Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-06-23

AS the day draws near-the 9th OF June
when the Republican state convention is to be
holden at Rutland, the papers that come to us
from various parts of the state contain discussions
on the subject of the nomination for Governor
and Lieutenant Governor. The "GREEN Noun
TAIN FREEMAN" of Montpelier which has hith-
erto exhibited leaning to Governor Fairbanks,
is now rather undecided as to whom of the va.
rous candidates it will adopt. 1t runs over
the whole list and if it exhibits any preference
at all, it is rather in favor of Windham County.
1t gives one of the reasons why Mr. Holbrook's
nomination would be particularly appropriate
at the present juncturc 1t is in view of the
probability that his extensive knowledge of the
agricultural interest of the state might prove of
benefit in taking measures to prevent the dan
gers that are threatened to our stock-growing
interests by the existence of the Cattle disease.
1t says that -
"a correspondent of the Rutland Herald sug-
gests Mr. Fairbanks and Mr.. Kittredge, and
we see that the paper at Windsor endorses this
suggestion. The people Of Windham County
evidently intend to favor the nomination of
Frederick lIolbrook. Several suggestions have
also been made in his favor by others, fearing
the spread of the Cattle Disease, and knowing
his perfect acquaintance with agricultural affairs
and great interest in their prosperity. The
Burlington Times and Woodstock Standard
are in favor of the reelection of Gov. Hail. who
has Just served two years. Several prominent
men in the State also coincide with this idea.-
The name of Hon. ]. S. Morrill, has been fire.
quenty mentioned in this connection. The
Bennington Banner suggests the name of J. ID.
Bradley of Brattleboro. So it will be seen there
is no lack of candidates"
The "NoRTH STAR" a democratic paper pub
lished at Danville, gives an amusing account of
the great Republican ratification meeting of
the Chicago nominations which was held recent
" at ST. Johnsbury. After suitable display
of hand-bills the friends of Lincoln and Ham,
lin assembled in the town hall, and proceeded
to introduce resolution to recommend the
Hon. Erastus Fairbanks as nominee for Gov
ernor. This produced something ola surprise
but we will let the "NoRTH STAR" tell the rest
of the story.
"For time the meeting presented quite a
lively scene. Some opposed the resolution as
premature, uncalled for, and as not being in
accordance with the call contained in the hand
bills. After sparring awhile, however, it was
evident that the Governors special friends had
the inside track. The resolution was adopted
triumphantly over all opposition, amid a good
deal of"noise and confusion" But the audience
in their apparentanxety to nominate candidate
for Governor, entirely omitted to pass any res
oution endorsing Lincoln and Hamlin, and the
meeting adjourned, probably thinking that the
BY Of the national
with that of re-nominating Governor Fairbanks
Thus ended the great ratification meeting at St
Johnsbury. In all other notices of meetings Of
this kind that we have seen, a good "smart'
set of appropriate endorsing resolutions have
always wound up the proceedings-but our St
Johnsbury neighbors have discovered new
way of doing up the ratification business-al
of which shows this to be progressive age