Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-03-18
9th CONGRESSIONAL District.

There are n number of gentlemen in this district
who aspirants for the nomination OF a District
Convention, which it is contemplated will be held at
Bloomfield sometime in April. Ii would be sheer
folly for the democracy to run than candi-
date for if they should, they would infalby be de-
eated by the wings, who not slow to seize upon
any advantage, which we might give them by dissen-
sions in Our ranks. therefore consider it important
that there should be democratic convention for the
purpose of uniting upon suitable person to bear
the democratic banner in the next Congressional cam
paign. Without we resort to such measure, with
full determination TO support the nominee, we un-
doubtedy shall be represented in the next Congress
by wing. Among the number Of gentlemen whose
names have been used In CONNECTION with the ap-
preaching canvass, know of who stands fair
er wherever he is known than DR.. w, C. Foster of
Monroe county. DR.. Foster has been battling in the
democratic ranks for the last % years, having during
that period supported all the democratic measures
Although he has spent his money freely, and his voice
has been raised defence of, and for the propa-
cation and triumph of democratic principles, yet be
has uniformly given way to others, and has been con-
tent to battle for the principles, having the proud
consciousness of doing his duty to his country and
his party while others enjoyed the tloaves and fish,
es" Without intending in the least to disparage the
claims of others, have no hesitation in saying that
in point of honesty, talents, and political Information,
DR.. Foster is not exceeded by any who has been
spoken of candidate for Congress In this district.
As writer and public speaker, he is ready writer.
popular orator and superior debater; and ! feel
assured, from his intimate acquaintance with the his
tory of country, and the general politics of the
day, he would be able TO successfully compete with the
most talented wing that could be in this district
In another point of vievsthe Dr. has claims which
to considerable extent already perceived. During
the last war with Great Britain, although but boy,
he volunteered the service of his country, and was
rewarded for his patriotism by being wounded, cap
tured, and confined in British prison for nine months.
These facts of which the souchers can be seen-
He has also ably advocated the question Of the pres
ent with Mexico and Is more sanguine probably
upon that subject than others, owing to the fact, that
his two eldest sons are volunteers in the service
of their country, in Mexico and the other on the
ocean in the Navy Of the U. s. He has thus proved
his devotion to his country and manifested his faith
by his works. in permitting his sons to battle under
the Star Spangled Banner" The. DR.. has also
manifested his sympathy for those who are now in the
army Of their country the plains OF Mexico. by
attending gratutously without fee or reward IN bis
medical capacity on the families of those who have
volunteered from this county. In conclusion, the in
eres Of the people of this Congressional district can
not be put into better hands than those of Dr. Foster,
and they manifest their gratitude by elec,ng one
who has rendered his country some service in the time
Of her greatest need. WAkkEN. s