Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-06-27
the CONVENTION,

The Republican County Convention
on Saturday 23d inst, was by all odds
the largest and most interesting one
we ever remember to have witnessed
in this county. There was but one
single absent delegate out of the one
hundred and twenty constituting the
From the very first there seemed to
be a determination on the part Of all
the delegates to have a fair and har-
monious contest. For every Office but
onc-that of Surveyor-there were
several candidates. The candidate for
Senator was chosen on the first ballot.
Before the ballot was announced, it
being apparent that choice had
been made, changes were made, until
the final count gave the nomination to
r. L. Tilton by the handsome vote of
70. His nomination was afterward,
OH motion of J. G. Meek, made unan-
imous.
Mr.. Tilton is gentleman Of fine
attainments and an earnest faithful
Republican-always has been Re-
publican his education, his cast of
mind naturally lead him to be an
earnest advocate of the civil equality
of all men, and the largest freedom of
thought. He thoroughly understands
the political issues of the day, is a
forcible speaker, and will make a
good Senator.
VIM. McPherrin, Esq, candidate
for Representative, is an old resident
of the county; was for few year!
engaged in the practice of the law
but is now merchandising. He is ,
staunch, true Republican, one of thu
the old wheel-horses, and will maxi
an active, influential member of tn
Legislature.
A. r. Burns of Dahlonega, VIII
was also selected for the Legislator
is farmer. He is q gentleman wei
posted in political affairs, always ha
been an active Republican and can b
relied upon in any position to whic
he may be called.
w. w. Pollard, candidate for Urea
surer, is widely known in the county
and wherever known he needs n
commentator from us. He will b
elected and make an excellent Trea
surer.
| Lee J. Michael, candidate for Shel
. i'll, is a young man who did faithfl
service as a soldier in the old 36t
Iowa Infantry. His nomination wi
be especially agreeable to his lat
comrads in arms, Of whom there al
many in the county. He is man {
irreproachable character, greatly re-
pected by his neighbors, and wi
make as good sheriff as Wapell
county ever had.
Thos. II. Shane, of Eddyville, cal
didate for Auditor is another whe
horse of the party. No man KNOWN
Tom Shane could find it in his hea
to go back on him. His is capt.
nomination and we shall be mo
happy to greet him as Auditor elet
Clay Wood the nominee for Soho
Superintendent, has filled the Off
most acceptably for two terms. He
) at present suffering under physics
affliction, but we hope and trust /
will soon be able to be around an
see his friends. His nominate
was flattering endorsement of h
discharge Of the duties of the offit
and from it we may confidently e,
pect his triumphant election.
Everybody knows DR.. Olney, cal
didate for Coroner, and now I'll
standing Coroner, DR.. Lathrop, ma
look for hiatus in official post mo-
tenn examinations and make way ft
DR.. Olney.
The selection for Supervisor W,
excellent. c. A. Bryan is engage
extensively in the milling business
Agency City. He is an enterprisin
!, thorough business man and will
!, an excellent addition to the Board
4 Supervisors.
The ticket from top to bottom is &
c excellent one. 1t cannot be helpe
4 and it must be expected, that thel
will be some disappolntments anon
the friends of those who failed.
is natural; it cannot be avoided an
yet all that passes away in yer
, short time, as it should, and ev'
ry republican buckles on h
armor for a gallant figl
for the whole ticket. We vel
ture to say that there never was
convention before anywhere,
3 which there was SO many candidate
t and SO protracted struggle, tn
: was at the same time so completeI
r harmonious, passing off without or
I single jar.
: Chief Justice Waite and his daugt
ter were grossly snubbed at Charlie
ton, recently.
Although he and his daughter wei