Kansas weekly herald. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan. Territory [Kan.]) 1854-1858, 1855-06-29
Hon. .asdreaU j. Esack's.

Hon. s41adFeaO u. zSNcE'S.
As the time draws near when the citi-
zens of Kansas Territory will again be
called upon to. select some suitable person
to represent their many and varied inter-
ests In the next congress of the United
States. it is important that the merits OF
the men should be canvassed, and the most
able and available be presented, in order
that good selection be made. Among
those spoken of, We see that Of the emf
nent gentleman whose name heads this
notice. Without rejecting at all upon
other men, who would do honor to the po-
sition, we unhesitatingly say that Andrew
j. Isacks could rally around him the di-
vided legions of the Pro-slavery party,
and carry with him that zeal and enthusi-
asm indicative of victory, which no other
man in the territory could.
Born in Tennessee, the land of Jackson,
he seems to have inherited from the very
soil, that peculiar combination of ele-
ments in character which SO distinguished
the cid Hero from other men. Admitted
to the Bar in louisiana where he has since
lived, he soon acquired that position among
the legal profession to which his talents
and attainments entitled him. When the
war with Mexico was declared, he threw
off the garb of civilian, and enlisted in
the service of his country. The hard
earned fields of Contreras, Moleno del
Rey, Chapultepec and Garrita San Cessna,
can bear full testimony to his gallantry.-
For his meritorious conduct in the same,
he was breveted BY the President and Sen
ate of the United States. Upon his return
he was elected a member of the Conven-
ton which framed the present Constitution
Of Louisiana.
Upon the passage OF the Kansas, Ne
braska Bill, President Pierce rendered him
the post Of Attorney General of the Ter
ritory, which distinguished position he now
holds.
Kansas is the home Of his adoption,
and we'll may she be proud of such son.
Col. Isacks is one of the soundest lawyers,
and ablest men in the Territory, and at
this particular time, it is all important we
should have such man as our Delegate
in Congress. We need appropriations !;
we need mail routes; We need bill legal
izing our town sites, in order that towns
may be built t; we need grants of public
land for national and military purposes
within our borders we need new Indian
treaties by which the best portions of the
Territory will not be blocked up, but
opened to the trade of the hardy pioneer :
to acquire them we must have a man OF
ability, one who can stand before Congress
and plead for the wants of our young ter
ritory, ina bold and convincing way, one
who has the sagacity to conceive, and the
power to execute, and enc too who is &C
customed. TO forensic and Legislative ora
tory.
In addition to. his polished education
his ability as a lawyer, his experience as
Legislator, and his influence as a, man,
he possesses that gallant bearing and
courtesy, which the men of our Territory
would delight to honor, and reward with
victory. Let the pro-slavery men ensrus
their cause in hi:n-let him be the stand.
ard bearer and champion of our party,
and rest assured victory will crown our eff.
forts. We believe oGs only hope of sue
cess is in union, and we further believe
that Col Isacks is the only man around
whom we all would rally. 1t has beer
said he wouldno accept such nomination
but doubtless if the people desire him. tc
represent their interests IN Congress. he
would respond to that call, asehe ever ha:
done either upon the battle field or in the
Legislative Hall.
Men OF Kansas vnu have man who