Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-10-02

qnick and cIeal, perception and promptness
of decision he has few superiors, while his
courteous manner and fine social qualities
have already made him general favorite
with the bar Of the whole district
LIEUT.. J. II. L0NGENECKER, one
Of our Legislative nominees, is still another
of the Boys in Blue, = having served with
distinction as Adiutant Of the l0lst Regi-
ment of Penns Volunteers. Mr.. Longe
necker is young lawyer of respectable
attainments, citizen of the county and
lifelong Republican. His character for
sobriety, morality and integrity is unim-
peachable. The son Of a farmer, thoroughly
acquainted with the interests of the district
aud able to advocate them, be will make a
faithful diligent, aud efficient representative
His devotion to the interests of the party
aud his services as a soldier in defence of
bis country, in the hour of her trial aud
danger. euti,le him to the ardent support of
all bis former comrades in arms as well as of
every one who desires to see Republican rule
and economy continued in Pennsylvania.
Lei Bedford County give him such a vote
as bis merit and patriotism deserve.
MIR WELLER, our other candidate for
the Legislature is native of Somerset
county and has already served two years in
the Legislature, with such credit and
accepIability as 10 seeare for him the un.
usual honor Of being nominated for a third
term. His election, as well as Mr.. Longe-
necker's is assured, but they deserve more
shan mere election and should have
large majority, such as would not only be
to the candidates but exert an
on the Presidential election in
November
COL. LEWIS. A. MAY, our nominee
for county Commissioner is well known to
most of the people of the county He also
was Democrat previous to the war, but
his patriotism could not brook the leadership
Of such miserable traitors as Vallandigham,
Pendleton, Seymour &C. At the call of his
country he shouldered his musket in her
defence. Fighting under the flag he could
not vote against it and consequently cast his
lot With the Union party He served with
distinction as Lieutenant Col of the I3Sth
Regiment of Pennsylvania volunteers and
was engaged in nearly all the sanguinary
struggles of the famous Sixth Corps to
which his regiment belonged Let his com.
rades in arms, stand by him at the polls and
he viii be elected.
JOSIAH NJ. LEHMAN of Coal Dale is
4 clever gentleman of fine business quali6ca-
lions ana viii, if elected, make an efficient
Poor Director. The presence of good Re
publican and shrewd business man is very
much needed in the board, to guard against
the very extensive leaks in the poor funds
and Mr.. Lehman is just the man to do it.
Let the people see that he is elected if they
don't want an increase of Poor taxes.
JACOB EVANS, Of Londonderry and
L. BUCK, of South Woodber-
ry are both men of respectable business
qualifications and well fitted for the dis
charge of the duties of the respective Offices
# Auditor and Coroner for which they
nave been named
DANIEL SANS, our candidate for coun-
y Surveyor is so well known that it is al
most superfuous to speak of him. A gen
leman of unusual intelligence and ability he
the unqualified esteem of slI
yho know him. As Surveyor. thorough
y acquainted with both the theory and prac-
ice of his profession, he has no superior in
he State. While he appears on our ticket
,nly at the earnest solicitation of his friends
We have no hesitation in naming him as an
suitable candidate for the Office of
Surveyor General of the State when that I
,fice is again to be filed
The Republicans of Bedford county have
lever been called upon to support better
State and County tickets Every candidate
5 well fitted for the discharge of the duties
# the Office for which he is named as well
IS deserving of the hasty support of all .
rood citizens. Let Bedford County do her {
elf the credit of giving them her very best
gures.
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