Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-10-26
THE CONVENTIONAL ITS NOMI-
NATIONS.


NATIONS.
The Republican Convention which met
n, Ellsworth, yesterday, was distinguished
~ spirit Of harmony and good will
prevailing among its members, and
desire to meet the wishes of the Repub
Ecan voters Of the county in making their
nominations. While the delegates from
the several towns urged the nomination
"f their favorite candidates with all the
srdOr and strength they were capable of,
yet, the prime motive governing the
convention seemed TO be to put up the
strongest men they could get and having
at the same time due regard Ito local
claims. Many, of course, went away
disappointed, but, we believe, with no
fseling Of bilterne. at the result.
The nominations made are excellent.
Without disParaging other contestants in
the least, we do not believe a stronger
ticket could have been selected from
among tie candidates before the conven-
tion. or which would give more general
satisfaction to Republicans in differcn,
paris Of the county, Than that placed at
the head Of our columns this week.
OF the nominees only brief mention
need be made as they are gentlemen well
known 10 the people of the county.
OLIVER s POWELL,
Of River Falls, was made the unanimous
nsminse Of the convention after the first
ballot. Mr.. Powell represented this dis
triet in the Legislature last winter, and
proved himself most efficient member.
His long residence in the county has fam.
iliarised him with the wants Of hi.
district aud his past record shows that be
has been faithful representative Of his
ecn,tituents. A man Of correct habits
irreprOachable character, Of sound judg
nent,and working rather than a talking
man, he will take high rank among the
influential members of the next Lecisla-
ture. The fact that he is the first man
TO be returned to the legislature from this
district since its organization, is sufficient
evidence Of his popularity NJ home.
pIrawoUrtf 1r,xrrr
Of River Falls, was nominated for the of.
nee Of Sheriff. Maj1r Burnett was one
Of the many brave soldiers Pierce coun
" sent into the field during The Rebellion.
He assisted in rnising company for tho
e0th Regt, Wis. Vols, and MAS after
wards promoted aud transferred to the
18th. In this regiment he fought until
the close Of the war. participating in some
Of the bloodicst battles in Virginia, and
returned home with he well earned rank
Of Major. Any one acquainted with Ma
jor Burnett will instantly recognize his
peculiar fitness for the position for which
he Is named. tie is one Ct the most pop
ular young men in Pierce county and
will be elected by large majority.
HANS D WARNER.
Of Mar;ell, cur present efficient clerk of
the board Of supervisors, was re nomi-
mated for that office with hardly di.sen-
ting vote. The faithful and competent
manner in which he has discharged the
duties of his Office during the present
term, justly entities him to this MAX of
favor aud approval by the Republican
party. He. too. was soldier and was
severely wounded while in the service.
His election is beyond doubt.
MILTON J. PAINE,
of Maiden Rock, received the nomina-
ton for treasurer. Mr.. Paine IS an old
resident of Pierce county and is highly
esteemed as a man and citizen. He
has filed various town offices for several
years in an acceptable manner. Being
. man of quiet and unobtrusive habits. he
isInot.perhaps,as wi Dolly known as many
of the other candidates, but those who
do know him speak in the highest terms
Of his business capacity, honesty and ex
cellent moral character. While the funds
Of the county are in his keeping tho PEG.
pie can rest assured that they are in safe
hands. Mr.. Paine was a soldier in the
Goth Regiment, Wis. Vols, aud was so
severely wounded in tue hO:ly contested
battle Of Prairie Grove, that he was OBJ