Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-08-27


The nomination of Col FAIRcHlLD was
brought about by persons residing outside of
the city Until yesterday morning no friend
of his in Madison had thought of presenting
his name in this connection. But when it
was presented to the Convention in the man
ner it was, by distinguished citizen of
Milwaukee, and was received with such spon-
taneous and unbounded applause, his friends
here were proud to be followers IN SO noble
lead Col Il. has resided here from early
boyhood Our people, old and young, even
to the small children, all know and admire
him He is universal favorite This par
ticular standing has not been attained from
his conduct in the army. It has always been
so. Before he enlisted in the war his popu-
larity, where he was known, was second to
that of no other man. And his conduct since
! the war, has endeared him especially to the
people of the whole State. His noble char
acter, popularity and bravery do not consti-
| tute all OF his claim to the votes of the peo-
pie for the office to which he is nominated.
In addition to these qualifications be is a
first class business man. For term he was
Clerk of the Circuit Court in this county, and
it was universally conceded that the position
has never been more ably or satisfactorily
filled. A man of sound Judgment, good
business education, honest and upright, he
has all the qualifications essential to the
making OF most excellent Secretary of State.
That he will be triumphantly elected does
not admit Of doubt.
1t is proper here to remark, that the Col
| onel was taken entirely by surprise in this
nomination, and it was severe struggle for
him to make up his mind to accept 1t. His
embarrassment in going before the Conven-
ton may be imagined from the fact that ne
remarked to US that he could have met five
brigades of rebels with less embarrassment
than he met the Convention. But the call OF
his friends was too Enthusiastically strong to be
treated lightly. The Colonel yielded to it
from sense of duty, thou: h his individual
preference would have been to remain in the
army But he never shrinks from making
sacrifices to the demands Of duty to his
| friends, or duty to his country. His friends
know the sacrifice he has made in yielding
to their wishes on this occasion, and the vacant
coat sleeve that hangs loosely by his side,
shows the sacrifice he has made for his c0un-
try.
For the fourth term, Hon. SAMUEL D. HAST
INGs, is presented as the candidate for State
Treasurer, by universal consent, there being
no other candidate before the Convention
The man who can have charge of the fnan-
ces of the State for six successive years.
the department over which the people are
the most sensitive,-and so conduct himself
as to receive the unanimous endorsement OF
the convention of his party for reelection,
needs no newspaper endorsement. Such en-
dorsement stands out in bold relief, in COM
parison with what any editor could say. That
SAMUEL D. HASTINGS is to-day, the strongest
man with the people, in connection with the
office of Treasurer, that there is in the State,
does not admit of doubt. This reputation
has not been attained without the greatest in
dustry, superior capacity and the strictest in
tegrity in the man. Mr.. Fl. possesses all
these qualities in an eminent degree. The
people hnUw it, and VIII retain his valuable
services in his present capacity.
For Attorney General, the name of WIN
FIELD SMITH, of Milwaukee is presented. Mr..
S. has served most acceptably in that capaci-
ty for the past year, under appointment from
the Governor. The compliment of nomin-
alton to that position by the people, is just
endorsement of the executive action, as well
as of the character of the candidate Mr.
SMITH was born in Wisconsin, and has long
been considered an able lawyer and most
industrious and excellent man. His nomina-
ton will give great satisfaction to his hosts
of friends, who will rally to his support with
zeal
The present Superintendent of Public In
struction, was again put in nomination by
reclamation. In this selection, also, there
were no two opinions. No other candidate
was thought of in connection with this Office.
Mr. PICKARD has devoted his life to the cause
of Education, and feels an interest in it, sell
dom equalled and never excelled. He enters
into the work with energy and efficiency
that wins admiration wherever he goes. This
noble cause finds an able advocate in Mr..
PICKARD, and the people are fortunate in
deed, in having that important Department
of our State government presided over with
such signal ability. He should never be al
lowed to leave the position he now holds, SO
long as he is willing to serve in it.
For Bank Comptroller, WILLIAM H. RAM
sEY, of Ozaukee, was re-nominated with much
unanimity. Mr.. r. has discharged the duties
of this position for nearly one term, and we
have never heard one word of complaint
from any source. He has been attentive to
his duties, obliging in all things, correct in
every transaction, and able in the perform
ance of every duty. No man ever came
nearer up to the old Jeffersonian standard
for an ofice-holder-of being "honest, ca
pable, and faithful to the Constitution y
than does Mr.. RAMSEY. He, too, is an old
Democrat, who is unable to see the policy of
his old party in the position it takes on the
question of the war, and cuts aloof from it,
ever ready to labor where he can do his
country the most efficient service A more
loyal man, or one who is more willing to sus
tain the Administration in all its efforts for
crushing out the rebellion, and for restoring
the Union entire, cannot be found in the