Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-06-16


The indications are that Judge Poland will
make gallant fight for the nomination in
this district. There are many who bitterly
hate him, and il he is nominated we fear,
from what we have lately heard, there will be
another bolt II is a matter OF surprise that
the old feeling against him, in this part of the
district, is still 80 intense.
tFrom the Barre Entcrprisel
Without casting any reflections, or attempt
ing TO throw stones at Mr.. Poland or any 9TH
or gentleman aspiring TO this position, we
think the people of this new district could do
no better than to elect the gentleman now
representing the Third District so acceptably.
We refer to Hon. William W. Grout.
tFrom the ST. Johnsbury IndeI.l
II we were TO form an opinion from the
appearance Of the political skies in this sec
ton of the state, we should conclude that
Gen. CIRCUITS denomination was altogether
more OF q possibility than a probability.
There are several names mentioned, but we
are aware Of only one that has crystalized in
TO an active but quiet opposition. This is
making but very little disturbance rs yet, but
the power is there just the same and actively
at work. Gen. Grouts friends may think it
80 sure thing that no work is required; if
they do they stand an excellent chance of be-
ing astonished
IFrom the West Randolph Herald.l
There is a strong 'indercurrent developing
in this county aga INST Gen. Grout The
young Republicans are strongly in favor of
Hon. b. F. Fifeld of Montpelier, notwith-
standing the known fact that he does not de-
siro the place. He has the ability, the brains
aud the energy so much needed in Congress.
He will not raise his finger to secure
the nomination. If the people want him
they must say so. The Office must seek the
man.
From the Rutland Herald.l
General Grout during his first term has act
ed with good sense and discretion. He has
been content to listen and learn for the most
part rather than to take counsel of egotism
and talk in season and out of season. Gen
eral Grout has avoided this error. So indus
trious and energetic a man will be sure to
| turn his experience 20 good account hereafter,
and we not only expect TO hear that his con-
stituents have returned him without opposi-
ton, but we count General Grout among the
young men in Congress who will make in
time an honorable mark for himself and his
district. An energetic, upright, honest, Wig
orous man, General Grout will make good
use Of his opportunities in Congress.
tFrom the Newport Express and standard.l
In this district, now the second by the re-
vised geography, there is little said out loud
about our next congressman. From what we
can gather from the press and from conversa-
tion with men in different parts of the dis
trict we are Of the opinion that there is a
pretty general sentiment in favor of Grours
reelection. The usage heretofore adopted
would give him second term at least, had
not the limits of the district been changed /;
and even with the change in territory we do
not learn Of any great desire to change the
man. Mr.. Grout has made a good record.
His speeches have been few but effective and
well received, while by his constant attend
ance and watchful attention to business he
has materially changed the custom lately fol-
lowed by his predecessors, and won the con-
fdence aud respect of his constituents as
well as an honorable position in the House.
We believe there will be but little, il any, op-
| position to his re- election.