Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1894-04-19
West side senator Again.

The inquiry. .What 1, the matter
with Cassius Peck Of Brookiicld thi.
timesN by the Randolph citizen in the
last issue Of the HERALD, suggests that
some unfitne~s for Tie office Of senator
had been discovered in him. Certain
ly nothing ha, taken place that in any
way weakens the confidence In, or es-
TEEN for Mr. Peck in the opinion of
the writer Of thi, article Onthe con-
trary. we are free 10 admit his fitness
and his ability - conan ndably ac-
quit himself oi tho dage- Of tile Office;
and. If we mistake not. when the
proper time comes to present the
claims u Bro0kfield for tile Office in
question. the Republicans Of Ram
dolph will gladly and unitedly sup
port Mr.. Peck for it. But AT the
present time, there j. feeling preya-
lent among a. that Brooktield is break
ing the golden rule in asking for a
place on the senatorial ticket al the
coming election Location. when
other things are equal, Is potent fac
tor in determining who shalt be our
representative men in nation. state,
county and town, and who desires a.
change This long-established methods
What fairer way can be, or has been,
presented. What means more ade-
quate 10 preserve harmony in such
matters. Whatever can be said OF
Mr. Peck's fitness. business or legisla-
tive capacity or experience. generosity,
uprightness or anything that tends to
round up the ideal man for the Office.
can be said with emphasis of George
W. Lyndc of Williamstown. And
while speaking Of this Christian gem
tlcman, il i fair 10 say that he i, pos
>essed Of that feature that sensible
men are fast coming to admire and re-
namely. waiting for the people
TO seek him rather than seeking office
himself. Through the concerted ac-
tion Of her town committee and ablest
men. Williamstown has named can
didatc for senator.in keeping with her
natural and unquestioned rights; FOR
not since ls76 has that town been rep
resented in this branch Of the legisla-
ure Hon. John Lynde father Of
George W. was the last 10 wear the
honors and discharge the duties of the I
high office; and most acceptably did /
he represent the county and State. I
4 glance at the county elections will Z
point with certainty TO the fact that /
since that time. the tier of towns on 1
this side of the county have, in turn. /
asked Tor and secured their repnesen-
tation iii the senate. ! have said that /
there j. a prevailing feeling among Us
that Milliamstown has a rightful I
claim to the office; and il am correct
IL advised. this same feeling touches
upon old Orange from center to cir
Ia harmony with every
means. Williamstown has
placed George w. Lynde in the field
for senator for the Orange west side
IAN agricultural county. And that
be l. the tallest agricultural man Of
ell and a practical. and hence sue
,essful. farmer. marching abreast OF
Inc times. away out Of the old ruts, a
risit 10 his lovely home, where well 4
.omr ! the word. win furnish fresh /
md living proof. Yes; in the candor
# nv Judgment. Randolph will move ]
houghtfuily and fairly. when electing
delegates 10 the coming county con-
.enti0n and by the help Of the county, (
ilace the candidate from Williams
own on the senatorial ticket.
RANDOLPH FARMER.