The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1869-09-09
CUR STATE TICKET.

YIN Ss6i 1iSAEi.
The special telegraph report of our
State ticket reached us SO late for our last
issue (the forms having already gone to
| press, that we were barely able to give
the nanles Of the nominees. Since then
we have received full reports of the trans
actions Of the Convention, which was
largely attended, representing every SEN
atorlal and Assembly district of the State
and containing many Of the best men of
the several districts, and formed one of
the most Intelligent Assem- bIies that ever
convened for such purpose in Madison.
Its session lasted about twelve hours,
and did not adjourn until three O clock in
the morning Of last Thursday. There
were many candidates for the several of.
tces-nearly all of them fully qualified
IN character and ability, and the friends
OF each were active and earnest in advo-
eating their personal claims. Although
among so many conflicting iterests it was
! impossible to avoid disap vet
| there appeared to exist. .ouiy the best of
ieeilng among them all. The arduous
and often delicate labors Of the delegates
were faithfully and cheerfully performed
and the result shows that they have done
their duty well i'll every respect, for the
! people OF Wisconsin have received their
nominations With great satisfaction, and
are anxious to ratiiy them with increased
maiorities at the polls in November next.
Our own delegation has come uo fully
to the high expectations we entertained
and to the great trust re confdcd to
them They have carried the nominal
tlon OF our own candidate for State
Treasurer, Major B;ctz-aad will kindly
accept herewith cur sincere thanks irl
the name Of every true Republican Of
Manltowoc County for their untiring &C
forts, their energy, perseverance and
ability during that memorable Convention.
The State ,JOu13tGl, in review of the sew,
eral candidates, says: The re nomination
OF our gallant standard bearer, Governor
Lucius Fairchild, for a third term, is the
highest compliment ever paid 20 Cub
ernatorial candidate IN this State; and Is
conclusive evidence that ne has an i'm
mcnscly strong hold upon the people of
| Wisconsin. 1t is also evidence of emf
nent fitness for the position he holds;
that his administration Of State affairs
has given entire satisfaction to the people
and greatly increased his popularity with
them. His practical wisdom, genial man
ners and close attention to the business
of the Office, have been universally COM
mendcd, and his friends viii rally around
him with renewed zeal in the coming
contest. With the soldiers he is uni
vcrsal iavorite. In fine, he unites all
clements Of the party to a high degree,
and will be reelected by tremendous
majority.
Hon. Thaldeus c. Pound. the nominee
for Lieut. Governor, is well known to the
people of Wisconsin. He resides in the
northwestern part of the State, and is
an extensive dealer IN lumber, having
accumulated a fortune in that business
during the last few years. He has rep
resented his district in the Assembly
several sessions, and has proved an eff
cient and popular member At the last
session he was Speaker pro tenn, in that
body, and showed marked skill as a par
liamentarian, and was prompt and
pleasant presiding officer He is man
of fine presence, affablc in manner and
a genial and warm hearted friend. He
Is So years Of age and has resided in the
State over twenty-one years. He is a
thorough Republican, an able man, an
active worker, and viii prove very popu-
lar before the people. His election being
certain, the Senate is sure of having an
excellent presiding officer for the next
two years.
. Hon. Eli \. Spencer, nominee for Sec
retary of State, well known to the old
citizens of Madison as an Industrious and
able lawyer, and to the people of the
State generally as Assistant Secretary OF
State for six years past, IS. thoroughly
: eonversant with the duties Of the office.
His professional requirements, ability,
and his experience, peculiarly fit him fol
the position His Digest of the Statute:
one OF the most valuable works of the
5 KIND ever published, was prepared by
him alter great research and labor, which
made ham familiar with the whole body
: OF Wisconsin statute law. It was his
= well known familiarity with his duties
and OF all matters even remotely connec-
!. !. ted with the Secretary's Office, that Sc
cured him the nomination. 1t is a recoy