The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1878-11-07
Result.

The campaign just closed has been the
most exciting one that Lincoln county ev-
er passed through, particularly the Legi-
slative portion Of it.
This was characterized by severe per-
sonal onslaught upon VIM. NJ Cuppett the
Republican nominee for Council.
Up to the morning of the convention
the individuals who charged this gentle
man with bribery when a member eight
years since, were supporters and lntimated
their intention to remain 50. Their sud :
deu somcrsault and bitter attack was as
unexpected as severe, and not until their
allies had circulated the deroga.ory stale
ments generally was Mr.. Cuppett prepared
| to rfute and explain.
1t was an unpleasant and in some in.
Stanc es very disagrecable canvass, and
during its heat many things were said for
which cooler and reflective moments will
doubtless bring regret Party and princi :
pie was ignored and the entire contest cen
tered upon the question of the truth or fal
sity Of the charges. AT the home precinct
OF Mr. Cuppett where Of course he was
better known the vote Indicated that the
electors disapproved the accusation
Out Of l49 votes he eceived 1870 while
Bennett received but 100 In Mr.. Conk Inns
town Cpppett received majority of T.
The vote generally was a light one. but
from appearances, all Of the straight Re,
publican nominees are elected.
Bcn1ctt's majority in this county will
reach 435.
The balance Of the legislative ticket
there was no particular fight upon NJ. e..
Hotter WAS placed upon the Lincoln Cen
ter ticket with Rea to draw from the Scan
dinavian element against lIclvig, and Har-
isOn Of Turner Co. to draw that vote which
was expected to be heavy on account Of
the great effort that would be made to
elect Childs
Oscar Rca the lone star democrat was
considered the forlorn hope of the Democ.
racy and should he succeed in drawing
generally from his Republican friends
one point for the Democrats would have
been gained, but up to the time Of penning
this article the weather indications arc
that Oscar is riding the stem under bare
poles, and far behind in the race
Llncoln county is one, that both Demo
Gratis and Republicans throughout the
Territory look 10 Win great interest, as
the Republican vote, alcniations might
be effected that would prove lasting and
the solidity of the Republican vote be
rendered uncertain hereafter, but this
time that scheme has failed apparently
Had The Lincoln county delegation not
been mislead as to the straight haired Re
publicanism Of Mr.. Bridgeman, he would
have been nominated and then portion
Of Turner county might have been saved,
but they were told, and from what was
considered then reliable source that he
was an activ" supporter Of Bartlett Tripp,
which fact if so, meant an advocate Of the
same principles Tripp endorsed
Oae thing or lesson our Lincoln county
people should profit by hereafter, never to
allow themselves il possible to be drawn
into CANVASS where personalities the
base 1t is humiliating, and stirs up bad
blood, and cngepders local feeling that
may take years to eradicate, but if per.
sen is wrongf0lly attacked, he is forced to
make a defense.
Other localities, Wisconsin, Ills, New
York, and New J erscy, proved what good
can, and does follow, straight forward
support to the ticket that bears true Re
public ans, and our true men can find sol
| ace in these unexpected victories and send
greeting to those who have done SO nobly.
If there is any thing in the conduct Of
this Territorial campaign that our Demo
cratic friends can pride themselves upon,
they certainly are welcome to all the eff
feet, but the Republican party in Dakota
have kept their pledges, and it now re
mains for Judge Bennett to execute the
trust the party has consigned to him.