The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1862-02-07
- TJuited States ssnatofship,

to who shall represent the State of Ohio
IN the United States Senate for the next
six years. From what we learn from the
State Capital there is no lack OF candi-
dates number feeling impressed with
the belief that they are called upon to
Sacrifice home and professional business,
in order to serve the people of Ohio in
the Senate Of the United States for the
the next six years, provided the Legisla-
ture, by their votes, elect them. Nor do
we question the ability Of many of the
distinguished gentlemen, whose names
have been mentioned IN connection with
this high position, to fill it with honor to
themselves and credit to the State, should
the lot fall upon them tut then, in a time
like the present, when civil war is stalk
ing abroad in the land, threatening the
very life of our free constitutions, 1t should
be a matter of some importance to those
who have the elective power IN their
hands, to see to, 1t, that men of ripe ex-
ncrieuce. one we'll versed in tire science
of government, as well as hayings proper
understanding of the facts bearing spcn
this great rebellion. shouh represent the
..hoyal State of Ohio in the Se.ate Of the
+ United States. Such a man VIC beiiefe
our present efficient and able Senator,
Hon. Benjamin F. Wade, to be; and we
hope the Legislature will return him again
to the Senate FOR six years from the expi-
ration Of his present term of service. 1t
is to be deplored that in crisis like that
which is at present upon us, that we have
not in the Senate more men who, from
long experience in that high Legislative
department of our Government, are more
.famillar with all its workings and minutla
of business. 1t is a fact, that is.now at
tracing attention, that the members at
present constituting. the United States
Senate, the great majority Of then-ziu
fact with the exception of some eight or
ten-all Of them are new members, only
in thoir first term Of service. Now to any
one the least familiar with legislative pro-
'ccedmgs, tits problem that needs no
demonstration, that it requires almost one
term to become acquainted with the rou-
tine of business, as we'll as to understand
parliamentary proceedings. This being
the case, it should be the policy OF those
States having Senators to elect, to select
such men as have served in the Senate
before, SO as to give efficiency to its pro-
ieeedings, as we'll as to- add dignity and
honor to the Senate 1t needs, also, at
such time as this, that we have men in
Congress with sufficient nerve to stand up
and face the grave questions which will de-
mand the attention of both houses, and
torshoukler fearlessly the responsibility
growing out of their discussion and deci-
sion. - s..,.,,.--
We want in the Senate just now, men
of the old Roman stamp-who are not
afraid to denounce treason in high places,
and wise enough to contrive plans to
thwart the traitors, who are attempting
the overthrow of the Federal Government.
We want no Tyro's in such times as these !;
for there it no time to instruct them in
parliamentary debate, or to break them
into harness. We want men OF the ripest
xperience-with broad, comprehensive
views of government-thoroughly ac-
quainted with constitutional law--men,
who have watched with jealous eye over
the liberties Of the people, and who have
witnessed treason in its first stages among
tie Senators from the Southern States
WHO, when they saw the development Of
the grand plot to overthrow the Union,
were not afraid to expose it---men who
denounced the treason, wrapped up, and
disguised as it was, under the veil OF
States Rights-such a man we have in
our present distinguished Senator, Ben. F.
Wade. He is man of nerve-a man
whom the whole clan of Southern traitors
feared-knowing full well that frmness
and courage were the principal ele
ments in his character, and that he knew
how to resent an insult--that he would
not (nsud slls though they denomi-
mated all Northern Representatives, suffer
them to spit upon him with impunity.--
Toombs. quailed before his categorical
"De you mean me, SRI" when he wa
denouncing in speech he made in th'
Senate Chamber, all Northern Senators a
towards, and acknowledged "he did not.
He has been true to the Union--is nov
one Of its staunchest friends-and emf
nently qualified in every way for the po
sition he now holds. We hope, therefore
that the Legislature will cordially unit
upon him, and continue him in the publi
service for six years longer. He is tn
very man we need in the United State
Senate, at such time as this. Let hin