Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-11-15
Republican.
ESDAy, NOV. Is. 1871.
TEE STA EERSHfP OF THE AS
SEdB1Y.

SEHBbY.
se question of the Speakership in
sbaaaz. Assembly is already attracting
sea55oai aud the name Of Watertown's
aoa6-aI representative, DANIEL HALL,
IS IsyoroJly mentioned in connection
with i In various quarters Members
ascE save thus early, ind unsolicited,
written Mr. HALL upon the subject,
suggesting his candidacy, and prefer
Inc aim. their support, showing spon
ta=6et7 in the movement which promi-
ses to make it formidable if not sue
cessful There is an eminent Fl ness
and propriety in placing Mr.. HALL in
she Speakers chair, and we hope to
see It done. He is gentleman who
viii grace the position and do it honor.
Of commanding presence, fine scholarly
attaiament5 and great suavity of man
ner, with keen appreciation of the
rights and privileges due lis fellow
members, he would acquit himself in
the discharge Of his duties as presiding
officer of the Assembly, with dignity,
courtesy and ability, that has, to say
the least, never been surpassed by any
Of his predecessors. He has already
served two terms in the Assembly, and
IS thoroughly conversant with parlia.
mentary rules, besides having acquired
familiarity with the affairs of " lscon
sin which would enable him, in the
Speakers chair, to turn his legislative
experience to good account As
member of the Judiciary Committee
Two years ago, and as chairman of that
Committee last winter, he occupied
prominent position in the House, and
fs1 was rightfully regarded as one of its
soundest, most useful and talented mem
bers. No man stood any higher as
legislator, or was listened to, when be
spoke, with more respect and attention
than Mr.. HALL. But his standing
there, was no better than it is here at
home, as is shown by his repeated cleo
lions, and each successive time by
greatly increased vote. Two years ago,
after one of the fercest contests ever
known in local politics, he was-chosen
by a bare majority of 10; last year,
when every effort was again made to
defeat him, he succeeded by a majority
of289; while at the l,te election, de-
spite the most strenuous opposition,
he SWEEP everything before him, carry
ing every ward. with a total majority
in the city Of 500, and receiving
in the district a majority of 688.
lis This shows tbs estimation in
which Mr.. HALE is held by those who
know him best; and we submit if is
not only due to him but to his constit-
uency, and to Jefferson County-whch,
though she has $500 as true and tried
Republicans as there are in the State of
Wisconsin has not had her claims rec
ogzized heretofore as they should have
been because she is democratic county
that now Mr., HALL should be
assigned the post Of honor in the
body to which he has been accredited
for three consecutive terms under cir
eumstances more flattering than any
other Gentleman who will occupy a
seat upon its floor. Our party friends
cannot perform more judicious act, as
matter of policy, while we know that
tn comp iment cannot be bestowed
upon one more worthy or better quail
fed We trust our views will meet
with hearty response, as they should,
aud that in due time we slal have the
pleasure of chronicling Mr.. HALLS
election, -