Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-03
IFrom the Madison Cspitol.1
THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.


mousIy nominated the Hon II. L. Hum
phrey, for 5udge of that District. Mr..
Humphrey is an able lawyer, residing at
Hudson, and, if elected, as he doubtless
will be, he will make pure, upright
and able member OF the State Judiciary.
He was formerly member of the State
Senate, and established good reputa-
ton as an enlightened and prudent iegis
latOr.
The Hon. H. w. Barnes, of Eau
Claire, was n prominent candidate for
the nomination and received flattering
vote. He gives Mr.. Humphrey cordial
and influential support.
From the Wisconsin State Journal
JUDICIAL NOMINATION.
The Union Convention held at Me-
nominee. Dunn county, on the 18th inst,
for the purpose of nominating candi-
date for Judge of the Ssh judicial
Circuit, have presented the name of Hon.
Ii. l.. Humphrey, formerly Stale Ssn-
ator from the 2sth district, for that office.
Mr.. Humphrey is good lawyer, an
upright and patriotic citizen, aad deserves
the cordial support of the people of the
9Th circuit 1t is most probable that the
present incumbent, Judge Wethcrby,
will be supported by the Democrats for
re ell ction, since it is understood that, du
ring the war. as well as at the present
time, he was and is in full sympathy with
them. We hope to chronicle Mr. Hum
phrey's election BY handsome majority.
From the Polk County Press.
GOOD NOMINATION..
As we anticipated the Eighth Judicial
Circuit Union Convention witch met at
Menominee on the 18th inst, put in
nomination the Hon. ! L. Humphrey,
Of Hudson, rs the candidate for Judge.
The nomination is one fit to be made"
aud with thorough canvas. Judge
Humphrey will be elected. So mote it
be.
IFrom the Dunn County Lumberman.1
THE CANDIDATE AND THE CAMPAIGN.
Our anxiety that the Judicial Conven-
vention should do itself and the whole
District the honor of putting forward no
second rate man, as a candidate for Judge
was fully expressed beforehand; and
now, as we hoist the name of Senator
Humphrey to our masthead, we arc hap
py to say that our anxiety is fully salts
fed. And if any of US had
other preferences, either personal
or local, those preferences are
promptly yielded to the VIII and choice
of a fair majority, fairly obtained, and
fairly expressed.
As between the two candidates so
equally popular and worthy, there was,
indeed, little danger of n wrong selection:
and on that account. the "casting vote"
in the hands of our delegation, was held
for considerable time on very delicate
poise.
1t is a source of patriotic pride and of
mutual congratulations, that oar candi-
date is above reproach, both rs man
lawyer, and that his friends are spared
the unpleasant task which is sometimes
devoIved by an indiscreet nomination,
that of amending political .records, or of
whtewashing a soiled reputation. 1t is
nomination peculiarly fit to be made,
and such a one as such convention
should always make. For, in point of
business talent, dignity and decorum,
that convention is unsurpassed by any to
which our memory rEnneth back. One
feeling and one wish pervaded the whole
delegation; to put loyal man on the
bench of the 9Th judicial circuit, ard with
out lowering the standard of illegal attain
ments or judicial capabilities.
1t is, we repeat, good and sufficient
cause of political pride and patriotic joy,
that while the Union party find in Hon.
HI. l.. Humphrey the requisite qualities
for good Judge, they find also the ever
desirable elements of popular candidate.
He will, we feel sure, carry much more
than the usual party vote; although
murmur of dissatisfaction may be heard
from few conceited and erratic politi
cians-those feeble mutterings will soon
subsIde.
So weighty and so vital are the inter-
ests at stake in this campaign, that we
here and now invoke the spirit of true
patriotism TO hold possession of every
loyal heart, prompting ali to the utmost
measures of discretion and diligence for
sweeping and conclusive victory. We
shall surely win, whoever my be the op,
posing candidate. Indeed, we are not
quite sure that Mr.. Humphrey will have
competitor The friends of the Union
, will not furnish one; and for any other,
it wiz evidently be a hard road to travel.
We therefore give our banner to the
breeze with a shout, that we may put on
record the sympathies of. this District
with those patriotic men, who BY word
or sword, contributed to the salvation of
our country from the hands Of the spoil
are both South and North. Throughout