Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-09-10
COUNTY CONVENTION.

COUNTY CONVENTION.
The proceedings of the Racine county
democratic conven, on, will be found on the
outside Of our paper of to-day. Wecongra-
tulate the democracy Of Racine upon the re-
suit of this contention of their delegates
both for the universal harmony and good fee
ling which prevailed, and the excellent names
which have been presented 20 them. for the
several Offices to be filled. Every town in
the comfy was fully represented, and we
say it in earnestness and without fear of con-
tradicton, that no nominating convention
was ever more fairly conducted, at none did
ever better spirit prevail, 'and never before
were men more fully qualified for the stations
to which they have been nominated, present
ed to the democracy Of Racine, FOX their sup
! port.
For the Council, we have Messrs. Strong
and Frank. These gentlemen nobly redee-
med the pledges given last fall, and yielded
up to their constituents the trust reposed in
them. In accordance with universal custom
they have been renominated, to serve out
the term, which, had they not resigned, they
would have been entitled to hold by the Or
ganc law of the territory. Messrs. Strong
and Frank arc both we'll known tc The peo-
pie of the county. Mr.. Strong is known as
an able man, and at the head of his profess
sion in the territory. Although among the
youngest members of that body, he was Sc
lected last sess;o as President of the Coun-
Gil, station which he filled with distinguish
ed ability and universal satisfaction.
Mr.. Frank is well known as q highly ta-
Tented aud able man. Except himself, ev-
cry member of the last Council, had before
occupied seats in that body, and standing
alone as he did, entirely inexperienced in
matters oflegislation, his name would scarce
ly be expected 10 stand very conspicuous in
the proceedings of that body; yet VIC know
that no county had more industrious rep
resentative, one who commanded the esteem
and confidence of his fellow members to a
greater extent, and who was listened TO with
more marked attention than Col Frank.
The last legislative Council comprised
as its members the first men of the territory,
and first among them stood the delegation
from Racine.
For the House, Messrs. McClelland,
Nonhway, and Sheldon, are presented. We
presume the most bitter opponents of these
) gentlemen will not say word against their
fitness or moral qualifications. With Messrs.
Mcclellan and Northway we are we'll ac-
quainted, and know them to be excellent
men for the station They both enjoy in a
| high degree the respect of all who know
them, Mr.. Mcclellan has been repeatedly
elected chairman of the Board of Superb
sors in his own town when his party were in
the minority. With Mr.. Sheldon we have
but a partial acquaintance. We are told that
he has been member of the Michigan le
gislature and held other responsible stations
We infer him to be gentleman of fine la
Tents, and who will be an honor and pride
to his constituents, We believe with Mr.
Sheldon as the candidate, the town of Bur
| lington will show a very decided increase
upon her heretofore strong democratic ma
jority.
Mr.. E. r. Hugunin is the candidate for
the Office of Sheriff Mr., Hugunin was one
of the first settlers of the country, and un-
derwcnt in common With the few early pio-
neers the privaiion and toll incident to such
settlement. Mr.. IIugunin has always enjoy
/ ed the confidence of the democracy. He
was appointed as Sheriff by Gov Dodge, and
on the accession of Doty was removed, for
no other reason than that he had the firm
ness TO adhere TO and maintain his democra-
tic faith. He is honest and capable, and
worthy the support of every democrat in the
county.
We need not dwell upon the nominees
for the other and comparatively unimpoTtant
offices. Where ever they are known, they
will be recognized as men fully qualified tor
the stations to which they have been nomi-
mated.
We cannot forbear to reiterate the asser-
lion, that better selection of candidate
could not have been made. and that the har-
mony and good feeling which prevailed at
the convention, has never been excelled,
Not the least gratifying part of it. as eyiden-
eng the attachment TO the principles of the
party above every other consideration, was
the cheerfulness with which gentlemen who
have the affections of the party, and were
prominent among IFS members for nomna-
ion, resigned their claims 10 the selection of
s'-ers The democrats of Rochester, were