Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1866-10-11

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fitted for the offices for which they are
nominated, they are so well known, and
the proceedings of the convention were so
harmonious and satisfactory to the majority
of the delegates-the county being fully
represented-t we have no hesitation in
pronouncing the above persons our next
county officers.
JOEL WHITMAN,
Formerly of the town of Ridgeway, but for
the last few years, while holding the Office
of Clerk of the Circuit Court, he has re-
sided in Dodgeville, was the unanimous
choice Of the convention for State Senator.
He was elected clerk of the court two years
ago by l6l majority, the largest majority
received by any candidate on the ticket,
and, in fact, has never been beaten. 1t Is
too late in the day to beat him now.
CAPT WILLIAM WIGHAM,
Of Highland received the nomination for
Sheriff. He is one of the "boys in blue"
who has served his country faithfully, and
being fully capable of illing the office for
which he is nominated, the Republican
Union party ask the loyal people of Iowa
county to partially reward him by electing
him Sheriff. They viii not refuse.
FRANCIS VIVIAN,
Formerly of Mineral Point, but, in conse-
quence of being successfully elected county
Treasurer, laterly Of Dodgeville,r received by
reclamation the unanimous denomination
for that office Mr.. Vivian, like our candidate
for Senator, needs no introduction to the
people Of Iowa county, he is well and
favorably known in every town. He is
capable, honest, an able fnancler, a good
business man, firm Union man, and can
not be beaten. Two years ago he ran
against two candidates, and beat them Al
majority.
KEARTON COATES,
OF Linden is the nominee for Register Of
Deeds. He is man who is most popular
where he is best known, which cannot be
said Of some of the candidates on the OPP
position ticket He has been the Assessor
Of the town Of Linden for number Of
years, and has given such universal salts
faction, and performed his duties so well,
that he is universally acknowledged the
best assessor in the county. Although be
is strong Union man, he is no politician,
but plain farmer, considering which, he
has liberal education, and is fully capa-
bic of performing the duties of the office.
MAJOR GEORGE H. OTIS,
OF Mineral Point was chosen as candi-
date for Clerk Of the Board Of Supervisors.
He is soldier who has "seen service"
having served his country in every position
from private to major, and been brevetted
to colonel for mcritorious conduct. He
has been in the Office to which he is nom
mated, during the last two years, and to
his credit be it said, that he has attended
to the duties of the Office better than any
clerk for number Of years
OLIVER P. ASHLEY,
OF Pulaski is the nominee for Clerk of the
Circuit Court. He is a young man who
has lest one of his legs, and is unable to
do manual labor for living. He has
through his own exertionS, obtained good
education, and is fully competent to fill
the Office. He will scoop the bread-and
butter man of the coppelheads by an over
whelming majority.
ALEX. WILSON,
OF Mineral Point is re-nomnated for Dis
trict Attorney. Having faithfully and
ably conducted the legal matters of the
county during the last two years, and be-
ing the unanimous nominee of the conven-
ton, he viii be elected by respectable
majority.
JAMES d. ADAMS,
OF Mifflin is renomnated for Surveyor
Being competent and sound, no better man
could be found.
THOMAS THOMAS
OF Dodgeville received the nomination for
Coroner He has been our Sheriff for two
years, and consequently is competent to
fill the office of coroner. He won't run
behind his ticket.
JOSEPH FROST
OF Pulaski received the nomination for
Member of Assembly in the Northern Dis
trict. He is very popular in the towns of
CLYDE, Highland and Pulaski, and else
where where he is known. He is good
business man. and firm onion man, and if
elected, will vote for the roe! ection Of Sen