Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-05-31
The Governor Question.

The discussion of the Governor question, |
winch naturally lulled after an almost unan-
imous expression on the part Of the state !
Press in favor Of Hon. JONI b. PAGE, seems
to have broken out afresh in spots. This is
all right. The fuller the preliminary dis
cussion before the people, IN regard to candi-
dates, the more satisfactory will be the final
result, and if any body has new candidates
t. present, Jet them by all means be present.
ed. better late than never. Thus the con-
vention can act with full hight on the sub
ject.
The suggestion Of the name Of j, 5.
ADAMS, Esq. of Burlington, by the Barton
STANDARD has been seconded by the Brattle-
boao Phqnir in an elaborate article, which Is
crowded out Of our columns today. We
msy copy it tomorrow. The pith Of it
can be stated in very few words. 1t Objects
to "cat and dried nominations, made by
"a few who have PUT their heads together"
1t objects to Mr.. Page, without denying
shat he Is deserving, capable and efficient,
because he is connected with a railroad cor
poration Z; and it presents Mr.. Adams as an
honest and Independent man, who has dore
faithful and valuable service for the StaJe.
as Secretary OF the Boasd Of Education.
" to xh.ch We have to say that with
iuli appreciation of Mr.. Adams services in
The State (which we haYe long fOreseen would
make him some day q strong candidate before
the people, ard with al natural partialty Tor
fellowtowneman, We lave favored and s,ia
favor the nomination Of Mr.. Page, Ur toe
excellent reasons heretofore green. lie
Is, we believe, the first chsise Of the MAORI
ty OF the psople Of =. State. Had there
been wide poeslar demand FOR any other
man. 1t could hardly have failed 10 ind ex-
preston CARRIER in the canvass. Whether 1t
xould be doing Mr.. Adams any service to
take him IRON his present post 10 oil the al
most purely honorary one Of Governor, or
not. many are clear that 1t would be doing
the State very poor zerYice 20 remove him
luz, ar present from the Secrcraryship Of the
Board H Education There is no lack Of
good mn Tor q yrrn,r. 10 find the man for
- re,arv Of tue Board, when Mr.. Adams
all l,as. that arluou- and responsible post,
81 a,t be- 20 easy.
~ y,,lI 90 no one m jealousy ot the IL
A ence oi m lnopolies One New Jersey Is
enough il the Country and may tn, day
be far dis,an. wheu jse railroads shall con-
trol Vermont. But we see no aanger to the
!ntsre-ts or liberties Of ,ae people, Al the
selection of Mr.. Page ior Governor. /, L.
aot the Rutland Road, that threatens. If any
does. to oversbadow Vermont There is no
railroad scheme connected, OF that, 50 far
as We can see, can be connected, with Mr..
Pages nomination. He Is a high minded
citizen. who can be trusted. in or out Of Of
fee. lie is not brought forward as a rail
road man. and the mere fact that he Is con-
neced with such p great public interest Is
no reason why he should be prescribed.
But We suspect that this Brattleboro
manifesto Is not prompted particularly by
regard for Mr.. Adams or concern for the
welfare of the State. We recollect, as do
d,uhtl.s, many of our readers, that GET
tlenau who Is understood 90 influence the
politics OF the Phgnlr. was an aspirant for
the SAFE tT,asurershiT, during Sir. Page :
term y ,ficr and as We have beard took 1t
an hisn iuuceon that Nj Page did not de-
cline re-elce,ion IN the face Of an almost
unanimous wish Of tue people that be should
retain the Office The Pagmr accordingly
came out carly in favor of MT. Stewart; but
finding him 10 longer available, II suddenly
discovers the superior fitness Of friend Ad-
ans. Tins accounts tn me milk III that
cocoanut.
OF course 1t is easJ 10 raise the charge OF
"cutting and drying" against any nomina-
ton that is brought before the people. SOolt
oncon.ration Of public opinion in reference
to candidates, is certainly desirable before a
nominating convention. In this canvass
several excellent names have been suggested
to ID, voters. one Of which has found decid-
edly the most favor, 50 tar as the indication:
OF popular choice have gone The cutting
and drying has been a very open process IL
this case, and the people. fairly and fully
Represented as We trust ley will be in the
convention. viii DO. De verY likely to bolt
t9,ir twu preference. 10 crafty personal
grutges against an honorable and honored