The New York herald., 1862-02-27
Hon. Joseph A. Wright, the new Senator
from Indiana.
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Joseph A. Wright, who has just been appointed by
Governor Oliver p Norton Of Indiana the seat n the
United States made vacant by the expulsion Of
Jesse d. Bright, il Union democrat, and was formerly
Governor of Indiana. He has been years in ro
tircmcnt owing to tho change politics the stao the
republicans having gained the ascendancy over demo-
Gratis Mr.. Wrights term will expire with the present
Congress, the 4th Of March, 1858 He was born in
Washington county Pennsylvania April IT, 1870 and
moved with his parents, in 1S18 to Indiana then an
almost unbroken wilderness. His early years wero
passed upon back~ oOds farm He had no friends to
help him, and began life farm aborer. By "over
work" he earned the means TO purchase q few books
His evenings spent in their perusal by the light
backwoods fire. Thus gaining lhis daily bread by the
sweat Of his brow-aidng at the generously in
tho support of invalid brother-he used his spare
ments TO store his mind with useful knowledge.
In 1920 the age of nineteen he had prepared himself
enter the profession of the law and admitted
the bar. He removed to Parke county-stll his home
and there found himself in possession OF hand
practice In 1888 he elected the State Legis
ature, and at became known for cloquence and
support and advocacy Of various plans
for the solid Improvement Of tho State and people, HIS
first speech in the Legislature made in support Of
bill introduced by him. giving to each county in tho State
the privilege Of sending student free of charge the
state University, then but just established This bill
became law, and many young Of talent, but small
means, to 1t the opportunity Of acquiring good
education with which to commence the world. Not
few OF Indanas abest have benefited by bene
ncent measure introduced by Mr.. Wright
In 1910 he elected to the State Senate In S43 he
sent to Congress. At the expiration Of his Congress
sonal term, in 1848, he chosen Governor Of tho
State. Such his popularity at this time with the
people, that, although the political excitement was
strong, and party lines strictly drawn, he
thousands ahead Of his ticket. The event justified the
ancipatons of those who gave him their votes Indiana
has had no more useful man than Governor Wright He
originated many tending to the popular good
gave support to schemes for educational agr
cultural Improvement, and aided In carrying these
against slight opposon led the in all that could
tend 10 the good Of the people, and active In
rcpressng and putting down spirit Of awless speculs
which for while, threatened to destroy the credit Of
Indiana abroad and paralyzo her al homo This, how
ever while IL made Governor Wright popular with the
not depend upon him.
He elected to the Office Of Governor, again
ming many thousands ahead OF his ticket although his
opponent was gentleman well known and respected
throughout the STATE His last term closed in the spring
Of 1867. In the winter Of 1858 his before the
Legislature for United States Senator Hero, however,
tho politicians with whom the Governor avorte
prevailed against him. But tho duration Of his retire.
short. As Of the leading Of the demo-
cratic party, and Of tho wsest conservative sprits
Of that party the eyes Of the country upon him.
and in 1857 no appointed Minister TO Berlin by Mr.
Bcchar and that capacity faithfully served the 60
vcrnment. He returned homo until after tho retirement
Of Mr. Buchanan, and succeeded by Norman B. Judd
in 1861 the appoinse Of the present administration
The post fr which he has been selected will no doubt
DO ably filed by him. His long public life, and thorough
familiarity with all tho leading questions and interests OF
the day. point him out a man eminently fitted to
share in the deliberations OF country. Personally he
is Of the finest specimens OF frank, courteous, hes
pitable American gentleman. He will do credit to the
country abroad and lot fail Of making favorable
impression upon all with whom, socially officially,
comes in contact.
Mr. Wright is still in the vgor Of life. His faithful
the interests Of the people, his wise and honest
conservatism, which has carried him triumphanty
through trying scones and his manly Independence
stendraet adherence those principles Of govern.
ment which expercr has proved TO be tho and
SAFEST for country have not ailod to commend him
&c the eopc of the Union Of the chief men of
tho firpc