Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1869-05-18
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lland Herald OF the loth.
ANow that the Herald has spoken. we
believe that every Republican paper in
the State, which has expressed an opinion
has given il decidedly in tiydr ofG'l.W Wash.
burn. Though it is yet for the people to
nominate. .weStbink the press has given a
fair Interpretation Of the public opinion
upon the Subject;
"The time is approaching when, ac-
cording to established custom, conven-
ton will assemble to present the name oil
some person as the nominee Of the Repub-
licans of Vermont for the Office Of Gov
ernor. The columns Of the Herald have
for several months past been open to the
discussion Of the merits and claims of ari-
Gus well known gentlemen who have been
mentioned in connection with this nomin.
alton, and there has been evidently a di-
versity of opinion in reference to the man
the Republicans should present to the peO-
pie for their suffrage. While this ques-
ton has been canvassed by correspondents
and by our contemporaries Of the press, we
have purposely avoided any participation
in the discussion, that the claims, of all
persons and sections might be fully can
vassed before determining the course to
be pursued by ourselves, wishing rather
to be led by the voice of the people than
attempt to torcstall public opinion, This
course has been r---~,,;YF' 49, - az" -,
tlmidity IN making selection among the
rival candidates, but believing there was
great diversity of sentiment aud an hon
est difference relative to the claims and
qualifications Of the several gentlemen
named, and desiring to come al a just con-
clusion in the premises .''
The name Of Gen. Peter T. Washburn,
Of Woodstock, is received with almost
universal favor in this section as gentle
man emintly fitted by education, ability
and experience for the Office of Governor
Of Vermont. We most heartily endorse
the presentation Of Gen. Washburn to the
convention as one deserving of high con-
sideration from the people Of this state,
not merely from his abiity@ but as de-
serving Of high mark Of recognition foS
his services during the war, BON on the
field and at home, When the first notes
of rebellion revcrberated over our moan-
tains, he put on the armor Of the soldier
and marched with the first regiment to
the field CT strive, indicating his patriot
iem by his works. His record as a SOL
dicr is matter Of history, and needs no
re-capitulation before the people Of :hiss
State at this time. Ills record ~
a soldier is not the greatest claim that be
has upon Vermont, for an honorable rec
ognition. His services as its Adjutant
General are Justly entitled to remembrance
for in the performance of the duties of
that office, he gave to Vermont fame
that probably no other man could have
given. He devoted TO the State not only
the benefit Of his great legal ability, but
he brought order and system to our whole !
military movements, and on retiring from
the position he occupied so honoraby 70
himself aud the State he left behind a
history of the record of Vermont
in the rebellion, even to the humblest sol
der. Are not his invaluable services en-
titled to the reward of honor of being call
ino n, .''o Chief Magistracy Of the Com
win y6a fih5,52 IN RIgauAliasny,y IAaaRftdfj,
as the standard bearer Of your party, say
to the loyal people Of the nation that the
Green Mountain State recognizes the cham
pion Of freedom, the gallant soldier, and |
the faithful public servant? Such an ac-
acknowledgement is due to him, and is the
highest consideration that can be urged III
his behalf; it is higher than mere party !
services Or eminent attainments, and man
TESTS a spirit of appreciation that is due
TO Gen. Washburn.
Aside from this view, he is d gentleman
Of acknowledged ability, standing in the
front rank Of his profcssion-the law---and .
will bring to the discharge Of the dutiosof .
the high Office good judgment, experience
irawn from practical legislation, and
dignity Of demcanor that give a guarantee
hat the robes of Office will pass to his sue
lessor untarnished, and tho respect of
he position be undminished. 4, We trust
he peop,a Of Vermont will do themselves
md the State the honor of placing p. I.
Washburn in the gub:rnatorid chair.