The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1875-07-15
THE REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET.

No Political Convention in Wisconsin
ever performed its work IN more salts
factory manner, than did the Republi-
can Convention, on the 18th inst. The
members were actuated by a common
desire to do what would promote the
greatest harmony in the party, and prove
most satisfactory to the people. A tick
ct made up with good and true men, was
the great object to be attained. There
was nothing cut and dried in advance.
After canvass of matters, in the most
friendly manner it was clearly seen that
Mr.. Ludington was the choice of a
large majority Of the Convention for
Governor, and the name of Mr.. Smith
was Withdrawn, at the request of that
gentleman, and the nomination of Mr..
Ludington was made by reclamation,
and without q dissenting voice, and
amid the widest enthusiasm. No NOM
inatlon was ever made, that met the cor
dial approval of every member of the
convention, in higher degree, than did
that of Mayor Ludingtcn for Governor.
Mr.. Smith had no enemies in the con-
vention. The choice was made with re-
greet that both gentlemen could not be
honored, by being placed at the head of
the ticket. Mr. Smith is entitled to
much credit for the noble example he
set in Withdrawing his name, and there
by preserving the most perfect harmony
in the convention from the beginning to
the end. Mr.. Smith never had so many
and so VAIN friends in the State, as he
has at the present time.
Harrison Ludington, the nominee for
Governor, is well know to the people of
the State, as man of great purity of
character, and as possessing strong COM
mon sense. that admirably qualify him
for the position of Governor of the State.
He was brought up in Putnam county,
New York, on farm, an occupation that
he loves and practices. He came to
Wisconsin in 1888, and settled in Mil
merchant, and pursued it with success
for some years. He engaged in the
lumber business In 1851, and has been
very successful in this trade It is said
that he possesses interests at this time,
as a manufacturer and shipper of lumber
larger than those of any other man in
the State, if not in the entire West. In
his extensive business, he has always
beenprompt, honorable and fair in every
respect. No man can accuse Harrison
Ludidgton with an unjust act in his
business relations.
In politics, Mr.. Ludington has been
a consistent member of the Republican
party since its organization. He has
not sought office, but preferred the
position of working private in the
party. But such a man would not be
allowed to remain always in private life.
His services in official position were de
manded. He first entered into public
life as member of the Board of Alder
men, and was reelected in spite of the
opposition of railroad company, that
had taken oflense at his defense of the
municipal tax payers. He is true
friend of the laboring masses. In 1871,
he was elected Mayor of Milwaukee, in
that stronghold of the Democracy. In
1872, he declined q reelection but in
1873, the people demanded that he again
become Mayor of that city-so satisfac-
tory had been his administration of af-
fairs while in office. He was reelected
in 1874, and still holds the office. Last
fall, Mayor Ludington was the Republi-
can candidate for Congress. His oppo-
nent was Hon. VIM. Pitt Lynde, one
of the most popular democrats in the
district. This district gave the demo-
cratic ticket in 1873, Hob majority.
The next year, Mr.. Ludington reduced
this majority to 2,501. This shows the
remarkable popularity of the man where
he is known. This popularity is due to
The fact, that he is an honest, pure and
incorruptible man. An acquaintance
with him of forty years, has caused his
friends to admire his noble and manly
qualities, and they will rejoice in the OPP
portunity of supporting Mr.. Ludington
for the highest Office III the gift of the
people of the State.
The nomination for Lieut. Governor.
of Henry X. Eaton, of Richland county.
is received with much favor Mr. Eaton
was born III Herkimer County, New York,
October II, 1884. He removed to Wis
consin in 1857, and settled at Lone Rock
in Richland County. In 1866 and 1866
he was n member of the Assembly and
served term in the State Senate in 1S-
72-3; the latter year, he was President
pro tenn. of that body, and Z ade most
acceptable presiding officer, n position
that he will occupy next winter by the
voice of the people of the State. Mr..
Eaton has been practical farmer his
entire life. He Is man of good ability
excellent Judgment, and possesses the
confidence of the people wherever he is
known. He is one of the people, anG
is admired by them for his generous
character and manly qualities The
name CT Harry Eaton viii add great
strength to the ticket
For Secretary of State, Hans b. War
ner, of Pierce county, was nominated
with great unanimity. His friends from
The northwestern part of the State pre-
scented his name, and insisted upon hi
nomination. as due that section OF tia
State, and because the man possessed
every qualification required for an abb,
discharge of the duties of this high pos
ition. Hans B. Warner was born IL
Norway, in 1914; and came to this conn
try in 1S49 He first settled in Dcdg,
county but removed TO Pierce count,
in 1855, and has lived there ever since
He was always farmer, and now owns
a farm in Martelle, in Pierce county II
the spring of 1864, he enlisted IN the 37tl
Wisconsin Regiment. He was woundes