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lsrom the st. Adams Messenger.
In the Third district our own, there are
many aspirants, and some gentlemen have
been solicited to become candidates who
have refused. We have endeavored to ac-
quaint ourselves with the popular wish. so
far as manifested, and have become satisfied
that preferences grayitate around three
nen-Mr. Hendee, the present incumbent,
Hon. Bradley Barlow, Of St. Adams. and
Gen. Grout. of Barton. Other gentlemen
of whom We might speak well if we
thought it kindness to speak at all in this
connection-have. of course, some follow
ing, and it is possible that others not yet
mentioned" may be brought into promi-
nence by and by but present indications
seem to us exceedingly well expressed in an
editorial of the Ludlow Tribune, which We
copy elsewhere. Gov. llendee has made
good record. and he is popular in all
parts OF the district. But he feels that be
has been well treated and that it is good
timo to retire. And though We do not un-
derstRnd that he could not, under any Cir
cumstances, be induced to accept re-elec
ton, We have reason to believe that he does
not desire his friends to use his name and
that there is a very general understanding
among them that there is to be change.
All this seems to us honorable. grateful and
wise, and it augurs. well nigh unto GER
tainty, that degree of harmony in the dis
trict which ought to characterize every Re
publican district In preparing for the as
cendancy that our party hopes to regain in
Congress, and for the close contest in the
next presidential election. That Mr.. Bar
low is a man who would fifty represent US.
mono who know him well entertain the
slightest doubt. He is a thorough-going
Republican, d man of sagacity and sense,
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judge of human nature, enjoys
very extensive acquaintance at home and
with public men throughout the county,
is in vigorous health and of strictly tenn
perate habits, is sjudicious and untIring
worker, true to his promises. faithful to his
friends without a shred of aristocracy or
drop of malice, and we believe that these
are qualities which would not only protect
and promote our home interests 30 far as
they depend upon member Of Congress,
but would infuse into the counsels Of the
nation a degree OF practical wisdom, by no
means Insignificant, that would do our
party credit and oar district and State
honor. Much might be said, also. in praise
of Gen. Grout. We write Of him as
warm personal friend. the same as We do
of Mr.. Barlow. lie is one who grows
upon Acquaintance. But personal friend
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Of no account in this matter. 1t
is wholly question Of judgment and of the
public interest. If it were question Of
locality, either of these gentlemen would be
presented by its own county with solid
front. But as we believe that Gan. Grout
has yet more work to do for Vermont IN the
sphere of her internal interests. and that
there is no disposition in any quarter to
talk about the claims" of sections or in
dividuals but only to make the best choice
for the place and the work, and one upon
whom the greatest number can unite, We do
not present Mr.. Barlow in behalf OF Fran
lin county, but are gratifed to observe that
he is being equally presented by Repub.i-
cans of other counties, and that the opin-
ions and friendships which have been ad-
yancing numerous candidates and consider
ing Of their merits and prospects. are at
length in their own good time. crystal
izing around him and pointing to his nom
ination.