Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-08-27
Opinions Congressional.

Since our first article favoring the
denomination of Congressman Bar
Der, several favorable notices have
appeared in other journals. We copy
below some of the more pointed of
these editorials
(From the Monroe Sentinel)
So far as we know, Mr.. ]. Allen Barber,
the present member, has a clear field before
him for denomination, all the Republican pa
pers in the District having expressed them
selves IN favor of returning him, both in JUS
ice to him and the party which he represe nts
Mr.. Barber is not brilliant man, neither is
he great orator, but stands well as lawyer,
shrewd business man, ranG withal is temper
ate and honest IN his convictions. We should
Judge him TO be about fifty years old, is quite
large, and built from the ground up, termIn-
ating with good old fashioned head, with a
square chin, and a mouth and brow that de-
note firmness.
from the Prairie du CHEN Union.)
The whole District are satisfied with Mr..
Barber, and doub tless he will be renominated
unanimously. His course in Congress has
been such as to win the confidence of his fell
low citizens in the Third District. His poit-
cal enemies can find no fault whatever with
the manner in which he hasrepresented them
He is a man of extensive experience, practical,
honest and true, Just such a man as in whose
hands we can safely trust our interests in the
National Congress. Our Liberal and Demo-
cratic friends will endeavor to nominate con-
sc rvative man with the hope of carrying the
District, but the combination will not in the
least reduce Mr.. Barber's majority of two
years ago.
(The Mineral Point Tribune)
II seems TO be conceded throughout the
District that Hon. ]. Allen Barber is entitled
TO second term, and will probably be renom-
mated without opposition. This is well for
Mr.. Barber has served us faithfully, and won
from his constituents of all parties esteem and
confidence. In these hazardous times il is
safe 10 take for representative positions only
those men who have been tested and not found
wanting. Pre-eminently of this class is j.
Allen Barber; tried in various positions o
honor and trust, he has ever proved true 10
principle, honest and efficient. His reelection
by an increased majority is beyond doubt.
From the Dodgeville Chronicle
We publish this week the call for a Repub-
lican Congressional Convention, to be held al
this place on the 4th of September. Hon. J..
Allen Barber seems TO be the chosen candi-
udle LOT Tue DlStTlCt anu III all pTODdDllIy ne
| will be re-nominated. 1t has been conceded
| by all that Mr.. Barber has served his constit-
uents faithfully and ably. He has been thor
oughly tried and has gained the confidence Of
thepeople. He is an Incorporating Repub-
lican, and one that the party can fully rely
upon in any position of honor and trust they
choose to place him in. His reelection i!
therefore looked upon as foregohe conclu.
sion.
(Prom the Richand Co. Republican,
| The Grant County HERALD suggests the re-
nomination of Congressman Barber, and two
or three other papers of the District assent L
the proposition. Mr.. Barber has been ;
faithful member, and would no donbt contin
ue to represent us acceptably.
From the sheboygan Hersld)
| In the Third District we understand tina
Hon j. Allen Barber has clear field and will
without doubt be renominated. He is one o
those men whom we are always glad TO see
honored. Besides possessing conspicuou
talents, both as lawyer and speaker, he has
certain dignity and uprightness of characte
which makes it impossible for him TO descend
to the tricks and arts of the mere politician
He has served his District faithfully one tern
and will do il again.