Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-06-20
THE STATE CONVENTION.

THE STATE CONVENTION.
We subioin extracts from most of the
Vermont papers not already quoted by US,
giving the substance of their views upon
the subject Of the Convention and the
ticket. 1t will be noticed that gratifying
and indeed absolute unanimity exists
among the Republican papers. All are
well enough suited with the call, and all
urge and expect the denomination OF the
last State ticket entire. The Democratic
papers are divided, one or two seeming 10
eceept the invitation of tie call, while the
violent party organs, which at heart are to-
day in sympathy with the Rebels, dcnounce
it as a spiderous invitation, and loudly warn
the little Democratic ily not to be caught by
it. The most refreshing piece in the batch
Is that taken from the Burlington SeHhHei,
which has the cheek TO inform the Repub-
lican state Committee that they have not
called and cannot call 4 Republican Conyen-
ton, prescribes the composition Of the Con
vention, Glowing out what it owns to be
" large part and what Is in fact the great
body of the Republican party of the State
(l0r nine hundred and ninety nine out of a
thousand Of them are abolitionists in
the !Ssntineps category and lays down
for the convention the line of doctrine it
must adopt when met. This is the coolest
thing of this cold season.
[From Walton's Journal.
Although, On the face Of it, il is to be a Repub-
lican Convention yet the call is not only liberal,
but broad enough TO embrace the whole people Of
the State. We should be sorry to believe that
there are any considerable number Of the Free
men who do not sustain the eminently homes. and
patriotic administration Of Abraham Lincoln; and
ii uuwise and premature counsels do not rule the
Convention VII n met, We believe there will be a
greater unanin.iiy than ever in the election the
coming iall.
As to who shall be the nominees Of the Conven-
ton. it seems almost premature 10 canvass the
ground. The present iucumbents are all good
men, and have discharged the duties Of their re-
spectve Offices with signal ability and 10 the very
general satisfaction Of the people Of the State,
change in any one Of them. We hope to see the
present ticket renomnated and feel that the OPP
position % it will be much less throughout the
State the present year than it was las; year.
IFrom tie Rutland Herald
Gov Hol5rook is entitled TO, and Will receive a
re nomination IS matter Of course, having held
tie Office tut single year. But his lie nomination
wall not be a mcre empty compliment OF party
usage. We have no doubt that the general wis
dom, efficiency AMI prudence Of his administration
ia tie present important crisis, both State ald
National, VIII be subject Of special commeuda
tion in appropriate resolutions. lie has, 20 far,
conducted the delicate aud turdeusJne duties q
the Chicf Nagistracy in a manner that reflects
much credit upon the people Of Vermont, and
which betokers IN him Do ga a-miuis;rative qlall-
ties.
The same may O., said Of tue present efficient
State j treasurer. he has transacted the greatly
multiplied duties OF his office with singular indus
try and ability. l. cannot be unknown that az
immense amount Of labor has been thrown upoI
him lie has succeeded in oTgarizing the ma
chinery Of his department, most Admiralty, an.
with the experience be has had, there can be z,
question that be VIII De able 70 il -clarEe the Gu
ties OF the Office more eticiently than any new in
cumbent could. Moreover, IL has no; been Oh.
usage in this state TO make frequent change ID
the Office Of Treasurer.
Underwood has presided over the Senate ,le pas
two years has never been cxcellei. by any If hi
predecessors. Long leading lawyer at one %
the NEST able bars IN the State OF sterlin!
character and q vigorous supporter Of the pollcl
Of the Administration Of President Lincoln,-h'
viii continue to give strength and character 10 ;h
ticket, il be shall be re nominated, as We trust b.
viii be.
Iron the Burlington Times.l
The call of the Republican State COMMITTEES
for a state Convention Of "all who in favor o
sustaining the Constitution ami the Union, an
OF supporting the National Administration il th
present crisis of the country seems 10 meet viii
general approval throughout the state. The cal
Is brief and Is cOuched in wise and patriotic term.
| Under it, we expect 10 see at Montpelier a larg
gathing Of Inc true AMI loyal freemen Of Vermont
nominated. They have all discharged their dGtie
faithfully and we'll deserve denomination"
[Frcr the It. Adams Messenser.l
We take it for granted that the entire ticket q
| last year will be re-nominated. Gov. Holbroo
has held the ofice but q single year nd aoco, din
/ TO the usage adopted in our State is entitled .
a second election. Lieut.. Gov. Underwood hl
| held the ofhcs two years, aud Of course has n
claim for third election, But, we think, in orde
to avoid confusion in the nomination Of futur
State tickets he should be REFINED. Lieut.. Gov
Underwood is able presiding oficer-one Of th
best, it is safe to say, that has occupied Ii
4 chair in the Senate.
Mr.. Page has proved himself every way a com
pe.ent and faithful treasurer. The Office Of trea
surer is one Of great responsibility at this time
and We doubt the expectancy OF changing It. To
| Montpelier Freeman moves the nomination Of th
entire ticket-holbroJk, Underwood and Page
We cordially second the motion.
J from the Woodstoct standard
The general expectation is that the pre.en
| board Of officers will be re-ncminated, aud thi
will no doubt be done. They are able, faithful
and according to custom entitled 10 a reelection
Very little interest seeDs to be taken il the con
venJion, 60 confident are the people Of the Stat,
that they will be Ie-nominatei,
Iron the Bellows Falls Tines.I
We like the call, ard it will prove satisfactory
/ to al the people Of Vermont, save few pro
/ slavery partizans who still have 4 sympathirins
! hand extended TO the rebels.
The action OF this convention is doubtless an
ticipated, yet We hope all will attend who can
Gov. HolbroOk will be re Nominated, as a nattel
Of course. Indeed, We expect to see the entir,
ticket re-nominated by aecamatIon, and all with
in ten minutes after the organization. Such a
least we believe will be the feeling Of the con
vention, so we'll Satisfied are the people with the
present state admin tration.
The Windsor Journal adopts the language
Of the FREE Pass in reference To tie re-
nomination OF the last State ticket, entire.
Iron the Bradford Telegraph-mild Detnocraticl
The present able Governor will Of course be re
nominated. lie has proved himself efficient and
adequate to his onerous task the past year, and
be should, and perhaps will, receive a unanimous
election. Several papers Of the State advocate
the denomination Of Lieut.. Gov. L Underwood, but
as he bas already held the Office two years It is
not go certain that The honor will again be be-