The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1862-11-20
Ner,Uni,ed States Senator

It will devolve upon the Legislature of this
State at the next session, TO elect United
States Senator for the term of six years In
asmuch as it is now settl ID that the Republ-
cans will have majority in both branches of
the Legislature, it is proper to look over the
ground and canvass the matter deliberately, as
to the most suitable man for this responsible
POSITION A number of names have been sug~
gested through the presses of the State, most
OF which are those of men of decided character
and talent. SO far however,as we have been
able to gath, public Sc ntiment, Judge Doot-
our present Senator, seems to be more gen
orally indicated for reelection. Judge Doc
Titles term OF Office expires on the 4th of
March next at that point of time he will have
served the State six wears in the U. S. Senate.
Those who pretend that Judge Dootte's cars
reer in the Senate has not been distinguished
for talent, industry and influence, must be gov
erned by narrow prejudice. 1t may be safe
stated that in the judgement of the leading Re-
publican members of Congress, as well as the
more prominent Republican journals in the free
States. Judge Doolttle is regarded as Sem
ator possessing high order of talent. having
few equals in public debate, and ranking
among the most influential members of the
body of which he is a member. With six
years experience and close application to the
duties of the position. He will be prepared to
enter upon another term with increased uses
fullHess and influence.
Judge PoTLER has been fsvorably mentioned
for the Senatorship truer man, or more un-
tiringly devoted to the welfare of the Union
than Judge Potter does not live. His inteQri-
ty as An d his TAI thfulness to the cause
of right, are unquestionable. The friends OF
freedom, of justice and humanity, will see to it
that Judge Potter is not long allowed to re-
main in the retiremement of private life. If
the country and its free institutions lasts, the
people will not fail to call him to some post
of high responsibility. But if We understand
it Alright. Judge Potter in the present instance,
does not wish to be considered as candidate
for the Senatorship. He believes that the ins
terests of the State and of the Union, in the
present crisis of our national affairs, will be best
subserved by the reelection of Judge DoolittIe.
Among other names which have been sug-
gested as probable candidates, is that of the
Hen c c. SHoLEs of this city OF the quail
fcationa of Mr.. Sholes tor the position, it is
unnecessary to speak All who know him per-
sonaIly or by reputation, will concede his fit
ness for the place. He has been known to the
people of Wisconsin for many years. AS early
as the year 1836-twentysix years ago, while
Wisconsin was yet Territory attached to To-
wa, Mr.. Sholes was elected TO the Territorial
Legislature. At various periods since that
time he has occupied posts of public trust and
respousbility,in all of which he has discharged
the duties with ability and strict integrity
We, however, happen to know, that MIR. Sholes
las no aspirations In the direction of the Sena
tor~hip, and that he does not wish his name
used H. that connection. He doubtless believes
that in the present exigency of our public af-
fairs Judge Doolitte is tbe proper man to be
ected al the coming meeting of the legisla-
fure