The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1864-09-15
For Congress-.

We add to our list of Republican nomina
tons, this week, the name of Gen HA LBRR1
E PAINE, for member of Congress from this
District. Though we should have been glad
to see the name of our fellow citizen, &C.
SHoLEs brought forward, we willingly drop
all personal considerations in devotion to the
cause, of which, Gen Paine, is worthy rep.
resentative. We cannot do better than
transfer the following item from the Mill
waukee Sentinel to our columns, promising
that kenosha county will do her whole duty
in the premises on the 9Th of November
next. .-i. Az a,.rg 4.-.'.. .#. j.
GEN. HALBERT E. PAINE
We believe that every Unionist in the
District will agree with us as to the propri-
ETY. Of nominating, at such crisis as the
present, such man as Gen. HaIbert E
Paine, as our Representative in Congress-
The most bitter enemy cannot discover
flaw in his past record. 1t has always been
that of high-minded, patriotic, and hero
ic gentleman. From the first of the war
Gen. Paine has shown his faith by his works.
Entering our Second Regiment as Quarter
MASTER bis rare business and executive
qualities attracted the attention and admit
ration of the Executive authorities of the
State But few days before the death of
the lamented Harvey, we heard him Incl
dentally speak Of his official acquaintance
with (the them Col. Paine, in terms which
we never heard him apply to any officer of
equal rauk in our service.
Transferred to the command of our noble
Fourth Regiment, Col. Paine became more
widely and better known as a man of rare
executive ability, business capacity and
force of character. These traits were quick
ly recognized by his official superiors where.
ever he was serving, and the result was that
without any tavo1tIsln or pressure whatever
he was promoted to be Brigadier.
VI his military services it is useless to
speak. That he was most efficient and
capable officer, that he stood highly " it'll all
his superlors save one, and that he furnished
his men a CONSISTENT example of patience
endurance and heroism, is too we'll known
to need any allusion thereto now. Not UNI
til he had been manned in the service of his
country did he return to his home. Ere but
partially recovered from the shock of his
wound, he cheerfully obeyed the summons
to another field of duty, although he was in
the greatest need OF rest and qniet Engag-
ed Tor nearly a year past i'll important court
martials ne has recently received proof of
the confidence Of his superiors in the ap-
poiutment he now holds as commandment of
the military district of the State of Illinois.
! In the present vital issue between the war
aud peace parties, no more worthy or appro-
pirate candidate could have been chosen
young man among us, of brilliant talents
thorough education, and bright prospects,
he cheertully and promptly abandoned all
at the summons of his country. Wherever
he has been placed he has shown rare capac-
ity, the utmost integrity, and manliness of
character that has won unusual respect We
believe, zoe know, that his name will excite
throughout the district the utmost of enthu-
siasm, and will rally the most harmonious
support Gen. Paines election is foregone
conclusion. ...., ~ Il.