The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1866-03-22

Our State Ticket.


of the people They are the right men
for the plans, and if elected. as we have
every confidence they will be by an over
whelming majority, the interests Of the
State could not be conidcd to better or
safer hands. They possess in an eminent
degree the qualities of intelligence, Of hons
esty and fidelity to the Constitution, quail
fications which should characterize all pub
lie servants
The ticket is headed by the gallant sol
der and sterling citizen, Mahlon ID. Man
son, whose strong sense and manly quail
ties have enabled him to discharge every
public trust confded to him with crcdi,l to
himself and honor to his country. Gen
eral Manson is native Of Ohio. but he
has resided in Montgomery county for the
past twenty-onc years. lie volunteered in
the Mexican war. was elected Captain Of
hi. company, and served with distinction
for a year. He was member of the Leg
islature in 1851 5, and made "A practical
and useful legislator. Upon the breking
! out of the rebellion. he promptly rendered
his services to the Government, and went
out as Colonel of the Tenth regiment. in
the three months service. When that
term expired, he returned with the rcgi-
mcnt, and at once reorganizcd it for the
three years service. General Manson has
been no holiday soldier, and arduous and
dangerous service has been his lot, but no
more from necessity than choice. At the
battle Of Mill Springs, where Zollicoffer
roe Jof.otnl IL L,ll,l ~ Il M.u..., l.
a conspicuous part, and his efforts in that
engagement contributed largely to its sue
cessful result. For gallant services Col.
Manson, after that battle, was promoted
to Brigadier General Subsequently he
commanded in the battle of Richmond.
Kentucky, and his skill and courage in
that unfortunate engagement prevented 4
disastrous defeat and in the retreat he was
taken prisoner. General Manson was with
Sherman i'll his expedition from Chatta-
nOoga to Atlanta, and had an important
command At the battle Of Resaca he
was wounded from the conclusion Of
bursting she'll and was disabled, and his
arm is still paralyzed from the effects of
that wound. As soon as he was able, he
was placed in an important commend i'll
Eastern Tennessee General Manson wa.
the candidate for Lieutenant Governor, in
the last gubernatorial canvass upon the
ticket with Hon. Joseph K. Mcdonald, but
his public engagements prevented him
from taking any part in it. General Man
son has strong hold upon the respect
and regard of the soldiers who have serv-
cd with him, and by voting for him they
Will appreciate the honor that the Democ-
racy pay brave soldier and true man.
Christian G. Badger is the nominee for
Auditor of State lie is native of Ger
many, but came to this country when
boy, and settled in Clarke county, where
he has since resided. Mr.. Badger has
good education. the result of his own APP
plication, and he speaks both the German
and English languages fuently and cor
rectly. On account of his many excellent
qualities, he occupies an influential position,
and is exceedingly popular with the people
of Clarke county. IN political sentiment
he is sound and reliable Democrat
Mr. Badger is now Auditor of Clarke
county, and his integrity and fine business
qualifications eminently fit him to discharge
the responsible duties Of Auditor of State.
James Is. Ryan, of this county is the can
didate for Treasurer of State Mr. Ryan i:
a native of Ireland, but came to Indiana
when quite young, and has ever been iden
tilted with her interests, and the interests
of the Democratic party. Mr.. Ryan for
many years lived in Davies county, and
as the feeling in the Convention demon
strated, his sterling worth attracted to him
a host of friends in that portion of the
State. The fine bushes. qualities, integ
rity and firmncss of Mr. Ryan Will qualify
hni for the very responsible position of
Treasurer os State the people of Indiana
may rest assured that the interests of the
State will mover suffer at his hands. Mr.
Ryan, IL an eminent degree, has the con
fdence Of our heaviest hnancicrs.
Hon. John r. Coffroth, of Huntington
the candidate for Attorney General, is
we'll known to the profession as one OF the
ablest lawyers in Indiana, and withal he
is an accomplished gentleman. In the
! last Legislature Mr.. Coffroth ranked fore>
most among the intellectual men of that
body, and he exhibited legislative ability
of the highest order During the canvass
which will soon be inaugurated, the people
of Indiana vii, have the opportunity to
appreciate the ability Of Mr.. Coffroth, and
his power as public speaker.
The candidate for Superintendent of
public instruction, r. NJ. Chapman, of
Knox county, is one of the best men Of
Indiana and is admirably qualified for that
position lie is cultivated christian
gentleman, modest and unassuming, res
pcctcd and beloved by all who know him
Mr.. Chapman has been in the State about
ten years, and all the time at Nincennes.
He is a most successful teacher, and on
account of his peculiar qualifications has
had sent to him number of young men in
that portion of the State to prepare for
West Point and the naval school at An
nap dis, several of who'll occupy high posi-
tons in those institutions. On account
of his fitness the President appointed him
last summer ono of the visitors at West
Point. Mr.. Chapman is now president of
the Vincennes University. He is an Epis
copalian clergyman, but has devoted most
of hie life 70 tho c,use of education The