Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-06-17
, rLAND HERALD.
.4DNESDAY, JUNE 16, 1869.
The State Convention.

A large number of delegates from vari'
GUS sections of the State, arrived by the
trains of yesterday afternoon and last
evening, and the assernblage bids fair to
be a.large one While no spirit of per-
sonal opposition manifests itself in the
canvass, yet the friends of the several can.
didates, both for Governor and Lieutenant
Governor are active, each claiming the
fitness Of his fayorite for the position, and
the spirit of courtesy which seems preya-
lent, is an indication that while the Re
publican5 differ as to men, there is a can
dor pervading all their movements, that
whoever shall receive the nominations, no
discussion or bitterness of ifeeling will re-
main, and harmony will characterize the
party at the polls. This is feature of
Vermont politics which is to be commend
ed, and one that marks the substantial
unity OF the Republicans in our State,
that all stand faithful 10 its measures,
However much dissen-ion may prevail in
the primary conventions of the people
1t is well known that the principal can
d dates for the first place on the ticket are
Gen. Peter, T. Washburn and Hon. julius
Converse Of Woodstock, and Hon Dudley
c. Denison of Royalton, all Of whom are
well known and honorcd citizens, in
whom the people have great confidence,
aud all most cheerfully accord their fit.
ness for the positions sought for them
The canvass, however, 50 far as
can be- judged from present in
dieatious General Washburn will
be the choice Of majority Of the
dolcgatcs, although Mr.. Dennison and
Ne. Converse have warm and earnest
friends who will steadily stand by them,
which may ultimately change the result.
They ura. both able and deserving men.
but the high consideration Of Gen.
Wathburn personal services in the field
and his more eminent services to the
State during the war, make him the first
choice If warm and earnest friends who
believe that the testimonial Of being the
chief executive Of the State lie served SO
well should be accorded to him
tor Lieutenant Governor the canvass
may be said to haeEo~e and the result
doubtful. The Hon John W. Stewart Of
Middleomy, has been a favorite candidate
in this section IF Vermont, hat We under
stand that he has authorized Il prompt
withdrawal OF hi, name, should it be pre-
sented to the Convention. This leaves
the main contest between Hon. Leveritt Il.
Englesty of Burlington, and Hon. George
W. lIcndee of Morrisyille, however the
name of our townsman, Hon. David +
Nicholson Is tayorably mentioned in CON
uoctiJu with the nomination. Me..rs
IIendee and Englc~by are both wei quail
fed for the position and have both presided
over the senate of Vermont. Il, its Pre.i-
dent pro tcmpore with great satisfaction.
The claims Of each are earnestly pre-
santcl by their friends and we shall not
he surprised TO see them persistentlv
urged in convention. The question OF
location, according to our established Gus
toms, will undoubtedly enter the canvass
which may materially effect the ultimate
result.
The State vii secure good presining
officer over The deliberations of it, Senate
should either Of the gentlemen present.
ID for The second place on the ticket be
selected
There j. no a,vls,o,, IF opinion in refer
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