The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1858-10-01
The County Contention.

with one OF TWO cAceptlOiSJ) pclHS ICp-
resented. There was Also in attendance,
many besides the delegates. There was
quite number of aspirants for the.scye-
raj Offices, especially those of Register and
Sheriff. Although there was a very spi-
rited competition between the several can
didates and their friends, yet the whole
proceedings were characterized by harmo-
ny and good feelings; apd disposition,
on the par; of the aspirants, 80 yield
gracefully to the successful competitor.
Fabius Miles, the candidate for Repre-
sentative, is an able, frm and uncom-
promising supporter of the principles Of
of Republicanism, and viii make Q ,rrsty
representative.
John N. Iidlon, the candidate for
Treasurer, has performed the duties Of
that Office for the the last two terms, and
has given universal satisfaction. as his
triunph0pt re. nomine ton on the first bal.
lot, by handsome majority, sufficiently
testifes. We could say nothing to add to
his popularity.
s. Tallmadgc Conway, the nominee for
Clerk, has heretofore had several years ex-
pcrience IN that Office and is, in other
respects well fitted for the duties of the
Office. We may safely say, that there
cannot be found another man in the coun-
~. better quslifed to fulfill the dnties
Of that office, than he. His successful
nominations, on the first ballot shows that
his ability is appreciated.
Thomas B. Irwin, the nominee for
Register, is thorough-going Republican,
an enterprising and energetic citizen, and
is bound t. 20 head in whatever he un-
dcrtakcs We predict for him a large
majority in November.
Chandler Richards, nominee for Pros
ocQtmg Attorney, is young man of abil-
ity, well educated, and Of sterling intcgri-
IS. lie assumed the duties Of the Office
il February last, under very emharfass-
ing circumstances there having been 80
regular incumbent for the preceding POI
ton Of the term, aud the business Of the
ron,
and has performed the duties Of the Office to
the present time, with credit to himself,
and fidelity to the people.
John ii. Stodlard the candidate for
Sheriff, il an old ge,iIent Of the county,
be is well and favorably knoyp has had
considerable experience as deputy sheriff,
the duties Of which he has performed
promptly and faithfully. lie will make a
reliable officer will feel an in interest
in the duties Of his oiiic aud take pride
in performing them with correctness aud
efficiency
Of the balance OF the ticket, we aocd
not speak par;t2ularly. They arc g4od
men aud true; apd will receive the cor
dial support Of the party.
We have not time for more extended
remarks; but we commend the cutire
ticket, State and County, to the cordial
and united support Of the Republican
party.
Dsa. The Paw Paw FREE Press, Of Sep.
9th, contains TRADE of low. cont mn.
tiblo scurrility, in reference to the speech
Of Mr.. Wisaer, on the I'D ult., truly
characteristic of that contemplate sheet
The writer, unable to fnd any flaw in the
argument Of Mr.. Wisucr, after assailinr
him with string Of low vulgarity, pitch.
es into an anecdoto which the speaker re
lated about au imported hep-and which.
with Its application, and the inimita5le
style OF relating 1t, prodSccd a perfec,
storm OF laughter--and undertakes 10
critlcise the anecdotc. lie grayoly accuses
the speaker Of saying tina, his Irishman
set the hen CD 80 eggs and then in note
he adds that he told the s,ory at Niles
and there stated the number Of eggs to be
forty, and attributes it to a poor memory
or satural inclination to disregard the
truth" as though that was just as impor.
tant in the relation TO an illustrative an.
ecdote, as it would be il the statemep, Of
a historical fact; and that, too, when
every che who heard him knows tina. he
here stated the number of eggs to b, 40
instead OF So, as tho writer asserts; and
that it is writers own inclination 10 dis
regarded the truth" that has lsd him
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