Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-10-06
Our County Ticket.

The large majority usually cast for the Re
publican nominees, and the certainty of their
election, under ordinary circumstances, makes
it unnecessary to occupy much space with our
County Ticket. We have not, heretofore, made
special mention of our nominees, but we can
not permit the canvass to pass without bearing
testimony to the discretion used in electing the
gentleman placed in nomination. The County
Convention had placed before it the names of
many good sound Republicans, whose nomina-
ton would have reflected credit upon the Par
ty but all conld not he promoted, even when
worthy.
For Representatives, THOMAS SMEAD
and O. II. PERRY KINNEY, were nomina-
ted by acclamation. These gentlemen repre-
sented Bradford in the House, last session and
the unanimous and cordial manner with which
they were re,nominated, is the highest compIi-
ment which could be paid them. The endorse
ment of their constituency in this manner, is
the strongest proof which could be offered,
that they have been able and efficient mem.
bers Bradford has lost none Of her influence
and power in the Legislature by electing
Messrs. SMEAD and KINNEY. They will 90
back the coming session, backed by an endorse
ment and a majority which will give them a
still higher and more influential position.
GUY II. WATKINS, of Towanda, the
nominee for District Attorney, has already
earned high reputation at the bar, for legal
attainmentS and industry. He will discharge
the responsible duties of the Office with credit
to himself and welfare to the interests of the
community.
For County Treasurer, WILLIAM GRIF-
FIS Of Standing Stone, was the choice of the
Convention, aud it is no disparagement to those
gentlemen desiring the nomination to say it
was worthily bestowed. He is one of the
most Jealous soldiers in the Republican ranks,
| and has done much to swell its major:ties--
His business habits and integrity guarantee the
safe keeping and proper disbursement of the
County monies.
WILLIAM A. THOMAS, of Troy twp,
received the nomination for County Commits
sioner, on the first ballot, somewhat unusual
circumstance for an Office so much sought af-
ter There is no more important office for the
taxpayers of the County, than this That he
is abundantly qualified for the post, is shown
by the favor with which he was regarded by
the Convention From our knowledge of him,
we can cheerfully and certainly say, that in
dischargng the duties of the Office, he will
bring habits of economy, good business quail
fcatons, correct judgment, and an unyield-
ing disposition to guard the interests of the
taxpayers.
The nomination of County Surveyor was be-
slowed upon JAMES j. NEWELL, of Or
well, who has the reputation of being con-
sistent and faithful Republican, and admirably
qualified to perform the duties of the Office for
which he has been named, being possessed, by
education and experience, of the particular
knowledge necessary to give public satisfaction
as a Surveyor.
The Office of Auditor is one of great impor-
tance to the taxpayers of the County If its
duties are performed in a careless manner,
many abuses might creep in, where there is au
annual expenditure of so many thousands of
dollars. The person selected for Auditor should
be possessed OF integrity, decision and judg-
ment, and be familiar with the details of our
County business. All these necessary qualif-
cations are combined in JEREMIAH IRA
Wis, Jr., of Burlington, to whom the nomi-
nation has been given Mr.. L. is a man of
good abilities and education, and we'll fitted
for the satisfactory discharge of the duty of
auditing the accounts of our County.