The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1853-06-24
The Proper QuallIIeation Of Lcsis-


The Proper Qualification of Lcgis-
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We insert in our paper Of to-day an
able and we'll considered article from the
Ohio Statesman on this subject. The
article has been imperatively demanded
by The too common disposition 10 select
legislators not from the class best quail
fled 10 originate or mature sound laws,
but from among the class oftolorably res
pec,able men Of local influence, who
presented the fewesl points Of objection
10 party leaders, aud who were best
qualified 10 serve some local and subor-
dinaie interest, The change in the con-
stiiuiion which does away with the great
mass OF legislation Of local character,
demands men Of more comprehensive
mind to elaborate and prepare general
and Uniform laws for State, than was
necessary where the great mass of busi-
ness was merely passing local laws, gem
orally prepared TO the hands of legsla-
tors by the parties interested 10 procure
particular local enaclments. What is
now required is, the best mind in the
Siaie--men Of The highest moral worth
and stamina, and men fitted in some de-
gree by habits Of thought and mental cul-
,iiya,ion for tho duties to be discharged.
This demand has called forth the re-
marks Of the Statesman, and exhibits on
tho part Of lis conductors that obserya-
tion Of the requirements of the time be-
fitting their high position as conductors
Of ihe Democratic State, journals.
Much to our surprise and modification,
the Cincinnati Gazette, and other Wing
organs, have seized upon this. article
wheTewiih TO manufacture some political
capital against the late Democratic leg
islalnre, and the character of the party.
II was an unworthy attempt, III betting
the elevated moral tone which Should
characterize the spirit Of the press Of all
parties. Jtrwas a specimen Of political
pettifogging, which fobihe credit Of the
press, is happily rare among journals that
claim character and responsibility. An
observancelofsome years, and acquaintr
anee with Ohio legislation, satisfies US
beyond The anticipation Of honest con-
troversy, that however negligent the
Democratic party may have beenin the
selection of senators, and represents
tiyes, a decent regard fer facts should
have led iheoWhig press TO be sileRtifI
ssiis6edgwith the past, and moi seek in
this matter, to institute comparisons,
when COMMON negligence had existed.
Itwould be degradlngto the iniellectand
morals Of Ohio, 10 presume that for years
hack, the Wing parry hadb carcfulio
select fitmen for the position Of egisla-
dors, land Alright and candid spirit would
have led them TO have joined the move
menu beguniby the Democratic press 10
elevate the standard Of Lawmakers above
0Jailability But they have preferred a
less sahonorable course, and The issue may
be fairly left with magnanimous and
highminded people,, who can appreciate
she difference between intelligent criti-
cisnlon existing syils, and the pettifogg
ing trickefy Of mousing politicians, who
regard piiiful effort ior a qulbbling ad-
vantage above the honor and best inter-
csss Of the State. ae bass t8
cd Ohio is noble Siate.-rich in the in
aellect Of her sons, in their genius, in
ldustfy, and manliness Of cbaructer--rich,
TOO, in her luxuriant soil, and her pIo>
-duc,iye elements Of wcpltb. Her public
anen should be indeed the representatives
.yf her inherent greatness, free from i'm
morality, liitieness, aud incapacity
which, though they may be indifferent in
the individual, from the limited influence
he may have upon society, become, the |
most, serious and deep concern when be
e placed forward in legislative capaci-
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