Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-08-02
Press Comments.


number Of representatives accorded to our state
would promise"
Boston TRANSCRIPT Judge Luke p Poland
seems to have been nominated for congress from
the second Vermont district simply because he
was a larger man than any OF his competitors
Vermont rather fancies congressman who can be
heard from when they take their seats either in
the senate or house"
BURLINGTON CLIPPER " II you press the en-
forcement Of the tax law you will drive from our
state many OF the wealthiest men, Is the whim-
pering wall OF many who think they owe their
existence to the niggardy wealthy and cover to
the same but Judge Veazey in his notable
charge to the grand jury, said, Better small
population of honest men than a large one of per-
jurers and thieves +"
BENNINGTON BANNER 1.-THE nomination Of
Judge Poland at Montpelier gives great conf.
dence, In that II il certain that Vermont will
have very able representation in congress.
With Morrill, and Edmunds in the senate, and
Stewart and Poland in the house, the state will
resume her old-time prestige in the national legs-
lature Ia II any wonder, then, the enthusiasm
expressed at the result p
LYNDON UNION (dem.): 1--WE expected before
adjournment TO hear the motion to make the nom
ination unanimous, but II was omitted There
was just sulphur enough in the atmosphere to
create tornado with that proposition Grout
had discountenanced bolt and the disappointed
Grout men, who declared they had been ruined
by the heavy sentiment worked up by the
grating their teeth and anxious to follow some
body to war"
BELLOWS FALLS TIMES Judge Poland made
a very neat and appropriate speech In accepting
the nomination.. 1t was notable that IL was the
old second district that was so strongly in favor
Of Judge Poland's nomination, the opposition
coming mainly from the new portion OF the dis
trict in which General Grout resided. The nom
nation OF Judge Poland will not only be received
with much favor in the state, but in the country,
and will give us reputation in the house worthy
OF the days OF Collamer, Foot and Phelps.
Boston TRAVELLER: Hon Luke 2. Poland,
as we anticipated, has been nominated for con-
gress by the republicans of the second Vermont
district, and his election Is assured He Is one
Of the sblest men in the state, and will be more
influential representative than Vermont has had
since he was engulfed and defeated by a so-called
Reform wave which swept him into retire.
ment eight years ago. His services in the house
covered period of eight years. and he retired
with high reputation for ability and courage"
ST. JoHNsBURY CALIFORNIAN 1.-THE eminent
ability, experience and sagacity OF the nominee
is rs widely known as the nation, and his fitness
for the position acknowledged by every one. II
Ia matter Of no small qualification that Judge
Poland has been indicated, and that, too, by the
very men who six years ago needlessly and with
out cause raised a fictitious issue against him and
caused his defeat Although public sentiment
had long ago vndcated him, 1t Is well to have
the expression made in some more tangible form. "
ST. ALBANs MESSENGER "The convention was
particularly noticeable for large representation
OF men well advanced in age whose faces have not
been seen in political gatherings for many years.
The chairman could have appropriately hailed
their appearance in the words OF Daniel Webster
to the survivors Of the battle Of Bunker Hill
Venerable men, you have come down to us from
former generation. .... The contest was
virtually decided upon the score OF ability, and
other considerations appear to have had little
weight"
Sr JorSsprpv INnry. uTbe nomination of
Judge Poland arises from the single fact that the
people want q man of acknowledged ability and
national reputation to represent them, and the
wish Is realized No congressman will go from
any state to Washington with more conceded
ability as a legislator and statesman, than Judge
Poland. His professional attachments are known
andlrespected by every schoolboy in the land, and
old Vermont will have delegation in the next
congress that will not begin to be equaled by that
OF any other state"
NORTH TROY PALLADIUM dem 1.-THE result
OF the second district republican convention at
Montpelier, Wednesday, was terrible surprise to
the Grout men who had been throughout the can
vass reasonably confident Of carrying the day..
As the result was made known the Grout faction
left the hall in body, without making Poland's
nomination unanimous. 1t Is unnecessary to
state that the Orleans county delegates were solid
for Grout, with the exception OF a Holland dele
gate. But the end, from all appearances is not
yet, and there are some indications OF q bolt"
A CORRESPONDENT writes in the Ne,cs and Cit
izen: " Who shall represent us in the legislature
this fall This is a question that should be con-
sdered in due season. Aspirants for the office
must stand up this year and be counted on the
tax question. There are defects in the present
law 1t is true, but they are only such as enable
capital to defeat its just execution We want
m en- that will labor to remedy these defects, men
who believe in Justice between labor and capital.
Let us have law, II possible, that will fasten
upon every man his equitable share of public
expenses"
WINDSOR JOURNAL: While the many friends
of General Grout regret the result of the conven-
ton, by which he is retired to private life, there
is no doubt but that the action of that convention
will meet with the general approval Of oil true
republicans throughout the district. The peo-
pie of the district, before the convention, de-
manded that the best man should be nominated.
Through their delegates in convention they have
decided that Judge Poland is that man. All diff
ferences of opinion that existed before the con-
vention should now be laid aside, and the deci-
sion cheerfully accepted and heartily confirmed
at the polls in September"
BURLINGTON FREE PRESS: 1.-THE omission of
the customary motion to make the nomination
unanimous, in the convention, was taken at the
time to be ominous Of coming trouble. ..... The
press of the state, outside of the district incud.
ing papers not heretofore very friendly to Judge
Poland, seem, without exception, so far as we are
aware, to be disposed to recognize Judge Poland's
qualifications for especially worthy and valuable
public service and to give him their cordial sup
port. And we trust that harmonious counses will
prevail throughout the district; and that no en-
couragement to the common enemy will be given
by any organized, or individual, rejection OF the
nomination Of Judge Poland"
BRATTLFBoRo REFoRMER DEM: "We can't
help compimenting our republican friends on the
good sense they have displayed in deciding to
send Luke p. Poland back to congress
Judge Poland is self-made man he has pushed
his way up in the world, without the fineries and
furbelows OF college learning, but by the force of
his vigorous manhood and the big brain that
he carries on his shoulders. With the erudite
Morrill, in the senate, and John W. Stewart and
Luke p Poland in the house, Vermont's repre-
sentation in congress is bound to be the very best
Would that in her home government the same
high standard was maintained"
BRADFORD OPINION: "Hon. Luke p Poland
was nominated for congress from the second dis
trict in accordance with the very general demand
Of the district for a man of acknowledged prom
inence and ability, rather than upon personal
grounds While 1t was urged by the friends of
the present incumbent that injustice would be
done him by refusing denomination, yet
the feeling for strong candidate predom-
mated. The cry of the opposition in
regard to weak representation in congress will
not be heard after March 4th 1883. Edmunds
Morrill,, Stewart and Poland as the represen-
tatives Of Vermont in congress will not be excelled
In brains and influence by any state in the Union
Who dares 10 contradict itP'
WORCESTER Spy. 1.-THE nomination of Judge
Poland for congress yesterday, by the convention
Of the second Vermont district will return to con-
gress one who held high rank among the repub-
lcan leaders OF the house at a time when among
his associates were such men as Blaine, Conkng
Garfield, Butler, Schenck, and Stevens. He Is by
far the ablest man who has represented Vermont
In the house since Mr.. Morrill, was transferred to
the senate. He failed OF reelection, though reg
ularly nominated in 1874, In consequence Of a
queer epidemic of independence from which the
state suffer In common with others. Without
any definite cause OF dissatisfaction with Mr.. Po-
land the people OF his district rejected him, but
they now, after eight years, recognize and try to
repair their mistake"
BRArrLEBoRo PHOENIX: eve make no attempt
to conceal our own belief that wiser choice
would have been that OF some one Of the young
and able men of the district n This considera-
ton, however, does not obscure the fact that in
the eyes OF the country at large, the return Of
Judge Poland to congress will give Vermont
large degree OF prominence In matters OF national
legislation. lie Is at an age when, of necessity,
all earlier ambitions are in the background and
in his coming term in congress this district and the
country at large Will have the benefit OF his best
gifts Of intellect, his ripest experience and his
maturest judgment. His nomination gives an
element OF positive strength to the state ticket
and his support by the republicans OF the district
should be and will be cordial and undivided
BELLOWS FALLS TINES: " A gentleman who has
for many years resided at Washington, but who
formerly resided in Bellows Falls thus writes to
friend in this village There Is no man in your
congressional district whose election as Mr..
Tyler's successor would so crafty the best por-
ton OF the republican party here as Judge Poland
and the feeling ID very strong that, II elected, he
will be the leading man In the house OF the New
England delegation. II will be great shame II
the district fails to return man here who will
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