York if
lut either first or second upon the Presi-
iential ticket. Mr.. Colburn saws. as Judge
'oland does. that he does not think New
.ngla;d can obtain the nominee for Presi-
ent
Mr. George Howe, Of Brattleboro. one Of !
he four delegates at large. saws his first ;
reference i Bristow. his second choice
Elaine, lie goes to the Convention to do !;
Is duty. 80 far as his vote is concerned, for :
ne good and future prosperity of the Re +
uhhcan party. lie viii not be party 10 !
by " boilers - movement, and will do !,
hatever may seem best to do when he 4
cts into. the Convention. q
Mr.. Warren c. French, of Woodstock ii
Us his first choice Is Blaine his second, L
rNtow As for the second place on the al
cket he shall be governed by circumstances 81
tn Contention. He wants a ticket full Il
success, and considers it the duty of every "
,legate to consider well that the Republican n
irty cannot at this critical moment, afford Vi
feat. Us
This gives the views of six of the dele al
ton. Col. Neazev, We understand to be II
clined to support Blaine; or, at least, that i
was 50 up to .he publication of Mr.. al
aine's letters to Fisher. Mr. Bigelow is q
I Bristow, or was when be left home and p
e other two are also. We believe, for Bris- re
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