Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-10-14
Candidate for Secretary Of state.
Rooms REPUBLICAN, STATE CEArRAL Con-,
MADISON, Oct. S, 1863.

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On the 9th inst, the Republican State
Central Committee, received from +. A.
SPENCER, Esq, the following note, with>
drawing his name from the State ticket,
as a candidate for Secretary Of State
MADISON, Wis, October 6, 1869.
b. W. Reyes, Chairman, dc.
SIR Believing that the interests Of the Republi-
party will be subseryed by my withdrawal from
the ticket, as u candidate for Secretary Of State l
hereby tender my withdrawal to the State Central
Committee, and ask that they nominate some person
in my stead
Respectfully, &c, E. A. SPENCER.
After mature deiberation by the com.
mittee, it decided unanimously to present
the name Of Mr.. LLywELYs BREEsE, of
Portage as candidate for Secretary of
State, to supply the vacancy created oy
the withdrawal of Mr.. SPENCER and the
following note was addressed to Mr..
BREEsE, notifying him of the action of
the Committee
MADISON, WIS, Oct. I, 1869.
hon. II. Breese, T0rtage City.
Dear Sir: Il. A. Spencer having voluntarily de-
clned the nomination of HE Republican party for the
Office Of Secretary Of State, the Republican State
Central Committee, In session assemble i, in this
city, on the 9th instant, unanimously nominated you
to I'll the vacancy. 1t Is sincerely hoped that you
will at once signify your acceptance OF the nomna.
ton.
| have the honor to be,
Very Respectfully,
Your 0bedient Servant,
T.. W KEYES
Chairman Central Committee.
This morning the following letter of
acceptance was received by the commits
tee from Mr. BEEEsE;
PORTAGE October Sth 1869
Hon. E. ". Reyes, Chairman State Centrat Com.
antttee!
DgARSiR: Your favor of the 7th instant, aunounc
Ing my nomination as a candidate for Secretary Of
state, to supply vacancy on the Republican ticket,
created by the withdrawal of Hon. f.. A. Spencer Is
duly received
The Kindness Of the committee In thus selecting
me for SO important position Is duly appreciated
by me- aud for this honor, tender them sincere and
heartfelt thanks. II entirely unsolicited and
expected on my part; and feeling great want Of
confidence In my own abil 70 discharge the duties
of the Office Of Secretary of State should the people
ratfy your choice accept the position assigned me,
with re uctance, But, after mature deberat on, and
under the advice Of many cherished friends, | have
decided to allow the use of my name you propose,
| do this, fully approaching The responsibility of the
position and with the determination to meet all the
requirements 1t involves with whatever ability intes
rity and energy Of character | may possess II
should fail to satisfy the kind expectations of my
friends it shall not be from any want Of exertlon
my part
Ardenty desiring the success of the Republican
party aud its principles throughout our beloved
country, and again thanking the committee for Its
great Kindness to me, enter upon the campaign
with hope, and pledge my best efforts to secure a
triumph Of our party in November next.
have the honor to be, very respectfully,
Your obedient servant
LII. BREESE.
la the selection Of Mr.. BREEsE, the
Committee have been actuated by de-
sire to promote the best interests of, and
the greatest harmony in, the Republican
party Mr. BREEsE is u gentleman well
known to the people of the State, He is
an excellent business man; correct and
mcthodical; and his character for integ,
rty is above suspicion or reproach.
In presenting his name to the people of
Wisconsin, the Committee take pride in
commencing him us man every way
worthy of their most cordial support;
one who would discharge the duties OF
the HIGH position, for which he is nomi-
mated, with marked ability, energy and
fidelity. Under his administration, the
people may rest assured that the best in
lerests Of the State will be carefully pro
tected and promoted.
We bcspeak for the whole Republican
ticket the earnest and united support of
the party; and feel the utmost confidence
in its triumphant election.
+. W. KEYES, Chm. HENRY KLEINPELL,
+. G. WlNkLtR, JAMES COLEMAN,
FRANK LELAND, A. SCOTT SLOAN,
&. ". lIAHsLTON A. GUESNIER,
JOHN K. BENNETT, G. II. GlLE,
O. 3. THOMAS, G.. NJ. WOODWARD,
II. T. PHlLLE0,
Republican State Central Committee