The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-05-24
LOCAL NEWS.
Our Candidates,

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of such of our candidates as we have been able
to secure. They will compare most favorably
with thoose of their political antagonists, and
in many respects are far superior.
HORACE l.. KENT,
| Whose name heads the Republican ticket in
| Monroe Ward, has been for years one of Rich>
mord's leading merchants. Mr.. Kent, 80 odd
| years ago settled in Richmond aud engaged
| actively in mercantile business. For years be.
| fore the war he was regarded as the best and
| ablest business man in Richmond He sccu,
| mulated large fortune, and has by his benev-
olence won the hearts of all of our citizens
| The poor and destitute have never sought aid
at his hands In vain. Mr.. Kent represented
bis ward 10 the City Council for years when 1t
was an honor to be in that body, and when the
corrupt and extravagaut acts that have dis
graced the present one were unheard ia q
Richmond council. We are greatly deceived
il the people of that ward don't, BY heavy
majority, return him to the Council, and thus
teach the Democrats that they mean to have
honest men and not the demagogues who have
by their folly and extravaganza brought the
city to the verge OF ruin.
DIR. E. II. SMITH,
The next on the list, has been for years one of
the most prominent politicians in the State.
At the breaking out of the war, DR.. Smith
was the leader of the Union party in Dnwd-
die county, and was regarded as the abest
advocate of the cause in Southside Virginia.
He never failed to express his entire disap-
proval of secession, and mainly through bis
position the Republican party In Dinwiddie
now contains a great number Of the best citi-
zens of the county.
During the war DR.. Smith was surgeon at
Chimborszo hospital, and by his kindness to
soldiers of both armies, wen warm place in
the heart OF every man with whom be came in
contact. Some time since, on a visit to the
Doctor, we were shown a beautiful silver
pitcher, presented to him by Mrs General Bid
die, whose husband was an officer in the Federal
army, in consideration of kindness to her hus-
band during the war, when he was far away
from friends and home. We mention this as
one from among many of the same kind of to-
kens.
Since the war, DR.. Smith has been one of
the most earnest and active Republicans in the
State. Untiring in bis efforts for the party,
he has won the enconium of all good men in
it. DR.. Smith was one of the strongest sup.
porters of President Grant for President and
regards him now as the best and purest man
that has for years filed the Presidential chair
lie is earnest in his advocacy of the reuomis
nation of Mr.. Grant for President. DR.. Smith
is possessed of the happy faculty of pleasing
all with whom he is thrown in contact, being a
man of urbane manners and great kindness of
heart; bis friends are all devoted to him. We
would dislike to see the Democrats so blinded
to the interests Of the city as to vote for Wynne
or Straus ss against him.
DR.. Smith served the city in the Council for
years, and was always for retrenchment and
economy. Letthe good men of Monroe Ward
turn ont and elect the Doctor, by doing which
the credit of the city will be greatly improved
P. PoGARTY
Was member of the last Council, and If the
Democrats had taken bis advice, Richmond
would be thousands of dollars better off. Mr..
F. is good, true, and able man, and deserves
we'll at the hands of the people Of the city.
FRANCIS LAUBE
Is also German by birth and one of the
ablest men in the city, and staunch Republi-
can. His voice while in the City Council
has always been raised against the extrava-
gsnce of the present Council.
HENRY MILLER
Is also German, and he too has served his
ward faithfully in the Council. He is gentle
man of excellent business capacity and would
reflect credit upon the ward if elected.
In Monroe ward the Republicans have se-
lected the very best citizens for their candi-
dates, giving the virginian, the German, the
tation, if this ticket is not elected it will be
lasting disgrace to the ward. We predict the
triumphant election of this ticket.
D. Won aRoNiNG,
A German, heads the ticket in Jefferson Ward,
and is one Of the best and purest men in the
city. He is q merchant, and has done as much
to benefit Richmond as any man in the city.
This is good recommendation.
B. BRAGG
Ia Virginian and mechanic of the first
order. As soon as the war was over, Mr.. B.
became an earnest Republican. Weremember
meeting him several years ago, when every
thing looked gloomy for US; Bragg was then
undsunted. Go it, Bragg, we will brag on
you!
JOHN s. pEvLrN
Is a. New Yorker by birth has been in Rich
mond since the war. He Is a staunch Republi
can and a good business man. By the election
of such men the city finances will be made se-
cure. No better nomination could be made.
We hope friend Devin, tohen we elect you this
time, our honest Democratic friends won't cheat
you out of your election as they did before.
JAMES MURPHY
Is an Irishman, a strong Republican aud one
of the wealthiest men in Richmond. lie is a
wholesale grocer, and this is a good nomiLa-
tioD.
JOHN RANKIN
Is an Irishman, was an efficient officer in the
city police and he is good man.
VA. FAvIER
Heads the ticket in Madison Ward, and for
years has been the leader Of the Union forces
in il.
Mr.. Favier Is good and able mao, and will
make No. representative. He is one of the
Oldest citizens and is respected by every ons.
R. D. MITCHELL,
Squire Mitchell as be ia better known is one of
the most substantial men in Richmond, he il a
thorough Republican and the people of the
ward will do well to elect BIN.
y. p. MURPHY N
Ia an ex.police detective of this city, and 10
universally acknowledged to be one of the
most efficient men ever connected with the
force. Ned Murphy is brick, and there is
not man 10 Richmond that can say a word
against him.
Who are The Mechanics Friends. This
Is a most important question for the considera-
ton of the mechanics of Richmond. Iuspired
by the power of their organizations, which are
rapidly growing In strength in this country and
in Europe, they have but recently attempted an
investigation into their rights and the injustice
heaped upon them for ages, by the heartless
sristocrats of the world. The idea is new
one to many of you, and as all such, looking
TO your interests, are opposed by the leaders Of
Democracy, particularly in the exclusive
South, you must be prepared to expect resis-
tance.
It's very existence is an evidence of fear on
the part OF your enemies. The creeping snail
meets with but little opposing force, while the
roaring lion is hunted by man, fearful OF his
power. You must look around you and discov-
er who are your friends, judge them by their