Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-06-12
THE STATE CONVENTION.

THE STATE CONVENTION,
lfthe Press in the different localities of
the State fairly represent the views Of the
people, as undoubtedly is the fact, there can
be bat little if any doubt that the present
popular incumbents of the Offices Of Govern
or, Lieut.. Governor and Treasurer, will be
ye-nominated with great unanimity,
- Gov. Holbrook is entitled TO- and win re-
seoeive denomination as matter Of course,
having held the office but single year. But
his denomination will not be a mere empty
compliment of party usage. We have no
doubt that the general wisdom, efficiency and
prudence Of his administration in the present
important crisis, both State and National,
viii be subject of special commentator in
appropriate resolutions. He has, so far,
conducted the delicate and burdensome du.
hes Of the Chief Magestracy in manner that
reflects much credit upon the people of Yer
mont, and which betokens in him high adj
illustrative qualities. s ....
The same may be said of the present eff
sient State Treasurer. He has transacted
the greatly multiplied duties Of his office with
singular industry and ability. 1t cannot be
unknown that an immense amount of labor
has been thrown upon him. He has succeed
cd in organizing the machinery of his de-
psrtment, most admirably, and with the ex-
perience he has had, there can be no ques-
ton that he will be able TO discharge the du-
ties Of the office more efficiently than any
new incumbent could. Moreover, it has not
been the usage in this State to make frequent
changes in the office ayTreasurer
The dignity and ability with which Lieut..
Gov. Underwood has presided ovt Sen
ate the past two years has never been ex-
celled, by any of his predecessors. Long
leading lawyer at one of the most able bars
in the State,-a man of sterling character
and vigorous supporter of the policy of the
Administration of President Lincoln,--he
will continue to give strength and character
10 the ticket if he shall be re-nominated, as
we trust he will be. e . .. .-
The Burlington Free Press urges the re-
nomination of Messrs. Underwood and Page
m the following terms ....
Lieut.. Gov. Underwood, though having no
clam for reelection, and we think we may
say, not desiring a election, ought to be
re-nominated because he has been an exceed
ingly capable, faithful and acceptable officer,
and because it is most desirable, in order to
prevent confusion and maintain the satisfac-
tory usage of the State, that the customary
Two years term of service of our Governors
and Lieut.. Governors should commence and
end together. The Interpolation of Gov.
fairbanks single year, in 1860, deranged a
little the usual order. The reelection of |
Lieut.. Gov. Underwood for third year will |
restroe the natural and proper sequence, |
and every thing will move on regularly here |
after. b.#. -~7' |
Mr.. Page should be reelected because it |
mas been the custom to retain a faithful and |
honest treasurer for number of years, and |
oeeavse his experience and capacity enable
MIN 10 serve the State in these times of nm
usual responsibility and care, as a new man
oouid not do-be he who he may.
The Montpelier Freeman also favors the
70 denomination of the old ticket entire, as fol-
ows: l.
+" The present Governor, and Treasurer,
will be re-nominated as a matter of course,
md we hope the Lieut. Governor also. 1t is
40 disparagement to the rest of the ticket to
say that Mr.. Underwood has performed the
flutes Of his office as acceptably to the peo-
pie OF the State as either the Governor or
Treasurer He is one of the best and most
presiding officers that has ever &C.
eupied the chair in the senate, and as an ex-
ecutive officer has been OF much service to
the State during his term of Office We move
'he denomination of the ticket entire"