Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1858-09-28
Cur Candidate for Cor gress-W Washburn, The tried
and the true-Great Enthusiasm Of the Peonle-
Responses Of the Republican Press
From DC Riyer Falls, &C . Journal.

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party organs show d bitterness, recklessness
which, while it exposes the weakness of the
cause proclams also n desperate determination
TO win the victory. But, with Nashburn for n
/ leader, we have little doubt of the result Twice
has he triumphed he has the powerful prestige
of success, the confidence of his constituents
and the waImest wishes OF the Republicans. all
over the Union, for his success. We notice with
pleasure that the three brothers Washburn have
all been re-nominated. If the trio is not COM
Plete Ia the Hall OF Representatives. let not the
blame rest CT the second district of Wisconsin.
From the Whitewater Register
Mr.. Washburn deserved this mark of approv-
al al The hands of Bls Constituents He is
faithful, dllgent and honest Representative 9 and
viii be elected by majority that will show
that such qualities are appreciated in his Dis
trict. The Democrats We're strongly in hopes
that some other man would be nominated, but
IN this they were doomed to disappointment.
From the Albany LGreen Co Tines.
The Republican Convention for the Second
Congressional District Of this State, which met
at Prairie du Chien the lst inst placed in
nomination the present incumbent, Hon. c. c.
Nashburn, and in this we think they have
made good choice. The popular VIII has
wherever manifested among the masses of the
Republican party, pointed distinctly 10 the re-
nomination of this faithful servant Of tire people
and the party which he represents ; for he has
discharged the duties Of his office with ir1lness.
courage, fidelity and ability.
From the Spa, "a Herald.
He has been tried and found faithful to his
trust. From his past experience and the infu-
ence he will now be able to exert to a much
greater extent than any new man that could be
sent. however worthy and talented, while the
moral force Of Wisconsin returning her three
public servants 10 again represent Ier principles
and wishes at the seat Of government will be
felt with redoubled power We shall be much
disappointed If our worthy Representative is not
elected 10y largely increased majority over his
former election. What we want now, Is a thor
ough organization and an active campaign ; and
not only our three mmemhers of Congress. but
a large majority OF first class Legislators viii be
elected in the State. Shall we have a thorough
organization that will extend to every school
district IL the Second Congressional District?
From the Beloit Journal.
The entire unanimity displayed by the Con-
vention which Te-nominated c. c. Washburn for
Congress, Is earnest of the unanimous and
enthusiastic support lie viii receive at the hands
Of his constitucnts.-Indeed,h lis denomination
was no more than proper regard paid by the
Contention TO the popular preference which had
been Enthusiastically manifested before the Con-
yention was called.
From the Baraboo Republic
If ever n candidate, on denomination, dc
served we'll Of his constituents, that candidate is
term until now, his action has been thoroughly
Republican, and mindful of the needs Of his
District such at least IS the testimony Of Sauk
county. not froel ohserxation only INIT from ex-
percnce. The Three Washburn Brothers"
preferred Al the ballot-box by majority of tie
electors Make way for the faithful Trio
The Monroe Sentinel
We have the pleasure of again supporting the
Hon. c. c. Washburn rs Representative from the
Second Congressional District Of the State Of
Wisconsin. The almort unanimous desire of
the people has been met and gratificd. and their
Representative Is now entering upon his third
canvass. Circumstances seem to demand that
this tried servant should he returned There IS !
deep and earnest struggle going on in Con- /
gress between neCro-Democracy and the Bepub- I
icaus. 1t j. time when the tmid fail the
weak faint the servile sell out and the demand
for men of virtue and stiff back bone, is very
great and pressing We have other good and +
true men in The district, but Mr. Washbu has /.
been tried and kHoJo him TO be firm as a
rock against all the approaches Of an insidous
and crafty aristocracy, who have obtained con
troll OF the Democratic party.
From the Manitowoc Tribune.
The denomination Of Hon. c. c. Washburn /
in the Second Congressional District of this /
State, Is regarded as Of those pleasant events
in the political world. which 90 far towards ele- /
vating the standard Of political morality. The /
nomination Of true man bv the Republican +
party Is in itself credlable 20 those who, for the
time, controlled lis dcstilies; bot when the (
nomination Il tribute o the man whose Of .
fetal course has stamped him with the seal Of
true nobility whose manhood and integrity are .
above question; the act should be regarded as
claim upon our most enthusiastic admiration.
From the Pepin Independent.
We care not who nominated him, if his prin- .
ciPles remain the sane as heretofore, lie Is the /
man for this District. His opponents may bring (
candidate into the field but they should re-
member that the day for political halr-spIthng
IS past, and that IN the present state OF affairs
this Is no time for experImenting-we have too .
much at stake to tr- new men and tram appren-
tees, to cope with the schemIng Pciilicians and
spectators who congTegate al " ashlugton. " e
must have tried men, and for one of such. c. c.
Washburn Is undoubtedly the man. He i now
il the field, and We have no doubts as 10 the re-
suit At the coming election in November he
viii, in all probability, be replaced in his for
mer responsible position Of Congressman OF this
District.
From the Stanton Times.
Il VIII Je Of no importance In Mr.. Washburn
for US to say ANYTHING in his behalf; the excel
lence of his private aud public character, his .
well known business qualifications, his eficIen
CIV as a Representative IN Congress, for which
place he is a candidate for re-eection are well I
known, not only TO the people of this District
but to the people of the whole State H. Will
be reelected by large majority
From the Darlington Excelsior
c. c. Washburn has distinguished himself as
a firm uphoder OF the rights Of freefnen-he
has consistently opposed all the attempts OF the
present Administration 10 force Pro-Slavery
Constitution on Kansas - be has fearlessly and
ably opposed the rapidly increasing expenses OF
the Federal Government, which. in its attempts
to coerce the people Of that Territory by the
presence Of a Standing army. has swelled the
annual expenses 10 upwards of eighty-ore mil
lions of dcllars-he has, a western man.
claimed that some portion et the immense sums
laid out should be expended to assist tie navi-
cation Of our western rivers, and improve the .
harbors Of our lakes. IF In every position be
had not proved himself Trustworthy, then the /
party would have dropped him. but they place
him before the people with his past career,
sufficient guaranty for his future conduct
We have no doubt the three brothers viii again +.
be together in the halls Of Congress to raise
their voices for Right and Justice.