The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1883-1893, 1888-01-19
POLITICAL GOSSIP.

| POLITICAL GOSSIP.
| We have long regarded the nomna-
ton of Lieut.. Gov. Stedman, aside from
any local consideration, as essential to the
best interests of the Democratic party
Under his leadership we would have a
strong and aggressive campaign, the party
would be thoroughly organized, and there
would be an overwhelming victory at the
polls for U.S. Wilmington Review.
Judge Clark, some of our contempo-
raries seem to think, has the inside track,
at this writing, for the Democratic Guber-
material nomination; but Lieut.. Gov. Sted-
man is still on his legs and has record
| for long distance running. If our own
Gilmer should enter the race some chain
| lightning would have to be used by the
nag that beat him Greensboro Patriot.
| We are surprised at intelligent news
papers stating that Judge Settle will be a
candidate for Governor of North Carolina.
He is not eligible, being citizen of, and
a voter in, the State of Florida. His name
has been used a good deal for this and
! other places which he would probably not
accept if offered him. He is very we'll
contented with his judgeship, and is prob
ably not deceived by the manner in which
| his name is used for Governor Of North
| Carolina Greensboro North State
We see by the papers that I. J. Jarvis
will certainly be back with Us to take part
| i'll The campaign. We want a man that
we are sure will carry the old State trium-
| phantly to victory, and that man is Thomas
j. Jarvis. We believe that, with Jarvis
as our standard bearer, the old ship of
State will be carried safe into port, in
| spite of whatever winds, tides and break
ers she may encounter, with this old de-
| fender ot Democracy at the head. He
has done it and he can do it again [Ox-
ford Torchlight-
! The Republicans of the black district
are moving early in the campaign of 1888.
| Chairman R. l.. Parrott calls meeting
Of the O'Hara wing committee to meet in
Wilson on Thursday, the 10Th of January,
to fix the time OF calling convention to
| nominate candidate for Congress, a
presidential elector and delegates to the
| National Republican Convention. Wilson
| Hicks, chairman Of the Abbot wing com
| mittee has called meeting on the same
| day in Tarboro for the same purpose
| New Berne Journal.
| The Eastern part Of the State claims
| the first place on the ticket, and the Cape
| Fear section, that has not been represent
ed in the Executive office in half a century,
|
honorable son, Maj. G. M. Stedman, at
present 1t Governor and in the line of
promotion, and most admirably qualified
in every way to fill the Governors Office
| with profit to the State and credit to him
self. Mai. Stedman has an unsullied
record and would make a good run
The farmers will demand a representative
and so far as We have learned Capt. Alex
ander is their man. With Stelman and
| Alexander we can harmonize and unite
the Democratic forces to the tune of 90,
900 majority, and so let it be Stedman
and Alexander.- Hickory Press and Car
Gilman.
We invite attention to the article of
"Observer" in to-day's Chronicle in favor
of Platt D. Walker, Esq, of our city, for
| place on the Supreme Court bench.
The Chronicle most heartily endorses all
our correspond, Mt says of Mr.. Walkers
| eminent qualifications not only to adorn
the Office, but to wear its ermine with
| great credit and usefulness to the State.
His wide knowledge of the law, natural
legal acumen, rare powers of graphic dis
QUESTION, physical vigor, indefatigable
energy and high moral character all com
bine to distinguish him as pre-eminent in
fitness for the exalted and responsible
position. Two additions will doubtless be
made to our Supreme Court bench, as
both parties favor it, and it is very doubt
full if two better selections could be made
than Patt d. Walker, Esq, from the
West and Judge Shepherd from the East.
i Charlotte Chronicle.
The men of Warren county do not
"whoop up nor 90 wild over any one
they are too intelligent aud self-respecting
for this Indeed, there are fifty men in
Warren who would grace our Guberna
toral chair with dignity and ability. But
our citizens are for the most available
man, talents and morals considered that
can be selected. In looking over the field
| it has occurred to US that our old friend
and sister county, noble old Halifax,
could furnish man in every way worthy
the confidence and the sutfrages of the
people of this great State, and that man
is Walter Clark, Esq, at present one OF
the Superior Court Judges of the State.
We favor him personally, and because ol
his progressiveness, his incorruptiblity as
, a man and as Judge, and because Of hi,
, availability. His gallant record as a sol
dier, although bus mere boy then, hi:
splendid record as Judge, and his higf
, personal character make him an uneXcep
tionablc candidate. He is unusually pop
l ular with the masses, because when passin!
sentence on the guilty he ''feeds all from
2 the same spoon" and mans money, o
social or political influence can not saw
him from the just consequences of his owl
S conduct. The people of North Carolin
9 like fair play Warrenton Gazette.