Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1869-09-30
COrreSpOndence.

EDITOR TRANSCRIPT The grow
ing sentiment in this county is that an
entire change should be effected in its
administration. This could be discov-
cred by conversing with the delegates
from the different parts of the county,
who attended the Convention rece ntly
held in LeRoy. In order to effect this
it will be necessary to present candidates
for Office whom none will eron--saspeet
of being DESTROYS to assist tho present
incumbcnts in retaining their long con-
tinued control of the County Treasury.
The people of LcRoy are now we'll
satisfied that Austin politicians have
no very clear conception of the distinc-
ton that exists between Democracy and
Republicanism, but they are we'll salts
fed that said politicians have very
sensible impression Of what it means to
be out Of office.
Office or no office. that is the question;
Whether 'twere better Democrat should share.
troy our fortunes,
Or to take arms against outsiders,
Aud by making them kill each other, end them.
This has hitherto been the policy Of
the Austin officer holders, but it is
quite possible that the Republicans Of
Mower county may consider it fer
their interest to elect new officers from
other parts of the county.
MIR. Irgins; of Adams, will in all
probability be nominated as Treasurer,
and w. G. Teller, of Leroy, as one
Representative. Both ofthesc gentlemen
are we'll known throughout the county
as first class business men, and men Of
unimpeachable character. With Mr.
Irgins as Treasurer, the people will feel
assured that the county funds will be
in safe hands, and that a correct state
ment will be rendered Of all funds thai
may pass through his hands.
As Representative, all will feel assur-
ed that W. G.. Teller will look after the
interests Of the county on all important
questions that may come up for ]egis-
lation. He is in favor of pursuing a libcr-
al policy in relation to the public
schools and other State institution S,
while he will oppose all attempts at
rash expensive Legislation, believing
that States as we'll individuals are bet
ter when unshacklcd by debt.
The people of LeRoy would have
been we'll satisfied had the County Com
missioners appointed J. T. Williams as
supt. of the County Schools. He
takes a deep interest in the cause Of
education, and is an energetic worker
in any enterprise to which he may de-
vote his attention. 1t is to be hoped
that the present appointee will thor
oughly attend to the duties Of this office,
as it is one of the most important in the
county.
1t is understood that but one objec-
ton is raised against the nomination Of
Mr.. Telfcr, and that is his being an en-
ployce Of the NJ. 4 St. p. Railway, and
that in the event of his election, his
vote could be controlled by the com.
pany to effect legislation favorable to
its interests. Those who know Mr.
Teller best are we'll satisfied that his
constituents will be perfectly safe in
clccting him; and we arc assured by
him that in no case will he aid the
passage of any measure unless he deems
it for the best interests of the whole
county. 1t is evident that the only
J protection we can have against corrup
ton, is to elect incorruptible men
Horace Walpolc declared that the Rri
fish Parliament had become 50 corrupt
in his time that "evcry man had his
: price" But VIC hope the age of gros.
, venality has gone by, and that there is
some truth in the assertion of the histo
rian Of the Roman empire, that "thougl
, Monarchies are the most powerful, Re
a publics arc the most upright"
: / hear the name of II. A. Brown, O
: Red Rock, spoken of as good man t
represent the county, and one whom al
sound Republicans will cheerfully sup
k port. I hope that the Rcpublica,
c party will nominate men who posses