The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1871-08-24
The Convention and Candidates.

The Republican Nominating Conven-
ton which met in Upton ON Saturday
of last week performed its duties as a
complete representative body, no town
ship in the county being without a del
cgation therein. It's work was per-
formed quickly; and although the votes
upon most Of he more important nom-
nations were just as evenly divided as
they could be while choice was made,
yet its deliberations were concluded
with the harmony and unity all the
more desirable because SO often not at
tainablc in a party where nomination is
equivalent to election. To be sure, we
hear complaints that certain nomina-
tions were rather the result of circum-
stances than the expression of the choice
of the party in the county; but they are
not made by defeated candidates or
their particular friends, and even if true
i'll some eases, are proper made no
bar to the graceful acquiescence which
must be in fairness yielded to the con-
illusions Of a delegate body which per-
forms its authorized work in lcgiti-
mate manner.
Laying aside all comparison between
rival candidates, the nominations made
by Saturdays Convention for the Re
publicans Of Cedar county arc in them
selves such ones as may be heartily
endorsed, conscientiously voted for and
looked back upon complaccntly.
Our candidate for Senator, John G.
Chambers, of Springdale township, lisa
young man Of business experience and
capacity, for whom years of a citizens
share in Cedar county, and of intclli-
gent observation as to the interests and
polity of its constituency, have done
much TO make what is desirable in the
position to which he is called.
For Representatives, the Convention,
AS we think, wisely re-nominated our
members Of the last General Assembly,
Nessrs. J. q. Tufts and J. w. Beatty.
These gentlemen, having the experience
Of one sessions legislation, will now be
properly expected to add to the honesty
of purpose and integrity of character
for which all give them credit, knowl-
edge of manner and detail of business
that must necessarily be very advanta-
geo"s. To say that either of them
made some enemies during the admin
istraiion of a term Of Office, is to pay
compliment. \ public man without
enemies is usually also without back
bone--a man who says yes to every
body.
Concerning Mr. f. NJ. Brink, the pom
inee for Auditor, it is very tru'hiully
said that he has proved himself care
iul and efficient public officer, and that
10 risk is assumed in again confding
to his hands the importan: Office for
which he is named.
For Treasurer, the choice fell upon
Mr.. r. G. McClelland, of Pioneer town.
slip, gentleman whom in political Ia
Lor, 10 less than business standing and
qualification, has made widely and IA
,orably known throughout the county.
For Sheriff, we present Mr.. John d. |
ss,.earer, than whom, all will unite in
wing, more popular gentleman, wor-
Thy citizen or efficient officer could not |
POSSIBLY have been selected.
OF Mr.. Alex. Moifatt, the candidate !
Tor Supervisor, we can say nothing from
personal acquaintance; but know him
. be representative Cedar county
farmer, whose sterling qualities have
won for him the support and confidence
If his ncighbors aud friends, and that
j. surely enough to satisfy anyone Of
his competency and fitness.
sIr. Chas w. Rollins, the nominee
for Superintendent OF Schools, is a
Young man who, since graduating from
lie army against the rebellion. has Ia
ken The decree Of an Iowa institution /