The daily union., 1854-12-17
THE UNITED STATES SENATE.

We have already referred to the interest which is felt in
regard the result of the election for United States
tor by The California Legislature In looking the list
of the other senators whose expire the 4th of
March next readily appreciate the intense solic
tude which is entertained by the friends Of such
known to be candidates for reelection.
Senator Aichson of Missouri whose is generally
mentioned for reelection has hosts of friends and unless
the wings should be able TO effect combination with
poron of The democrats in the Legislature shall
pect to see him the Senate for six years from the 4h of
Marcia result that we shall rejoice to chronicle.
Mr. Butler of South Carolina has just been reelected
without opposition The State he represents is too proud
of his high character and great ability to part with him at
a time so full of interest to the whole South.
Mr. Dodge of Iowa. viii be presented candidate for
reelection we hope before the lateychosen Legislature
of that State; and regret that we cannot predict
favorable result-fo there is man. North, South East
or West upon whom the democratic party of the whole
Union more confidently relies every trying occasion.
The administration of Franklin Pierce has this gifted
young statesman fast and rvent friend and We should
rejoice to see him in the Senate battling with all his great
energies and abilities the hosts Of combined opposition
Mr. Fitzpatrick of Alabama also supposed to be GER
tain of reelection and whenwe say that his return to
cepon we only repeat the sentiment which entertained
of his pure upright and patriotic principles and character
The democratic party could not have more devoted
friend or the constitution resolute defender
Mr. Johnson of Arkansas has been elected for the short
term and then for six years from the 4h Of March We
have already and repeatedly spoken Of this most gratifying
event
Mr. Petit of Indiana, if candidate before the
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receive the democratic vote No democrat is to be
found in the Union, and none more ready and more
fearless or more effective in supporting democratic princ
PIES Defeat will not dhearten him for he is one of those
WHO have often led fororn hope and who have sdvoca-
ted the right all and against every odds.
General Shields is this person of great in
the democratic party and many hopes are enter
tained in his behalf Whether he is chosen for an
other term by the legisla ture ot Illinois, his
services his country his department gentleman his
statesmanlike qualities and his hold upon thousands of
hearts who feel grateful for his consistent and gallant pa
trotism will make his name household word for many
long years to come.
Mr. Slidel of Louisiana is candidate for reelection
with excellent chances of His in the Sen
has endeared him gentlemen of all opinions in both
branches of Congress- and if Louisiana is true TO herself
viii be retain him there during the six years after
the 4th Of March True to the democratic party, and
firm and consistent friend Of the administration Of Pres-
dent Pierce whose full confidence he shares he deserves
this honor the hands of those he has served, and
serve, well. We hope that no democrat in the
legislature of Louisiana will hesitate to aid in the eeec
ton of this able and experienced statesman
Mr. Walker, of Wisconsin, will not probably allow his
60 before the fusion legislature of that State He
is and sterling democrat and he should leave the
Senate the close of his present term be will leave behind
him many warm friends.
The legislature of New Hampshire which is to elect two
in Congress to fill the vacancy occasoned by
M Athertons death and the other for six years after the
present of the fearless and consistent Senator Norris
will be chosen in April next