The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-08-31
Politics In Perry COuDLJ-JOint De-
bate Between MessFs. GOOding and
Nlblack.

Politics In Perry COuDLJ-JOint De-
bate Between Messrs. GOOding and
Nlblatk.
OANNELToN. Ind, August 27, 1870
Editors journal:
Messrs Fl. Clay Gooding and VIM.
E. Nlblack, candidates for Congress
in the First District, have just closed
a series Of joint discussions in this
(Perry) County. They have held four
meetings, closing last night. at this
place. These discussions have been
we'll attended by the people, and con
ductel in a very pleasant and honor
able manner by the candidates, show
ing conolusively that both parties are
nc least represented by gentlemen.
Tic was my good fortune to listen 70
them last night, at our Court
House, which was crowded by
the friends of the respective
candidates, including many ladies.
Capt. GoOding led off in the debate,
and although quite q young man, aud
an entire stranger In this county, he
soon convinced his friends that their
cause was ia safe and efficient hands.
well taken and manfully sustained.
IL was soon manifest 70 all those who
were acquainted with his competitor,
Judge Niblack, that he was over
matched by what he termed his little
friend" Judge Niblack replied Ia a
verv pleasant manner, and was dis
posed to occupy the time ia facetlous
remarks eoncerniug his opponent.
II. Eo.loI ,,w, hoe rh 40 . of
Captain Gooding, and certainly i'm
pressed the impartial house with
the idea that be vas speaking merely
to occupy time. One fact was partIc-
ularly noticeable. Captain GoodiDg
spoke warmly of the great struggle
now going on between Prussia and
France, and in sympathy with the
former. He repeatedly called on
Judge Niblack TO let the people know
with which side he sympathized, but
the Judge declined. He was mum
said he did not understand European
polititics. So it has been all through
our county. While Captain Goodlne
has openly espoused the Prusslan
side, and gives his sympathy in be
half Of German unity, be has been
unable to elicit one solitary word from
Judge Niblack to indicate how be
stands upon this great question
so interesting and important to the
Germans of this county. The fact Is,
the Democratic doctrine of State
Sovereignty Is inconsistent with the
idea OF German unity. Hence, the
Democratic leaders are at heart op'
posed to the success of the PrussiaC
cause. for that would be the triumph
of nationality. They also have &
warm feeling of regard for Louis Ma
poleoo, for BIO was their ally in en-
deavOring to destroy the unity of this
Republic In the late rebellion.
To day Capt. Goooding addressed
the County Republican Convention q
Tell City in his usual pointed anC
vigorous style. HIS speech was re
ceived with rounds of applause b.
the immense cOnoOurse present.
was a grand turn out of the gsnuin
Republicans of the county, who hav
now completed their organization
aud commenced the work, which wi
be prosecuted with vigor until tn
October elections.
The following nominations wer
made:
For Representative DIR. Magnu
Brueker.
For Au3tt0r Samuel *. Connor.
For Cerk-J. T. Patrick.
For Sheriff Reardon.
F0r Treasurer Simeon Jaseph, y
For Recor ter-J oseph CAFES.
For C6roner-Albert Brazee.
For .SasrvgyOr-Fred. C0nuor.
For County Commit sioner-FiT:
District, Chas Steinaur; Second Di:
triet, james Boyles; Third Distric
John Taylor.
The ticket is strong one, aud th
party is elated with the prospect (
success.
The Convention was harmonioU
and enthusiastic. After Capt Coco
ing closed his address, the meetiu
was entertained by a short and tellir
speech from Hon. John Evans, Aud
tor Of State. Yours truly, s.