The Western advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1872-1874, 1874-06-13
OPINIONS OF THE STATE PRESS.
[From the Madelia Times.l

20 90 prospect ClaC the Dack-pay mat
ter will affect him injuriously although
he argued and voted for it's repeal.
Gen. Edgerton has good war record
and has been an efficient officer as Rail-
road Commissioner. OF his experience
as a legislator we are not aware.
Both of these gentleman have abili-
ty and we trust integrity of purpose.
From the Waseca News.]
Among Republicans here we have
heard but one opinion, and that is
that Gen. A. J. Edgerton, of Mantor-
vile, is the man who should receive the
nomination for Congress. While we
have no disposition to speak disparag-
ingly of any other candidate, we feel
contidant that no other has so strong
asupport among the masses of the pe0-
pie.
From the Jackson Republic]
Those papers in the east part of the
District that are anxious to see their
master, Dunel], returned to Congress
are very T. =: ~ in all their praises not
t" Say ,.;:.> in praise of his crown
in5 ::r; <: Al Congress, viz: the TAX
ing Of l,.u back pay salary grab. Now
it is unfair not to give him all the
praise he is entitled to, and as he put in
sharper work on that act than any 9TH
er why not give him credit for it as
we'll !?
From the M2ntorville ExpreSs.]
The transportation question is the
one which lies uppermost, in the minds
of the people, and rpon which Il candi-
date must have decided known views
in order to receive the su1frages of the
people. On this question Gen. Edger-
ton can safely lie counted upon the peo-
pies side, and his thorough knowledge
Of railroad matters acquired i'll the dis
charge OF his duties as Railroad Com
missioner could not fail to he of great
advantage to him if elected to Con-
gress, and OH allquestions affecting the
welfare of the people, he could with
equal safety be counted upon as cast
ing his influence with the side that
would appear to him in the end to af-
ford the greatest good to the greatest
number.
His temperance principles are also
such as will recommend him lis Il safe
person with whom the trusts of the
people may be confided.
These, with his past record, which
has always been a model of consistency
and as good as the hest, cannot fail to
render him in all respects 4 candidate
for whom the people delight to cast
their votes. and as such we would urge
his nomination at the convention.
From the Mankato Union.]
After careful survey Of the ground,
and after making all the possible tests
of genuine friendship possible among
the true and tried politicians and blow
ers of the Republican party in this dis
trict, Mr.. Dunnell has concluded to
take the field again for third term in
Congress. The scheme of crosslifting
between the west and east ends of the
district, is to lie used in forcing a
nomination. For instance, it is argu-
ed that the west and land Office end are
pledged to him on account of political
favors and must support him. The few
friends, in the eastern part of the dis
trict, approaching the strength of the
land Office influence, maintain that they
must support the choice of the west, or,
in other words, if the west is for him,
the east must he, and if the east is for
him the west must be. Both ends of
the district are afraid to make open OPP
position against him, for fear of being
left out in the cold. Already some of
the beneticiaries of the little tit-bits,
which come from the erich mans ia
ble,' are initiating his virtues and apol-
| ogiZing for his short comings. No
doubt the work in hand is so systema-
tised by the professional candidate
makers that any effort to put new
candidate in the field will prove futile.
The only gentleman mentioned in op-
position is A. J. Edgerton, late railroad
commissioner, appointed under the leg
islation of last Winter. 1t is under
stood that he is altogether too modest a
man to cope with Dunne1l. 1fhe would
succeed, let him load up with brass or
invest in one of Bill Kings short hori,
bulls.
| [From the Winona Cor Of the st. Paul Press j
Besides having all the advantages OF
experience. Mr.. Dunnell is particular
ly active and Industrious member, al
ways to be found at his post of duty,
and ever Jealous and untiring III his
efforts to advance the interests of his
constituents. This is Il fact so gcner.
ally acknowledged that 10 one will at
to- II to,'.:.. It it, and for which
eve" ti,>: nded Of the opposi.
ton are g.. il to accord hin fair
credit. Ii is ncyond our present pur-
pose. and besides unnecessary, to partic
ullriZe his achievements in this res
pect. All who pretend to he convers,
ant with public affairs and especially
with legislation that concerns our OWL
State more Immediately are familiar
with Mr.. Dunnell's eminently favora
ble record. For these reasons briefly
alluded to we do not hesitate in eX
pressing our conviction that Dunnel
ought to be renominated. We believe
that he is in position to accomplish
more for his constituents and to main
tain the dignity and honor of our State
more successfully on the floor of Con
gress than any new member could do
AS regards his position on the salar,
grab bill, so called, it is at present suf
ficient to say that it is becoming general
ly understood and conceded that Mr.
Dunnell, Oh that much mooted que
ton, has been the subject of the gross
est Representations, and has beer
singled out rs an especial target for :
vast amount of senseless abuse and III,
just criticism. We feel assured tina
when the truth comes to he known
Mr.. Dunell's record on that question
will be adjudged by the people to b.
clear and satisfactory.
The St. James Herald recomts TIN
services Of Gen. Edgerton as Railroad
} Commissioner, showing that he has al
ready brought into the State Treasur
from railroads over $4,000 of take
above the amounts acknowledged b.