Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-12-25
United States Senators.

Politically, the most interesting question
among Indianians now Is, who shall we have
for Senators? There arc two to be elected by
the present Legislature; Mr. Brighvs present
term expiring ON he 4,h Of March next, and
the other seat having been vacant for two
years. Mr.. Bright will be returned without
question There seems TO be no dissent TO
this proposition among the Democracy. For
the short tarm there are several candidates.
The question OF who shall fill it is a very i'm
portant one to the party. Ii Indiana would
take that high rank with the incoming adj
ministration which she is entitled to- first in
importance is, that her Senatorial representa-
ton be an harmonious one. This cannot be
over estimated-or dsregarded with impu-
nifty. The vitality of the party depends upon
ii. The second consideration with us would
be qualification and Characteristic third, To-
cality. In our opinion the man who answers
all three of these considerations In manner
perfectly satisfactory-and at the same time
offers no Objectionable features in any other
sense, is Graham n. Fitch, of Logansport.
We have no desire to disparage any one
in setting forth the above proposition. We
have no private friendship to crafty, or pub
lie prejudices to pander to- The interests of
the State, and the healthy influence to be
exerted upon the party in the State, consti-
tute our only governing motives. As man
of eminent ability, excellent address, ardent
and sacrificing devotion to the cause Of de-
mocracy, there is no manin the State that
can present higher claims for the distinction.
The late canvass bears testimony to his exer-
tons and unmitgated labor, as we'll as every
other canvass Of Importance which has trans
PRED since he became resident Of the State.
| Three times as an elector, twice as a candidate
for Congress, DIR. Fitch has borne our stand
ard CALAMITY and VIGOROUSLY. Then comes
the question of locality. Mr.. Bright resides
in the extreme South of the State. In selec-
tons for State officers Senators, and all places
of marked influence, the North has been
overlooked since the first organization OF the
party. In this manner we have been de-
prived of all the advantages consequent up
on such influences, and yet expected to ac-
complisli as much without such helps as
the more favored localities.
Like Northern Illinois, from accident OF
emigration, we are somewhat differently con-
sttuted. Fanaticsm upon the question of
slavery has found among us more susceptible
material for its operations.
The last election, however, bears witness
to the labor and fidelity Of the Northern
Democracy, that should command the atten-
ton of the party everywhere. Throughout
the entire northern districts we reduced the
majorites OF the opposition with marked re-
suits; the boasts of our enemies and the
fears of our friends were dissipated by mu-
tual disappointment, whilst the southern dis
tricts did no more than was anticipated Of
them, if so much. If the Democracy of the
State, then, wish the northern Democracy
! strengthened and encouraged, while at the
same time they would be doing the entire
party credit, adding fresh vigor, talent, and
influence to our already national reputation
in the Senate of the United States, give ui
Graham N. Fitch, as the colleague Of Mr.
Bright. We ask no sacrifice from the party
We only ask, while it does itself honor, thai
it do us justice, and place the party in po
sition of integrity to ITSELF which will secure
us in the future from all possibility of over
throw. 49,.
Will not our southern friends reflect ont
moment upon these suggestions, and say i
we are not right in our position and reason
able in our expectations aud demands
Lap0rte Repub. 1tmes.