Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-09-08
Election in Montpelier.
Rousing Republican Victory !!
Hon. B. F. Fifeld Elected Represen
tative by Splendid Majority.
A Harmonious Election !

The Republicans OF Montpelier met In caucus
Saturday evening, In accordance with previous
notice. The caucus found itself involved In an
unpleasant dilemma, by reason Of the generous
emulation between the two conspicuous candi-
dates, Mr.. Huse and Mr.. fifeld, not to stand in
the way OF each others prefermont. II. A. Huse
nominated b. T. Fifield, declining himself TO be
candidate before the caucus. The nomination
was seconded by General p. P. Ptkin. Cap
tain H. G. Iul nominated Hiram A. Huse. An In
formal ballot was then held, which resulted in
the nomination Of Mr.. Huse by forty-fve ma
jority. Mr.. Fifeld fastened to move that Mr.
Huse's nomination be made unanimous, but the
latter gentleman stoutly and persstently declined
to accept the nomination on any condition, and
insisted upon his preference for Mr. Fifeld. Ac-
cordingly, the choice Of the caucus was finally
determined in favor OF the latter gentleman, and
his nomination made unanimous.
In yesterdays election every trace Of the good
natured imbroglo Of Saturday evening disap-
peared. The election proceeded tremendously on
both sides, and at three o'clock the interest cul-
minated In the announcement of the vote for rep
resentative, which was as follows:
Whole number Of ~
Necessary tor choice d"
rinein '''''''''.'''''''''.''' ''''''''' 81
Scattering.
and Mr.. fifed having received majority Of all
the votes cast was declared to be elected repre-
sentative for the ensuing biennial term. His ma
jority over all was 226, and the announcement was
greeted with great applause. Loud calls were
made for MIR. Fifeld, and the representalive-elect
appeared upon the stage and spoke substantially
as follows:
MIR. FRIELD's SPEECH.
"Felow Citizens Il am astonished at this
result. Saturday night the Republican party
met in caucus, and made mistake but the good
sense of Montpelier has taken care OF it. know
who are responsible for this result. No one else
but the laboring Of Montpelier, loyal to theil
party, and sacrificing their individual preference
shall represent them all equally, the poor as
well as the rich And take occasion to say this
and publicly. My professional life has kept me-
secluded from my fellow citizens but we shall
know each other better. You will never regret
this act OF yours, or say that have been unjust
to any one. | am your representative now. Il
| you desire any matter brought before the egisla
ture, come to me freely. am your servant, ont
and ALL for few weeks Ia voice, " OF the Demo
Gratis, too?'] Yes, Of the Democrats too A rep
resentatve ceases to be a politician. 1t is said
am interested in the Central railroad. So | am
but shall know nothing at all of that corpora
ton when its interests conflict with my duty t.
you and the state. took my pen in hand thi'
morning, and wrote my resignation of the oflic
of United States District Attorney. Now,
Montpelier has any interests before the legisla
ture and can utilize my office in her behalf con
| aiatpntlv with m luty tn the large