The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-09-02
Onr County TIcAet.

rience for the Office At the tims the
Office was created by the last Legis-
lature, a large majority of the law
yers Of this city petitioned the Gov
ernor for his appointment. thus sesti
fying to his eminent qualification for
the place. He also at the same time
had the unanimous recommendation
OF the Republican Executive Com
mittee, and a large number of the
leading citizens of Evansville. for the
appointment. Without seekisg the
Office himself. it was freely rendered
him by the Committee, and we are
satisfied be will discharge its duties.
# elected. with prudence aud Impair
tiaIity.
Captain w. P. Hargrave, who has
held the Office Of Prosecuting
Attorney by appointment since
.he court was created. has faithfully
and honestly attended to his duties,
and it is fortunate for the party and
the people that be has consented to
continue in the Office for which he has
proven himself SO we'll fitted.
Our nominees for Representatives
IN the State Legislature are in favora-
bio contrast with the candidates of the
Democracy. We present to the peo-
pie reprsssntives men Of both our
leading NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. and
German--aud Of our leading interests
-busines. and agricultural. These
interests have both been overlooked
or slighted ly the Democracy. Will
liam HeilFAn is to3 well known In
this county to require an Endorsement
from Us. There is no man better
qualified to represent our leading and
business interests. 1t is a hopeful
assurance OF wise and honest legisla-
ton when such a man consents 10
serve the people in the Legislature.
Robert p. Hooker is native of this
county, of one Of our oldest aud best
families. resident of Centre town
eaip, and an intelligent and enter
.,rising farmer. He has a good edu-
cation, is a worthy representative of
our young men, and withal a good
talker. Our people will doubtless
hear from him during the canvass,
and in the Legislature after he is
elected.
Philip Decker. the candidate for
Auditor, is one Of our Oldest and
most esteemed citizens, and during
his long residence in this city never
has there been breathed against his
character breath Of suspicion. AS
one of the prominent manufacturers
and merchants of Evansville, he has
done much to build up its interests.
Thirty years ago he was a devoted
Wing wfen there were very few of his
German fellow-eitizen who affiliated
with him; was one of the
pioneer Republicans of Wander
burg County in 1856, and has
been q faithful and hard worker
for the party. It is the FIRST time he
has ever asked a valuable Office, anC
the Republican party will only dis
charge a just debt when it will, il
October next, elect him to the place
Of County Auditor.
Captain Adolph Pfafiin, the nomi-
nee for Sheriff, is also we'll known t.
the citizens of Vanderburgh County
and his official qualifications are vel
established. For three successiv
terms the voters of Evansville elect
ed him City Clerk, and once to the re
sponsible Office of City Collector
positions which he filed with faith
fuIness. ability and satisfaction. H
is popular with all classes, is o goo
eanvasser, and will. when elected
make prompt, pleasant aud faithful
Sheriff.
Our nominee for Treasurer. Viii
Warren, Jr., received the unanimou
nomination. 1t could not be other
wise. He is just the man for th
place. and we are satisfied the reopI
will ratify the nomination at the pol
By such majority as has seldom bee
given to q candidate in this county
The arm which he gave to his cOur
Try, on Champion Hill. is too stron
an appeal to loyal men to resist; b.
be has other reasons for the suppo
Of good citizens. He is one of Il
most pleasant and obliging of men,
an experienced and ready accountau
and strictly honest and moral. He
the right man to handle the coun
funds.
Joseph Turnock. the nominee f
Coroner. is one of our oldest an
most worthy citizens. He hOnors q
Office, and lavors the public By 90
senting to the use of his name.
Charles E. Bateman, the prese
incumbent, was nominated for Su
veyor. and viii probably be elect
without opposition, as the Democrg
ic nominee has declined to make t
race. He is filling the Office with ss
isfaction to the public.
Our candidates for Commissions
j. d. Fair, of Pigeon. James Erski
of Center, and William Barker,
Union. are old citizens, Of good bu
ness attainments. and what is of s
preme importance in their position
are men of unimpeachable integri
We believe the selections were adn
rably made for the economic
and prudent management of cur cou
ty Offices. There will be no squa
derinq Of the peOple's money bv