Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-09-08
THE CONVENTION.

met at Madison on the LIST inst pur-
suant to call, and put in nomination
the ticket which we publish above.
The attendance of delegates and others
vas very large, and, considering this
fact and also the unusual number of
aspirants for the various Offices, the
harmony and unanimity which char
acterized the proceedings were alto
gether remarkable. The fears which
many entertained that dissatisfaction
and discord might prevail proved
groundless, aad there is no doubt that
the ticket is as acceptable, generally
considered, as any which could have
been selected, and will receive the
hearty and united support fthe party.
The distinction Of a third NOM
ination to the office of Governor is one
which Gov. Fairchild is the first man
in this state TO enjoy. He was brought
forward as the soldiers candidate, and.
having identified himself closely with
the Fox and Wisconsin River Improve
ment enterprise, he was also strongly
urged blythe friends Of that undertaking.
lis careful and excellent administra'
ton Of public affairs during the two
terms be has held the Office of Chief
Executive commended him to the
favor of the convention, as it also does
70 the people of the State, and he will
undoubtedly be re elected in Novem
Der BY an increased majority.
Thaddeus c. Pound, of Chippewa
county, was nominated for the Office of
Lieutenant Governor on the second
ballot. He is young man of fine
ability, excellent business capacity and
very popular in his own section, as was
shown by the fact that the Sixth Dis
trict was nearly unanimous in asking
his nomination.
Eli \. Spencer, of Dane, was chosen
candidate fer the office of Secretary of
State upon the first ballot. Many
we're surprised at this result but it
nevertheless gave excellent satisfaction
and was most catering proof of his
popularity. Mr.. Spencer is an able
lawyer, and adds to his other qualii-
cations the advantage of six years ex-
perience in the duties of the office,
having held the position of Assistant
Secretary of State during that period
Maj. Henry Baet2, of Manitowoc,
German by birth. a brave soldier who
eVineed his loyalty to his adopted
country by his services and wounds
upon the battle field during the late
war and whose many excellent quail
ties are so highly appreciated at his
home that he has several times been
elected to office in county strongly
Democratic, is our candidate for State
Treasurer and adds much strength to
the ticket.
S. s. Barlow, of Sank County, re-
ceiYcd the high compli ment of being
nominated to the office OF Attorney
General over numerous competitors,
among whom were several lawyers of
eminent ability and reputation. Mr..
Barlow enjoys the honor of being
Chairman of the Judiciary Committee
IN the Senate, and has held other i'm
portant positions of trust and honor.
He will make faithful and excellent
officer.
George I. Wheeler, of Fond du
Lac, is our nominee for the office of
State Prison Commissioner. This po-
sition has become enc of the most I'M
portant and responsible IN the list of
State officers, and it is matter Ct
eongratulation that man possessing
Ir, Wheoler's unquestioned qualdca
lions for .the place has received the
nomination. 1Ir. Wheeler is very
generally known, and We are convinced
that no man could have been a more
acceptable candidate to the people Of
the state.
4. J. Craig of Jefferson. the nominee
fsr Superintendent of Public Instruc
ton needs no notice from US; he has
held Il e office for the last two years aud
has shown himself to be thoroughly
for the position. 1t Is a
place requiring peculiar qualifications,
and shen man has shown himself to
possess them as Mr.. Craig has doae no
excuse will warrant change.
Such is the ticket presented by the
party of this State for the
support Of the people at the coming
election 1t is composed Of men of
high character, large experience and
eminent qualifications for theirrespect-
i've positions. They are pledged to
the policy Of the Republican
party as cnunciated in the resolutions
adopted by the convention, and VIC
,annot doubt that they and the policy