Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-05-25
The ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
LFrem the St. Johnsbury Caledonian.l


The following communication explains
itself:
To the Editor Of the CdlcdOntdn
The complimentary mention which you
made of me last week in connection with the
lieutenant govcrnorship and the fact that II
has been copied with approval elsewhere,
suggest to me the duty of informing my
friends thnt circumstances might make 1t IN
convenient Tor me TO accept the nomination,
should it be rendered, therefore do not wish
to be considered candidate. With many
thanks for your good opinion and political
favor, ana Ter the numerous offers of support
which have come from friends in all parts of
the State, ali OF which | value highly, | re-
main, yours truly,
ALBERT CLARKE,
Rutland, May u. 1888.
II Is a matter of regret that Col. Clarke
has decided to withdraw from the field
His ability and fitness for the position are
unqueStiOned. Were he assured the cor
dial support OF those whom he has aided
In times past there could be no question
as TO his nomination at the State conven-
ton. 1t il to be hoped that IN equally
strong and worthy man will be nominated
for the position.
From the Bellows Falls Times
Col. Clarke was a soldier in the war for
the Union, and to his patriotic reputation
can also he added the fact that he has
qualifications by legislative experience
anu VI lltl W lSt lOi llt ulllltS VI lnt Olll;e.
The people would certainly have much
pleasure in supporting such a candidate.
Hon. g. G. Benedict and eX-Mayor Wood
bury of Burlington are also named for the
same place. They too are both soldiers,
and Mr.. Benedict has had good experience
i'll legislation and would prove very com
petent and strong in the duties of the posi-
ton With these names before the repub-
liCan State convention, the people Will be
certain of a true man
From the Brat.loboro Phmnix.I
The Cd1CdOnia1's mention of the name
of Col. Albert Clarke OF the Rutland
HCrdld In connection with the lieutenant
goVerDOrship Is one which we cordially
approve. Should the choice fall on Col
Clarke, the state would have an able, dig
nilicd and well equipped mau in that Office.
The name ot another newspaper man is
also prominently mentioned IN this CON
uectiOu-that Of Hon. q. e.. Benedict Of
the Burlington FREE Press. Besides his
other varied experience in public affairs,
Mr.. Benedict has served two terms in the
state Senate, he Is familiar with the duties
Of presiding officer, and would bring as
many excellent qualities to the honorable
Olllce as any man that can be named.
From the Burlington Clipper
Ii is useless and entirely unnecessary to
call attention to Col. Woodbury's merits
or qualifications tor the office. A. a sol
der, as business man, as a mayor of
burlington, and as publlc.s spirited, hon
orahle and sagaciOus citizen his record is
most favorably known Of and by all men.
From the Iamoillc Citizen.
Hon. c. 6. Benedict, Col Albert Clarke
ana Col. L. A. Woodbury. are each favor
ably mentioned for the Office of lieutenaut
governor. The State viii make no mis-
take if either of these men are selected.
DArb ne I a tX-f-
it is due to Col. Woodbury. to say that he
has many friends in this section who
would be pleased to see his name on the
State ticket.
From the ST. Adams Messenger
1t is not impossible that Franklin coun-
ty may present candidate for the office,
a position TO which this locality would
seem to be entitled, il the republicans in
this section could concentrate upon a
name.
From the st. Johnsbury Republican,.
The name of Hon. G.. g. Benedict of the
Burlington FREE FREss has been mention
ed in connection with the lieutenant GOV
eruOrship. We do not know that Mr..
Benedict is a candidate for the position,
but we are certain that his name would
add strength to the ticket. He is a life
long republican, than whom few men in
Vermont have done harder or more eff
fectlNe work Tor the party; IS man Of
fine culture and high ability; possesses a
thorough knowledge of State affairs has
a wide acquaintance throughout the State,
and Is known to far wider circle through
the able and hlgh-toued paper with which
he has been so long and hOnorably ideuti-
fed. We sincerely hope thar the party,
in Its own interests, will call him to a
place upon the State ticket.
lCorrespoL derce of the Troy Budget
The event of the week in State politics
is the withdrawal of Col. Albert Clarke OF
Rutland from the race for the
republican nomination for lieutenant
governor, card to that effect hay
ing been published yesterday by
him. This leaves but two in the field
whose names have been prominently men.
toned in connection with the oflice-the
Hon. q. &, Benedict, editor OF the Bur
lingtOn FREE PRESS and eX Mayor L. A
Woodbury. of this city. 1t is not unlikely
that other candidates may make their ap.
pealance as 1t is a fact that while the gov
ernorship is usually settled in advance the
candidate for lieutenant governor is gen
orally the creation of the convention
Mr.. Benedict's friends say that be is not d
candidate for the Office IN the general &C
ceptance of that term, that is, he will not
work for the nomination, but If 1t should
be rendered him by the convention he
would feel houored IN accepting the re
! publican press of the State is divided on
The subject Coz Woodbury. and Col
| Benedict both having been favoraDS
| spoken of by about he same number OF
| papers.