The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-07-25
TUESDAY MoRNING,::::::::::JULY Q
Maj. A. L, Robinson, a Candidate for
Congress.

Among the many aspirants for Congress
ssional honors in the "Pocket District" we
notice that the redoubtable MAJ. ROBINSON
is actually in the field, with his platform and
appointments in several counties to address
the people Of the District. The Mujor is
man of the highest order Of talents, aud one
of the most effective speakers in the State.
We hope the Major will have coed time Of
it, and shall make no objections to his receiv-
ing the full vote of his party, but zoe cannot
endorse him, and trust :hat the Wing party
will maintain its consistency and preserve its
strength entire for the support of candi-
date who will at least represent the cardinal
principles of the party, even though it should
not be deemed cxpedient to place Wing in
nomination. Let them give their influence
as unit, to q candidate that will not misre.
present them, and one who possesses the ne
cessary ability and has the political honesty
to bestow his time and the influence of his
position 10 the advancement Of the interests
of his district. Such men, good and true,
can be found in the District, and should the
Wing party upon mature deliberation deem
it inexpedient to make party nomination,
we conjure it to throw its votes andit nfu-
ence for more eptionabe candidates
than are now before them.
We have in the District many men whom
we believe, would not only make successful
race in the ensuing canvass, but would Gil
the position with honor to the District and to
themselves.
The interests Of the First District should
be represented in Congress by it,, best talent,
and not longer be trusted in the hands of
weak and inefficient, fourth.rate men, whose
services necessarily can be Of but little use
to their constituents, while their vo,es and
what little influence they may possess is
made the easy prey of unprncipled demago-
CUES. The present incumbent, and candi
date for reelection, although no doubt avery
clever man, is manifestly deficient in the
requisite qualifications, to properly represent
this district. This alone should be an insu-
perabls objection to him.
The ultra abolition principles which Maj
Robinson holds, would neutralize all infu-
ence in Congress which his industry and com.
manding talents might otherwise confer
In the event of the election of either of the
candidates in domination, the District would
ssa'n be practically not represented.
1t is desirable then there should be a can
didate in whom the anti.Nebraska men Of
this District, whether Wings or Democrats
may repose their confidence and give their
votes. After consultation with friends here
we make the suggestion that MASS
MEETING of the opponents of the Nebras.
ka bill 10 the First District, be held at some
suitable point early in August. to consult
upon plan Of operations for the campaign
and to nominate a candidate in opposition to
Miller and Robinson. Let this meeting Sc.
lect man of the proper ability, of the right
leading principles, of personal popularity
and not an Office seeker, and we can elect
him in spite Of all opposition. We submit
this suggestion topublic consideration. W.
don'twant a self submitted candidate, but one
who may be presented to the people "by
authority"-and the authority Of such
meeting 10 alive ask for his election.