Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-09-14
ReKnre the PeOnle.

Before the People.
The county ticket which appears at
the head of our columns this week, and
which was placed in nomination by the
county convention, will be ~ once con-
ceded as one of the best that has ever
been advanced in this county for the
sufIragcs Of electors. OF the four new
names presented for the prominent OIL
ccs three are those Of old soldiers who
first tested their Republican principles
ON the field OF battle and the inocula-
ton there received made them ever
proof against any attacks from other
political disease.
The ticket rs q whole is such which
will appeal 70 the heart and head Of the
voting masses as one which they can
consistently support and honor them
selves in so doing. Predictions as to the
result at the polls are superiluous. 1t
eoes almost without saying that it will
be elected by an increased majority next
November. Every II who believes
that the resolutions adopted during the
stormy war period meant more than
iingling words will support it. Every
one who believes in indeayoring to pay
a portion Of the debt owing to those who
barred the breast to the fiery rave of Oh
G5 will support it. Every one who be-
licyes i'm the advancement of the eternal
principles OF liberty and equal rights
will support it. Every one who believes
in a free ballot and a fair count VIII
support it. Every n who wishes to
keep the wheels of the chariot of ciyiliz-
. alton moving in an onward course will
supportit Each and every one will east
their ballot for the ticket because the
nominees represent in their widest sweep
ali this and more. The United States
ofto-day. proudest amongproud nations
of this earth, is the work of the Repub-
Iican party. The work of the far reach
ing craftsmanship and outstretching
wisdom of its leaders. 1t is the grand
old party of progress and as such the
people recognize it. Whatever may be
theirdiifcrences as to minor matters when
the time comes for action the Republi-
cans of Grant county will be found a
unit in support of those principles which
are the framework and foundation stones
of our national prosperity.
The list of candidates. is headed by the
name of j. l.. Rewcy, the nominee for
Sheriff. Jap is too well known in
Grant county to need any introduction.
That came when he shouldered his mus
keith 81 to form one Of the living breast
work against the wave Of secession. As
a mcmberof the Seventh and the old iron
brigade he shared in the hardships and
glorics of those organizations. Since
his return Mr.. Rcwey has held several
official positions in the county, having
been for the past few years deputy
sheriff, the duties of which position he
fulfilled in such manner rs to have
much To- do with his present elevation TO
the Lcld of The county ticket. He will
make good officer and one on whom
the people can depend.
Ofcouuty clerk Hill, who was accredit-
ed Unanimous denomination mcntionhas
been made in previous issues. His work
the past two years speaks for itself and
that it was duly appreciated was evident
in his hearty Endorsement st the hands
of the convention.
Mr.. a. G. Morse, of Fcnnimore, the
choice Of the convention for the position
Of CLERK of the Court, is another old
soldier aud member of the fighting
seventh" who came back bearing evil
dcnces otthe ardshipsthroughwhich he
had passed. He has been often honored
by different Offices at the hands Of his
fellow townsmen which he has filled with
ability and integrity. There is every
reason to believe that his record in the
new position for which he is nominated
will be equally acceptable to his fellow
citizens of the county.
Mr.. ThoS. Mcmahon. of Harrison, the
nominee for the Office of County Treas
urcr. also douucd the blue rs n OF
Uncle Sans boys and participated with
Co. ii. Of the 25th inthe struggle for life
anddeath nthe eSterndepartmcut. He
also tested southern prison fare in Flor
ence 5. c., prison, and iStherefore doub.
IL entitledto the honorwhich the conyen.
ton bestowed On him. Mr.. McNIahou
has held prominent positions in istowu
having been successfully assessor, jus
tice of the peace and chairman of the
town board. In each and every posi-
ton. rs well as in private life he has beer
notcdfor the justice and honesty which
Governed all his dealings. He wa:
known rs a man the people could trust
Should he be elected to the office fol
which he is nominated. as we belicv,
with the res, of the ticket he will. hi
record at the end of his term will b,
one for which none will have occasion
TO blush.
Mr.. Lester Boughton who received
the nomination for Register of Deed,
although not coming in the list Of ole
soldiers is an able and deserving man
He is disabled from manual labor b,
the loss of an arm. His Republicanisn
Is OF the true blue kind. He has beer
engaged in the duties Of school teacher