Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-07-02
gY@ For local items, sec the fourth
Gubornatorial.

We observe from an examination OF
our exchanges that the press is begin
ming to aeitatc the question OF who
shall be nominated for Governor next
fall. We hear the names Of our pres
.crt Executive, Of John F. Potter, Jas.
r. Lewis, and S. D. Hastings, mon
toned as probable candidates, though
we have the best reasons for supposing
that Mr.. Hastings will not be candl-
date for that position.
For our part, We claim the credit Of
having laid aside party OH the break
ing out Of the present rebellion, and
we propose to persist in this policy
ssuntil further notice." at least In &C
co1dance with this proposition, we
would take pleasure in supporting Hon.
James L. Lewis, as q man OF the high
est integrity, marked executive ability,
and the most unqucstioned loyalty.
A correspondent Of the Janesyille
Gazette, reviewing the prospects and
fitness Of the several persons named
for Governor of this State by the I'm
ION men, alludua to Mr. Lewis In the
following terms:
James r. Lewis, the present socreta
ry of state, is 43 years of age. He
studied law with Gov. Seldom, Of New
York. and opened an Office in Colum-
bus, Wisconsin, in 1916, from which
time his record has been before the
people If mistake not, he was ap-
pointed the first district attorney Of
Columbia county, and the next year
was elected Judge by the unanimous
q member of the constitutional conven-
ton, and in 1852 was 4 member Of the
Assembly. The following year he was
elected to the Senate, and before his
term expired he was elected to preside
over that body as lieutenant governor.
Up to this time he had always been
a democrat, and received the conf
dence and vote Of that party. But
after the flag Of his country was dis
honorcd at Charleston, and the nations
life impcriled by the vilest conspiracy
in history, Mr.. Lewis, abandoning all
party distinctions, declared himself for
the Union. lie Immediately commenc-
cd raising and organizing troops, and
freely gave his time and money to this
work. In the autumn of that year, he
was nominated as 4 Union man for sec
rotary of state, and in the following
November was triumphantly elected
lie received every vote in Columbus.
= village of 1000 nhabitarts-where
he resides; fact which reflects credit
upon the people ofthat beautiful village,
as well as upon Mr.. Lewis. lie has
frequently been called upon to perform
the duties of the executive, both as
acknowledgements and secretary OF
state, and at this time, in the absence
of Gov. Salomon, Mr.. Lewis is the act
inc governor. That he has faithfully
discharged the duties Of each oflicia
station he has beer. elected to fill, I thinl
is the opinion of all the right minded
men.
The fact that MIR. Lewis had SO few
enemies, and was so popular with mel
of all parties, rather prejudiced me a
gainst him.
But the noble and patriotic manne
III which he sustained the administra
ton, and the fact that he is in favor o
using all the means which God and na
ture have put into our power for crush
ING out this infamous rebellion, hav
removed every prejudice. His intogrit,
and ability are unquestionable. Wit
clear logic, and habits Of calm ant
lust discrimination: with broad shoul
ders, cool head, warm heart, and SCUM,
mind, is he not man designed b
Providence to be our next Governor
a UNION MAN.