Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-06-27

IA ~ Schuyler Ceifax
From pi1sest indications It is probable
that w. J. Forney viii Be neglected
Clerk of thoasxt House Of Representatives,.
in which event Che Speaker will doubtless
be selected from the West; Mr.. Sherman
having been removed from the House to
the Senate. We know of no selection for
the Speakership which would. we believe.
give more general satisfaction to this State
as well rs TO the whole West than that OF
Schuyler Colfax. of Indiana. and we are
Egrafitied to- observe that his name is
prominently mentioned by several jour
nails and friends in this connection.
Mr.. Colfax has been for many years a
member Of the House. repeatedly carrying
his District when there has been a MAORI
| ty against rs on the general ticket, and
has uniformly maintained in Congress a
high character for industry, integrity and
ability. As Chairman Of the Post Office
Committee in the last Congress, he rem
dered most valuable assistance to the House
and to the Government. and we have rca-
son to know that his services were highly
appreciated in both quarters and by the
country. -
Whenever called. temporarily, to pre-.
side IN the House. Mr. Calfax discharged
his duty with urbanity and prom ptness.
mani esting not only thorough acquaint-
ance with Parliamentary rules. but also
that peculiar talent tor presiding over de-
lucrative bodies. possessed by but few
lie was very generally and very warmly
urged by both prominent individuals and
Legislative bodies East and West for the
Office Of Postmaster General. in which DO.
sition, had it been conferred on him, we
are entirely confident he would have earn
ell high and commanding reputation.
and done honor to the Government.
In the political canvass which carried
Indiana SO triumphantly for Mr.. Lincoln.
no man performed more efficient services
than Mr.. Colfax In add ton to his edi-
torial labors. he stumped nearly the whole
State, and went through his district, tho
one of the largest in Indiana. by townships
and school districts. he is . Union man
in heart, and word, and deed, and since
the commencement of hostilities. Mr.. Col
fax has rendered valuable service to the
State of Indiana rs her sgent.:in matters of
high importance. both in the United
States and Canada. scquitting himself to
the entire approval Of the authorities of
that State. Indeed, no man enjoys more
completely the confidence Of the citizens
Of Indiana. than Mr.. Colfax.
We feel that the election of Mr.. Col
fax to the Speakership. is one eminently
fit to be made and are confident that it
would give great satisfaction to the whole
country, while it would secure to he
House an able. accomplished. prompt. and
impartial presiding officer. : Ciereiand
Herld.
The Herald has said so exactly what we
should have said in regari to Nr. Colfax,
that we can do but little more than say
amen to it ALL What his feelings in re-
gard to an election to the Speakership
may be. we do not know. but if he will
allow himself to be made candidate, we
know that the House cannot make bet
ter Speaker. Aside from his weightier
qualifications, he possesses. in an eminent
degree. the quickness Of perception. retent-
iveness of memory, and clearness of judg-
ment which are peculiarly necessary to q
presiding officer. and he has shown. when
occasionally called to the Speakers chair.
that he knows all about the business
We believe he is the only man who ev-
err received a vote of thanks from the
House for acting as Speaker a few hours,
and every one who knows what the House
is, knows that there is whole volume of
evidence In this one fact. The House can
not do better than to elect him Speaker
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All we have to say in addition to the
above is that the election of Mr.. Colfax to
the Speakership would be regarded by his
immediate constituents as . well deserved
compliment. and that he would discharge
its arduous duties with impartiality and
ability. ed4