Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-01-29
THE Gc7EREORsHIP.


In cur last issue We noticed that proceedings
had been commenced in the Supreme Court by
Mr.. BAsuroIn agaius. " m A. BARsrow, con-
testing the Office the latter now holds by virtue
of certificate given by the State Canyassers, and
to which, it is claimed he was not legally en-
titled The Counsel Of Nr. Bashford having
filed bill complaining that certain frauds had
been practiced, which bill is thrown aside by
the Attorney General, who files different enc,
Mr.. B;.slford applied TO the Court for permits
SIGN to proceed with lis claim without the aid
of the Attorney General, who il is claimed is in
the interest of Mr.. Barstow and ready to present
every obstacle 70 Mr.. Bashfords success. This
motion has been argued 10 considerable length
Ivy tie counsel On both sides and finally denied,
on the ground tlIat in 4 case Of this nature, the
Attorney General las a right to be recognized az
COUNSEL ca Tie part eff the prosecution, fer the
reason that the people Is well Is Bashford and
Earstow, are interested in the decision.
This ruling Of tie court Is received with great
satisfaction by the friends Of Sir. Barstcw, not
that it in tie least disposes of the at issue
but because they suppose that with the httor-
ney General as counsel for Mr. Bashford, lie Is
just as good as beat. Such however, 60 not
believe TO be the case. For though il be admit
ted that the Attorney General Is a very strong
party man-that he would Leave nothing IN
done that could be accomplished to secure the
Office of Governor 10 Mr. Barstow and defeat
Mr.. Bashford's claim,-we believe that Dir Bash
ford and his counsel viii be permitted TO bring
forward such proofs as they may have TO sub
s.antiate his claim. and that the court will not
permit the Attorney General 20 pursue a course
that viii defeat the ends of jrs;icc.
Every step taken by 3Ir Ba.tseow and his
friends in this case tend to fas,en fraud upon
those who have been instrumental in giving to
that gentleman he certificate Of an election
The refusal, on tie pant Ct the Attorney Gene
raj to file the bill presented by Mr.. Bashford's
counsel, Icy filing different ere, for tie pur-
pose of delay-the motion of BaTstow's counsel
10 extend the time for pleading TO the FIRST OF
June-the notice Of the intention to plead to the
jurisdiction CT the coUrt-an go TO show that
Mr. Barstow and his friends have discovered the
" hand writing on the wall and desire to put
off the evil day ss far as possible. But we trust
none Of their tricks VIII be able 10 giu. The
case may just well be tried al once, rs be de-
tyed for two years Ii WM. 4. BARsTow is
a majority Of the legal votes al the late election.
we say let him held the office unmolcsted, dl.-
ring the fun term. But if on the other hand
CoLEs BAsHroED received legal majority Of
Ike votes for that office (ard Ne DO not believe
any LARGE portion OF tie voters of the State
doubt it) Let him have the place to which lie is
entitled, aud let tie people know who i: : that
has been guilty Of deTri1irg Lima of that sisl.t
thus long.
There is something very mysterious in tie
conduct Of Mr. Barstow and lis friends, in their
efforts TO Keep as long possible, possession of
the Guberna,oTial Chair. 1t caruot be en- nc
count OF the profits Of the office for it Is far from
being q lucrative one. when honestly admins
tered If the acts Of iIr. Barstow and his
friends need time to accomplish their ends, and
" cover up their Tracks tie time has come when
those acts should he made Inblic-wlen the
people should knew what their servants have
been about, and how they have discharged the
duties intrus;ed 10 them. Ii Mr.. Barstow had
heretofore faithfully and honestly discharged the
duties OF his ofGce, and If lie now believed there
fraud III he obtaining of the certificate
81 his election, would be ar his friends wish 10
s;ave Ell a fair and impartial investigation ofthc
case