Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-10-08
The Candidates.

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We give, in to-day's paper, the proceed
ings of the peoples Union convention, held
in this city on the LIST inst.
1t will be seen that Hon. F. Goodspeed,
of this city, has been recommended as the
candidate for delegate to the Constitutional
Convention from this county. Mr.. Good
speed is too well and fayorably known to
the people of this district to need az intros
duction from us. He is a man Of extensive
information and liberal views. There is
no man in the district better qualified for
the important position for which he has
been nominated. Possessed of sound iudg
ment and unbending integrity, he is well
fitted for taking part in the framing of
our organic law. Though he is firm and
unwavering Democrat, he is no partizan in
the acceptation of that term. He has en-
largsd views on all subjects of State policy,
and the interest of the people will be safe
in his keeping.
William Tonner, the nominee for county
clerk, is also Democrat He is a true
man in every sense of the word Gener-
Gus, and courteous, and noble, he is de-
servedly popular throughout the county
He is well qualified for the position, as
has been already proved; and his nomina~
tilr seems to give satisfaction to men Of all
parties.
The nominee for Judge, Charles H.
Weeks, is a Republican and has flled the
Office of Treasurer of this county four years.
He is a man of fine attachments; and is
doubtless thoroughly fitted for the post des-
ignated. There can be no doubt but he
would make good judge.
j. A Frank, the nominee for treasurer,
has always acted with the Republican par
ty. He has numerous friends in the coun>
ty, who will doubtless give good account
of themselves on the day of election. He
is we'll qualified for the Office, and will re-
celve the votes Of men of all parties.
The candidate presented for School Com
missioner, Dwight Haven, is we'll known to
the people of Will county. He is man of
great personal popularity, and is thorough.
ly qualified for the post. If the people of
Will county decide in his favor next No
7ember, he will prove himself worthy Of
their confidence.
Adam Comstock was unanimously nom
mated for County Surveyor. He is one of
the best Surveyors in the country. and, if
we mistake not, will receive u strong vote.
Mr.. ComstOck is a Republican.
E. W. Crandall, as may be seen by his
announcement, is an Independent Union
candidate for county. Judge. lie is a Re-
publican, but is conservative in his views,
and doubtless would make an excellent Of
| fcer.
The Independent candidate for county
Clerk, A. Leach, will receive the votes of a
large cluss oe the people of this county
lie has filled the Office of Sheriff of this
county for several years to the satisfaction
of his constituents. However, we believe,
he will come out second best in the contest.
| His opponent is hard man to beat
! One of the best Democrats in the coun-
ty, Benjamin Richardson, is an indepen-
dent candidate for county Treasurer. He
is one of the oldest residents of the county
and possesses all the qualifications neces-
sary for the Office for which be is candi-
date. He is too well known throughout the
county to require an introduction from US.
He has plenty Of friends who will attest
their friendship at the ballot box.
Samuel B. Reed, an eminent civil engi-
neer, aud long a citizen of this county.
will be supported for county surveyor by
numerous friends. He is Democrat of the
right stamp; and as a citizen is esteemed
for bis integrity, generosity and social DIS
position. Wherever be is known, he will
receive strong vote. And If he be elect
ed, which, from present indications, seems
more than probable, the people Of Will
county will have the assurance that they
have surveyor who understands bis busi-
ness and who will be ready to serve them
at all times
Thus have we briefly alluded to the sew
eral candidates before the people of this
county for their sutfrages. They are all
good men and competent for the different
positions for which they have been named
And as we believe that the people, in
this crisis, should be left perfectly free to
choose their own officers, uutramelled by
party organizations, or cliques, or conven-
tions," we shall take no particular part in
the contest between the several candidates
and their friends as far as this paper is
concerned. The people are abundantly ca
pabls Of selecting their own officers with
out any advice or interference. We have
no fears, judging from the candidates now
in the field, but that we shall have good Of
fcers.
Republicans and Old Abe.
Since Fremont and Old Abe has been at