Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-06-02
NAMING CANDIDATES.
ChlTTENDEN COUNTY REPUBLICAN
CONVENTION.

Harmonious Gathering-Only One Bal
lot Necessary-Foster, Brownell and
Gleason the Senators-State's Attorney,
Sheriff. Bailin, Judge of Probate and
,ommissioner Ronominated.
The Chttenden county republican con-
vention in City Hall yesterday was har-
monious affair. 1t was called to order at
! | o'clock by George Allen of Westford,
chairman of the county committee, and the
only ballot OF the day showed that l22 out
of the 1876 delegates elected were present.
C.W. Jacobs Of Richmond, secretary Of the
committee, called the roll, and DR.. G. j.
Russell of Hinesburgh was presented by the
committee Us temporary chairman. Dr.
Russell's speech was a model one. He said:
Republican principles are SO we'll under
stood that it is not necessary for me to take
your time in enumerating them. | thank
you for selecting so young man to preside
over your deliberations, and await your
pleasure.
On motion OF Samuel Bgwood of Colches-
ter, the temporary organization was made
permanent.
On motion of +. B. Taft a committee to
nominate q county committee was appoint
ed as follows: E. B. Taft Of Burlington, &.
NJ. Ferrn of Essex, b. Spregue Of Hunting
ton, II. II. Wheeler of South Burlington
and L. r. Hart of Shelburne.
II. II. Alexander of Burlington asked the
Indulgence of the convention and withdrew
as candidate for the office Of States at
torney.
On motion Of w. L. Burnap OF Burling-
ton the convention proceeded to the nomi-
nation of county officers and Mr. Burnap
nominated d. j. Foster of Burlington as
one of the senators. The nomination was
seconded by Z. C. Fay Of Jericho, and was
made by accamation.
Fer senator from the north side Of the
river S. A. Brownell of Essex was named
by L. NJ. Ferrn of Essex; the nomination
was seconded by delegates from almost every
town in the county and it was made by ac-
clamation.
For senator from the south side, H. c.
Gleason Of Richmond was named by c. w.
Jacobs OF Richmond. The nomnaton was
generally seconded and was made by ac-
c!amaton.
For first assistant judge OF the County
Court, Levi Z. Nichols of Essex was named
by e.. NJ. Huntiey of Westford. seconded by
several and be was nominated by acciama-
ton.
For second assistant judge, T. D. Falby
of Huntington named O. j. Tomlinson of
that town. The nomination was numerous
ly seconded, j. II. ScuIly of Burlington
making an appeal for Mr.. Tominson as al
old soldier.
Henry Ballard of Burlington named
Henry Lawrence Of st. George, pay
ing tribute to the towns worth,
from republican and moral stand
point This nomination was also numerous
u seconded. Messrs. Falby and Ballard
were appointed tellers and ballot resulted
as follows.
Whole number Of votes. l222
Necessary to II cuoicc. Observation-Disclosures. 81
D. Iomilnson had .......... ....... 70
Henry Lawrence nad.........-...,........ 40
For judge Of probate W. l.. Burnap of
Burlington said there was only one man to
nominate, Hon. Torrey e. Wales of Bur
lington. In less than 10 seconds his nolni-
nation was made.
For States attorney, c.. 2. Smith of
Burlington placed j. e. Cushman of Bur
!lnaton in nomination. No other name was
presented and after several delegates had
seconded tho nomination, Mr.. CusLInan was
unanimously nominated by accamation.
For sheriff, Henry Ballard of Burlington
nominated Thomas Reeves of Underhill
Several delegates seconded the nomination
and it went through with rush.
For high bailif Samuel Bigwood of Col
chester presented tho name of r. D.
Wheeler Of that town. The nomination
was seconded by number. Benry Ballard
Of burlington said he had intended to NOM
mate Mr.. Wheeler for this Office, but as the
convention had honored one old soldier in
tho person of Mr.. Tomlinson, ne felt
obliged to stand by st, George. Colchester er
would got something better if she waited a
year. lie nominated the present incum ben t
OF the office, Mitchell! HenSdale of ST.
George. Mr.. Wheeler withdrew his name
and Mr.. Hensdalo was nominated by &C
clamatiou.
f. d. Falhy Of Huntington named o. II.
Ellis CT huntington as candidate FOR
county commissioner, and the nomination
went through with rush.
The committee to nominate a county com
mlttee reported as follows: f. d. Falby of
Huntington, Moses Murray of Burlington,
{. W. Jacobs of Richmond, Frank Booth OF
Essex and Il. K. Hart of Shelburne The
report was accepted and, on motion of Mr.
Burnap, the convention adjourned after q
session Of one hour aud - minutes.