Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-03-22
APE THE REASONS SUFFICIENT !

of this Judicial Circuit, Mr.. Strong
states two reasons why he wants the
Judgeship, which are: First, "that
he may crafty an ambition to round
out his life with such service to the
State as his children and children's
children may point to with pride,
and which shall add to the glory OF
the State, in the founding OF which
ne took somewhat active part"
Second, he wants the office as q
means OF supporting himself and
family; having by unfortunate in
vestmeut. in embryo railroads and
mining operations so impaired his
me~ns that he is under the necessity
of toiling in his Office to provide for
those who are depending upon him
for their daily bread
These reasons We understand, Mr..
Strong urges with all the force pos
siblc in making personal appeals to
people for their votes, and hence a
discussion Of them is proper. 1t
seems scarcely necessary to suggest,
that had Mr.. Strong Improved but u
1.-THE Of the many golden opportu-
mites that have been his, to crafty
the commendable ambition to render
such service to the public o. his
posterity could point to with pride,
and as would add to the glory of the
State, the first reason given for his
now wanting TO be Circuit Judge
would not be potential. Those ia
miliar with the history of Wiscon-
sin for the 40 years Of Mr.. Strong's
residence in the State, will not be-
lieve that in all these years his az
knowledged abilities would have been
unrecognized il rightly directed
that, If his talents and opportunities
had been properly improved he
would now need the position Of Cir
cult Judge to give lustre to his name.
1t is unfortunate for Mr.. Strong and
the country that bis present "com-
mcndable ambition" to do some
marked service to the State re-
manned undcvcloped during the 40
years of his residence within her
borders for had this ambition
prompted him through life what
might no not have accomplished :
Not alone to the State, but to the
nation he might have added glory
in executive chambers, Legislative
halls, and upon the highest judicial
benches, he might have been a bright
and shining light. But
''of all sad words OF tongue or pen,
The saddust arr thcs,, 10 e.iaAt have beca.'"
Mr.. Strong's second reason for
wanting the Judgship, like the first,
would not be valid, according to his
own statement, had his course
through life been different. Because
he has neglected his profession,
which he says would have probably
secured him fortune, and devoted
his time to unfortunate mot to
say questionable enterprises that
brought him neither honor nor pro-
fit, he now needs the salary Of Cir
cult Judge to support himself and
family. Ii is presumablc that in his
speculations outside Of his profess
sion, Mr.. Strong was actuated more
by the desire TO attain riches than
honor, and if his ventures proved
less profitable than he hoped, his is
but the fate e many other specula-
tors, in which the people are net
concerned, aud the losses therein in
cured they cannot lie expected to
reimburse. no more than they could
hope to share in any profits that
might have accrued. The pecuni-
arv circumstances of n candidate
for such n position as Circuit Judge
ought not to be q consideration with
voters. and we much dislike to men,
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