The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-07-09
County Politics.

clslve action. Ihere mas been very little
agitation of the subject Of the nomina-
tions to be made. The senatorial ques-
ton excites some interest The former
custom of the county was to choose one
new senator each term, thus retaining in
office one who had had the benefit of
terms experience. The death of sena-
tor a few years ago, during his first term,
brought the retirement of both senators
| together after two terms of service in
| 1882. Two new senators we're chosen at
that time, and each will have served one
term at the end of the present biennial
period. There is a feeling that the county
should get back to the old and salutary
custom. If this is done, the dilemma will
be, unless one or the other should volun-
tarily withdraw, to decide which of the
senators shall be dropped. There is also
a feeling in favor of dropping both sena-
tors and choosing two new ones. This
policy would postpone, not settle, the mat
ter, unless the new nominations were made
with special reference to restoring the old
order of succession. Washington county
ought always to have in each branch of
the legislature men of experience, strong
advocates as well as good thinkers. To
acquire and maintain 80 desirable COM
position of the county's senatorial repre-
sentation, rigid policy in the selection of
senators and a strict adherence to it is
absolutely necessary. If new deal this
year is deemed expedient after full con-
sideration of the matter; it should be made
with special reference to getting round to
the old custom again, and be so under.
stood by the candidates selected, so that
the convention two years hence may not
again have an embarrassing choice to
make between two equally deserving Off
cials. The law makes the senatorial
term two years, custom has heightened it
to four years. If it SHOULD be under
stood that one nominee shhl be selected
for the legal term and one for the GUS
tomary term-one for the " short and one
for the "long" term-the way back to the
old order of things would be open no
wounds would be inflicted or anybodys
feelings hurt.
A custom similar to that which pre-
vailed in the choice of senators regulates
also the selection of assistant judges. In
accordance with this rule, Judge Fisher
will be entitled to denomination, and
Judge Hastings, after two terms of very
creditable service, will probably be sue
ceeded by some new man. For the new
Judge ex-Sheriff II. w. Lyford of War
rem is reported to be candidate. Mr..
Lyford is man of ability, experience
and good Judgment and would make
an efficient official in this position
as he did in that of sheriff. Rus
sell Sawyer of Moretown or William
Chaplin of Middlesex would also make an
entirely competent and acceptable assist
ant fudge. Mr.. Sawyer was representa-
tive from Moretown in 1880, and is the
only republican, almost within the mem.
DRY of man, who has been able to carry
that democratic stronghold. He has held
all the important town offices and is capa-
BILE, intelligent and trustworthy. Mr..
Chaplin was also representative in 1880.
He is distinguished throughout the county
for level head, hard sense, correct judg.
ment and sturdy integrity. If the con-
vention chooses either of these three men,
it will not choose amiss. For Judge of
probate, Hiram Carleton, who was ap-
pointed by the governor to succeed Judge
Tilden, deceased, will without question
be confirmed by the people. He has sat-
isfactorily and with skill and good judg-
ment performed his new and responsible
, duties.
Hiram A. Huse, Esq, declines to be a
candidate for denomination to the office
of states attorney. Mr.. Huse finds that
, the duties of the office seriously interfere
with his professional business. He has
, made capable and resolute officer, and
3 the county will regret his peremptory re-
, fusal to serve another term. We under
q stand that o. B. Boyce of Barre will be a
q candidate for this Office. d. W. Bisbee
a of the same town is strongly urged to be
). a candidate, and if he consents to the use
+ of his name he will have warm supper,
= in the county. u. S. Stanton of Roxbury
o II. W. Kemp, j. G. Wing and t. j
l. Deavitt of Montpelier have also beer
h mentioned in connection with the sue
a cession to Mr.. Huse. Sheriff Anterior
If has fully justified the high expectation
10 his career as deputy excited. He ha
8. faithfully and with marked efficiency per
!. formed the duties of the chief police
Il officer of the county. 1t would be pre-
v sumptuous in any individual to contes
% his denomination.
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