Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-05-13
The First District.

We have already stated that Mr.. r.. d. OWEN re-
ceyed the nomination of the district convention for
reelection to Congress- The majority, we presume,
Influenced BY feelings growing out of the fact,
that Mr. o. has proved himself able and influential
representative, and quite likely any other
gentleman to secure majority of the votes in the
district Being thus nominated, both principle and
policy should stimulate every democrat endeavor to
secure his success. There is not single good reason
why this should not be done; and shall not permit
ourselves doubt that it will be done, and that the
result of the election i'll be such as will be crafty
ing to friends every where. Some of the eastern
wing papers, we perceive, are fattering themselves
with the hope that there will be whig gain of two
members in the next congressional delegation from
Indiana We that this hope will prove allacious,
and we think it will Bat if the wings must gain,
let them gain anywhere but in the first district We
should take such defeat there personal well
political injury. Shoulder to shoulder in times
gone by have we fought with the democracy there,
and we feel as much solctude for their triumph now,
as we did when fighting in their ranks as humble
volunteer.
But we are getting away from the object we had in
view when we took up pen. That object was,
not much to speak of Mr. Owen, and his election,
as to notice the generous course Of of his COM
petitors for the nomination. Perhaps competitor is
too strong word but let it GO.
Previous TO the convention, the Hon. JAMES LOCK-
had been addressed by some of the respec-
table and worthy citizens Of Evansville asking per-
mission to present him to the district convention
candidate for the nomination. The answer of Mr..
Iockhart is credtable to him in every respect that
take great pleasure in transferring it COL
umns.
TO Messrs ~ J. Bray. Richard Raleigh. W. Hagle,
w. X. Graiehouse, and Others.
Gentlemen II had the honor to receive your note
of the lst inst in which you desire to know whether
! would permit my name to 60 before the District
Convention, as a candidate for Congress- subject to
Its decision. In reply to your note permit say,
gentlemen that the of the democratic cause,
with which is identified the prosperity and glory OF
the country, is to Of higher importance, than the
attainment of individual promotion. Personally,
have aspirations TO gratfy unconnected with the
good of the democratic IT, therefore, my hum
bic name you have kindly and atteringly suggest
ed, will ensure victory to cause, shall cheeruy
to have it presented to the convention subject
To its decision.
The ensuing election will be one of momentous
importance. The result of heelection of this district
may, perhaps, determine the political character Of the
next Congress. So nearly balanced the two great
parties, that divide the people of this country, far
the elections have occurred the various States oil
the Union. Duty and PATRIOTISM therefore, require
that all personal and sectional predictions should be
sacrificed in order To secure candidate around whom
the democracy of the district may rally with enthus
asm. and whose election will be beyond all doubt
Such candidate, | trust, will be the choice Of the
delegates, who shortly to assemble in convention
at Jasper.
You aware, gentlemen, that am at present
the occupant Of high and important judicial station
Ia station to which l aspired and which through
the kindness and Partially Of the Representatives in
the Legislature, conferred upon me, by unu-
sually large vote; with that station content
The honors incident faithful and honest discharge
Of its duties ample enough to crafty my highest
ambition Should, however, the delegates, when as
sembled in convention, declare be the peoples
candidate for Congress, should feel myself at
liberty decline the nomination. And should |, gen.
tlemen, BE- IGNORED with nomination, and successful
as a candidate, permit to say through you, to my
fellow democratic citizens Of the first congressional
district that my highest ambition should be to perform
with honor and fidelity all the important duties conf
dcd TO me-that their principles, the principles OF
Jefferson sad Jackson, should be my guiding princi
PIES and their interests should be my chief and high
est object
For this kind expression in my behalf, permit me-
gentlemen, to tender to you seycrally my sincere
thanks.
With sentiments Of esteem,
/ remain your obedient servant,
JAMES LOCKHART.
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