The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1865-09-28

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vice, he became Colonel, and at the close OF
the war, together with most of the Colonies
in SHERMANs army, was brevetted. AS an
officer he has enjoyed a fair reputation, but
not distinguished himself by manifest
ing any special capacity. He is lawyer
bv profession. though too much of a polite
ian to succeed III securing living practice
A man of liberal education, and a fluent,
plausible political speaker. Affable in his
manners and genial companion, he has
considerable personal popularity AS apoli
ticiaf he has always failed to secure the |
confidence of the people or even of his party.
Willy, ambitious and plausible, he has com
mitted the mistake of playing too fine a
game, and has been widely distrusted by
his own supporters without making any di-
version in his favor from th c opposing par
ty.
Hon. D. w. MAxoN, of Washington Co.,
is the candidate for 1t. Governor. lie was
formerly member of the State Senate, and
is a man of some ability and considerable
energy. He is frank and open as polite
ian and has been consistent member of tue
copperhead party through the war. His
Democracy was endorsed by f. 0. THORPE,
who made the minority report in the Senate
against allowing soldiers to vote,
= For Secretary of State,~-Hon.- LEVI B.
Villas, of this city was nominated. dis
| long, and arduous aud untiring labors IN
Ebehalf of the party entitle him to such
compliment Judge Villas once represented,
this District in the Assembly, but was de-
feated the next time he was a candidate.
| He was also once elected Mayor Of the city,
but defeated for reelection. In Vermont
where he formerly resided, he was prom
linent Democratic politician. While has
nomination will not add to the strength OF
the ticket in this section Of the state, as a
Imam of abundant means. and contributing
lIiberallv to furnish 1.-THE snews OF war" for
the canvass he may do something towards
promoting it generally.
JOHN W. DAVIS, of Dodge County, the
candidate for Treasurer, was endorsed by
lSAr. CLARK as Democrat of the most reli-
liable type. He was some years ago mem
Der of the Assembly for one term, and is,
we believe, partner Of Hon. W. E. SMITH,
fthe Union candidate.
For Attorney General, Brevet General
MILTON MONTGOMERY, formerly Colonel OF
1.-THE 18th Wisconsin is the nominee. We
lpever heard of GEN. MONTGOMERY till about
) the time he was appointed Colonel. We
understand that he is lawyer by proPes-
Ision, and has always been a Democrat
He is pleasant gentlemanly man in private
life, and has the merit of having lost ar
4 arm in the service, He was also taker
prisoner by the rebels. For some cause, hi
| was not popular with his regiment. At onc
thine, we understand all the line officers, anC
i $50 out of about 750 of the privates of the
regiment, Joined in requesting him to resign
; On the return Of the 18th last summer, The
: officers of the regiment who were present
held meeting and passed some resolu-
lions highly complimenting 1t. Col RUsE
;. but not abiding to Col. MONTGOMERY. W.
thought this omission very strange at the
/ Itime the resolutions were sent US for publ
: Ecation but do not know the reason for it
For Bank Comptroller the name of Lieut.
} Col THos. MCMAHON is presented. SAT
3 CLARK said it was mainly due to his efforts
/ that the vote Of the 18th was secured fol
the Democratic candidates. Besides being
, an active Democrat Col. MCMAHoN has beer
connected with gallant regiment. Few
: if any, Of our regiments have done more o
better fighting than the 18th and we only
regret that their ballots were not aimed as
: iudiciously as their bullets We shall re
aspect Col MoM.'s8 services as soldier
though in our Judgement he commits Sc
/, rions errors as a politician.
Mr. JNo. B PARKINSON, of Lafayette
= who run for the same Office last fall, i
+ again nominated for State Superintendent
! of Public instruction.
! Of Mr. G. HORNET FER the candidate fc
State Prison Commissioner, we onlv lear
s that he lives in Ozaukee county, that he
C German, and that his Democracy is Ell
dorsed by FRED. HORN.
Our County FAIR'EWe send to all GU
# readers in the county, the list of Premium
e and regulations for the coming Annu;
: County Fair, that they may post themseve
e upon the Premiums offered, and the neces
J, sary steps to be taken, and be thereby in
e duced to become members if they are nc
already, and enter something to compel
for premium or add to the interest of tn
Fair Manufacturers will see that libers
premiums are offered in almost all depart
ments of manufacture, and we hope to see
larger display i'll this department than eve
before in the county.
Remember the days, Wednesday an
Thursday of week after next, October lit
: and 18th. See Regulations and Premium
list for particulars. 4@a
1t is proposed to have an extra train ru
out to the Fair Grounds at in the mornin
t OF the first day, and on the second day tw
trains. one in the morning and the other a
half past one P. NJ, if possible. Due an
! nouncement will be made in time.
t Many of of our readers will be glad t
e learn that a permanent Speakers Stand ba
been erected III the grove in TIE rear of th
Hall, and seats prepared, capable of seatin,
all who will wish to sit, during the deliver,
7 of the Annual Address, and the announce
ment OF the premiums. This will be a grea
Improvement on former arrangements anC
} one that will be appreciated by hundreds O
5 weary footed women especially, who bav,
! been standing or walking around all day
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a DEMOCRATIC RECOMMENDATIONS The
Mli"aukee ht"S IN speaking of the claims
} OF the several candidate of the Democratic
party, to the support of the people says :
Judge Villas. the candidate for secretary
} OF state, is known as wealthy citizen O.
; Madison, and man of first class abilities
t lie was formerly chairman of the Union
state committee
There it is in nutshell. The only quail
ltlcation that recommends this candidate fol-
an important State Office in the eyes of the
Editor of the Neaos is-he is "a weoyhh,
citizen of Madison"an a renegade Union,
man. S@
RACINE Co. FA1R.-Ihe Annual Fair of the
Racine Co. Agricultural Society, takes place
at Burlington next week, commencing on