Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-08-18
THE CONVENTION AND TICksr.

THE CONVENTION AND TICKET.
The Republican county Convention
on last Saturday, was the largest that
has been held for years in this city.
We were highly gratiticd to see what
deep interest was manifested
throughout the entire county. All
honor to the Republican farmers of
the county for the manner in which
they turned out to attend to this i'm
portant duty. For weeks we had kept
this matter before them by calling
frequent attention to it, and the alac-
rity manifested by Republicans in
both city and country. gives us the as
snrance that the campaign is to be
conducted with vigor.
The work of the convention was
promptly done. and. save in one par
ticular. was conducted in the utmost
harmony. That inharnony resulted
however. SO far as observable. i'm only
alternating for the time being, a single
individual. We are very sorry, in
deed. that this occurred. and we have
no doubt but that the gentleman him
self is even more gricvcd, if possible,
than we are, after having reflected
upon it.
The result of the convention was
received with great unaninity, and a
high resolve made to secure the cleo
ton of the ticket by the most triumph
ant majority we have ever had. For
Representatives. DIR. j. c. Hinscy. of
Center township, and the Hon. J. w.
IIedrick, of Dahloncga township,
were the choice of the convention.
These gentlemen have been Republic
cans, resident in this county from the
very inception of the Republican par
ty, and have always been active men,
bers of the party. Mr.. Hcdrick is
one of the very oldest settlers in the
county, and during that time has
filled many honorable positions--the
result of the high regard manifested
for him by his fellow citizens.
DIR. Hinsey isa gentleman of varied
talents, active and energetic, very
successful practitioner, and an indie
fatigable worker at whatever he is
called upon to do. These gentleman
were both nominated by very de-
cided majority of the convention, and
it did well in making such choice.
See to it Republicans of Wapello
county, that your nominees for the
important positions Of legislators have
your earnest work for them as well
as your votes.
1t is proper for us TO add in regard
to most worthy citizen, that the
name Of DR.. Warden, so far as we
could learn. was thrown into the con-
vention by some parties who sought
to allay the warm contest between
two other candidates. and by Ward
ems nomination. to avoid a possible
want of harmony in the campaign.
Mr.. Warden was. i'm no sense cam
didate. He assured all parties that,
personally. he could not afford to go
to the Legislature that he did not
desire such place, and his name was
used only upon the supposition that
he would not decline if nominated.
and for the sole purpose of avoiding
any possible discussion. 1t was a
mistake to have used his name at all.
as it did him injustice. We do not
doubt, however, hut that the parties
using his name did so with the best
of intentions.
w. Ii. Ii. Asbury, the present eff
cient Treasurer, was re-nominated for
that position by reclamation. and
without a dissenting voice. As an
officer. citizen, and Republican.
his life among us speaks for him, and
we need say nothing farther.
For Sheriff, our present admirable
and very successful occupant of the
place, Thomas d. Spilman. was cllo-
sen by acclamation after a compli-
mentary vote, respectable in numbers.
had been cast for James ID. Hamilton.
of Washington township, very
worthy gentleman and sound Rcpub-
lican.
For Auditor quite a little contest.
was had among the numerous candi-
dates, all of them most worthy gem
tlemen. The choice fell upon the pres
ent very efficient Deputy Auditor,
J. L. Hartman. That Mr.. Hartman is
thoroughly competent to perform the
duties of the Office that he is a sound
Republican and good citizen, none
will question. And while we are say
ing good word for Mr. Harman-
who will be our next Auditor,-it is
proper that we also say that Mr..
Caldwell has made an excellent Off
Ger, filling the place to the entire sat
faction of his constituents, and that he
will leave the Office to his successor
in the most perfect order. Billy will
retire with the good will of all who
are acquainted with him, and have
the well wishes of the entire COM
munity, in whatever occupation he
may engage.
Clay Wood, Esq, was reilominated
by reclamation for school Superin-
tendent. Mr.. Wood has, in our opin-
ion. been the most efficient officer we
have had for years, in his position.
He lisa thoroughly conscientious man,
and an indefatigablc worker. The
party has done well to retain him.
w. III. McGlashOn, the nominee for
Surveyor, is the present incumbent,
a young man Of excellent qualities,
and thoroughly efficient in his profess
sion.
d. II. Michael for Supervisor; is