The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-09-01

The Fort Madison Plaindealer notices thus
favorably the men placed in nomination by
the Convention Saturday The ticket is such
an one as the loyal voters of Lee county viii
delight to support. The following contains
only notices of those candidates who are ia
ken from Fort Madison and the central and
upper part Of the county. Major I. l Nc
KENNY is well known throughout the county
AS good man, brave soldier, q capable and
gallant officer, and as possessed of fine abili-
ties He will make capital Sheriff and will
be elected by large majority. Capt. J. Q.
A. De HuFr was popular and skilful officer
in the gallrnt Third. He is admirably quail
fed for the position of Representative, and
will be chosen by the loyal voters of Lee
county as one of our legislators:
John Morrison, our candidate for School
Superintendent. is well known to our readers
through his communications on the subject of
education. published III our paper during the
last year We know him WE'LL and are free
to say that he is young man of modest de-
pertinent, of intrinsic worth, and OF great en-
ergy of character In West Point. especially,
he is known as practical and successful edu-
Gator. and his election will be deserved trib-
ute 10 unobtrusiye merit, an honor to the
county, and practical benefit to all our edu-
cational interests.
Robert A. Russell. County Judge, is a can
didate for re election He understands the
duties OF the office ; he has perverted no trust,
and wronged no interests in his official capae
ity and the people of the county will consult
their own interests by continuing to entrust to
his adjudication and care, the causes, as they
occur, affecting as they do, the welfare of
themselves and their families. His election
is assured by large majority.
VIM. I. Lowrey, the present incumbent. is
a candidate for County Treasurer. BY care
and toll, and wisely adapted measures, he has
brought up the business of the office, neglected
for wears. and saved to the county thousands
and thousands of dollars. The people know
when they have a capable and faithful public
servant and the people-the tax payers of
the county-wil not permit him at present to
vacate the Office. Its duties require admins
trative ability and financial integrity, exer-
cised without fear or favor.
Wm Alexander, candidate for Representa-
tive is one Of the Oldest and most highly re-
spected citizens of the county, and will repre-
sent its interest in the councils of the State
with distinguished ability. His son. Capt.
Alexander, is one Of the heroes of the war
and his own voice and efforts have been di-
rected from the beginning of the rebellion. to
its prompt suppression. Though not himself
q soldier. he represents the soldiers interests,
and is worthy to be one of the recognized
standard bearers of the soldiers ticket
Charles Hanel. candidate for Represent
atve. is a scholar. a German and soldier.
By turning to the military records we find that
he was quartermaster sergeant, June "a, 1862.
Of his later or present rank we are not in
formed. Our personal acquaintance with him
is limited, but our German friends speak of
him in the highest terms He is capable, ac-
tive and popular with his brethren of the faith
erland and viii make a vigorous and success
full canvass. As a member of the Legislature.
he will do honor to himself, and to the loyal
constituency of old Lee.
Col. L. p Wood, candidate for Senator, is
representative man, and not unacquainted
with public affairs, both in regard to civil and
military life. He raised the first company in
Mercer county, Ill. of which he was chosen cap
tain, and on the organization of the regiment.
18th Illinois, he was elected Lieutenant Col
one. He led the regiment at Donelson and
at Shiloh. where he had horse killed under
him, and was mentioned in most flsttering
terms in the report Of the commanding officer.
Gen. McClernand, for his gallantry on that
memorable day. Frustrated by sickness, and
lOrceu to resign MS postum III tne iAfhis,
he resumed the practice of his profession at
Fort Madison. where he has ever since re-
sided. with the exception of about nine months
spent at Davenport, and whore he is known
as skillful and successful physician He is
sso fayorably known as logical and eloquent
expounder Of the principles involved in the
contests of the loyal people with the seces
sionists and copperheads of Lee county, dur
ing the last three years {; and in every instance
he hrs come off victorious. Especially is he
the champion Of the soldiers. 4 soldier him
self, he sympathizes with their feelings, and
represents their interests
He aided in recruiting for the 10Th and 30th
regiments and also for the hundred day SER
vice, by special authority from Adjutant Gen
eral Baker.
Dr. Wood will make an earnest and telling
canvass throughout the county, and we doubt
not, by the advocacy of the principles of 10y
atty and truth, will bring to the ''anxious
seat not a few of those who now are ready
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