The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1866-08-21
OUR TICKET.


The County Convention which met in this
place on Thursday of last week, was the fullest
and most harmonious of any we have witnessed.
For many of the offices the people had selected
the candidates before its sitting, and its work
was simply the work Of confirmation. Wewere
glad to see it. The spirit manifested is sure
harbinger of success.
The Convention recommends the nomination
of Hon. STEPHEN F. WILSON, for reelection. We
think it very proper thing to do. At time
like this, when the moral effect of an election is
to work more good perhaps than the individuals
in themselves might accomplish, it IS well to
consider all the points which can assist in secur-
ing that much desired effect. Where members
of the 39th Congress, who have been true, ask
il, we think it best to re-elect them, without
there is some very sufficient reason for refusing
The present Congress must be sustained, if the
people whose loyalty stood the test of four
years of rebellion, and is not born of breadand
butter, desire to reap the legitimate fruits of that
rebellion. The legislation so necessary in max
ING treason OdiouS must be completed The
effort made by few in this district to give prom
inence to side-issues and questions of private
plunder should be discountenanced by all true
Union men. Mr.. WILSON has proven himself
safe representative-his votes have always been
on the side of Right and with the cause of JUS
tice He is Radical and can be trusted. We
want no 'alf an 'alf" man.
For Assembly, Hon. JoHN s. MANN, was re-
nominated by acclamation. In our notice of
Mr.. MANN, last year. we reviewed what were
considered the prominent traltsIn his character.
HIS course since haI shown that we were not
mistaken, Popularity with him is always
secondary where it conflicts with what is right,
what is true, what is honest, The position he
took and maintained during the Session of last
spring commanded for him and his constituents
the respect of all. He was always in his seat,
always voted, and never voted for or against any
measure which he is ashamed to acknowledge
or have his constituents investigate He was
noted among his colleagues for his promptness,
his fidelity and fearlessness and on our visit to
Harrisburg, during the session, we heard much
that caused us to feel proud of the selection
made by our people Of his ability our readers
know as much as we do. OF his devotion TO
principle they have the amplest proofs. The
fancies of the hour never sway him from the
course marked out by his better Judgment. His
energy is irresistible. His honor is above re !
proach. He is truly worthy representative.
For Treasurer, Capt. J. W. STEVENS, was
nominated on the first ballot there being but
one competitor He entered the army in Octo-
ber 1861. Was elected Corporal before leav-
ing Coudersport, and was ordered to the colors
on reaching Camp California, in Virginia, where
he remained during the Peninsular campaign
and The battle of Antietam On the 25th of
September, 1862, he was promoted to Sergeant,
and on the lst of May 1864, he was further ad
vanced to the position of lst Orderly Sergeant.
In September 1864, he received his commission
as Captain of Co. G., SD Pa. Vet. Vols, and his
modesty ONLY, prevented him frcm becoming
Major of the Regiment, the same month. Capt.
Stevens is one of the "bravest of the brave"
always at his post, a strict disci plinar an, yet
6 ,lo.f ~ hnc loo,
good fortune 10 meet. We predict that he will
make one of the best Treasurers that Potter
County has ever had.
For PrOthonotary, the present incumbent,
HENRY j. OLMsTED, was nominated by acclama-
tion This was a very proper endorsement of
very efficient officer. And now we are in a
quandary. Everybody knows " "HENRY"-his
worth, his ability, his faithfulness, the success
with which he has managed the important af
fairs entrusted to his care ; and if we attempt to
eulogize him,we will fail of saying all we should,
and perhaps the best we can do is to chronicle
the fact that the people have shown their appre
citation of his merits by keeping him in the office
for twelve or fifteen years, until he has become
so popular that from the crowd of office-seekers
there is none so bold as to enter the lists as his
competitor Everybody says we have good
Prothonotary, and what everybody says must
be true"
For Register and recorder, DAN BAKER was
unanimously nom nlted. He has held the office
six years, and by his gentlemanly and courteous
department has made host of friends. He is
faithful, competent, good penman, and in all
senses of the word, a careful man. He is fa-
vorite with ALL and is deservedly popular.
We have known him for more than FIVE years,
and have yet to find the man to accuse him of
n single dIshonorable act. We are glad he has
been renominated and hope the people may
evince their knowledge of his worth by contin-
uins for many terms to come ....
For Associate Judges, WooLsEY BURTIs and
John d' TAGGART, were nominated on the first
ballot. The first was County Treasurer for the
years 1861 and 1862, and by the faithful dis
charge of the important duties of that position,
made many friends. He is at present in the
mercantile business. Is man of good iudg-
ment integrity, and high personal character
Mr.. Taggart is one of our most energetic indus
Uious and intelligent farmers, gentleman who
commands the respect of all with whom he
comes in contact. He has the ability and docs
not lack the will to make good Judge,
For Commissioner, Mr. SAMUEL MoxKoE, was
nominated. He is one of the old residents of
the northern part of the county. is very re-
spectacle farmer, strictly honest, of good COM
mon sense, and in many ways just fitted for the
position of County Commissioner.
For Auditor (tor 3 years, } A. SIDNEY LYMAN,
Ii presented. Mr.. L. vas elected III 1864 was