Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-08-15
County O@cers.

ED. BULLETIN:-The time has again
arrived when our citizens are called upon
to choose their public servants. 1t can.
not be denied that there is disposition
to make "new departure" in the method
of selecting candidates. Be it true re-
form or not, it is certain that many are
looking about for nominees in a manner
and direction quite at variance with pre-
vious practice 1t has long been known
that our primary meetings have not re-
ceived that attention from citizens need
full to their bject. This year will see a
radical cha nge in this respect, and it be-
hoovcs us to look sharp that no mistakes
may occur to give our enemy the advan-
tagc New men will be sent to our Con-
vention, and with their inexpeliencc they
should take caution. The practice Of in
structing delegates, or putting them un.
der pledge, works in many instances bad
ly. We ought to send delegates in whom
we reposc sufficient confidence to allow
them a discretion in voting. In cases
where there are but two possible candi.
dates it might be policy to instruct, but
the chances are that this will not occur
this fall in any convention. One danger
attending the general scramble for office
is that fitness and experience will not
have their true weight. We are apt to
hit 20 fol
run well, so here goes for him; or one
says that Mr.. - is one Of our Oldest
settlers, and claims that to be a valid rea-
son for supporting him. The pioneers of
country are generally valuable men in
their proper capacity, but are not always
most fit for responsible positions. An
other claim to support is party fidelity.
Now in local affairs this test is very alb
surd one. Party issues have nothing to
do with county interests. We must NOM
mate good men, and allow nothing to out
writer hereof has no axe to grind, nor has
he received one word of solicitation, and
is unable to see any improperly in taking
personal view lin part) of the situation.
Our present Auditor, Mr.. LOOMS, has ey-
cry qualification requisite to his position.
He is obliging, capable and experienced;
always at his post, and so attentive to his
duties that an error can scarcely occur.
How can we better ourselvcsby change?
Like the faithful book keeper Of a shrewd
business man, he has earned confidence
by deserving it. For County Superin.
tendent of Schools views may differ. 1t
is, however, undeniable that the untiring
zeal and activity of ex.Supt. Pierce laid
the foundation of much Of the interest
since felt. both by the students and pa
irons of our schools. Mr. Pierce COM
bines largely all the essentials of good
| officer. He has for years made education
specially. and to himself an agreeable
study. Added to this VIC have in him
both moral and intellectual fitness for the
position. We do not know that he is a
candidate, but hope that this fall he will
promise an acceptance if nominated Fol
the office of Sheriff Mr.. Farr, it is conce
ped, holds the key. Other aspirants may
not relish this truth, but the people O
eastern Buchanan, who know him best
are quite satisfied with him and his pros
pects Mr.. Farr is by no means dull but
it may be said of any incumbent of his
office that at the end of one term they arc
but just fitted to satisfy themselves. Il
Is mistake to throw overheard a mar
who, by experience, has acquired efficien