The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1880-06-29

Hen WIN the glorious eF1 come
When none 1AAn fear 70 die.
Bsoxham and Bethel.
Qafng Star. Juns 1kI
oUR TICKET
An hail 20 thee, Gainesvillel
An hail to thee, Cedar Keyi
BloxhAm and BeEheli
Davidson md Euleyl
ViC1nry1 VietoFyil VictorylIi
Jacksonvals Unioa. june nj
The independ1nt vote Of ST. Johns river win
be 9ivcn 70 Bloxhzm In preference to Conover.
The doubkfhl win not hesitate long in deciding
u nsoF of the flrst Of the two candidates mem
LavssDuE nsnnssis. - is.l
2keas6lNeHu q he y ecrafic party willcer-
en1M1F 4iE1 - gMl mi etian ahgsUNhnne relhe
State. We were present ak the Gainesville Con-
vention and witnessed the baliOting and pro-
ceedings with some interest, and were gratified
to see that, although there were several candi-
dates before the convention, each and every one
were men that would have secured harmony and
success within the Democratic ranks, and for the
Democratic party.
Monticello Constitution. June ILL.,
We place at the mast-hea of the Constitution
the names of our gallant leaders in the approach
ing political contest, and call upon all good men
to rally to their standard. Among them is that
staunch and true patriot, that industrious, zeal
Gus and untiring statesman the eagle orator of
Florida Honorable William d. Bloxham-a
man who has frequently been tried in the bal
lance and never found wanting. He is gentle
man familiar to the people in every county of
the State, and loved of all men for his manly
bearing, courteous department genial disposi
ton and towering intellect. His name will Gre
ate enthusiasm-his presence will fire the hearts
of the masses with a determination to secure
victory in November
With Bloxham as our candidate for Governor,
success is assured-the battle already won--and
the enemy covers in defeat Conservative Re
publicans and Independents are already focking
to his standard-the colored men have conf
dence in his integrity and the State is all ablaze
from the Perdido to the st. Johns with enthusi-
asm. The question now is, not as 10 our ability
to secure victory, but by how many thousands
the enemy will be defeated.
Hon. L. w. Bethel has been selected by the
Democracy for the position Of Lieutenant- Gov
ernor, and in our opinion it is a very fortunate
nomination. He is a native FlOridian, about
thirty-ive years of age, and the finest specimen
of manhood the eye ever beheld, and withal a
brilliant and forcible speaker. He is resident
Of Key West, has great influence with the Gu
ban citizens is lawyer by profession, and for
four years has served his fellow citizens as mayor
of that cosmopolitan city. He will make thor
ough canvass of the State, and his presence alone
will inspire confidence and enthusiasm.
Florida Agrcuturist, June 1911
The Hon. W. ID. Bloxham, has been nominated
by the Democratic Conservative Convention at
Gainesville for Governor The Conservatives of
the State now have standard bearer that they
can rally around with confidence of an honest
government. Mr.. BoXham is an agriculturist
like ourselves and knows our wants, and will
provide for them Even his opponents have
never been able to bring anything against him,
but in the btterest political canvass have always
spoken of him with respect Eight years ago
we gave up allegiance 10 our beloved Queen
God bless her - to identify ourself with the
land of our adoption. and note for BlOzAan. We
were not personally acquainted with him, but
from the reports we heard of his character we
had no doubt of his making good ruler and
now that we know him, we feel more convinced
of it than ever. Conservatives, fall in and give
him O rousing majority BritOns residing in
Florida, give your votes to an honest man Re-
publicans, good man is without price, and you
can never do wrong in supporting one. UAder
the administration of Bloxham you may look for
four years Of prosperity in this State, such as il
has never seen. We have never interfered in
political affairs, that is not our line of duty but
our heading says Devoted to. State Interests"
and we would be recreant to our trust if we did
not strongly advocate the election of Governor
Bloxham.
The Tallahassee correspondent OF the Savan-
nah Morning Geaes in describing the Boxham
serenade Of last week, says:
Several prominent Republicans were present !;
and little OF TO one side, hanging against
post like a wet dish rag, was the erudite editor
Of the Florida Patriot, tConOvers own organ.)
The poor fellow wiped q big tear from his eye as
he read " the hand writing on the wall and
was no doubt much absorbed in the thought of
what will become of me and the Patriot after
1xm ~ A-.A A. L.
ex-delegate, who warmly supported COuover's
nomination, stalked up with face as long as a
bean pole, and remarked: "This fellow BloxhAm
can stir up more enthusiasm than any man in
Florida, and tell you he is going to be the ID
TO best"
Governor BIoxham is in every sense man Of
the people, is about forty flour years of age was
born within four miles of Tallahassee, where he
has resided from his infancy. HIS father. native
Of Virginia was among the first pioneers who
settled IN Florida William d. was an only
child, and great care was taken IN his education.
At an early age he was sent 10 William and
Mary College, Virginia, where he graduated In
1857, and received diplomas as B. A. and B. L.,
but never practiced his profession because Of his
feeble health. Afler q few months spent trav-
cling in Europe 10 regain lost health, he re-
turned 10 his native Florida and engaged in his
favorite upation-farming- unanimous
ly called without an opposing candidate) TO rep
: resent his county in the legislative halls Dis
playing such marked ability, he was chosen in
1858 as Presidential electoF; was nominated in
1870 for Lieutenant Governor; was elected and
counted OUT but carried his case before the
Supreme Court and gained his seat at q time
when Radical carpet bag -scalawagism held her
most potent sway land upon this same decision,
it is said, Governor Drew gained his seat six
years later.) Again in 1872 be was nominated
candidate for Governor, but as the Radical party
had the entire election machinery in their own
hands, 1t has ever remained question Of doubt
Is to whether or not Bl0xham was elected. He
was appointed by Governor Drew In 1877, Sec
rotary Of State, which position he now holds
His nomination, therefore, 10 complainant 10
Governor DFcW's wisdom and forethoughk, that
the Governor cannet fail 70 recognise and appee
ciate Il b also semi-endOTscment Of his I'd.
ministga1ion. Mr. BlOxham has taken an active
part, canvaming the State In the interest or his
party in every political campaign since the war,
gaining friends each time, and that he win be
Overwhelmingly elected Governor IN November
next not even his most ardent Opposers have the
slightest doubt. ~
Jacksonvifle Correspondent Savannah News, June lel
Bloxham win make brilliant Canvass Pos
sessing the grace of cFat0U in no common de-
gree, Of fine personal appearance and winning
mAnners, he viii make 6riends wherever he
goes, and hia eenezni popularity win give much
strengfh 20 fke ticket. The y0ung Democracy
win 1ake him ~ With AD0ninneily amd hemgty
zeal that of itself mfili Inspire hopa and azamse
enflsmiaHn. Many of khe eoaoEed people VIII
vuts lpT lin. beea1se ihey Eecngnize b hImsa
tRne 1Eien1 uf 1heir EncA, ard sone who ha9 aNne
much 10 GlcEath ahem fnfhe heighfad naDtulneaa.
Ne - neser pE1lniaod ihem - aczes and tse