Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1867-06-12
The PreSS Oh the State Ticket.

from the Riack River transcript
Hon. John b. Page, our candidate for the
Office OF Governor, is man well known to the
people of our State as the faithful and indie
iatigable State Treasurer during the dark
hours of the rebellion. tho did more to keep
the financial credit of the State at point
which enables to raise money on advanta-
geous terms. than all the rest of our public
men together. Besides being a
man OF excellent administrative abilities. Mr.
Page is man Of strict personal honor, OF
unblemished moral and Christian character,
and worthy of all confidence from the people.
Gen. Stephen Thomas, our candidate for
Lieut.. Governor. was formerly Il Democrat.
but when bloody treason attempted to bring
dishonor on our flag. sinking the partisan in
the patriot. lie threw his whole influence on
the side of Justice and right. and gave prac-
teal efficiency to his words by corresponding
acts. He led the Sth Vermont Regiment to
the field and fought the war through, and
was promoted to Brig. General for gallant
conduct. Now that the war Is over. he re-
turns to the pursuits of civil life and identi-
fcs himself in political affiliations with the
men who put down the rebellion. To-day he
stands worthy example Of the citizen
soldiery of Vermont.
Hon. John \. Page Of Montpelier, the can
didate for Treasurer, is a worthy successor Of
the - previous Page and deserves all the
confidence that belongs to an honest. capable
public officer.
From the y y. Evening Post.
John b Page. of Rutland, nominated for
Governor of Vermont, has been State Treas
urer, and Is one of the most prominent of
the moneyed and business men Of the State
General Stephen Thomas, of West Fairlee
the candidate for Lieutenant-G Governor. com
un1pIeI Il Y in (,nnnr.l R,tt
ler's command which captured New Orleans
lie has until within two or three years been
prominent and active Democrat
From the Utica y. \. Herald.
Mr. Page Is the President of the Bank of
Rutland and is also prominently and init
matelv connected with the railroad interests
Of the State lie was for several wears State
Treasurer, and during the war, managed the
finances of the State with such rare ability
and advantage to the State. as t. secure his
denomination by acclamation. every wear
until he pcrcmptorily declined the office
He possesses executive talents Of high order,
and Of course is "A sterling Republican, For
Lieut.. Governor, Gen Stephen Thomas was
nominated. Gen. Thomas was Il Democrat
at the breaking out of the war, but was Il
determined opponent Of the rebellion, and
was appointed Colonel of the Sth Vermont
Nti III ilc titlli
with distinguished galantry and ability. For
Treasurer, John y. Page, Of Montpelier, was
re-nominated Il man Of Democratic antccc-
dents, who is admirably qualified by his tinan-
cal experience tor the position which he
now fills. The resolutions adopted indorse
the reconstruction policy of Congress
From the Burlington Free. Pres
The nominations are what the people were
expecting, and viii be generally satisfactory
to the Republicans of the State.
Our opinion OF Hon. John Il. Page has
been expressed, and We have no fears that he
will not, AZ Governor, fully justify the ex-
pectations of lis friends ten Thomas has
been brave and worthy soldier Of Vermont
Is man of true and honest instincts, and OF
sound Republicanisln, his speech showed
and Will make a capable and dIgnifed presd-
ing officer OF the Senate
Mr.. j. \. Pages nomination for Treasurer
was OF course unanimous. and he made an ex
cellent impression on the Convention in Iii.
brief speech.