The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1854-09-20

Mr. Editor: On Saturday last, Gen.
McQueen our popular Representative in
Congress, addressed portion Of the citi-
zens of Marlborough District at Red
Bluff.
lie was listened to with great attention
and interest, while he briefly reviewed the
history Of the last session Of Congress, and
the history Of the country at the present
time. He spoke at considerable length
of his own political couse in Congress, and
apparently satisfied all, that he had faith
fully, aud zeslously defended our rights,
and advocated our interest, and had truly
reflected the principles Of his constituency
while representing them, Them cried
he If | have faithfully done my duty
served you truly in the halls of federal
legislation for the six past years; will you
sustain me, or will you censure my course
-repudiate my principles by turning me
out of the Office OF Representative BE
assured, fellow citizens that it is consci-
business Of right-a hope Of being sustain
ed by an approving constituency, which
nerves your members to breast and bat
tie the tide Of fanaticism and ruin, which
shreaten to sweep over our country. My
political course is known to you,, If you
turn me out, can but feel that l have
lost y'ur confdsnee--done some act,
which you disaprrove-if SO, | ask what
is that act--wlist the complaint am
again candidate for reelection for Con-
gress aud solicit your corlal support
Tue Generul descended from the stand,
amid the congratulations Of his friends,
who from their numbers, enthusiasm and
assurances, satisfied him that Marlborough
was right, and would triumphan,ly sus-
tain her favorite son, aud long tried Re-
,dresentatiye. 81 pa.
q General Mo- Queen llas faithfully served
his constituency, and truly merits the re-
putation which he has gained, both in,
and out: of Congress tbs Representa-
tive without reproach and ineorruptable.'
True lie has not made great flourish
speeches for Buncolnbe TO be read at home
for political popularisy-nor has he brib-
el 'puffs in news papers TO give him no
toriety. But his zeal, diligence and abili
ty have hecu exerteI chiefly in the COM
mittee roon-theres where the greatest
good can be effected in maturing and re
porting bills. 1t is this labor, which
should entitle our members TO greater
credit thin nll thelnoisy electioneering
speeches of the session. A member
who in Consequence of long service, has
acquired knowledge of .he complicated
science Of parliamentary law, and Of the
routine Of business, is an over match for
new member, however great his genius
And one who has diligently prepared
himself during several Congresses to earn
a name, aud become effectively useful to
his country--one who, has thoroughly
made himself acquainted with oil the de-
partmentS and extended his influence
over the body, Of which hei member,
by his long service and experience would
naturally feel keenly the injustice ofbeing
lft out, just at the fruition Of his labors.
S1uth Carolina has ever found 1t her poll
cy, to which she has adhered strictly oi
stereotyping the names other faithful and
able supporters in the Congressional list,
consequently she has had the brightest
galaxy Of statesmen, in the history osth;s
country. A few sessions of Congress
would never haver given us a Calhoun, a
Hayne, McDufiie, but il was long
period Of service, many terms, Of long
and laborious experience in Congress.
When members are incompetent or un-
faithful, Of course, they should be forced
TO give way TO others but when they are
competent, faithful, and experienced it is
exceedingly ill-judged to replace them for
new, and inexperienced men however
talented. The country are surely the To-
sers by such course. But I feel assured,
that our Congressional District win rally
round and support Representative who
faithfully performs his duty.
MARLBoRoUoH.
Chsyaw Gasetta.