Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-09-10
The County Convention.

The record of the proceedings of tic
Republican County Convention, held In
this city, last Saturday, will he found in
this issue; and the list OF nominees under
the local head. The Convention was the
largest held in this county for years, every
township being represented by regular
caucuscs. 1t was characterized by an en-
thusiasm and harmony, that gives promise
of triumphant victory in October The
delegates evidently came up to nominate a
ticket worthy the support Of honest men,
one that would need no apology or laborcd
defence, and one, the strength of which
would lie in the qualifications and charac-
ter of the Individual candidates compris-
ing it. That they have succeeded well in
this design, and that our ticket is every
way admirable and worthy, even our OPP
poncnts are compelled to concede.
The candidate for Senator, Mr.. llar-
mon, is the junior member of the law firm
of Lake & Harmon, of this city. He is a
young man of ability, of judgment be-
You'd his years, character and habits above
reproach, and an ardent Republican. He
will bring to the Legislative position faith
fulness, conscientious devotion to duty
and the interests of his. constituents, and
unsullied honor us citizen.
Mr.. Calvin, the nominee for Represen-
tativc, is II farmer. He owes his nomi-
nation solely to the public recognition Of
his ability and sterling integrity of charac-
ter, and not TO any eXertions on his own
part. He is man of brains, with an in
tclligent appreciation of public affairs,
ripe judgement, and is an uncompromis-
ing foe to every form of wrong and cor
ruption lie is radically right in his
political opinions, and with his capacity
for work, will undoubtedly be able to
render good and acceptable service in all
matters pertaining to the good of the State
and his constituents
The candidate for Auditor Mr. Pierce,
is admirably fitted for the position by edu-
cation and training, as well as by up
right character. Mr.. Pierce was formerly
County Superintendent of Schools in which
place he showed administrative talent of
high order. If elected Auditor, his use
fulness will not alone be manifested III the
mere routine work of the office, but in
that intelligent watchfulness and care for
the interests of the county which seems
to be required in that position more than
any other county office
OF the candidate for Treasurer Mr..
Poor, it is scarcely necessary to speak
His honesty as Il man, and his efficiency
and skill as an officer have received the
recognition of both parties: both uniting
in him as a common nominee. His cleo
ton will be practically unanimous.
The candidate for Sheriff, Mr.. Laird,
has been deputy under the present incum-
bent for some time, and has given excel
lent satisfaction. He has all the pre- re-
quisitcs of good and faithful officer;
character, integrity, business ability. cor
rect habits and industry. We have no
doubt of his election, or that he will
honor the office, and win credit in it.
Mr.. W. f. Parker, the candidate for
Superintendent, is an enthusiastic worker
in the cause of education, and Is not un-
acquainted with the duties Of the office,
having been an assistant of Mr.. Row dur
ing the past year. He has good judgment,
ability and energy, and will spare no
effort to bring our schools to the highest
plane of efficiency and usefulness. He is
now the Principal of the Quasqueton
schools
The candidates for Supervisors are men
who stand well in their localities, and
were selected with sole regard to charac-
ter, Judgment and usefulness. They will
receive strong endorsement from the pco-
pie.
The increased interest in the primary
meetings this year has had the result pre-
dicted by the BULLETIN, and the people of
Buchanan county have presented to them
for their votes ticket that has not been
surpassed in the elements of fitness and
popularity. Now, let us roll up our
sleeves and elect it by one of the od-fash-
toned majorites Let no man stay away
from the polls.