New-York tribune., 1885-01-13
PETITIONS IN FAVOR OF Mr.. EvARTs.
MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATURE URGED TO CAST
THRIR VOTES TOR VIM.


THEIR VOTES TOR uM.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TMBUSR.I
ALBANY, Jan. 12.-The members of the Legisla-
tnre who have returned here state that in their
several districts in almost every town petitions are
being circulated in favor of the election of Mr..
Evarts as Senator. These petitions will undoubt-
edly come pouring in upon the Legislature the
present week. Congressman skinner arrived from
Watertown, jefferson County, tonight, bearing
with him an Eyart's petition signed by
the leading Republicans of that city and
county. The list comprises the chief
bankers. merchants, manufacturers. lawyers and
newspaper editors of the county, judicial and con-
gressonal districts. 1t is addressed to Senator Lam
sing and Asscmblymen Kilby and Seeber of Jcffer-
son County. Congressman Skinner states that he
did not importune people for signatures, although
he earnestly favors the election of Mr.. Evarts but
merely asked men if they would like TO sign it, The
petition reads follows and is given in tuli as
sample of the petitions behalf of Mr. Evarts that
arc now being circulated:
The undersigned Republicans OF Jefferson County
earnestly desire the election of William 81 Evars for
Senator from this ping the issues upon which
the Republican party shall appeal to the people fn.
tnre elections New-York as the Empire State. should
OF other eminent Republicans have been named for
William NJ Evsrts stands pre%en1 .n in sShs Si. 1e all
toDs for the service which the Republican party and
Republican party, which has recently suffered defeat
now faces crisis in its history 1t Is of the greatest
Importance at this peculiar juncture that
Congress by men of the highest integrity
superior wisdom and power auhortatively TO
Republican principles. For these reasons, and
William NJ Evarts Is thoroughly known and trusted by
the voters OF this State. respectfully and most
urgently request that you will give him your and
influence for the Office Of Senator OF the United States
1t is signed by the following persons:
A. H. Sawyer, exCounty Judge l.. X. Brown, super
visor H. A. Brockway, j. W. Brockway, II. T. Deyen-
dor OF The Wafer0toa Times; Alex Campbell merchant
n r. Wardwe cashier of the Watertown National Bank
T. H. Camp, president OF the Jefferson County Bank H.
Goodae cashier OF the National Bank and Loan Com
2sDy; 8 IL Uphain, president of the bank !;
8eoige smith, treasurer Jefferson County Savings
BANK L. A. johnson, manager Of the Davis Sewing Ma
cnine Company; A d. Remington paper manufacturer;
hbowlton brothers, paper manufacturers; John NJ Car
Renter manager Of the Watertown Spring Wagon Works.
y: 2 sewall, OF the Bagley sewall Manufacturing
bagley, ex-Menber Of Congress; Charles r. skinner
Member OF Congress; d. Z. Middleton Mayor of the
Slty; Dr. II. M Stevens secretary OF the Aercutrral
insqrance Company; Charles b. Fowler, L. b. Cooke
W r. BiDgham insurance; u. s. Gilbert manager of the
sun Fire Insurance Company Of London; y O. VII.
hsms, Supreme Court Judge; L. c. Emerson Dis
trict.Attorneyi Ross G. Scott Surrogate: lanes
a. Felt Sheriff; A. ID. Seaver County Treas.
grer q. H. Smith, A. W. Wheeock, exsnerifs.
Greenleaf ex-County Treasurer; A. NJ. Farweil M
6eeee, r. Moulton, " =. Hubbard. John O. Sterling
B Mosher W, ". Scott, Thomas g. Angus. starbottle
&howard. H. n Ball. W. o. Ball, @. X. Hsnford aud /.