Rensselaer Republican, Volume 19, Number 13, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 December 1886 — POLITICAL. [ARTICLE]

POLITICAL.

A. K. Delaney hits formally applied to Attorney General Garland for reappointment an District Attorney for. the Eastern District of Wisconsin. The place was recently tendered to Gen. Bragg, who declined. Mit, McGee, who was elected to the Georgia Legislature by the farmers of Murray County, has introduced a bill limiting mercantile profits on the necessaries of life to 15 per cent., under severe penalties. The measure has some chance Of passing the Mouse.. . .The vacancy in the United States Senate caused by the death of Aust n F. Fike, of New Hampshire, has been filled by the appointment of ex-Governor Cheney, I’eksons joining the Henry George Progressive Democratic party are compelled to pledge themselves that they will abide by the decision of the majority; do faithful committee work; use all legitimate means to procure votes for their candidates; attend all meetings of the organization; and report any indications of treachery to the party that may come to their knowledge. j The. approaching Senatorial election in Nebraska bids fair to be one of great interest. Charles H. Van Wyck has friends and opponents in both parties. It is possible that the Democrats will present a candidate and attempt to secure his election.. ' ■ ’ .' , C. -y' ;