The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1869-09-09
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Major Henry Baetz, of Fifth Congress
slonai District, residing at Manitowoc, GU
candidate for State Treasurer,is a rep
resentatlye German-a man well know
for his sterling integrity and ability
He entered the service in 1862 as Can
tain In the 26th Wisconsin Infantry wa
promoted to Major in March, 1868, ant
severely wounded at the battle of Gettys
burg. We are told by his comrades tha
he was very popular in the army, particu
larly with the private soldiers. He ha
been elected Treasurer of Manitowo
county three times CT the Republican
ticket, by large majoritles, although tha
county has given more than thousand
majority for the Democrats HIS nomin
alton will be peculiarly gratifying to hi
German fellow citizens, and will ado
great strength to the ticket.
Hon. S. S. Barlow, the nominee TO,
Attorney General is about So years ofage
AN old resident of Wisconsin, is the
present Senator from Sauk county, one
of the most unfaltering and overwhelm
ing Republican counties in the State, anC
as member of the Senate won the es
TEEN of his fellow members, showine
an earnest devotion to the interests oi
the State and industry and ability in the
discharge of his duties to his constituent:
and the State. He served acceptably a:
Chairman of the judiciary Committee
His popularity at home, where he is bes
known, is attested by his holding the
office of County Judge for term o.
years and election by a handsome MAORI
ty to the Senate. He is regarded as a
good lawyer, though living in country
village, his practice has not been large
IN the higher courts, but his knowledge
OF law and his earnestness and energy in
whatever he undertakes will qualify him
for the discharge of the duties of Attor-
ney General.
Hon. A. j. Craig, the nominee for
State Superindent of Public Instruction
Is too we'll and favorably known to the
people, and especially to educational
workers. a practical teacher for many
years, then editor of the Journal ofElu
cation, and for nearly ten years past con-
nected with the Office of which he Is now
chief, no man in the State is more
throughly informed Of its educational
condition and wants, and no man
takes more likely interest in,
or labors more earnestly to promote the
cause of popular education. Confined
mainly to the office when Assistant Sup.
intendcnt, during the term as Superin-
tendent, Mr.. Craig has Travelled largely
through the State attending and assist
ing in Teachers Institutes, and lecturing
on educational topics His election is
generally desired by the teachers aud SUI
pcrintendents Of the State, and he viii
be most cordially supported by them and
the people at large.
George T. Wheeler, OF Fond du Lac
county, received the nomination for State
Prison Commissioner This is capital
nomination. Mr. Wheeler is one of the
best business men in the State, being in
telligent, energetic and methodical. For
four years he represented his county in
the State Senate, and the last session
was President pro tenn of that body, dis.
charging his duties with great satisfaction
He was one of the most industrious, eff
cient and popular members of that body
His acquaint u throughout The s q i;
,xteusive, and all who know him regarc
him as true friend and noblehcarted
gentleman. He is peculiarly fitted for a
faithful discharge Of duties Of the of
fee for which he is selected, and vii
prove most competent, popular and sue
cessful officer. Ills nomination will ado
much strength to the ticket.
Fellow Republicans Such is the tick.
ct presented by your chosen delegate
for your support. Many favorites with
the party failed to obtain nominations
Some people may be little disappointed
IN the failure Of friend Such must be
the case where so many candidates are
prese nted. This disappointment should
not, and will not, create soreness or re
suit in the least apathy in the support o.
the excellent ticket presented. The
time for work has now arrived, and al
true Republicans will take hold in earn
est and secure the triumph of Republi
can principles, and the election of the no
bic candidates placed in nomination BY
the Convention yesterday