, 1876-10-29

embarrassed and defeated. He is, however,
the only legel protection the public have
against q corrupt Sheriff. He, too, is IN
nosition where he may promote tho ends of
Justice. or defeat them. He stands between
the violated laws and the men who violate
them. He can let the criminal classes go un-
punished, or he can hold them responsible.
He can indict and prosecute; he has, in the
performance of this latter duty, to encounter
opponents selected specially for their skill,
learning, experience, and ability. The greater
the crime, and the higher the personal stand
ing of the criminal, the greater the array OF
ability and strong, vigorous, and frequently
unscrupulous means adopted for the de-
fonse. The Public Prosecutor, in county
like this, where large and wealthy city Of
fers the most extensive field for profitable
crime, must be a man of unflinching courage,
vigilant activity, ripe experience in the phi
losophy Of crime, and personal knowledge OF
the motives, and habits, and schemes actu-
ating men in the commission of crime. This
experience and knowledge are not to be
picked up at school, nor derived from books !;
it is not received by inspiration. nor does it
follow as result of q nominntion or election.
It is the result of hard labor, Of long and Sc
we're struggle, aud Of sleepless thought and
study, illustrated by personal experience.
The objections to Mr. JAMESON are that,
while he has some ability, is moderately
well read, and has held official position IN
the city, he lacks the equally requisite quail
fcations of ripe experience in the peculiar
line of duty Of that Office. He lacks the mental
power and professional weight which the
officer needs for al equal contest with the
sharpened, vigorous intellect and audacity
which crime can command in its defense.
He lacks the confidence of the public, and
the circumstances of his nomination for
this Office have not been Of character to
inspire that confidence. He was nominated
by bowling mob Of disreputable bummers,
and ut the personal appeal and-as has been
publicly charged by Alr. DooL1rrLE-the
fraudulent procurement Of O'BRHN, the
fitting President OF that Convention, and
the recognized professional organ Of the
AAA1uKG10u9 N1S&5oC3 " oOAA1t3s 10 A1AA+ AAf-
DEN says, no man can emancipate himself
from the aims, policy, hopes, and interests
of those to whom be owes his elevation to
Office.
It is conceded that Mr.. MILLS is far su-
perior in legal ability and natural adaptation
to his opponent for the Office Of States At
torney he has had considerable experience
in the Criminal Court of this county, stands
high among the young lawyers Of this city,
and, if elected, as he certainly will be, will
prove himself thoroughly capable Of admin
istering the Office to the satisfaction of the
people and with honor to himself. He is
by far the better man for the Office, and
deserves the united support of the Repub-.
licans and other wen-disposed citizens Of
Chicago and Cook County.
The objection to Ar. KERN is that mere
hail fellowship, Of q promiscuous sort, is not
q sufficient accommodation for q good Sheriff
in the absence of the other qualifications we
have named. We do not believe that he las
the present intention to be unfair or dishon-
est in office but this community has had
costly experience with Sheritfs, and that ex-
perience has shown that the election of
man advocated by the classes and surrounded
by the influences which support him for
Sheriff is certain to prove public calamity.
The public have had the benefit of Mr..
C1oUaH's services during three years Of con-
tinua1 struggle with the great dishonesty
that prevailed in the County Board Govern
ment. He was fearless and incorruptible,
giving his time and ability to the public at
sacrifice of personal interest No man,
friend or foe, will imagine or suggest that
C1ouaH will pack juries, civil or criminal
will discriminate in the performance of his
duties in favor of or against any portion of
his fe1low-citizens or that he will not in
official life be the same fearless, independ-
ent, and honorable citizen that he has
proven himself to be in business and in pri
vate life. Free Of all w-mindedness,
broad and liberal in his views, he has by
the rectitudc of his conduct won the respect
Of men Of all parties who know him.
With such man for Sheriff, aud District
Attorney equM to the performance Of
tue AASu uAaeS u luAs otuce, lue pu1-
Lie interests, and the peace, and
order, and safety of the community,
may expect at least reasonable security and
protection But the election of different
kind Of Sheriff and the election of one
of the present candidates for States At
torncy will be accepted as a formal sur
rend r of all hopes of g proper adminisHa-
ton Of the law, and will add to the history
Of Chicago another public calamity.
THE CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES.
One of the most important ends to be Sc