Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-06-25
nos. ROSWELL FAENHAM,

nos. BOSWELL FAENHAM.
our nominee for Governor, was born in Bos
ten, Mass. in 1872. When he was boy 81
Il. his father removed from Massachusetts, Il
Vermont. and became farmer in the tow
of Eradford. Young Farnllam grew to man
hood on the farm. fitted for college at Brad
ford Academy entered the University
of Vermont in the Junior Glass, and gradu
ated with honor in 1919. After two or thrc,
years spent teacher in Canada and Frank
lin, Vt, Mr.. Fainham selected the law as his
profession. was admitted to the hart Orange
county, and soon attracted notice us Il capa.
bile and promising lawyer. He was States
Attorney Of Orange county for three years,
| from 1853 10 1861. On the outbreak OF tho
war he was one Of the first 10 volunteer. AM
went out MS lieutenant of Go. ID of the Firs,
| Vermont Regiment of three months men.
He returned with the regiment, only, like 50
many of its members, 10 re-cntcr the service.
which he did as lieutenant colonel of the
Twelfth Regiment. He served throughout
the term of enlistment of that regiment, win
ming the sincere respect and attachment of
its officers and men. Bradford being Dem
ocratic town. Col. Farnham has had no op-
portunity TO represent il in the lower branch
of the Legislature He served two terms
in the Senate in 1868 o. and was an indus
trious and influential Senator. In 1876 he
was delegate TO the Repul lican National
Convention at Cincinnati, and was one of the
Presidential electors in the same year. Our
opinion of Col Farnham's character as q
citizen and gentlemen has been repeatedly
has the highest respect, esteem and conf
dence of all who know him; his deserved
and wide popularity is evidenced by his
unanimous nomination; and we have no fear
that as Governor he will not amply make
good all the concentrations with which his
name were presented.
GEN. JOHN LESTER BARsTow,
the nominee for Lieutenant Governor, was
born in 1882, the son of prosperous and
respected farmer, in Shelburn, in this coun-
ty. He entered public life as assistant clerk
of the Vermont House of Representatives in
1861 In 1862 lie enlisted in the sth Yer
mont Regiment, Col. Stephen Thomas, was
at once promoted 10 the Adjutancy of the
Regiment, then was made captain of Com
pany X and then promoted to be major
His military record was especially creditable.
As a single instance of his personal gallantry,
We may mention the fact that when, after
the bloody fight of the 14th of June, 1863
in front of Port Hudson Gin which the Sth
Vermont lost 1G5 men killed and wounded)
General Banks called for volun-
for final assault, Major Barstow was one
of the brave men who stepped forward 10
form the forlorn hope. lie represented
Shelburn in the Legislatures of S64-G5,
rendering able service as chairman of the
military committee. In 1866 he was elected
to the Senate and reelected in 'G7, holding
the Craftsmanship of the general committee
and serving on important special committees.
lie was subsequently United States Pension
Agent for nine years, discussing large sums
with absolute integrity and scrupulous care.
As practical and successful farmer, he well
represents the great agricultural interests of
our State. His well earned reputation, strr-
ling character and wide popularity practical
ly assured his nomination from the day his
name was suggested, and it became known
that he would accept the office ii rendered
though he lifted no finger, wrote n" line, aud
said M word la influence the choice
rEEAsuEEE IONS \. FACE
is too odd and well known "A public servant
TO need biography lie has been ih,,
irusiy and able guardian and dishurscr Of
the State funds since lStG, and the State
has had no more faithful servant. We are
glad that his services are 10 he retained! fpI
two years more.
The selections for electors at large will hc
generally acceptable. Both Gen Ripley and
Gen. Lynie are prominent aud respected
citizens, siaunch Republicans, ,ris;y and
capable men.
The ticket, il is needless 10 say, 10 Il very
strong one. 1t will command the hearticsi
support of the Republicans of Vermont, and
The respect Of our opponents; and, underline |
tried and true standard bearers, thus heartily |
and harmonipusly nominated, Vermont will |
roll up one of her ld-fashioncd Republican
majorities in September next.