Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1877-08-31
Our Ticket.

The nominations for county officers
made by the Republican Convention last
Saturday, and found at the head of our
local columns this week are of charac-
ter that no Republican need be ashamed
of. The ticket, both in the character
and qualifications of the nominees, and
in the elements of popularity, is very
strong one. 1t was nominated with
great harmony in very large conven-
ton Of the best Republicans of the
county, every precinct being fully rep
resented.
Our candidate for Representative, Mr..
John Calvin, we do not need to intro
duce to our readers. OF unobtrusive
manners, and not given to blowing his
own horn, Mr.. Calvin is yet a man of
much practical ability and sound judg-
ment, and admirably lifted by these and
the qualifications of manly independence
and perfect integrity to perform the du-
ties of legislator. He made a good
record in the last legislature, and as he
has good capacity for work it is but pru-
dent to avail ourselves of his influence
and good standing in the House by re-
turning him for second term. There
is no doubt of his election.
The nomination for Auditor is one of
the very best that could have been
made, and though unexpected to many
who had watched the canvass, was
brought about by influences only legiti-
mate and honest. Mr.. Warne is young
man of more than ordinary intelligence
and ability; his character and record are
absolutely above the reach of calumny,
and his business qualifications, acquired
during long and faithful career in one
of our banks, peculiarly fit him for the
duties of the responsible position of Au-
ditOr. None who know him will need to
be assured of his fitness or worthiness.
1t is compliment of which he has
right to be proud that the Convention
chose him in contest where two such
able and experienced men as Messrs.
Loomis and McLeish were his COMPETE
tors. He will justify the confidence
placed in him.
We surely need not spend many words
in speaking Of the merits and qualifica-
tions of our candidate for Treasurer,
Mr.. Poor. Four years of faithful, hon
est, skillful service in that position
speak louder in his favor than any words
we could utter. Mr.. Poor, by his oblig
ing manners, his devotion to his duties,
and the perfect condition of his office,
has made himself popular with all class
es and all parties, and his reelection by
4 huge majority is a foregone conclus-
ion.
Mr.. Hale, the candidate for Sheriff, is
one of the Oldest settlers in the county,
1 man of perfect integrity, good bust
ness qualifications, energy and prudence.
He will make an excellent Sheriff, and
will, if elected, do his whole duty with
,ut fear or favor. He is entitled to the
earnest support of all Republicans, and
n ability and capacity is the peer of any
yet or likely to be nominated
or the Office.
Mr.. Parker, the candidate for Co. Sup
,rintendent, like Mr.. Poor, has an Off
;ial record which speaks volumes for
lin. Never in the history of the coun-
y have our schools given better results
II more efficient labor been expended
n the office of Co. Superintendent than
Turing the incumbency of Mr.. Parker,
md the beauty of it is that this has
'een done without ostentation or -four
sh of trumpets. Mr. Parker is a most
officer, and withal fearless
nd independent. He never hesitates
o take the responsibility, and it is very
eldom that the event does not give
roof of the correctness of his judy
nent. On the score of valuable and
killful service alone, without regard to
'arty, Mr. Parker is entitled to vote
f confidence in this election, and we
ave no doubt that he will have it in
most satisfactory volume
The offices of Coroner and Surveyor
re well provided for, Messrs. Hunt and
'eeley having proved their fitness by
ast service
Mr.. Muncy, the candidate for Super
isor, is wise choice. 1t requires a
nan of deliberation, good judgment,
ourage to do the thing that ought to be
one despite all unthinking and ignor-
mt clamor, and practical knowledge to
e Supervisor, and all these we think
1r. Muncy possesses. He has the
onfdence of his own friends and neigh
ors, who supported him manfully in
he Convention. His record is above
eproach.