Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-07-21

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ST. JoHNsBuRY, Vt, July II, 1876.
GENTLENEx-Your letter of the 9th uit.,
was duly received. conveying oiheial INFORM
alton " that by the unanimous vote OF the
State Republican Convention held at Mont
pelier, was nominated as the Republican
candidate for Governor, to be supported by
the ireemCn CT Vermont at the biennial cleo
ton"
If there has been a seeming delay in reply
ing to your communication. II has not been
from any lack Of appreciation OF the honor
conferred by the Convention. Be assured
most fully appreciate the honor bestowed
and the hich trust and confidence reposed IN
me by the Conyention-and all the more,
because such nominations. accepted. have,
for many years IN our State, been sure
promise Of an election.
This latter fact occasioned the delay, that
| might have time to reflect and delib-
crate.
An election and acceptance of the Office
makes me the servant of all the people of the
State, demands wgtchfulness over their many
interests, and calls for the performance Of
many and varied duties requiring time
labor and experience.
1t is needless for me to say that | was
wholly surprised by the action of the Con
yention. My first impulse and my own
Judgment prompted an immediate declina-
ton of the nomination; not that would
avoid the performance Of any public service,
if such service lay in the path of duty, but
because my business engagements must de-
mand much Of my time, and because there
are so many men. more experienced, better
qualified and having at their command the
time necessary for the proper discharge Of
the duties Of the Office.
Bat the unanimity Of the Convention sup
plemented by the urgent solicitations of
many friends has overcome my own jldg-
ment and wishes, and led me to accept the
nomination.
If the action Of the Convention shall be
ratified ny the freemen, shall endeayor,
with tie cooperation and forbearance Of
every citizen, which most earnestly be
speak, and with the aid Of 4 kind Provi-
dence, without which nothing can be well
done, to faithfully discharge the duties i'm
posed.
Allow me. IN closing, - express to YOU,
and through you to the members Of the Con-
yentiou, my most grateful and hearty thanks
for the distinguished honor, trust and conf
dence which their action implies.
With sentiments Of high regard,
am very respectfully,
Your ob't servant,
HoRAcE FAIRBANKS
To Hon. George W Grandey, Hon. 10
serh Poland. Hon George Nichols, com
mittee.
4 similar letter to the nominee for Lieu
tenant-Goyernor received from Col. Proctor
tie following reply
RUTLAND, July l3, $50.
Hon. George " Gra1.d.y
DEAR SIR Yours of the 27;h ult., in
forming me Of my nomination for the office
OF Lieutenant Governor by the Republican
State Convention, came in nv absence from
home, and was not brought TO my early at
tentiun.
| accept the nomination, considering it
alike my duty As it is my pleasure to obey
the call Of my fellow Republicans 10 serve
them in any position 10 which they may
assign me. and trust 10 act Of mine may
cause them 10 regret this mark Of their
confidence.
| cannot doubt that II the ensuing cleo
ton the Republicans Of Vermont will see
how important It Is that we DO our full
duty and open the CAMPAIGN with an in
creased majority.
Accept Tor yourself and the committee
you represent my thanks for the pleasant
terms IN which you inform NE Of the &C
ton of the Convention.
Respectfully yours,
REDFIEID PRoCT0R