The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-05-22
From the Piaeetville (Cai Democrat, April 70.
HON. 8. W. INGE.

Without intending to make an invidious distinction be-
tween the gentlemen who compose the delegation of the de-
mocracy from this State to the National Convention about
meet at Cincinnati cannot refrain from expression
of opinion TO the proprey of the selection Of Col ge
for one of the delegates good for this PARTICULAR
cation exists also in the fact that he the only prominent
candidate for the Improbable but honorable office of dele
gate who openly assaed from any quarter With the
motives which prompted the attack upon him we have
nothing do this time; the result of that Jack
favorable him, that there is arrre peses existing
either 10 his mind in the minds of his friends
which requires explanation apology Our only object is
that the members of the Cincinnati Convention may under
stand correctly and give full weight the views OF the
democracy Of this State he and his colleagues may
choose to express them.
With the past history of Col Inge since be first appeared
in the political arena every weiniormed politician
versant Twice representative in the lower house of Con-
gres from the State Of Alabama and earnestly besought
to become third time candidate higher endorsement
be required from the people Of his native State His
bold upright constitutional course while member Of that
body and the marked ability which be displayed in the
discussion Of all questions Of national policy arising for his
consideration stamped him as man Of Compelled
by the necessities of private business abandon the at
tractise pursuit OF political distinction he returned for
while The practice Of bis profession Shortly afterwards
seduced by the temptations presented capacity and
courage in this field of action he emgated to Cali
fornia-
He participated actively In the OF 1882 and by
the earneness Of bis advocacy and the soundnes Of his
arguments contributed little TO the accomplishment of
that result which elevated Mr. Pierce 10 the presdepcr
Having the confidence Of the administration he was
appointed United Sates district attorney for the northern
district OF California In the ulfmeut Of the duties Of
that responsible position all the delicate issues orE
mating between the government and the claimants in the
important land which have come under bis super
vision he has given universal satisfaction No breath OF
csumny when grave accusations have been rife
federal and State officials has tainted his fair fame
Anxious 10 take part in the great struggle about TO ensue
between the hosts Of the democracy and the cohorts of
desperate and degraded sms he resigned the emouments
and honors Of his position 10 lend bis aid TO the selection
Of the ttest 10 lead the 10 November next con-
scentousy believing that the judgment Of that seec-
ton the lasting desnies Of this republic depend for veal
woe Thus much for Samuel W. lnge as public officer
and politician. None know him n but to respect
and admire. Guilty Of Of the vices small or great
which have been charged against people we can
point his character true type Of the better and
larger portion Of California population and challenge
scrutiny Chivalrous wise and vrtuous he can take his
stand among the representatives OF the democracy from
every portion Of this broad contcderacy and proudly say
himself and the State Of bis adoption III am the peer
Of ye all r. a. rr DISH #.#..r.e.. #a.u ."m
Never perhaps 10 the history of delegated power in
free government has appropriate choice or one
to popular taste been made than h shown
In the California delegation to the Democratic National
Convention Formed Il Is Of from every section
NORTH East Sonth and West they qualified to disclose
truly the varied opinions Of the heterogeneous masses they
represent Their views and arguments should have more
influence upon The deliberations Of the Cincinnati Conven-
ton than those Of double their number Of delegates from
any other State On all the vital questions Of national
policy now agitsting the public mind they Knani-
and coaserpa'ire They to for the Union
II is and the Union shall be- in its widest diffusion
Of the blessings Of republication They have high and
almost holy mission to execute they fitted for the
work II The suggestions Of Col Inge and his colleagues
prevail the dark reign Of hnatcism viii be ended
and the usherng in OF the on the 4th Of
March next viii be the deathknell political reschcry
and disunionism Of every shape.