Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-09-17
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OUR CANDIDATES.

The Democratic County Convention,
held in this city on Saturday afternoon,
placed in the field ticket which, tor
strength, true merit and popularity'ch"l-
lenpe the admiration and hearty support
of every vote. in the county, and VIII
surely carry with it not only the entire
party strength, but will draw from other
parties and factions much hearty una
valuable support.
To begin, the nominations LOT the
State Senate, are very opportune. The
candidates are j. w. Clark, Of Pleasant
Valley, and Hiram Wheeler, OF Hickory
Grove, both lcading farmers, and both
men Of high order Of intelligence, and
fully ported upon the condition OF affairs,
the wants OF the State and its cxtraor-
binary necessities arising from the pre-
sent emergency. That they arc farmers
constitutes no objection. That profess
sion contains some OF the most intclli.
gent legislators, and as it is the class
that is the most deeply interested, We
are glad that tho Convention put farm.
ers in nomination. They are lifelong
Democrats, and Of the true, patriot
ic stamp. We believe they will be
heartily supported.
Israel Barr, Christopher krusc and
James +. BuInsidcs are the nominees
for the Lower House at Dcsmoincs, and
are men OF ability and experience. MIR.
Barr and MIR. Burnside are farmers who
have been respected inhabitants Of this
county for many years and MIR. kruse
is German Of high respcctability, and
intelligence. The selections arc good
and will be heartily endorsed by the
Democracy Of the county.
The nomination nt John w Van
Hoscn for County Judge, was cmlncntly
proper. Ills experience in the business
of that Office, while acting as Clerk for
Judge Weston combined with thor
ough knowledge of the duties devolving
upon that position, cntitle him to cordl-
al support. He is lawyer by profess
sion aud will make one of the best off
Gals in that place that the county has
ever had. Let John DO supported with
enthusiasm.
For Recorder and Treasurer that ster-
ling aud long popular citizen August I.
Mast, WAS nominated. This gentleman
is too we'll known in this county to re-
qulre any introduction to the public.
For about eight years he has filled the
office OF Postmaster in this city land dur
ing that time, had more than ever the
entire confidence Of the whole commu-
nifty. His honesty, promptness and &C.
curacy in the performance of his duties
in whatever position he occupies, is pro-
verbal. Any trust placed at his hands
by the people of this county would be as
far from being abused as with any man
that ever lived. This is not saying too
much-and to say less would be saying
too little. lie is the man for the place
against any and all competitors. lie,
August +. Mast be elected. We fee
confident that he will be.
For Sheriff Harvey Leonard. Thai
is sufficient. Everybody knows him
all know him to be prompt in business
honest to penny's worth, and fitted il
every singular particular for the place
He has occupied tho position for man,
years, and ever to the great satisfaction
ofthc public. Mr.. Leonard is the man
and the people Of this county are con
WINGED Of it. Those who are not will bt
within few weeks. Let his old friend.
rally about him let all labor for his elcc
ton with determination.
The nomination for County Superin
tendent OF Common Schools, was YER,
properly given to Joshua Dial, gentle
man OF sound education aud ample quail
ifications. No better man conld no
named in the county for the place.
Dr.J. c. Parker has the nomination
tor Coroner, and of course, it il al
right.
The entire ticket is strong, and viii
meet the approval of the party /: AM
cannot be objected to even by the mosr
bitter opponents Of the party which pu,
1t in nomination. A long and STRONG
pull, fellow Democrats, is called for. ant
it is expected that you will do Won,
work with promptness and effect.