The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1857-10-28
From The Pennsyipanian.
The state Senate.

The recent election in eur Commonwealth
hss. placed intbe Stale Senate some men of
-tnofe than ordinary abiihy-men who will
add 10 the reputation of that branch sof the
Hste Legislature, and inspire thezpatty with
hope and confidence in the future course Of
Pshnfyfvanis legislation upon all important
questions. For some years the majority il,
shat party has been sssinst the Democratic
sentiment Of the State, and although the
Democracy we're honestly and ably 'repse-
sented by such merras Forsyth aud Bucka.
lew end Browne and Wright, still they could
.tlol stamp their principles those enactmenis
which were TO govern the people and infu-
ence tie future dest;uy Of the Old Key.
slone.
Now, however, the case is difIerent. The
Senate 10 meet in January next will be a
faithful reflex of The popular will, while al
the same time il will rank aidong it's mem.
sbers men who are widely known for their
Intelligence and devotion to Democratic prrn-
ciplss. Ia the from, rank OF these will stand
Hon. Charles R. Buckalew, the member
elect from the XIIIth Senatorial District,
composed Of Snyder, Northumberland, Mon.
tour and Columbia counties. Mr.. Buckalew
is unquesti6naby the ablest man Of his
Yeas in Pennsylvania. As legislator, he
10 eminenly safe and trust~orlhy. He is
progressive without being tinctared with
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. and conservative yet
uoi fogish nor welded 10 old forms which
have long since los, their force and vitality.
AS logical and convincing debaler, MIR
Bpcka!ew enjoys high and deserved repu-
tation. Bold and fearless in his deBuncia.
zion Of wrong, clear and lucid ia arranging
=. and presenting the truth, no subject can pass
through bis mind wtou, receiving from that
process either additional reasons why il
shopld command the respect and support OF
olhere, or becoming so analysed and d,ssecl.
cd as 10 exhibit lis defects in all their made
deicrmily. The presen, crisis demands Just
such man 10 meet it, and hence we hail
with more than ordinary satisfaction the elsc-
lion Of Mr.. Buckalew to the Stale Senate.
The election Of Hon. VIM p. Scbell from
Bedford, Huntington and Somerset counties,
composing XlXth District, is also a matter
OF just PRIDE 10 the Democracy. MIR. Scbell's
nomination was unsoughl by him. Nothing
but the most ardent solicitations from bis nn.
merous friends would induce him ID accept
ahe nomination after ii had been rendered.
AileT consenling 10 be a candidate, he wen,
into the contest with his usual characteristic
enthusiasm and ability, and has won VIC
tory almost unprecedented in our State. Mr.
Schell has served twu sessions in the, house
OF Representatives, the last OF which he was
chosen Speaker, and presided over that body
With marked ability. He is still young
man, with the brghtest future before him,
and will hold commanding position in the
Senate, slIhough composed of some Of our
most talented men.
The lid District will be represented by
Hon. Thomas S. Ball. This gentlemar was
for many years an Associs'e-Jusice Of the
Supreme Coun of PENNEY yvania, and will
make highly intelligent and useful mem.
Der of The Senate.
AZ Pennsylvanians we feel jus, pride in
thus alluding 10 the mental and intellectual
eia,nre OF the prominent newly elected mem.
hers OF the State Senate. They will make
their mark upon the coming Legislature o.
fhe State, aud at a time when most inpor-
tsni questions will be presented lor consider
alton. 1t lis alike fortunate for themselves
and the Commonwealth, that the right men
have been elevated TO power al the right
time.