Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-09-19
The Republican Candidates
From the Milwaukee Sentinel.

From the Milwaukee Sentinel.
Mr.. William E. Smith, the nominee
Tor Governor, Is representative busi-
ness man of Milwaukee, man of cu'
ture, of considerable experience in pub
lie life, and one whose sterling honesty
is recognized by all with whom he has
come IN contact He is one Of the ola
'49ers, and his political record his
been made in the Wing and Republ,-
can parties. He was member of the
Legislature in 1850, representing
Dodge County, and served two terms
IN the State Senate; he was a membe,
of the convention in 1854. which or
ganlzed the Republican party; he was
twice treasurer of the State. He has
occupied numerous other positions OF
trust and In all acquitted himself to the
satisfaction of his constituents. He
will, as Governor, reflect the highest
credit on the Republican party and OF,
the people of the state. He proposes
to make vigorous campaign and un-
questionably bis personal popularity
and political record will be an elemen1
of strength to the party.
Mr.. James NJ. Bingham, of Chippc-
wa county, is the strongest develop
ment in the way of candidate for the
second position, to which the state has
ever been treated. He has been re-
sident of Wisconsin for nearly quar-
ter-century, is lawyer of ability anu
prominence, man Of fine education.
and is honored all over the state for
his admirable personal qualities. He
has always been Republican and for
SIX terms was member Of the State
Legislature, serving with high credit
as speaker in 1870 He will make a
brilliant campaigner
Mr.. Hans B. Warner, the candidate
for Secretary Of State, is an intelligent
Scandinavian, farmer and Republi-
can of undoubted patriotism. He
served several years as clerk of Pierce
county and two years ago was the Re-
publican candidate for the position for
which he is again nominated. Mr..
Richard Guenther is prominent Ger
man of Oshkosh, druggist and a
leading turner, of which society he has
long been the president. His excel
lent business qualities and established
honesty peculiarly fit him for the posi-
tion of treasurer to which he will be
elected. The nominee for. Attorney
General, Mr.. William E. Carter, of
Platteville, Grant county, is an accom-
plished lawyer who has been resident
OF the state for nearly thirty years.
He was member Of the last Lesisls-
ture. Rev. W. G. Whitford, the can
didate for Superintendent of Public
Instruction, is man of exceptional
qualifications for the office. He had
many obstacles to contend with In ear
ly life, but by his own unaided exer-
tlops he acquired an education which
few men possess. He was student at
Brookfeld Academy, New York, at the
De Ruyter Institute and a graduate
from Union College, after which he
completed three years course in the
theological department of that institu-
ton. He came to Wisconsin in 1856
and III 1858 took charge of Milton
College, which he has done much to
advance IN usefulness and popularity.
He has served one term in the Legisla-
ture, has been a member of the Board
OF Normal Regents and has written an
interesting and valuable history of ed
ucation in Wisconsin.
The whole ticket, it will be seen, is
remarkably strong one and in respect
to the nominations the popular verdict
will be that the convention did its work
with admirable judgment. It is
ticket that ought to be elected by a
good majority.