The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1863-08-13


the administration But does anybody OF
common intelligence believe any such CON
s,1nlmate foolishnessl The candidates of the
party have declared to the world that they
believe it by sanctioning those resolutions, as
guide to their political action and belief.
The following notice and estimate of the
several candidates which we find in the Mil
waukee Sc,e,iael, is so eminently just and fair,
that we cannot 10 better than copy it:
The reputation of the candidate for Cover
nor is that of shrewd, sharp, INSCRIPTIONS
partisan. His success would unquestonably
be the success of extreme partisan democrat
ic views, and no consideration higher than
party advantage could or would enter INTO
the administration of public affairs Ot the
relative strength with the democracy OF the
several candidates before the convention we
know nothing, but so far as the public inter
ests are concerned-ifs success for its nominee
were probable or possible-we have no hest
tation in expressing the opinion that it made
the worst selection out of the crowd.
The candidate for Lieut.. Governor was the
first Governor of the State, and was twice cleo
ted. He also represents the most objectlona-
bic phase of democracy, and is devoted par
tisan. The position Of Lieut.. Governor, in
volving a casting vote in the Senate and oc-
casional, as well as possible permanent per-
Torrance Of the duties of Governor, makes
the selection of this officer a matter of nearly
as much importance as that Of Governor
This fact should not be lost sight of.
The candidate for the Secretary Of State has
acquired some standing as a stump speaker,
of the German persuasion. If he has any pc
culiar qualifications for the place to which he
has been nominated. we never heard OF them.
So far as the material interests Of the State
are concerned, the office of Secretary Of State
is the most important. 1t requires business
qualihcations-a general ability sound dis
cretion-an incorruptible integrity and an
entire freedom from all partisan bias A fail
ure III any Of these respects, and the affairs
of the Office soon tumble into ineXtricable
confusion, and the interests OF the State suffer
not less in what is done than i'll what is neg
lccted. Since the advent OF the Republican
party to power, this department has been add
inirabIy managed. 1t is possible the demo
cratic nominee may be all he ought to be, to
control these important interests, but we think
the chances are almost certain thatto put them
into his hands, would be to restore the very
worst features Of the old democratic ascend
ancy. There is no occasion for the people
running this risk, and we don't believe they
will.
The candidate for Treasurer has a fair rep
utation as an honest and qualified business
man. But as it seems universally conceded
that his opponent will be the present incum-
bent, S. d. Hastings, we may concede him all
the merit he is possibly entitled to, and then
It, H. To-, 4i,,r
oughly proven as superior, indeed we be-
lieve an incompatible officer, i'll all respects,
that the experiment of change will not be
listened to by the people. The candidate, we
believe was a Breckenridge man in the late
Presidential contest, and it is reasonable to
presume, represents that phase of the Democ-
racy.
The Bank Comptroller, we never before
heard of, except by name. He is a demo-
cratic politician and lawyerof ManitoWoc Co.,
whose abilities for this place are yet to be dis
covered.
The State Prison Commissioner is an edi-
tor in OZaukec and represents that county III
the State Senate Of his qualifications for
this important place we know nothing.
The School Superintendent is a gentleman
of fair qualifications, though without any cx-
perience or training for this particular duty.
He is an Industrious pains taking, cOnsclen-
tious man, who if elected, would do the best he
could. The present incumbent, Hon. J. l..
Pckard, will probably be his opponent whose
merits are SO fully known and acknowledged,
that there is not a particle of probability OF
the people making a change at this time in
this officer.
The Attorney General is gentleman OF
some little note i'll politics, if not in his pro-
fesson. Possibly we are mistaken but our
impression is that, like Chas. a. Eldredge and
some others, he was leading free soiler in
free soil times. If So however, he soon fell
from grace, and under Pierce or Buchanan,
was appointed a Judge i'll Nebraska. That
position he resigned some time since, and is
now practicing at the bar of this State. He is
a man of moderate abilities, but We believe
Of good habits and personal qualities.
A Candidate tor Sfmte superimtepden,
in Acnosha.
The copperhead democracy which asscmb
led in State Convention at Madison last week
put in nomination Volney French Esq, of this
city, for the office of State Superintendent o
Public Instruction. We do not intend in this
notice, to say a word respecting the fitness o.
unfitness of Mr.. French for this important of
flee, for reasons which will be stated present
ly. We simply wish to invite attention t.
some Of the curious characteristics of politica
life; it takes but little time in these days, t.
furnish a man with a complete and brillian
public history, no matter as to his antecedents
Whoever will now, or hereafter for few
weeks to come, look over the columns of tn,
democratic newspapers of the State, will fint
a lot Of candidates for State officers, suddenl,
invested with extraordinary capabilities 70
craftsmanship. However satisfied our neigh
Dor French may have been heretofore will
his history, he Is now destined in common
with other candidates for public favor, to oc
cupy dizzy height in democratic newspape
laudations. Such rare classical attainments-
such surprising Evolutionary powers-sucl
| profound judgment and extraordinary execu
tive abilities and more than all, such init
mate acquaintance with the educational Sys
TENS not only of the American States, but o
modern Europe-all this, and much more Q
the same Sort will be confidently asserted il
the papers. The neighbors of Mr.. French
will see ascribed to him in the democratic
journals, brilliant literary qualities, and vas
capabilities for taking charge of the common
schools of the State such as they never befor
| dreamed of, and such as will no doubt surpris
the candidate himself.
In order that we may not be charged with
dealing extravagantly in this matter, we pro
pose If time allows to collect specimens from
the democratic press, for the qualification o
the curious the superlative laudations of tn
State candidates, including of course the loft,
adjectives that will be affixed to the name q
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