The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1860-07-12

ity with the resolutions of the then Demo
last Congress did ell in his power to defea,
the perfidious Lecompton Constitution.
We have thus given Mr.. Hamlin's record
on some of the gres, leading questions con-
ncc,ed with the subject of slavery during
the last fourteen years. showing that upon
no occasion has he ever acted or voted in
any way 10, perfectly consistent with this
record. Upon other matters during his
long Congressional career, his votes have
been uuitormly consistent and IL perfect
harmony with the character of the man.
Upon all matters of financial policy. while
he never has been disposed 10 withhold JUS
tice from homes. claimants, he has sternly
resisted dishonest, fraudulent claims. got
up with an intention TO rob the Treasury.
La justice TO Mr.. Eamlin We should here
say that no man in Congrcss for the last
twenty years has been more faithful or has
lsbored more untiringly to aid poor but
honest claimants upon the bounty Of the
government than he. There is scarcely a
town in the State Of Maine where you will
not find men who have been made invshds
10 theii country's services, widows and or
phsns, who are now living upon the little
bounty obtained for their relief through his
prompt and effective inhuence and labors.
No honest complainant. however poor or
humble, Vas ever coljly turned away from
the presence Of Senator Hamlin. Schemes
OF public plumber which frequently find
their way into Congress, never obtained fs-
yor with him.
Another trait Of character which has al.
ways given him great popularity with the
people, is his strict honesty and stern moral
integrity. No man can be found who will
rise up and say Hannibal Hamlin ever cheat
ed him. politically or in any other way
His whole lie has been marked by strict
attention to every public duty incident to his
official positions,
AS public speaker it is superiluous for
Us to speak of our distinguished Senator
La this respect the whole country is well in
formed. Few men have more enviable
reputation As forensic debaters.
Senator Hsnlin's sympsthes have al
ways been strongly with the masses. This
perhaps, accounts for his great popularity
with the people. In proof Of this W. have
only to refer to his election as Governor of
Maine in 1856. Without solicitation on his
part and against his wishes, at the largest
political convention ever held in this State,
he was on the FIRST ballot unanimously Sc
lected the standard bearer of the Repubii-
cans in the ensuing contest.
The Democrats, aided by the Straight
Wings, had carried the State the year be-
fore by about five thous and majority. aud
both branches of the Legislature.
Senator Hanlin stumped the State from
one end to the other. Nothing but the
great fight between Douglas and Lincoln
in Illinois ever exceeded it. 1t was splen-
did. hard fought canvass The Democrats
had Judge Wells. their standard bearer.
and all the distinguished men of their par
ty in the field. pitted against HamLn and
his coadiutors. Look at the result. The
Republicans swept the State and elected
their distinguished leader by about twenty
thousand majority. 80 highly were Gov
ernor Hamlin's services appreciated in the
United States Senate the Legislature Of
Maine. with grea, unanimity. returned him
again to that body for six years. Before he
became member of Congress Mr.. Hamlin
had an extensive practice as a lawyer. Since
his election TO the Senate he has abandoned
ii, and now, when not actively engaged in
his public duties may be found. like the
great and distinguished Silas Wright. at
work with his own hands on his farm. in
the rural and quiet town of Hampden,
where, at his hospitahle home. his numerous
friends always meet hearty welcome.
Such is brief outline Of the life and
character of Hannibal Hamlin. Possessed
of great legislative experience. wise in coun-
ell. bold and determined in action. true to
his friends and his country. he will be tri-
umphantly elected to the high commentary
position SO honorabiy filled by long line
of illustrious statesmen in the past.