Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-12-14
UNTTED STATES sFNATOR.

UNITED STATES SENATOR.
As the time is near at hand for the con
vening of our Legislature, which is to choose
a United States Senator in the place of Hon
B. F. WADE, whose time expires on the 4tl
of March, 1857, we deem it not amiss to ex
press our opinion, with others, upon thc
choice that body should make. 1t is a very
important matter, and our representatives
cannot be too careful in their selection of a
man who shall properly represent us as q
State in the capacity of Senator in the Ma,
tlonal Legislature. This question of choice
seems to be, at this time, considerably moot
ed by the press, and calls forth great di-
versity of opinion. We are sorry to see that
some of our contemporaries, in declaring their
opinions, give expression to some remarks,
which, although probably unintentional, dis
play want of due respect and appreciation
of the talents and worth of the present wor-
thy incumbent of that position. They rec
ommend the election of men, who, however
talented they may be, lack the experience
and knowledge possessed by those of ma
turer years; and were their dictation needed,
the State might have to regret the choice of
a recipient of its confidence and favor who
was entirely unfit to meet the responsibility
and discharge properly the duties of that
high station.
We deem it very good and safe rule, for
a party possessing the power, in making
choice of persons to fill high and responsible
positions, to have regard, first, to the talents,
and secondly, to the merits of such persons.
Taking this as rule, and applying it in the
election above referred to, we would ask
what result would, or could possibly be more
in conformity to this rule than the re-elec-
ion of Mr.. WADE? We have, then, by in
timating our preference for Mr.. WADE, con-
structively assumed the proposition, that he
is possessed in high degree of the afore-
mentioned qualifications; and in substantial
ton thereof, will only point to his public acts
as the strongest and most forcible argument
that can be used in the premises. 1t would
be superfuous, and in fact, foolish, act to
attempt to convince any person, that Mr..
WADE is a man of superior attainments, as
all who are in the least acquainted with him
in his public capacity, must concede this to
be fact. His services in the U. S. Senate
have been of the most eminent quality, and
all his doings have been characterized by
the deep impress of a strong mind; ed this,
in connection with his ardent attachment to
the Republican cause, evinced by his indie
labors in the recent campaign, rem
der him very conspicuous both at home and
abroad, and should, in justice, secure for him
the cordial support of the entire Republican
party in this State. He enjoys the conf
dence and respect of the whole nation, and
should we, his constituents, rupture this con-
fdence and respect, by repudiating him, and
in his place a less deserving
man, and thereby destroy his usefulness in
the present trying time? We trust and be-
lieve not. 1t is result we strongly depre-
cate, and devoutly wish may not be brought
about. We believe we reflect the sentiments
of the Republicans in this part of the State,
when we say that we are most decidedly in
favor of the return of Mr.. WADE to the Uni
ted States Senate.