Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-06-25
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The convention which the Windham Ooun-
~ Republicans held at Newfsne on Tuesday,
was an unusually large and harmonious gath
ering The interest which the people of the
county feel in the issues which are before
them was shown in the fact that full delega
tons we're reported from every town except
two-Dover and Somerset The choice Of
candidates for Senators was made with great
unanimity and in the best Of feeling The
candidates from both districts stand, in the
minds Of their constituents, for the best prin-
cipes of both party and public policy, and
it was on this basis that they we're nomi-
mated. Whatever attitude others may take
the Windham county Senators will be known
in the legislature as incorporating support
ers Of Senator Edmunds, as steadfast advo-
Gates Of railroad supervision and the equah-
cation Of freight rates. and as watchful friends
OF the interests of the people in every
direction.
The retirement of Hon. A. Stoddard from
the probate judgeship of the Westminster
district, which was practically decided upon
by the action Of the delegates from that dis
trict, will be universally regretted, not only
by the people who for 80 years have been
brought in contact with him in the perform
anoe of his official duties, but by the people
in all psrtsof the county who hold Judge Stod.
dard in the highest respect for his fidelity,
upright manhood, broad culture and gener-
GUS sympathies. The determining cause
which led to the nomination of another in
his place was the Judges change of residence
to one side of his district which the course
Of domestic events made expedent for him
Levant NJ. Read, Esq, who will succeed to
the Office, is man Of excellent standing in
his profession, and as a citizen. and will
make the succession good in due time
The only surprise and diversion which
occurred during the convention was on the
nomination of States Attorney, and here the
unusual and somewhat amusing spectacle
was presented of man being nominated for
the Office by strong vote while protesting
that he was not g candidate and seconding
another's nomination, and when the chair.
man had been on the point two minutes be-
fore of declaring that other candidate nomi
mated. The feeling that Brattleboro already
had its share Of the officers had something tc
40 Win Mr. Euuy deteat; out the determln
ing factor was unquestionably the many an
tagonisms which Mr.. Eddys unfortunate
mental makeup has aroused against him
The turn of events was certainly hsndsom,
compliment to Mr.. Mann and an evidence o.
of the high esteem in which he is held.
The denomination of the present assistan
judges, of Mr.. Kidder for sheriff and o
Judge Tyler in this probate district, was
matter Of course. 1t is pleasure to acknowl
edge the discrimination shown by the con
vention in comforting the candidacy for tn
Office of high bailifT on a man of such emf
nently solid qualities as DR.. Foster of Putne
is known to possess.
The gratifying thing about the conventio
was the fact that it was heartily and unan
mously for Mr.. Edmunds. The individul
expression of delegates was uniformly in MI
Edmunds's favor, the resolution supportin
his reelection was enthusiastically received
and every mention of the Senator's name We
warmly applauded.