New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-02-09
Men Orleans lailp Crescent,
THURSDAY MORNING. FEBRUARY 9, 1850.
Markers s. Latham. Sire Newly Elected Cal.
4foaYsEA Senator.

Tie Overland Mail, which arrived on Monday
from California inTnrfs hi that the Legislature Of
shat Stase after an exciting contest, had elected
Milton s. Latham to fill tie vacancy in the United
Staxns Sanatr, accustomed by the death DIT p, q.
Bs1dar1ck This result Is rather singular termi-
nation OF Ia struggle, as few believed two months
agp That 4thnna wenld make an effort for the yas
cans seat, but that BIZ would lend bis energies to
tie task Of succeeding Senator Gwin, whose place
isto No filled by tile next Legislature This opinlan
Wa given strength BIT The fact that Latham nag
inst been elected Governor Of the state; and if
W. not supposed lse would desert that place be-
fore lie had time to settle himself coiaforta ply IN
u. His ambition has long been axed upon the
Senate. however and VIZ suppose he saw the
prize within bis grasp, and was to- wise 70 lose
tie opportunity Of seizing II
Hi Latham, Ia paIisiss, il warm supporter Of
Buchauaiis Adnl ton. He win be. perhaps,
fhe man m the Senate, for be cannot have
raassf more san The stisationa requisite Of &c
ycass. HI person he Il slight, ana in appearance.
extremely youthful. intellectually, he cannot be
considered Is laying claims to greatness he is
eSoeetinal ready and has the happy faculty Dc
always making the best use Of what he knows
With graceful and pleasing manner he combines
A siIsefy soire, ana while his speeches never pos
sess amy great depth, er amount of sterling merit,
they never fail to delight his audience and add TO
Hi own popularity. His personal and political
career IN California have been free from any faint
of 5ohhery Or dislionor. When Broderiek was
elected u Tile Senate he sent for Latham and Of
feted to secure his return to the same body, pro-
viaed Latham would sign an agreement to leave
The II Federal patronage Of the Pacific Coast at
his tBroderick'sl disposal, Latham, though con-
WINGED Of Broderiek's ability to perform what he
\ oTsred. refused to sign the agreement
We think Latham may be cited Is Illustration
Of lucky man. Starting in the world without
family w other extensive influence, he has shot
upwards with wonderful rapidity. A very few
years ago BE- Was A young law yer of inconsiderabe
practice I'll Sun FRANCHISES. At 4, 70 him, lucky
epoch, be elected to the small office Of City
Attorney During his term, some very important |
concerning the city right to rea estate
IN her limits, known the Peter Smith suits
was commenced His appearance in these suits, +
perhaps first brought hiIn permanently into notice.
Afterwards, he devoted himself to his practice,
and removing to Sacramento, rapidly alnassed +
pretty fcrtnaes which he increased by Invariably /
successful real estate specaIations. At present lie
Is very wealthy. Turning Ills attention 70 politics.
he obtained till nomination for Congress, and was
OF course, elected. No sooner had his term ex-
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