Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1896-05-18
WHOM DO THE PEOPLE WANT

state and county. 1 have read with
considerable interest the discussions
on the matter of governor, and judge
from what read that the matter is
pretty much settled. However you
may be willing to publish short
communication from one of the com
mon people. RnLE
want to hoist my colors and take
my chances on the winning man. I
favor Maj. Josiah circuit of Derby In
Derby all are for Grout, and in all this
section the republicans and a large
per cent of the democrats favor his
candidacy. We know Mr.. circuit here,
and we respect him for the manliness
of his character. He is of the com
mon people. He engages in ordinary
pursuits; he is accustomed to toll in
field and furrow. Carrying on large
! farming business, he uses both hand
and head in the successful operations
carried on. If there is any merit in
the matter of profession or occupa-
ton, and there are those who would
like to vote for farmer candidate,
here is the opportunity. Here is the
man that owns, oversees and runs
one of the best farms in the state.
Though not soldier of the rebel
lion myself, I have always had an ad-
miration for the soldier, and while [
would advocate the claims of
no man solely on the fact that he had
been soldier, I believe that when
one of the old soldiers possesses re-
quisite qualities outside of this he
should have the preference. The OPP
portunity to reward the soldier for his
sacrifice and his service will not last
long, and this may be the last in this
line. The Major carries rebel lead in
his limb, and knows what it is to
make large sacrifice in the line of
pain.
Maj. Circuit devotes part of his time
to manufacturing pursuits and spends
several months each year at Moline,
ILL.,, where he is part owner In a big
scale works. He is posted on matters
which some men have no opportunity
to be informed upon.
Maj. CIRCUITS career as statesman
and law maker is pretty we'll known.
Not until some opposition paper un-
dertOok to smirch his record had it
ever been discovered that his record
in this line had not been honorable
and commendatory. The places which
he has filled, and his standing in the
legislature and the state have indicat-
ed that he has done his work we'll and
acceptably. His experience has been
broad, and he is well equipped for
matters that a governor should well
understand.
The fact that this candidate studied
and practiced law for several years
will not be considered disadvantage
in taking an inventory of opportun-
tiles and qualifications which fit him
for the first Office in the State. From
the moral standpoint this man takes a
high position. His interest in morals,
in education, in the welfare of his COM
munity, in the growth Of his village,
here, and they help to make him the
useful, honored citizen, which he is
known to be.
Maj circuit has a model home as
we'll as model farm. Here is an il
lustration where frugality, comfort,
happiness and all that go to make up
the best Vermont home can be
found. The latch string is out, the
table is spread, and the hearty well
come is always found.
Maj. circuit is neither too old or too
young; he is in the full vigor of man
hood Barring the effect of his gun
shot wound he possesses good health,
and has ability and strength to do his
work in season and in order His bus
mess traits are methodical, prompt
and thorough. He does in season and
does well what has been assigned to
him.
The qualifications suggested and
others we'll known are such as make
man fit for any place in the gift of the
people. We desire that the, public
shall understand that the popularity
of Josiah circuit, whatever it may be
outside his more intimate relations, is
strongest at home. It is gratifying to
his townsmen to learn that he is the
leading candidate in the contest now
on, and the chance of his nomination
for governor is excellent at this time.
Derby, Mag Is, 1896. G. E. G.
Il CARD.
We, the undersigned, agree to refund
the money on afiftycent bottle of Greene's
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