New Orleans daily crescent., 1857-12-07
New south Carolina senator.

I u Z s III H.
few days since the Legislature Of South Carolina,
raond Senator of the United States by hattering
as well as decisive majority Speaking of this cleo
tion the Charleston Mercury, Of the lstinst appos
itely remarks
The SENATORIAL ELECTION. 1.-THE telegraph an.
nounces the election of Gov. James H Hammond to
the United States Senate by a handsome majority.
Considering that he was no candidate for the office,
that he has used no exertions to support this
election is signal triumph and worthy tribute to
one Of the highest minds in the State. Gov Ham
m0nd was selected in o cancus of the State Rights
party as their candidate. He supported as such,
elected as such, and we have the frmest faith that
he will maintain the oldtme doctrines Of the State
Rghtsschool.. Indeed, as one Of the young leaders
in the contest Of 1882, it would be hard, with bis
clear mind and strong convictions for MN 70 pc other
than champion Of the rights OF the States and the
strict construction Of the Consultation OF the United
OF his personal fitness for this high position there
can be noquestion. He is one of the most refined
scholars in the country-one Of the most learned in
its political history and in all the questions which are
likely to be agitated in the Senate. And he has
rare faculty of combining grace with force and clear
ness in the discussion of every question. The State
has long amented his absence from the public coun
cis, and will, we are persuaded, welcome him back
with general enthusiasm It's time when the State
needs the services Of and truest citizens,
and his election reminds us Of the days when we were
represented in the Senate by great men, who did not
seek Office, but who were called to it by the voice OF
| the people. ,.,z,za.s.
We hail the election Of Gov Hammond with more
than ordinary satisfaction. We regard it as good
omen for the future We look upon it as one Of the
auspcious signs Of the times one of the indica
tions that better era is about to dawn upon the
Southern people-an era resplendent with great
godike principles, that extort the respect and adm
af in ctip RI fhn
of small politicians and selfish demagogues who, in
tent only upon their own personal aggrandizement
and advancement, care little or nothing about the
honor safety and interests, of the mighty section
confded temporarily to their keeping by trusting
people. With this latter description of bpeds the
South has been too long cursed, and has lost con
sderably by their retention in high position simply
because the autocratc behests Of party required it
But as it seems quite evident the South is abou
throwing them of, with determination to be prop
ery represented hereafter necessity for thu
making Of further comparisons.
| Texas we have every reason to believe, will here
after be represented in the Senate by men who are
true to the South as the needle is to the pole. Col
Davis was elected in Mississippi two years since. O
him it is unnecessary to speak. His opinions ar
well known throughout the length and breadth Of tn
conederacy and need repetition here elsewhere
Gov. Brown was elected to the Senate Of the Unite
States five six weeks ago. He, too, is sound on al
Southern questions, and will not finch under th
pressure of any circumstances that may arise. Th
reelection of G. G. Clay, Of Alabama, is also matte
| of sincere congratulation. Although among th
youngest members Of the Senate, he has won a repu
taton which challenges that of the loftiest among tn
lofty. Toombs, of Georgia, is politician, and
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