The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1880-06-03
THE COUNTY TICKETS,


Mr.. JefTery, one Of the Democratic
nominees for the State Senate, is q
worthy citizen, has had some experience
IN public affairs, and is a man Of pro-
gressive ideas. Were it not that his
name figures slightly in the report Of
the Legislative Investigating Commit
tee OF 1875, his chances Of election would
be good. Mr.. J. S. Keller, his colleague,
is a butcher and packer, and also
worthy citizen; but he is possessed of
none Of the qualifications which are re-
quired in a legislator. Now that we
have a chance to contrast the Demo-
cratic with the Republican nominees,
Messrs. Watson and Simon, we unhesi-
tatingly pronounce in favor OF the latter
gentlemen.
OF the Democratic nominees for Rep
resentatives, we can only say that we
know none of them, but have heard
nothing derogatory to their characters.
The nominees for County Commission
ers are also strangers to US.
Mr.. B. /. Norden, the present ineum-
bent is a candidate for reelection to the
Shrievalty. He has made a good off,
Ger, and is popular with the masses. a
close contest is anticipated between
him and Mr.. Joseph Buchtel The lat
ter will be SCRATCHED by some persons
In whose minds there is a recollection
Of the Independent movement, while
the former is disliked by many Demo
Gratis, who wish him to step aside and
give them place at the public crib.
Mr.. B. G.. Whitehouse, the Demo-
cratic candidate for County Clerk, is
Teputed to be an estimable gentleman; !;
but his long connection with the water
company causes thoughts Of monopoly
TO arise when his name is mentioned.
His opponent, Mr.. Borthwiek, is equally
as estimable a man and citizen, and is
fully acquainted with the duties of the
Office. Rev. w. c. Chattin, so long and
favorably known in this city as q friend
of the distressed and unfortunate, an-
nounces himself as an independent can
didate. We do not doubt that he could
have been elected had either party nom
mated him, but think he will be third
in the race as an independent. He is
deserving Of assistance from Portland
and Multnomah county in his financial
troubles, but we fear he will not receive
1t unless be withjraws and trusts to the
magnanimity Of the successful candi-
date for a position as deputy. His can
vass may serve to defeat Borthwick, but
will have no other effect.
Mr.. B. u. Holmes is the Democratic
nominee for Assessor, and, IL the women
could WELD the ballot, Sears would be
badly beaten.
Captain Cahalin is the Democratic
candidate for Treasurer.
Mr.. d. w. Taylor, for Surveyor, is a
worthy young man and exemplary citi-
zen, and it is his misfortune that the
county is so strongly Republican that
he cannot hope to defeat Mr. Burrage.
AS regards the candidates for School
Superintendent, we know very little.
Mr.. Maerum, the Republican candidate,
is associated with two noble men, w. c.
johnson and F. o. MeCoRn, in the legal
profession. If he is to be judged by
these associates, he is worthy of re-
election. Mr.. John Rosenberg, an Epis-
copal minister, was nominated by the
Democrats, but refused to accept the
honor, realizing that he would be
scratched" by many Catholics in the
Democratic ranks. Strong as may be
the Democratic creed in regard TO voting
1.-THE ticket" yet it is lamentably weak
when pitted against the dogma that bids
man to repudiate a religious opponent.
Two partners in the undertaking busi-
ness are candidates for Coroner. a vote
for either counts for both.
The tickets Of both parties are COM
posed Of excellent men, with few excep-
tions. The contest promises to be the
closest which has been witnessed In
years. The fact that the Presidential
campaign is at hand gives added zest TO
the fight. We believe that the Repub-
licans, as q rule, are men of broader
views than the majority Of the Demo
Gratis. There are advocates Of various
reforms, including Woman Suffrage and
temperance, among the Republican
nominees for the Legislature, while we
are not aware that any men on the op-
posing side represent these modern ideas
of right and necessity, even in a luke
warm degree. Under these cIrcum-
stances, we cannot do otherwise than
wish the Republican ticket, with three
or four exceptions, to be elected.