Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-05-13
THE RUTLAND HERALD
WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 1869.
The Next Governor.

The Next Governor.
The time is approaching when, accord
ing to established custom, convention
will assemble to present the name OF some
person as the nominee of the Republicans
of Vermont for the office of Governor.
The columns Of the HERALD have for
several months past been open to the dis
cussion of the merits and claims of vari-
Gus we'll known gentlemen who have
been mentioned in connection with this
nomination, and there has been evidently
diversity of opinion in reference to the
man the Republicans should present to
the people for their suffrage. While this
question has been canvassed by CORE
spondents 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 canvassed before determining the
course to be pursued by ourselves, wish
ing rather to be led by the voice of the
people than attempt to forestall public
opinion. This course has been pursued,
not from any timidity in making a selec-
ton among the rival candidates, but be-
tieving there was a great diversity of sem
timent and an honest difference relative
to the claims and qualifications of the
several gentlemen named, and desiring to
come at a just conclusion in the premises
The name Of Gen. Peter r. Washburn,
of Woodstock, is received with almost
universal favor in this section as a
gentleman eminently fitted by edu-
cation, ability and experience for the
office of Governor of Vermont. We most
heartily endorse the presentation of Gen.
Washburn to the convention as one de-
serving Of high consideration from the
people of this state not merely from his
ability, but deserving of a high mark
of recognition for his services during the
war, both on the field and at home When
the first notes of rebellion reverberated
over our mountains, he put on the armor
first regiment to the field of strife
indicating his patriotism by his works
His record as soldier is mat
ter of history, and needs no re-
computation before the people of his
native State at this time. His record az
j. soldier il not the greatest claim that he
has upon Vermont for an honorable rec
ignition. His services as its Adjutant
General are justly entitled to remember
ance, for in the performance of the duties
of that Office, he gave to Vermont a 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 honora-
bly, to himself and the State he left be-
hind complete history of the record of
Vermont in the rebellion, even to the
humblest soldier. Are not his invaluable
services entitled to the reward of honor of
being called to the Chief Magistraoy of
the Commonwealth Republicans of
Vermont will you not in presenting Gen
Washburneas the standard, bearer of your
party, say to tho loyal people of the ma
lion that the Green Mountain State re-
eognizes the champion of freedom, the
gallant soldier, and the faithful public |
servant !: Such an acknowledg ment is |
due to him, and is the highest considera-
ton that can be urged in his behalf; it is |
higher than mere party services or emf
nent attainments, and manifests a spirit
of appreciation that is Justly due to Gen. I
Washburn.
Aside from this view, he is gentle
man of acknowledged ability, standing in I
the front rank of his profession law
and will bring to the discharge of the /
duties of the high cfice good Judgment,
experience drawn from practical legisla- |
ton, and dignity of demeanor that give /
a guarantee that the robes of Office will |
pass 10 his successor untarnished, and the |
respect for the position be undiminished.
We trust the people of Vermont will do
themselves and the state the honor of
placing Peter L. Washburn in the Guber-
material Chair.