Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-07-13
STATE CONVENTION.

To-day we publish the call Of the Re-
publican State Central Committee, for
convention to be held az Madison on
Wednesday, August 50th for the nomi>
nation of candidates for the various state
Offices Here 1t is not unbeooming to
take look over tho ground to see whose
heads are most prominent among the
multitude Of Office seekers
For the Governorship, Gen G. c.
Washhurn, of La Crosse, and Hon. VIM.
z, Smith, Of Dodge County seem to tow
OF far above all other aspirants, and it
now appears probable that one of these
gentlemen will be our standard bearer
With either the party would be sue Of
success; but, carefully considering all
things, we are "free to maintain" that
Washburn's nomination would prove
best for the party His wide acquain-
lance, known executive ability, unques-
toned integrity and answering patrlot-
ism, are qualifications calculated to give
him strength as candidate, and make
him Governor of whom the State would
be Justly proud, and in whose hands the
Interests of the people would be entirely
SAFE.
There are several who manifest their
willingness to serve the people in the
Lieut.. Governors chair, and either of the
patriots would no doubt perform the ser
vice we'll Among the names mentioned
Is that of Hon. w w. Field, of Bosco-
bel OF Mr.. +. fitness for the position
there can be no question where he is
known. The most important duty of the
Lieut. Governor is to preside over tho
State Senate, aud for this duty few men
in the state are so well qualified and
none better, than Mr.. Field, AS Speak.
or Of the Assembly he ranks second to
none who have filled that position in our
Safe. As n candidate, however, there is
some question Of Mr.. Field availability.
Having been found with the minority in
his own county and Sd Congressional
District in late contests, he would we
fear, lack home strength, which is n
prominent essential in candidate for n
state office.
The State Secrotasyship it seems to he
conceded, will be bestowed for another
term upon Hon. IL Broese, of Portage
This Is but proper justice, besides being
ominently sound policy. 1t will bo re-
membered how, two years ago, Mr.
nrcese was defeated by only one vote
for the Treasurership, and then was
taken as a forlorn hope to FL the gap
left in our ranks by the discovery Of
Spencers defalcation. During the two
years of his service he, has displaved
ability ana honesty that haze won for
him the esteem and confidence of the
people, such us few mon, enjoy or merit
Mr.. Breeses name would be power on
tue ticket which ought not to be lost
Major BGtz, present State Treasurer
has proved himself to be worthy and ca.
pable, and is likely to be renominatsl
without opposition,
How many, and who will be in the
lists for Attorney General, it is rs vel
unsafe to conjecture The same may
be said concerning the Office of State
Prison Commissioner.
General Fallows as State Stunt of In.
struction, has won high place in the
esteem of the people, and unless, political
ohiohanery interferes he is likely to have
little opposition for re>nominatipn.
Tie time for pipe laying and pin set
ting has now arrived, and no doubt the
ndsps VIII soon begin to show them
selves, and we shall have an opportunity
Of lcarnios h,'w far present signs are
DIX " to be- fulh. cd.