Rensselaer Union, Volume 6, Number 1, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 September 1873 — The Circuit Judgship. [ARTICLE]

The Circuit Judgship.

The notice for theclectiou, on the 14th day of October, of a Judge for the 30th Judicial Circuit having been published, the question will naturally arise who the candidates ei e has as yet been but one name mentioned, that of Judge Edwin P. Hammond. So far as we can learn, all the gentlemen, irrespective of party, appointed by Gov. Hendricks, will be continued on the Bench by the people. And it seems to be the wish of the people of this Circuit that Judge Hammond shall be the candidate irrespective of party. If there is any other gentleman spoken of, or any objection to' Judge Hammond, wehave not heard of it. - - Judge Hammond is announced at the head of this column as a candidate for the Judgehip, irrespective of party. This announcement is made by his friends of all parties, who believe tbe selection of a Judge should not be made a political test, and because they know Judge Hams mond is in every way qualified to fill the position with honor to the Circuit. It is not necessary for us to urge reasons for his election. He is well known throughout the Circuit, and has the confidence of the people.— He is a man of the people, and has risen to bis present position by hard study, strict attention to his profession, and an honorable, upright course. We are certain no better selection can be made in the Circuit, and we trust he will receive the unanimous support ofthe voters of the Circuit. — Winamac Republican.