The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-08-17
The Judgship- Henry G. slass AMI W. P.
Campbell.

The local contest in this county be-
tween two of her most fayoriIe sons,
w. p. Campbell and Henry c. Sluss,
was probably the warmest and closest
that has ever marked her brief poiiti-
cal history. The fual result, together
with its primal factors, are briefly set
forth IN the proceedings of the conven-
ton given elsewhere. While the fight.
for The principal parts,--for we
know of but few exceptions-was
honorable and in full accord with the
spirit of that exalted position, the
most sacred in the gift Of the people;
while it was free of truculeucy and
demogogic appeals-as judicial con-
tests should ever bet was, neverthe-
less spirited 80 degree bordering on
intensity. Every other position sought
bv candidates either hinged upon or
was absorbed by the judicial struggle.
While the fcryor Of pull even dey ell
oped feeling of partisan. hip in The
ranks of the Democratic party, and
called forth personal efforts, one way
or the other, of meu who never cast
Republican vote in their lives, yet the
final result proved harmonious and
satisfactory to degree beyond expec-
fancy.
1t is well known fact to the readers
of the EAGLE that this paper never
lends itself to bolstering up this one
or pulling down that one in amy mere
personal contest within its own party,
that it never seeks TO lead or advise as
to tie candidacy of any true Republi
can before the neighbors of such an
one shall have expressed their more
sure judgment at the primaries. But
it is as equally well known that the
editor as a member of his party uses
what personal influence he may have
just as any right minded citizen should
TO the selection of the men of his
choice. And il is further known, that
in this proper manner he was warm
friend of Henry c. Sluss, an admirer
of his mental attainmeuts, a respector
of the true manhood that has guided
Mr.. Sluss' every action, as a puplic Of
fetal and that has marked his every
day life, as citizen of Sedg-
wick county since his residence
in it, that he is all we have claimed
and more. that he is even generous TO
a fault, his words and action last
Saturday abundantly proved to the
mind of every unprejudiced person
present in the Convention.
w. p. Campbell, though not as old
citizen as his contestant, yet having
occupied the bench for more than
full term is equally well known. Prob
ably no man in the county boasts so
wide personal acquaintance. Strong
wiled he is as a man, yet so clear head
ed and generous hearted is be withal,
that in primary contest-where man
meets man, and neighbor appeals to
neighbor, be is whole host within
himself. This he abundantly proved
in the late contest That he will re-
ceiye the hearty support Of Mr.. Sluss'
friends, that he will be nominated and
elected, and that he viii honorably and
ably fill the position to which he has
again evidently been called we have
not a shadow OF doubt. Although
the contest between the two was not
determined by test vote in the con-
yention, and although both sides
maintained lis claims as being in the
asceudancy, yet we venture that w. p.
Campbell win be as enthusiastically
and cheerfully supported as though
the convention as an entirety had pro-
nounced its verdict in his behalf.
So terminates the memorable con-
test, both champions coming ont Of its
heat and smoke untarnished in either
good name, true manhood or popular
lily and both we doubt not retaining
the fullest respect and kiudest regards
for each other.