Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Mass.) 1828-1830, 1828-04-01
SENAroRs. By the official notice of the


caucus, convention, meeting, or whatever it
should be called, held at Worcester last
week, which is published in our paper to-
day, the electors will perceive that list of
candidates has been prepared for them and
it is now to be considered whether it is a
list which meets their wishes. Our means
of ascertaining this are, to be sure, limited,
but as far as we have had opportunity to in
quire, we find that it is far otherwise. We
understand there is determination in the
south part of the county to oppose tit
appears to be altogether unpopular in our
own northumberland the Worcester
newspapers, thus far, hold death-like 81
lence on the subject which forebodes no
good.
In the first place why is the name of Mr..
JOSEPH Bowman put upon the list? Was not
his conduct in relation to the Warren Bridge
known by the members of the convention to
be in direct violation Of the wishes of a great
majority Of his constituents ? breach of
trust doubly culpable in consideration of the
manner in which his nomination, and final
election, last year was effected. There can
be no fear of his reelection by the people !;
and a confident hope is entertained that he
will be rejected by vote which will spare
him the opportunity of being again chosen
by the Legislature.
In the next place, why was Col. JOHN w.
LINcoLN, Of Worcester, notplaced upon the
nomination list? In what respect has he
not fully answered the expectations of his
constituents ? Are there any grounds for
this omission, other than those of local
nature; which of course have no bearing
upon his qualifications for Senator !? These
are questions which the electors are to ask
themselves on Monday next, and if they are
candidly considered, there can be no doubt
OF the answer which they will signify by
their ballots. We are assured that Mr..
Lincoln has been most useful and active
member Of the Senate, and that the ability
and fidelity with which he executed his
trust prove that the Confidence of his fell
low citizens has not been misplaced, and
are an ample pledge that We will continue
to deserve it.
Against Mr.. ALLEN, of Worcester. we
hear no objections. 1t is the Unnecessary
substitution of him for Mr.. Lincoln hat will
probably prevent his election Col. CUs41se.
of Lunenburg, the candidate selected for
this quarter, has been some years membe,
of the Council, and the citizens of the coun-
ty are supposed to be acquainted with MS
qualifications for the Senate. Another list,
which by request we insert to-day, contains
the name of Mr.. JOSEPH WILLARD, of this
town, in place of Col. Gushing. Mr.. w. is
eminently qualified for the station. The list
also contains the name of WILLIAM s.
HAsTINes, of Mendon, gentleman, we are
assured, in whom the interests of the county
would find an able and efficient advocate.
The south part Of the county has been neg
lected by the Convention, and we are in
formed that the list last mentioned will find
there very general support
1t is not probable that the choice of
whole delegation will be effected, at the
first trial. It is incumbent on the electors
to be active and jealous in their endeavours
to elect the best men, without regard to any
local Or selfish motives which may have
dictated the nominations of the Convention.
Governor Lincoln was forgotten in the
most provoking and deliberate manner by
the late County Convention at Worcester
This-in his own county too--his Excel
lency will be apt to regard as very eds
tressing anomaly"
We had set about giving a list of the can
didatPS for Senators IN +bo ,,or;o,,r (t,,,.