Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-01-01

Sc But" says one, ''the General has
fine Office" True, a much better one than
that of being Senator. If we look at the
large family he has to support, il would be
great sacrifice in pecuniary point of
view, to give up the one he now occupies;
nevertheless, he is doubtless willing to
serve the people of Iowa in the Senate
station he is so admirably capacitated to
fill.
If Gen. Jones is elected U. S. Senator,
it will be, no doubt, great benefit, not
only to Iowa, but also to Illinois and Wis
consin, because of his untiring efforts and
ability in promoting western interests.
When he was delegate in Congress, in
1888, his high standing as member and a
business man was fully proven from the
fact that numerous letters were written to
the President of the U. S., by members of
Congress, asking for him the appointment
of Governor of Iowa territory. Every
Democratic member of the Senate and
House of Representatives, signed a petition
to the President, asking him TO make the
appointment; many letters were also writ
ten, by democrats and wings TO effect the
same object. The writer of this article
witnessed, at Washington, the efforts in
JONES' behalf:-Mr. Crittenden, of KY, in
writing to the President said, "By personal
intercourse and sure information, | may
say that have been intimately acquainted
with Gen. Jones from his youth, and that
do not know a gentleman of more personal
worth or honor" DIR. Linn, in addressing
the President, in note recommending
Jones for Governor, remarked; 81 have
known Gen. G. w. Jones for % years,
years, even from his childhood, and know
that his character is without reproach.- :
His manners are of that kind which fit
him for the cabin or the palace, and which
accounts for his uncommon popularity at
home and abroad. He is good Greek,
Latin and French scholar, and read law
for some time, simply to aid him in the bu-
siness of life." Isaac ii. Brunson, who was
the Chairman of the Committee on Terri
tories, wrote to the President as follows
NV position as chairman of the Com. on
Territories, has given me some opportuni-
" of forming an opinion as to Genl. Jones'
fitness and qualifications for such sta
ton, and | will only add, that his APP
pointment would give great pleasure to his
numerous friends, and TO none more than
myself"
The General was not nominated, as the
President entertained the belief that the APP
pointment would conflict with that portion
of the Constitution which says, " No Sena-
'stor or Representative shall, during the
'stime for which he was elected, be appoin-
'ted to any civil office under the authority
"of the u. S., which shall have been crea-
'sted, or the emolument thereof shall have
sheen increased during such time," &c.
The President, however, subsequently, APP
pointed him Surveyor General Of Wiscon-
sin and Iowa, the nomination of which was
Unanimously confirmed by the Senate.
In '3S, when Western members were
anxious TO pass Gan act to divide the Ter
"ritory of Wisconsin, and to establish the
"Territorial Government of Iowa." &c.
The delegate from Florida made an attempt
to have time set apart for Territorial bust
ness he entirely failed. Mr. Brunson,
then Chairman of the Committee on Ter
ritories, made an effort also, TO effect the
same object-he was also unsuccessful
Mr.. Brunson then solicited Jones TO make
a trial, emarking-"Jones, you are u pop
ular man, try what you can do" The
General did exert himself, and finally sue
ceeded. He visited the members in their
rooms, and obtained the promises of a ma
iority, all of whom he could rely on in an
emergency. The Southern members were
generally opposed TO the bill, and especially
Mr.. Calhoun. The bill, however, passed
triumphantly. And full credit was given
to Jones for his management and tact du-
ring his delegacy at Washington in all pub
lie matters in which his services were en-
listed. NORTHERN IOWA.