Eastern times., 1854-08-31
Our Candidates.

At the recent Convention for the nomination
of candidates for County Officers, perfect
unanimity prevailed in the selection Of them,
and the nominees will receive the undivided
support Of the party, and Of others whose de-
sire to fill these Offices with competent per-
sons, predomnates over their political preju-
dices.
The candidate for Clerk Of the Courts, IA
con SMITH, Esq, of this city, has been long
and favorably known to the electors of the
County. He is peculiarly qualified for the
office, having had much experience in the
practice of our Courts, and having filled the
office Of Clerk some twelve years in the large
county Of Lincoln with much ability, and with
entire satisfaction TO the people. If elected,
he will carry to the Office all the requisites of
an efficient and competent clerk. His oppo-
nent is the present incumbent, Mr.. Barron,
whom the people Of the county have already
had some reason to know lie was appointed
by Gov. Crosby, and for that reason, proba-
bly,, rather than for the qualifications he pos
sesses for the Office, was nominated by his
party. Those who have had business in our
Courts, have had an opportunity TO Judge the
merits of the two candidates. The fact that
we have had no "grand jury and can have
none for year, without the interposition of
the Legislature, is worthy to be inquired into
before we elect clerk for three years
Hon. Henry TALLMAN, candidate for Coun-
ty Attorney, is too well known for us TO tell
the people who and what he is. The State
and the County suffered no detriment at his
hands while acting in the capacity Of Attorney
General end County Attorney. There is not
person in the county so well qualified to
take care of lis legal affairs as he is. His
opponent, John S. Baker, is not, and proba-
bly, never will be so well and favordbly known
TO the electors as is Mr.. Talman He is one
Of Gov. Crosby's appointments, and as well
as all the others, has received his party nom
ination We are not aware that he carries
much experience or ability to the Office He
has certainly not displayed eminent forensic
powers as yet. This is an office Of some i'm
portance, and the people should know to whom
they entrust their affairs.
w. Y MOSES, Esq, is to be supported for
County Treasurer. The people know him,
not as politician or office seeker, but as a
business man, one who would take good care
of the financial affairs of the county.
JoHN B. STUART, ABNER ID. YoUNG and
RUFUS SYLVESTER, candidates for Commis-
sioners, are all sound and practical men, Mr..
Stuart has twice been elected by the people
10 the same Office, in strong whig district,
and this fact is significant of his qualifications
and the satisfaction he has given. This board,
with him at their head, will receive the cor
dial support Of the people.
NArH'L c. REED, Esq, who is nominated
for Register of Deeds, has had much expert
ence as a recording officer He is aflabIe and
accommodating in his manners, and if elected,
could not fail to give entire satisfaction.
Such are the candidates we offer to the peo-
pie for their suffragcs. Could better selec-
tion be made They are men whom the peo-
pie have tried, and not those who have been
thrust upon us by executive appointment, and
thus rewarded for some small political SER
vices. We say, then, to those who desire to
place the affairs of the county in judicious,
prudent and capable. hands, vote the ticket
we present 10 you.