Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-05-03

Morrill, and that sentiment is likely TO
have predominating influence I'm connec-
ton with the selection of our members
of both branches of the Legislature
The canvass for the state senator to
which burlington is entitled in accord
ance with long established precedent has
not developed as yet to a point where 1t
is safe to predict as to the outcome The
name Of cx-Rcpresentative Edward Wells
has been discussed in this connection. and
many of our citizens would like to see
him thus honorcd. His absence from Bur
lngton, however, has occasoned some
doubt whether he would want to accept
the senatorship at this time.
Another member of the well known firm
that has done so much TO promote the
development of Burlington, deserving of
mention in connection with this Office is
Mr.. Albert Il. Richardson. His nominal
ton has been discussed with considerable
favor, and if he should consent to allow
the use of his name for the senatorship,
the chances are that no ono would make
a canvass against him. Mr. Henry Greene
has also been suggested as a man who
would make an efficient senator, and as
one who has earned this honor. Hon. c.
W. Brownell and States Attorney II. j..
Brown have both received assurance of
support for the position of senator, and
either would we'll represent the county in
the upper branch of the Legislature.
There are three towns represented in the
contest for the nomination for the Sena-
torship from the south side of the Win
ooski, those whose names are discussed
in that connection being DR.. w. Seward
Webb of Shelburne, Hon. Il, Il. Andrews
of Richmond and George A. Foote, A. A.
Byington, DR. w. II. -. Varncy and j. II.
Thorp of Charlotte. All of these men
have numerous friends who would delight
TO see them honored. but it Is very evident
that no town can hope to win the prize
with more than one candidate before the
convention. The people of the county ma
turally entertain the most friendly feeling
for Or. Webb who has shown himself to
be public-spirlted, generous and progress
i've, and thoroughly interested in every
project to promote the welfare and devel-
opment OF this section of his adopted
State. For Senator from the north side"
the names mentioned thus far are those
of G. s. Ashley of Milton, w ]. Fuller
and r. s Whipple Of Underhill and George
d. Nash of Winooski.
Hon. II. C. Root Of Charlotte having
held the position of assistant judge two
terms will retire this year according to
precedent; and the contest over the seec-
ton of his successor promises to be ami
mated. The gentlemen whose names have
been discussed in this connection are
George Leonard and John n. Allen of
flinesburgh, and II. S johnson and Will
liam Douglass of Williston. Hon. Il. T.
Holbrook of Milton will in all probability
be renominated for assistant judge from
the north side, as he has held that posi-
ton only one term.
1t is unders God that there is likely to be
a contest over the nomination for county
commissioner w. d, Hall OF Richmond,
who was appointed to succeed the late
Commissioner Hosford of Charlotte would
not be averse to a reelection. and the
friends Of Mitchell Finney Of Hinesburgh
are said to be urging his selection for this
position.
Every indication points to the renomina-
ton of Thomas Reeves as sheriff and in
all human probability there will be no OPP
position to him in the county convention
He has discharged the duties Of his posi-
ton with signal ability, and he mas the
confidence of the people to an unusual de-
gree. More than this need not be said in
behalf OF any public official
states attorney TO succeed II. f. Brown,
who rctires from that office bios fair to he
one of the liveliest struggles in the con-
Ncnuon, there being at least half dozen
aspirants for the position. Those men
tened for the nomination are Il. G. Now
err, ). NJ Flint. Max l.. Powell, J. H. Ma
comber, c. 7. Barney and g. j. Ferguson,
and it Is not impossible that other names
may be included in the list later on. The
gentlemen mentioned thus far in connec-
ton with the republican nomination for
representative arc DIR. w :. Vincent and
j. +. Cushman, while the names discussed
by democrats for representative are those
OF Col. II. b. Smaley and Representative
j. w. McGeary. 1t is evident from this
summary that Chittenden county politics
will he unusually lively this year, and
than ordinarily interesting