Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1857-07-21
The e,vsraorsh3p and tAa Candidate.

Some of our Republican cotemporaries
are engaged il discussing the merits Of
the several candidates for the nominal
tiou, By tie Republican State Convention,
for the GoverEorship, and expressing
ter preferences. Ouly about six weeks
intsrvenes between this and the time ap-
pointed for the Convention. We see no
objection to such expressions of opinion;
on the contrary, they seem highly proper.
They indicate, with more or less accuracy,
the peculiar sentiments Of The several To-
calities in which they ORIGINATE, and are
valuable guides TO all who desire form a
correct and intelligent idea Of the senti-
ment OF the majority, IN regard to the
strength and fitness Of different men, as
candidates. l. is very desirable that the
Republican Convention put In nomination
4 ticket which Will arouse the enthusiasm
of the people, and secure full vote, that
there may be no falling off in the Repub-
lean majority, and especial regard should
he had 10 the making of q judicious choice
to head the ticket.
Among the prominent citizens whose
names have been mentioned in connec-
ton with the nomination for Governor,
are the present incumbent, Gov. Bashford,
Hon. Walter ID. McIndoe, of Marathon,
l. d. Holton, of Milwaukee, and Hon.
/. +, Harvey, of Rock Co.
We have no hesitation in saving that
the denomination of Gov. Bashford
would afford US sincere pleasure. We
have been through one of the most holly
confessed campaigns ever know in cur
State, with hin as our standard bearer
la tia. contest, and in the yet severer one
that followed, when by frauds Of the most
aurocious character upon tie ballot box,
8arstov and his conhdents sought 10 de-
teat the wilt Of the people, and perpetuate
themselves in power, he proved himself
. gallant and worth leader L required
piaclI 10 pass through that struggle, and
Coles Eashtord showed that he possessed
{ full! share Of il. Asa Governor, he has
proved himself III a6Ie and watchfuI
guardian Of the public interests Of the
State, and considering the circumstances
Of his coming into Office, we think there
would be great Propriety and fitness in
hls denomination, provided he will con-
sent 10 become q candidate. For one,
W. could rally under the old banner with
pride aud confidence Of victory; and we
believe there are many old Democrats in
tie State, of Tie and-Barstow stripe, who
would 1e glad Of another opportunity to
cas- their votes for the :. ReIator" ia the
ease Of Bashford Vs. Barstow.
/. is doubtful, however. whether Gov.
Bashford viii be a candidate for re-non-
nation. Indeed, We have been informed
by those whose means Of knowing his
feeling on his subject are bu..or than
cur Owes, that he v.b not Jc. IN that
event; ~ are fraLk in announcing our
decided preference for }YALrER ID. Nc
IaDoE, over either Of the other pvomin-
ent candidates, Mr. McIndoe is well
known throughout lie State, of which he
has been a citizen fer al east fifteen
years. lie has been several times re-
turned to the Assembly, and has always
represented his constituency faithfully
and with marked ability He is one of
our leading business men-popular in his
address and sympalhies-a high minded,
houoraiIe man. lie would not only en-
l.ss al enthusiastic support. IS candidate,
bu- wua-l make an excellent executive.
q tie other gentleman, whose names
have been prominently mentioned in this
connections, Mr.. Holton Is, we fear, too
much mixed up with the Milwaukee !
Rail Road wars and quarrels to be a pro-
Per and available candidate, while there |
are what we deem cogent reasons why |
Mr.. Harvey should postpone, for the pres |
ent, his claims to the nomination He !
has, contrary TO the known views and
feelings Of the great body Of the Repab.
lean party, placed himself in position
Of covert, If not indeed open and violent
hostility 10 Gov. Bashford, and his admin
istration. Whether this hostility grows /
out Of some personal difficulty between
those gentlemen, o. IS the result of some
other cause, We know not; but it's pretty
Wei known ameng those acquainted with
political matters, thar 8Ir. Harvey has
been given 70 making remarks about, and
casting or trying 10 cast suspicion upon (
eur present Executive and some Of his
official acts, III manner and to an extent
not N any degree warranted by the facts
81 tie case, nor approved Of, or even /
e2nasenanced b any considerable portion
2. tie Republican party. Under the CIR
aamstanees, the nomination of 1Ir. Har-