The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1872-09-12
The Ticket.

The Republican ticket, dominated partly al
Lawrence and partly at Topeka, is one Of the best
ever placed in the field, and gives universal sat
isfaction. The Conventions were remarkably
harmonious. and the contests were conducted
bonorably, and with the greatest good feeling.
Philips and Lowe were nominated for Congress
on the first ballot. There was sharp contest on
the third man, but finally Cobb came ont triumph
ant. Lowe has had one term in Congress by
which to recommend bimsclf and should be well
known to the people of the State Phillips IL one
of our purest and most talented men. Cobb is q
man of ability, energy and pluck, and will make
himself heard in Congress.
There were ten ballots for Governor, with Price
ahead in the start; but when Carpenter and Esk-
ridge began to wane, Osborn gained strength
and was nominated on the tenth ballot. He is
one of tho oldest and best known residents Of
Kansas. He came here jour printer; rose to
be . member of the Legislature, Lieutenant-Gov-
ernor, and United States Marshal; and now Is on
the road to the highest Office in the State. He
was for many years q citizen of Doniphan County,
where he has many warm friends. The drunk
asd and horse-thief" may rest assured that he
will escape those epithets as long as he remains
in power.
Major E. s. Stover, of Council Grove, 10 the can
didate for Lieutenant Governor He has served
with honor in the army, and with ability in the
Legislature, and will sustain his reputation in
the higher office for which he is destined.
W. H. Smallwood was re-nominated for Secrc-
tary of State, by acclamation, and with enthusi-
asm. The proposition to set him aside fell on
barren soil, and never took lcot. Aman who has
attended to the duties of his Office so faithfully
and efficiently, cannot be spared. His nomination
is another compliment to Doniphan County.
d. w. Wilder was nominated for Auditor, also
by acclamation. He is another of the pioneers,
whose name is familiar throughout the length
and breadth of the State. of his ability and mer-
its, no one has the least donbt. Here Is another
old Doniphan County boy honored.
For State Treasurer, there were several vooi
men before the Convention; but the present in
cumbent, the gallant Col. Hayes, won the race
His tried honesty, and the marks he carries of
substantial service rendered to his country, made
him invincible.
Judge Kingman was renominatcd for Chief
Justice by accamation-another deserved tribute
to tried ability and integrity.
There was sharp contest for Attorney General;
btt after several ballots, Archie Williams carried
on tne prize Iue iutcrcStS OI Tue State WOuiu not
have been advanced by the defeat of the best At
torney General she has ever had.
A sharp fight was also made against Prof. Nc
Carly, for Superintendent Of Public Instruction,
but without avail. He has made faithful and
competent Officer and has given general satisfac-
tion, with the exception of or two localities,
which have found fault with some of his acts.
The only mistake made, was in the selection of
Presidential Electors by the Lawrence Conven.
tion. For those places, men of known standing,
and good canvassers, are necessary. John Guth- |
rie and e. H. Langston will do very well, but the
others indifferent selections. r. s. Merritt i,
unknown; Louis We'll ammounts to potbip, md |
W. W. Smith is said to have been on the fence |
for long time, SO that he was claimed both fur |
Greeley and Grant. There is surely sufficient |
good material in the State to avoid making sucb |
selections The question of ability may be of lit
tie consequence in that position; but surely it is
important to have man of doubtful standing.
The distribution, too, is had. None of the EIec-
tors have been taken south of Lawrence nor west
of Marshall County. The South and West are
left out. OF course, it just happened 20, without
any special design; but by proper care, better
men could have been chosen, and more equita-
Bile distribution secured.