Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-07-09

vention made selections which will be cor
daily approved throughout the county.
THE TICKET
as a whole is i good one. and tine nominees,
without exception, will have the united
support of the Republicans of Chittenden
| county.
Mr. Robinson is . substantial and worthy
citizen OF Wcstford, and a sound Republi-
can He represented WestforI in the Leg
islature in 1874, and will make a faithful
and reliable Senator.
The nomination of Mr. Woodh house was
unquestionably as complete surprise to
himself as the presentation of his name was
to the Burlington delegates and 10 the con-
! vention. He is a staunch Republican, of
much influence, and with many friends, who
would before this have been glad 10 send
him 10 the Senate if he had permitted the
use of his naiae. At this time, it is true,
his name had not been whispered, SO far as
we are aware, in connection with the nom-
nation, till within ten minutes of its presen-
ta,ion, and then we suppose only by two or
three gentlemen but the Convention, chose
to excrcs. its power, in placing him upon
the ticket 1t was fair and square nomin-
alton, - which no exception can be taken
upon personal or party grounds, and US such
it is entitled to. and Will of course lave, the
hearty support of the party.
Walter \. Weed represented his town in
the lower branch of the legislature in 1868
has bccn frequently in attendance upon
subsequent sessions and has a wide ac-
quaintance with men and affairs which
qualities him for excellent service. lie is an
earnest Republican AMI Will make an atten-
tive and capable Senator.
The convention wisely rcnomina,cd Judge
Lane, the inconsistent rule in this county
being that the county may sometimes have
the benefit of experience in side judge.
but never under any circumstances in Sen
atori and placed by his side Mr.. Andrews,
who will make an honest, faithful and &C
ceptable justice.
Judge Wales is probably. considered 10 be-
ton, and the county will still retain his hon
est, faithful and valuable services, in spite of
the untoward fact Of lis residence
Mr.. Bingham was, as We have always
heard, capable AMI acceptable States At
torncy when lie held the Office in Lamoille
county He will undoubtedly prove to be
such in this county; and as an earnest Re
publican and good citizen and rising lawyer
he viii poll the full party strength.
Mr. Drew-strange TO say after all the
figuring for ether candidates had no
contestant for the nomination for Sheriff,
and Will make the responsible officer and
guardian Of the peace that he has hitherto
shown himself 10 be MIR Austin will dis
charge the duties Of the office of High
bailiff il it should become necessary to
arrest the sheriiI with dignity and eli
Cheney.
The detention OF Nanen Gibbs ESD, al
the head of the County committee, in opposi-
ton 10 his own request, was Il tribute TO the
industry and energy with which he has serv-
GU INT t-itt III lllt SlA NtdiS VI past SCI
vice in that capacity. He could not be
spared, this year.
Is order to avoid future snarls in the Coun-
~ Convention, it is suggested that good
plan might be 10 have Il nominating commit
tee appointed by the towns outside of Bur
lington 10 select the nominee for Senator
from this city. This would, 1t is true, save
the Republicans Of Burlington much trouble
over the Senaiorshp; but why confne it 10
that Such committee (Which of course,
should he a standing committee, with, say,
some Jericho gentleman for chairman
might as well determine whether or no Bur-
lington should have any County offices, and,
if so, what, and who should be the nominee
or nominees therefor. Under this arrange
ment the Republicans of Burlington could
dismiss all further anxiety about, or concern
in, County affairs