The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1875-10-28
THE REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET.

The Republican State Convention
which met July Z, WAS one of the lar |
gest and most harmonious ever held in |
Wisconsin. The delegates represented
the people. They were earnest, honest,
able men, determined to promote the
best interests of the State by nominating
one of the strongest tickets ever present
ed. Men of spotless integrity honest,
faithful and capable were selected.
Hon. HARRISON LUDINGToN was nomin-
ated for Governor by reclamation, with
the greatest demonstrations of enthu
siasm. He is q native of New York but
has resided in Milwaukee for 3S years,
and is serving that prosperous city as
Mayor. He is an honest man, an officer
of great executive ability and unbounded
personal popularity. Mayor LuD1NaToN
is one of the heaviest lumber manufac-
near Milwaukee, well stocked with choice
cattle. He is heartily in sympathy with
| the agricultural and manufacturing in
terests, and has clear comprehensive
views on all matters of public concern,
and an honest scorn of intrigue and
trickery. Though a Republican, he
impartially represents the whole people,
and has been three time elected Mayor
of Milwaukee, which is overwhelmingly
Democratic. He is the most popular
man in his city, which is greatly indebt
ed tn him for wise counsel in the man
agement of municipal affairs and this
nomination for Governor by reclamation
is evidence of the high esteem in which
he is held by the Republicans of the
entire State. An old pioneer of charac-
ter and position a man of capacity and
courage; proud of his State, jealous of
her good name and his own honor one
who demands rigid and strict accounta-
bility in public matters, his administra
ton of State affairs will be one of the
most successful and popular ever known.
Hon. HENRY L. EATON, of Richland,
is farmer and a good one. He has
been in both branches of the Legislature
and as President pro tenn of the Senate,
displayed so much ability for the posi-
ton that he was properly nominated
for Lieutenant Governor that he might
be permanent President Of that body.
He is good parliamentarian, being
prompt and courteous-jnst the man for
the place.
, HANS b. WARNER, of Pierce, was born
i'll Norway and has resided in this State
since 1S49. He is farmer, also, and
> served in the Union army, where he was
wounded, then captured and confined in
Libby Prison. He is now serving his
? third term as Clerk of Pierce County,
: and he has the reputation of being the
best clerk in the State. He reminds
/ one of Col. HANS HEG, that noble Nor
: wegian whose name is always mention
NER is a man of superior ability; capable,
courteous, vigilant, and every way quail
3 fed to make an admirable Secretary of
: State.
: Major HENRY BETz, of Manitowoc,
candidate for State Treasurer, was born
in Germany in 1880, and settled in
Manitowoc twenty-five years ago. He
was soldier and wounded at Gettysburg.
He has been twice elected State Treasu-
rer and was one of the most popular and
faithful officers Wisconsin ever had
Mai. BETz is an honest man who has
accounted for every dollar of public
funds entrusted to him, and his nomina-
ton by &C exclamation shows the confidence
reposed in his integrity.
JOHN r. BENEFIT, OF Rock, candidate
for Attorney General, was a model Dis
, trict Attorney General. He is known
as one of the best lawyers and soundest
9 men in Wisconsin. He is e Woodworking
clear headed man, resembling ABRAHAM
LINCOLN in appearance and mental
Q characteristics. Honest JOHN r. BEN
U NETT should have a rosing majority.
D ROBERT GRAHAM, of Winnehago, can.
didate for Superintendent of Public
S Instruction, now OF the Oshkosh Nor
> NAL School, is q graduate of the most
famous Normal School in the country.
He has spent his life in teaching, and il
:, teaching teachers. tits his profession.
He is one OF the most competent men i'll
4 the Union and his election is ardently
6 desired by those who have the welfare
5 of the Public Schools OF Wisconsin al
heart.