Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-04-02

The st. JOhnsbury CGte1ORtdh, says, III an
article on Vermont's next Governor, By gen.
eral consent the next Governor is given to the
east side of the State; and although General
Washburne's name has been most frequently
mentioned in connection with the office, 1t evil
IDENTIFY does not suit all round, and we should
not be surprised if some other man was selected
when the time came for making nomination,
which is some way in advance yet
Of course there are other men besides General
Washburne who would like to hold the office,
and it is not to be expected that the talk about
his nomination would suit them. We believe
General Washburne services present as good
claim to the office do those Of other aspirants,
whoever they may be, and we are sure there is
no man whom our returned soldiers would
sooner honor by their votes. And if the Gale
DOMAIN would know certainly who is the CON-
ing man - it should know the preference of a
majority of the men who took an active part in
the late war; for they, principally, are the men
who control nominations nowadays, notwith-
standing that some of our played-out politicians
have not got their eyes open to the fact yet, and
continue to put in their bid when an office is to
be disposed Of.
From the Caledonian.
Several Of the state papers have, editorially
or otherwise already preached this subject, and
now a correspondent of the CaieioHiaH comes
forward with 4 new name that Of Mr.. Frederick
Billings Of Woodstock. 1t is not every town
that can furnish three candidates for this Office
bat Woodstock has done it, and we know not how
many other names are held in reserve
Some time since the name Of Hon. Peter T.
Washburn was mentioned in connection with this
office but in conversation with gentlemen from
Mr. HashbarEs eva county, We nnd opinion
there divided in regard 10 the nomination, some
prefering Hon. Julius Converse FOR The office,
and now the name Of Mr.. Billings is added.
BY general consent the next governor Is given
> the east -idp Of "a, state and although Gen.
Washburn's name has been most frequently men
TONED ia connection with the office, it evidently
does not suit all round, and We should not be sur
prisei if some other man was selected when the
time came Con making nolinaton, which is
J some way IN advance yet Nevertheless, Gen
Washhurn's services as Adutant and Inspector
/ General during tn- var are everywhere ao-
knowlelsed, and We believe duly appreciated
From the st. Alle.-..s Transcript.
We have the best authority for saying that
Mr. Billings does not wish his name to be used
as candidate for the office Of Governor. He,
however, Is q -ogn. Iln oil daciiel ability,
takes a deep interest in AL matters relating to
the welfare Of our little State, and would FIN the
Office with credit to himself and the State rensr-
ally without saying any iAing IN dIspaage-
L ~ O''i'- " ''i,'',' 'l-i'i'ils' mere
with extensive .l-5r. We refer to Hon. Dqirey
Z. nenHison, Of Hoyliton. MIR Deuuison is
vel and iayorahiy known throughout our Dor
der-, is an able lawyer and has had considerable
legislative experience. and would do honor to the
gaberna.orai chair.
Framtle lf3Ils.u-v n..-.rs-
number If the ueusr.r4r. of the S-ata
have indicated preferences for Gen. Washburue
y cur 'esl I1'er' ana none nave n. yet al
l..to1 which viii DIVE oo.rc.I s,.; Is 5S
and to uo class more than a. tie soldier clement
which learned to love him while they We're at
'-s i'oA'' .,.- r-,..- Gu.
Several If tho P.,rl-s.,r, ,,,r..-s NJ M. S.,+e
including the Br4t-ebor5 Pfaiir. the Burlinc-
ton FREE PHEs-, whose articles we published
lt7' N'-' ,-- -. 3',iL7 -'i-''e-ytl ana the .
the na.iHs,i.a NJ Gsg P.ts- n W'.5io-, n
Wooit.s. IT, tie Republican candidate for +.
'.''-.,' Aa 'i iAe- U'Iess sem O. as T
+. % ,.rs-5re -..r-i-- i-.- ,-s .-.' b. itt
surprised sai -rlt.dei il DO Organized op1asi- .
Ton '- mai. Z. Inn 90 Che convention. 81. that .
Is r.-.I no. ..i'-r,... ,',s l-f.Is
have Do hesitation In aIlur thar We most
earnestly desire that the nomination be rendered .
A'1- We cannot reasonably expect a very ami
me- i''' ''. --.i WY .l'L woe Ee1t Sep
rr.f .flg p llai.i..s ri.ft p. f.,rI -
.-- d ? rl.ar.-y would cause hin. 20 resolve
lei' E3-e .--A l'.a. "..-'aTn .at taking
rg,--. sl-y;... -l. min. ,-.i -i, - ..'
hess sf all se.14l .r possible eanlila.es. We I'll
TO discover one upon whom tie honor IF nom
iii w.. ,.'' '. l,. l,.. '.u u IN teief
uisr .rs,.l-.. nav i.,,'- NOV I'm 10 .. fe5I
the p---aa1- l.a-a If tle knee. that thrift may
l ,..,,' i-"--. i'-. n.is a--1ua-s'y a--
...---.. +. ~ ST. ...---i.- ~
gan. y ,ae B.. a..a. - i..t rga5 On h
teun uH. VT. m.r. fully combine t.e essential
...-' -,,-. l- -l-.A'in.e
Gen. W-ttu-a. A. die S.s.i4-9 ~. t.-
nomination ami e..sticn S. .u.i De worthy the
TuEPr,c1,v yrrru-.-We have already mo-
Bic tLc f0--tIs deaths o, su aged woman.
her la--h..-. auI Ier grand. ~. ia tie snow.
1u the aoaauil-r.ll In peaeham. Vt, on the
night o. }n-ch 4,b. 1859. The fets of the
ease were r-senda'ly as follows A widow. aged
n years. and aH unmarried daughter, ac.I S..
.y Che u.ae NJ F--oI-, ami 90 e.li of another
laughter, a.el gel.- very Poor. but So flr AS
appears. c1luass Of $50 else. were orle-ei out Of
he town where they were living, fr miles
rom Pei-'lu probably -1 -ra that town the ,
expense o, ll. ing chem. They started ,a 9
BE- d. rHias If t.- i,a q March, To 60, on foot,
% an O. lining town, over tle mountain, whore
relative Del aasr.i then home. The ry-is ,
we're very deep with snow. sud travelling in any
'ly was difficult. ll the afternoon they were