The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1882-04-21

purest of our young men and is just such
material as is wanted for the advancement
of all that is good and worthy. He will be
found no easy prey on the stump and host
in the Legislature for Benton county's in
terest.
Mr. W. P. Ready comes from the coast
and owes his nomination to the solid demand
of the whole western portion of the county
and coming from his neighbors with whose
interests he is closely identified it speaks
much in favor of his success. MIR. Ready
has been resident of the county for over
three years. and served the State as State
printer by appointment of the Governor
after the death of w. B. Carter until the
next general election, in a manner every way
satisfactory and acceptable to the public.
With considerable experience in the ways
of Legislature and firm faith in and honest
devotion to the principles of the Republican
party. Fully posted on the political and
local questions likely to demand his atten-
ton He will prove a host in himself i'll the
Legislature.
Mr.. B. w. Wilson, our candidate for
county Clerk is too well known to need
comment by us as eighteen years of faithful
performance of the duties of the office have
made for him a record that speaks more
than we can write. His election is beyond
a question.
Sol King our present and popular Sheriff
has filed the office for six years and it
would be hard to find a more acceptable
candidate or one better calculated to serve
the best interests of the county. Our
against.
Mr.. +. NJ. johnson, onr candidate for
County Judge, although a resident Of the
county but few years has made record
makes him as one of the foremost men
among us and one to whom the manage
ment of the countv's business may he safely
intrusted. He has hosts of warm friends
and was among the gallant defenders of
the old flag during the dark days of the
war. His election will surely follow his
nomination.
Mr.. T. J. Buford, our candidate for
Comfy Treasurer, is gentleman of good
business attainment, and is in every respect
well qualified for the position. The treas
ury department will be secure in his hands.
Mr.. James Edwards and Andrew Gellatly
fer County Commissioners, are both good
selections. Mr.. Edwards has served the
county in this capacity several terms in
days gone by and has record in every way
to his credit. Mr.. Gellatly is well to do
and honest farmer of good business ability
and both can be depended upon to guard
the county treasury we'll and to conduct
its business successfully and economically.
Mr.. Perry Eddy, our candidatefor Assessor,
comes highly recommended by those who
know him best as man of good judgement
and all the necessary qualifications for the
intelligent and faithful performance of the
duties of that office. We bespeak for him
a hearty support.
Hon. James Chambers, nominee for Sup't
of Schools, is well and favorably known
to our people. He has twice represented
the county in the Legislature, where he
made good record. He is a practical
teacher of large experience, and isthorough-
ly devoted to the educational interests of
the country. He will be worthy successor
of the gentleman who has so long and cred
itably filled this position.
MIR. Geo. Mercer, our candidate for County
Surveyor, although last on the ticket is not
to be considered least, as the Office is one of
great Importance. Mr.. Mercer has served
the county many years as Surveyor and has
made record every way to his credit.
Faithful and honest in the discharge of
every duty he will serve the people with
credit to himself and profit to them.
This completes the ticket and from
cheering assurances received from all parts
of tn e county of satisfaction and hearty sup
port, we may safely say it is invincible.