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September 28, 1850
Fremont Weekly Freeman
Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio
What is this article about?
Whig newspaper editorial endorses A. G. Conover, a self-made practical engineer, for Ohio's Board of Public Works, refuting false accusations and arguing against non-engineer A. P. Miller, ahead of the October 8 election.
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Board of Public Works.
On Tuesday, the 8th of October, the people will vote for a man to fill the vacancy in this important office. The post is one of great responsibility and should be occupied by a person who is a thorough and practical engineer. Two candidates are presented to the voters of the state. Both cannot be elected.
A. G. Conover, the Whig candidate, is a practical engineer, and has already done good service for the state, and if the people of Ohio see to their interests as they ought, and as we believe they will, he will be elected by a large majority. The editor of the Statesman, a few days since got up a terrible story, in relation to Mr. Conover, stating that he was receiving a salary from the state, and at the same time was in the employ of a railroad company But Sam's story wouldn't go down. It was a wicked and deliberate falsehood, which is clearly and plainly exposed, by an article which will be found on the first page of our paper, and also by another on the second page. Locofocoism is always resorting to some false issue to help it along; and when headed and convicted of one falsehood, immediately concocts another. Mr. Conover needs but to be known to be respected. He is a self-made man taught by that best of instructors—experience, and as such men are always honored by the good and true, we expect to see him placed in that honorable and responsible office, and the people of Ohio will never regret the day they extended to him their suffrages.
The other candidate, A. P. Miller, is not an engineer, therefore this conclusion that he is neither fit or qualified for the office, becomes irresistible, and every man who will give the matter a second thought must say so himself.
The public works of the state of Ohio, are the pride and admiration of every citizen, and if they wish them to be continually increasing in value, if they wish to make them the great thoroughfares by which prosperity, population and wealth are to be poured in upon them, they must elect some other man than a militia Colonel to take charge of them.
Judge then, between the two men. Mr. Conover is well qualified for the position. He is an engineer. Mr. Miller is not. If Mr. C. is elected he will bring to his aid an amount of practical information which, joined to his good sense, industry and energy, admirably qualifies him for the position in which his friends seek to place him
On Tuesday, the 8th of October, the people will vote for a man to fill the vacancy in this important office. The post is one of great responsibility and should be occupied by a person who is a thorough and practical engineer. Two candidates are presented to the voters of the state. Both cannot be elected.
A. G. Conover, the Whig candidate, is a practical engineer, and has already done good service for the state, and if the people of Ohio see to their interests as they ought, and as we believe they will, he will be elected by a large majority. The editor of the Statesman, a few days since got up a terrible story, in relation to Mr. Conover, stating that he was receiving a salary from the state, and at the same time was in the employ of a railroad company But Sam's story wouldn't go down. It was a wicked and deliberate falsehood, which is clearly and plainly exposed, by an article which will be found on the first page of our paper, and also by another on the second page. Locofocoism is always resorting to some false issue to help it along; and when headed and convicted of one falsehood, immediately concocts another. Mr. Conover needs but to be known to be respected. He is a self-made man taught by that best of instructors—experience, and as such men are always honored by the good and true, we expect to see him placed in that honorable and responsible office, and the people of Ohio will never regret the day they extended to him their suffrages.
The other candidate, A. P. Miller, is not an engineer, therefore this conclusion that he is neither fit or qualified for the office, becomes irresistible, and every man who will give the matter a second thought must say so himself.
The public works of the state of Ohio, are the pride and admiration of every citizen, and if they wish them to be continually increasing in value, if they wish to make them the great thoroughfares by which prosperity, population and wealth are to be poured in upon them, they must elect some other man than a militia Colonel to take charge of them.
Judge then, between the two men. Mr. Conover is well qualified for the position. He is an engineer. Mr. Miller is not. If Mr. C. is elected he will bring to his aid an amount of practical information which, joined to his good sense, industry and energy, admirably qualifies him for the position in which his friends seek to place him
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Election
Board Of Public Works
A. G. Conover
A. P. Miller
Ohio Engineer
Whig Candidate
What entities or persons were involved?
A. G. Conover
A. P. Miller
Where did it happen?
Ohio
Story Details
Key Persons
A. G. Conover
A. P. Miller
Location
Ohio
Event Date
Tuesday, The 8th Of October
Story Details
Editorial supports Whig candidate A. G. Conover, a practical engineer and self-made man, for Board of Public Works, refutes false story by Statesman editor about his employment, criticizes opponent A. P. Miller as unqualified non-engineer and militia colonel.