The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-05-14
Letters from the People.
WANTS A FIRsT.oLAss GOVERNOR

WANTS A FIRST-CLASS GOVERNOR.
Mr.. Editor AS the time draws near when
the republican state convention will be held, and
the delegates elected to attend that convention,
we hope that towns will send some of their best
men for delegates, men that will act indepen-
dent of any rings, If there are any, and nominate
a candidate for governor who Is worthy Of the
position, and will be an honor to the state.
The recent correspondence between some Of
the candidates for governor seems to be quite
amusing even amongst the " common people,"
and good many republicans would be glad to
have a chance now to vote for such man as
Frederick Billings for governor, who would fill
the bill, and make first-class governor, and
bring out full vote of the republicans of Yer
mont at the next election. Let the convention
nominate some person for governor that will
command the respect and confidence OF the
party, and Vermont will roll up good rousing
majority for the republican candidate The
convention cannot do better than to nominate
a. a candidate for secretary of state c, W.
Porter, Esq, of Montpelier, the present deputy
secretary of state. Mr.. Porter is a young man.
and lawyer in good standing in his profess
sion, and is capable of filling the position with
ability, and would no doubt make good sec
rotary of state. Mr.. Porter is modest, and
will not do much to get the position, which is
one good reason why many would like to see
him nominated at the convention.
HOW IT STRIKES oUTsIDERs.
The following is an extract from a private
letter from former activ4 and distinguished
son of Vermont, now residing in a western
city to an old friend in this state II is printed to
show how this Nichols-Pingree mutual admira-
| ton correspondence, which 1t is assumed in
some quarters has settled the next governor
ship Of Vermont, impresses intelligent Yer
monters elsewhere, and also as evidence of the
deep earnestness with which those who have
lately gone out from our borders, and who still
understand the "true inwardness " of all
moves on our political chessboard and still
love their native hills, are watching our action
at this critical time. Can we afford to disap-
point these, our friendly critics, by failure to
| grasp the situation and TO rise up to the full
measure OF its opportunities and responsible
ties? Fellow-republicans, ponder these things
well: "Why can't IS friends make him the
next governor of Vermont? 1t would rejoice my
heart II 1t could be done. His county is GER
tainly entitled to recognition, and Caledonia
ought to remember who rendered efficient sup
port to the elder Governor Fairbanks in his
trouble. Washington is not certainly COM
mitted, and will not submit to be turned over
to the support of the doctors legatee. The
withdrawal of Nichols and the manner OF it,
should arouse a feeling OF independence which
will give him a vigorous send OFF. How ridcu-
lous was the letter to Pingree Much more ridic-
ulous to write Pingree at all Does II not evince
a coalition and a notice to Nichols friends
| how to vote? Can't the thing be smashed?
Would 1t not be healthy for Vermont politics
TO smash II? am out here In poor old moss
back Nilsson" on the border of Kansas, in
as wide awake go-ahead, thrifty and pushing
town as can be found. | read Vermont papers
and retain some of my old interest In her
affairs"