Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-06-21

] that neltnef ol ult prominent leaucrs OF VI,
rival ideas could be nominated. Mr. Bain,
had the largest following, but the rival can
didates who divided the rest Of the conven
ton on personal grounds, as wei as on
grounds of principle, were evidently unwil.
ling to contribute their strength to his sup
port. They feared that, at this crisis, his
nomination would result in the disruption
and defeat Of the party, and 10y as much as
they honored the party, and believed in its
necessity, they determined to defeat him.
| When II was clearly seen that il could not
be done with Mr. Bristow, they decided to
concentrate on Governor Hayes, Of Ohio.
And this they did successfully. Theseyenth
ballot secured his nomination over Mr..
Blaine by majority Of thirty-three votes,
and over all by majority Of twelve votes.
William A. Wheeler, Of New York, who will
be remembered for his conduct on the
Louisiana investigating committee, was nom
mated to the second place on the ticket, by
the motion of Judge Poland.
This ticket is strong, positively aud mega
lively. Nothing can be said 10 the injury
Of either Of these gentlemen, and much may
be said in their favor Neither Of them has
stood very prominently before the country,
and very little is known of them by the peo-
pie at large. Gov. Hayes has high reputa-
ton for honesty, frmness and patriotism.
lie has seen something of public life, and
his record in the war, in Congress and in the
politics Of his state, has been stainless. lie
has never been guilty of anything under
hand, tricky or wrong. lie has decided
character and opinions, aud while not obsti-
nate, will stand resolutey to his convictions.
lie is courteous, affable and generous. If
he should ever assume the duties Of the great
Office TO which he is nominated, he will meet
| its responsibilities with a high sense OF the
sacred trust, and will never use them for
his own profit or for the advancement of his
friends. II is not always certain that a man
who has been found fully equal to the duties
of inferior positions, will be able 10 meet the
obligations of the highest. Mr.. Bristow had
been tried and not found wanting. In his
nomination We know that we should have
had fearless, intelligent, perseyering and
victorious friend of civil service reform.
Gov Hayes is as yet untried in the highest
| places, but he has succeeded nobly in the
lower positions he has occupied. lie is in
favor of reform, but whether he can carry it
now, is doubtful. The augean stable of
politics is very foul and heavy. II will need
a river Of popular wrath TO sweep through
il, as it swept away the corruptions OF
slavery in order to its perfect cleansing
One man, even though he is President, can
not do everything. a popular inundator
only can do IT, and for this we shall Labor
most earnestly. Aud if the next President
shall set his face like flint in that dirsc
ton; il he will resume the executive func
ton of official appointments which has beer
usurped by Congressman II he will an
nounoe his purpose to make no changes Of
competent officials, and not allow the mem
beers of Congress to go through their state,
and districts with the political guillotine a!
punishment for their enemies, in the ont
hand, and public Offices in the other as a re
ward to their friends-we are confident tn,
country will give him its resolute and I'M
flinching support
Mr.. Wheeler is II good, practical lawyer
understands himself; cannot be hoodwinked
is modest, intelligent, industrious, and YER
favorably known in the country. Their
could not have been made less obieC
tionable nomination for the ice-Presidency
The ticket is a strong one. 1t will make
third ticket impossible. 1t will carry tn
entire Republican vote, the independent an
liberal vote, aud will be likely to render Tia
nomination at St Louis empty and nugatory
, The scene in the convention when tn
, official announcement Of the vote was mad
; was noteworthy. There was little NOR
excitement than was necessary. Hat
were tossed Threats were cracked, me
danced upon chairs and up and down Tn
aisles, and embraced each other in a wild d,
lirium Of joy" The notes Of the band wer
lost in the roaring of human voices, whic
lasted for an half hour, and exhausted a
who were engaged in it. 1t hardly seem
that thankfulness for the result achieved, G
the consciousness of safety in the futur
would have produced such wild enthusiasm
II does not even seem TO belong TO that d.
yotional ecstacy with which men worshi
the rising sun. It was one of those eff
sive displays of gush which add nothing
the conclusions of common sense and poll
= zeal wisdom, and are peculiarly American
( origin aud in intensity. 1t gave no strengt
4 to the nomination, though it may hay
served to convey out of sight the animositi'
+ of the canvass, and sweep into concert an
y harmony with the majority the warm SUI
: porters Of the unsuccessful candidates.