Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-10-30
Letter from MIR. Chamberlain.


Letter from MIR. Chamberlain.
The following letter from Judge Chamberlain to
the Editor of the Fort Wayne Sentinel is character
istc of its author Since we have had the pleasure
of the Judges acquaintance, we have never heard
him utter other than the truly democratic sentiments
expressed in his letter 1t is this principle only,
which, carried faithfully out enabled US to triumph
the purely ofce-seekng wings. and their allies.
Bank Democratic u Skunks- Not candidate we
have heard of,-at least not one named by their
friends,-among whoa, might enumeraie some
dozen, but, with elo exceptions, have expressed to
sim lar sentiments Mr. Ovens letters, already
published in the State Sentinel our knowledge of
the views Of several who have been named by their
friends and the following excellent letter from Judge
Chamberlain these facts before us, we can as
sure the trading wings, as well the honest and
consistent of that party, and all disorganisers in our
own, that they Calculate against Odds" if they
pect to succeed in sowing dissenson in our ranks,
and thereby defeat the choice of the Democracy.
We have not time for further comment on this sub
ject at present; nor do we desire TO do more than
give expression to the views Of our cotemporares
The ect be settled by the peoples represent
atives and to them it is committed by the people
themselves. On them the responsibility rests; and
while we might have our individual preference, (and
we are sure some arc mistaken as to whom it would
fall on.) it is neither our place, duty,
right,-except perhaps indiriduals-tO take sides
in our paper. We presume that our representatives
elect who have faithfully canvassed their counties
have quite good chance to know the sentiments
of their constituents any others and that the
jority-ay that they will all and every act upon
convictions of duty and just policy, have not the
highest cause at present to doubt.
To the Editor Of the Sentinel;
GOSHEN, ISD., Oct. Q, 1s45.
DEAR SIR Your paper being the first in which
ton OF m name made connection with the APP
proachng election of United States Senator from this
State, aud that subject appearing this time To engross
InconSiderabe share of the public attention. deem
due To YOURSELF well the public to express through
the medium ot your paper my views IN relation thereto
have learned the first lesson of Democratic prn-
ciples, that implicit acqnescence is due the public
will, especially the part of those who may be sP"keh
Of candidates for the public favor and the pr. ep;s
thus ncucated have regarded it the first duty
Of those occupying this position, cheerlully and in good
faith, 10 reduce to practice.
On this subject, I cannot better express my views
than to quote your own language, where you say, "we
do not wish to create any sectional ealOuses dsnlOn
in ranks, throw any difficulties in The way OF
those whose duty il will be TO make the election
Actuaed by these sentiments, regard paramount
to all merely personal local considerations the honor
cess not in this age and this glorious Union onl,-bul
poserily and the world are most vitality Interested
And relation office, well worthy of
highest ambition, and which devOIves great
weight OF responsibility in applying To the appropriate
of its functions those eternal principles should
IL down the conclusive evidence of unworhi
ness IN any one, who would seek TO obtain by any n
lister means.
To say that have not been grati6ed the generous
confidence with which many of my friends inclined
repose my ability discharge its duties (and VET
that in my mind, hope of possessing this ability
has not been mingled with murh disirust) would be
avowal which would expose Just censue, for
of sincerity. And should be elected 10 honorable
aud responsible trust, from among the many other
worthy gentlemen, who have been mentioned. shall
think that the debt of gratitude and duty will have
BEEN any considerable degree discharged while there
snail have yet remained, my part, an effort be
made.
\ sincerely hope that the Democratic members of
General Assembly will give the Union,
Of their patriotic devotion their principles by the har
mony with which they will select candidate for tins
office, and the unanimIIy with which they will support
him.
Relying with confidence in my friends and also in
other gentlemen who have been named, and their
sperve friends that they will all be actusIed by that
bic selEsacrifcng spirit which sinks all personal consd
erations, of secondary importance, shall
satisfied with the result, whatever il may he,
personally concerned, being chiefly anxious for the
success Of principles
Very respectfully,
f. NJ. CHAMBERLAIN.