Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-18
Hon. LohnR. WELLER.

Where John B. Weller is best known,
where he has lived the longest there he
is loved the best and has the morefriends
an evidence at once Of his honesty, pa
triotism and unbcnding devotion to prin-
ciple. With the Democracy Of Ohio he
is and always has been a favorite-more
esteemed by them probably than any
Democrat in the State. They know him,
have tried him. and have ever found him
open, frank and sincere. Nothing Of the
demagogue, nothing of the trimmer, MOTH
ing of the trading politician, can be found
in his character. \ politician Of the JEFF
fcrson and jackson school, he deSpiscs
SycOphantS and loathcs corruption, pre-
ferring defeat to dishonor. Unlike many
others, especially California politicians,
he can stand calm and fearless in the
presence ofhis peers, and challenge the
closest scrutiny into his conduct. None
of his friends need blush for his acts-for
he is stranger to intrigue, foe to bar
gaining. lie is no longer Senator, but
he is what is far better, an honest, true
hearted, loyal gentleman and friend.
The following hattcring but deserved
compliment to him VIC take from the Lcb-
annon tohie1 Democratic citizen, Of the
9TH of March. tits the organ ofthc Dem.
ocratic party of the District Col. Weller
formerly represented in Congress:
We learn that Mr.. Brhanans Cabinet is
complete, with rxc'ption Pest Aiar'-
ter GcncralShip, which Hon. j. CLANCY JOEHS,
dtcti'ted. Rumors from Washington state that,
the vacancy will be filled by Hon. JOuN B. VEL.
LER, OF California. Such an appointment would
he "enlincntly fit t0 be made, and would give
the most general satisfaction tO the country at
large. joins B. WELLER is National Demo
crat, whose course in the L. :. Senate has won
plau'litS from the whole people. lie has stood
by the Constitution and Union in every strug-
| gle for the last six years, and has always been
found advocating the true principles OF Demo
cracv and progression. Ills experience in pub
liz affairs. his knowledge of the wants Of the
mighty West, his industry and untiring ener-
| gv, qualtv hin in an eminent degree TO dis
charge with efficiency the duties Of that office,
to the satisfaction of the country, the admins
tratiOn, and with honor to himself The Demo
cracv of Ohio would hail with delight the mp
pOintmcnt of Hon. J. B. WELLER, for time and
distance have not lost him any of the affection
they entertained for him, when he was their lea
der in one of the fierccst political contests ever
Witnessed in the State. lie stands high in the
| affections of the Ohio Democracy, and we know
he appreciates and chcriShes their DEVOTION
For Ourself, personally, VIC entertain the high
est regard for JOHN b. WELLER. Coming into
the State as an Editor, Immediately after his
nomination for Governor, and witnessing all
the malgnity and vituperation Of the opposi-
tion, and the devotion Of the Democracy, as well
as the Hcrculcan manner IN which he met upon
the stump, and routed his vilifers in that ever
memorable campaign, we became attached to
JOHN j. WELLER, and since that time he has
been one ofour political household gods, and q
personal friend whose esteem has ever been
cherished with fondcst devotion. Wchope the
rumors Of his appointment to place in Mr..
Duchannn's Cabinet are true, and without wish
ing to reflect upon any other gentleman who
may be selected to fill that position, We would
here remark that, we doubt whether the PrcSi-
dent could select in the whole country, a man
better qualified to discharge the duties Of Post
Master General, than is Hon. Ions B. WELLER
| Of California.