Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1865-07-05
Cen. Thos. S. Alien.

We copy DeloW an afllcle iFohi tue |
Milwaukee Sentinel noticing the name of
Gen Thomas S. Allen in connection with
the nomination for the Office of Secretary
of State the coming fall. We have for
some time been aware that it was the in
teation of the friends Of Gen. Allen to
present his name for the SecretaryshIP,
and we only waited fer proper time TO
publish the fact We know not what
names NAV have been chalked upon the
political trcstle board by Legislative eau
cuses or self.constituted Guardians of the
interests Of the people. but of this we
feel confident: man In the State of
Wisconsin is better qualified for the Of
fee Of Secretary of State than General
Thomas S Allen and we know of no
man whose nomination would give better
satisfaction to the masses, both of re-
turned soldiers and civilians.
At the commencement of the rcbe lion
Gen. Allen left good situation in the
Land Office Department Of the State, and
accepted the position of Captain of the
Miners Guards, 4 company raised in this
city for the I'd regiment Wisconsin In
fantry Although the unanimous choice
of the company, th're were many who
had friends in Ike company who feared
Capt Allen did not possess sufficient mill
tarv knowledge or sksll to make 4 good
commanding officer, even of n company.
But those fears were soon dispcl'ed, Cor
Capt Allen proved himself one of the
best officers in the service, and was be-
loved by all who served under him For
meritorious conduct he was soon promot-
ed TO Lieutenant Colonel Of The 81 Wis
consin, and afterwards to Colonel Of the
veteran 5th, and near the close of the war
to Brevct Brigadier General His promo
tions have not been brought about through
the inhuencehof friends. but in every case
at the instance Of superior officers in con-
sequence of brave and meritorious con-
duct in battle. No hraver man was in
the Army Of the Potomac. and when the
history Of the late rebellion shall be or
Tectly written, the name of Gen Thomas
{. Allen Will adorn many of its pages
He carries upon his person many evil
dences of his courage, In honorable sears
received while in the discharge of Is
duty Where he feared to 20 he never
asked any Of his men to venture
Without further comment ut this time
NC will only say that the name of Gen
Allen upon the State Ticket will 1--WE It
deserved strength that bat Few names
will afford
sEcEErAEY OF sTATE-GES. ALLEN OF THE
FIFTH.
Among the persons mentioned rs pos
sihle candidates for Secretary Of State Mt
the forthcoming election. We have heard
mentioned the name of Gen Thomas :
Allen, late Of the veteran 5th Wisconsin
Without dispara ging the merits Of the
other aspirants for that office. we may sav
that Gen. Allen possesses many qualities
which fit him for the place-among Which
IRE his we'll known energy, good business
tnct irreproachahle character, and cler-
icnl experience in the Department Of State
Although he has - Is we'll known, serv-
e. his country with great BRAVERY, and
won distinction in the army. we would not
urge this Is a reason why he should he
presented with one Of the principal Offices
within the gift Of the State The first
grand question in selecting public Off
ciai should be. Is he the best man for the
place. After that come the questions OF
availability and past desert The time
was, in Wisconsin, earlier day, when the
most skilful politician, wise rs Solomon
and eloquent as Demosthencs, if he was
nm ahle-hodcd man, could be easily
'scooped out for county o.fce Lv any
sort Of man who happened to lie minus
an arm or 4 le1-lor the svmp1thies Of the
people were Immediately enlisted in his
behalf, and the votes rained in on him.
and he stepped into the chair OF office all
the more nimbIe Tor lis defects Of limb
But that state Of things is past now, ana
VIC choose men. or should choose them on
account Of their moral mental and pru-
fessionai qualifications rather than upon
any e1traueouS considerations Hence
the mecr fact that Il man has been useful
in one sphere of life, does not furnish a
reason why he should be placed in high
station in another sphere and hence. If
Gen. Allen does indeed desire the nomin-
alton for the seeretaryship it is fortunate
for him that his claims 10 the Office are
not based entirely upon the Ii ilitarv ser
vices, but upon his genuine qualifications
The other gentlemen who are spoken Of in
connection with the Secretaryshp are also
eminent'y able, AMI We trust thar the Con
vention, when it Shall enter uron it de
hberations will not find any lack Of COOL
men for any office We hope, too. that in
:" Getting candidates il will consider. First
int gritty, ability and adaptation: after
wards availability, party merit. locality,
and all ether ctceteras that influence no
litical management
Good Thing.
Mary NJ johnson writing to the Cl,iear,