Mexico weekly ledger., 1880-07-29

confusion and render it difficult for
those that look to them for guidance
to decide which points to the shortest
way out of the political fog that be-
clouds so many at this time.
> THE TICKET.
Winner. by seventy-Five Ma
jority.
The late convention at Jefferson
City was one of the largest attended
and most exciting ever held in the
State. In spite of the excitement
and the closeness of some of the con
tests for ::ofice, everything was har-
m%onious and the strongest ticket
ever given to the people of this State
nominated. 1t is strong in its De-
mocracy, strong in the high personal
character of the men who compose
it, strong because it represents the
liberal and enlightened public senti-
ment of Missouri, and strong be-
cause it is the fair, open and consid-
crate work of the entire Democracy
of Missouri through, their chosen
representatives.
The candidates who were defeated,
With their friends, were the first to
endorse the nominees of the party
and pledge their hearty support to
the ticket. This is as it should be.
We want no grumbling or murmuring
of sore heads in our party in this,
1880, the important year to the party.
1t is natural that those who were
beaten should feel for a time the
smarting Of their wounds and the
painful impressions of their over
throw. 1t is natural, also, that the
friends of the defeated should feel a
little bit cast down and q little bit
retrospective. Political are
not for a day. The aspirant worsted
in this fight is successful in the next,
and for all who take delight in poll
tics, and love the struggles and the
excitements of the political arena,
there is always a chance to recover
lost ground and make past defeats
subserve future electioneering pur-
poses.
T. T. CRITTENDEN
received our notice last week. He
is by far the strongest man IN the
State. In the dark days In Missouri,
when Democracy became almost
y scorn among the falthless
multitude who, passion-smitten,
wandered after false gods, the record
shows that Crittenden stood amid
the Spartan band, tempted neither
by the lust OF power nor the sudden
frenzy Of war to put behind him g
single one Of the great principles oil
his party. As he was true, able,
brave and faithful in the old days, sc
also will he be in the new when he il
the chief executive of Missouri.
). A. CAMPBELL,
now of st. Louis, formerly of Pike
county, as Lieutenant-G Governor, will
make an accomplished presiding Off.
Ger of the Senate, having had such
legislative experience and large &C
craftsmanship with the processes OIL
%dellberative bodies.
JUDGE RAY
was nominated for Supreme Judge.
It was frequently stated in the con.
vention, whilst that body was in the
act of selecting q candidate for this
digniied and responsible position,
that the Office of Judge of the Su.
preme Court was the most important
one on the list, and we concur in
that opinion. The Legislative and
judicial departments of our State,
actuated by policy or passion may
do violence to the privileges Of the
citizen, but the courts of the land
are looked upon as the calm and i'm.
partial arbiters of individual rights.
When the day comes which will tes,
the strength of our institutions, oul
safety, or our destination will depend
upon the honesty and ability of our
judiciary.
There were several eminent jurists
whose names were before the conven-
ton for this position, and the contest
was close. But the State has cause
to congratulate the Democratic party
for designating Judge Robert Ray a
the next judge of the highest tribu.
nal in the State. Judge Ray came
from Kentucky to Missouri in biz
early youth, and Tor a number Of
years has been recognized as one O
the leading lawyers of North Nilsson.
II. His reputation for personal and
professional integrity is equal to thai
Of any man in the State.
The friends Of his opponents gave
it out during the sitting of the con
vention that he was connected witt
the railroad interests Of the State,
and that be was brought forward BY
railroads in their interest. OF course
this talk meant nothing more thar
that the supporters of his competi.
tors must have something to say
against him. The only foundation
for 1t is, that he happens to have
( son who has acquired for himsel
sufficient professional reputation te
lfcause his employment by q railroad
company as its counsel. WI do no
know who supported Judge Ray, bur
We do know that II his supporter,
|. lchoss him in the hope that he woule