Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-11-23
MR.. DlLLlNGHAM AND THE SENA-
TORSHIP.
His Record as Legislator, Executive
Ohcer and Citiz n.
(rrom the Watchman)

Has the timber up among these Green
Mountains for statesman of imperial stat
ure become exhausted? Men Of this gen
GRAFTON who have known William +. Dl-
iinrham from tho time when he began his
public career under the tutelHge of that
high priest of the law so comcpetent to be
guide, philosopher and FRIEND TO
bright youth, Governor Asahel Peck, as
his secretary of civil ard military affairs,
alo'.- the course of his official life till the
secretary himself became governor, VINO
have known him further in every capacity
in private as well as pubic life, recognize
in him the man most fit to take VI in the
United States Senate the duties and re-
sponsibilitios that were borne by the ven
crab.e and revercd Morrill,, tho man whose
native abilities. training character ana
general equipment for the work most sure
y promise that Nermcnts fame and pres
tlge in the Senate shall suffer no abate-
mcnt.
Mr.. DllinEhams qualifications for the
Office of senator are not merely matter
of rhetorical statement They do not cN-
list chiefly III the prepossessions OF ms
friends and admirers. They were born IL
him, have been developed and matured in
public life and private pursuits and OK
perences. His administration OF the Of
flee of States attorney for Washingtce
county, in the early years of his attorneJ-
ship, first showed his quality. lie
prosecuted all Volators of the law with
Nigor and effect without fear or favor,
but for his fidelity to duty manliness and
sincerity Of purpose won the respect and
good will even of those whom he chast-
ened.
As the representative of his town in tho
House, and of his county in the Senate
he added to his reputation as lawNerand
advocate, distinction as man skilled ana
practical in varied affairs Appointed tax
commissioner In 1852 by Governor Barstow,
to put in force the corporation taN law
of that year a measure that was so great
an innovation as to be almost revolution
AIRY, he reCOnci.cd opposition. disaimed
hostility, aVerted a contest before the
courts, collected the fun revenue the law
demanded, and placed the statute upon an
enduring basis 1t was work of great
responsibility and delcacy, performed with
the tact and wisdom and capacity for
composing hostile situations that are char
acteristic of Mr.. Dillingham;.
His administrator of the office of gov
error was distinguished by wisdom, con-
.scientious regard for the rights and well
fare of the people, fearlcssness in the p. r
Torrance of duty, and grace ana dignity
of representation on public occasions that
added much 70 the good fame of the state.
At an earlier period in life than is usual
among men he has filled public Offices Of
high responsibility, and always with re-
suits that have made his name a syn
Onym of the largest measure of success n
achievement and brilliancy in administra-
ton.
All his life Mr.. Dillingham; has been in
close touch with the people of Vermont
He has been much in public life. in sta
tons Ct trust and leadership ard he has
hc.n a private citizen, associating fami-
LARRY with the people on the plane of a
common citizenship. He has been a close
observer, an apt student of pubic affairs
in the capacity of a citizen communing
with his fellow citizens. He comes fresh
from the people, and he would go &c
Washington as their representative in the
best and highest significance of the term
Old domestic issues are yielding to new
and far-reaching questions of nationa
policy. The times are suspicious for the
entry of Il new man to the Scrate, and q
man of the distinctivcly representative
character of Mir. Dillingham;, with hi.
demonstrated capacity for craftsmanship
of a practical character, and his recog
nizcd ability to impress his views of af
fairs, and the judgment of Vermont OF
public questions. successfully uron thoS,
with whom he is associated.
Mr.. Dillingham; will abide steadfastly II
the Candidaturc for the Senate, and hi.
supporters will from time to time addrcS!
TO the minds and good sense of the elector!
such further reasons and consideration.
Of weight and moment why he should b,
chosen. as must inevitably make his call
ing and election sure.