Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-01-16
OUR U. s. SENATORS.

/ The Harrisburg Telegraph, speaking OF our
representatives in the United States Senate
says :" Pennsylvania has always been fortu
nate in her selection of men to represent her
| in the U. S. Senate and, with one or two ex-
ceptions those who have been appointed to
represent our interests in that august and IN
fuential body, have wisely advocated our
claims, and as zealously guarded and maintain
ed our rights. The two men now representing
PENNSYLVANIA in the Senate of the United
States, are of that character which always
wins the esteem of people and the respect
of legislative body. Both are men of decided
ability and extensive requirements both
comparatively young, and both ardently at
tached to the state they represent and the
Union for which they are Empowered to legi-
slate. Hon. DAVID WILMor is perhaps the
most extensively known Of our two Senators,
having already served as a Representative in
Congress, and having also participated largely
in the politics of Pennsylvania. Since his
election to the Senate, he has been compelled
to be absent from his seat most of the time
during its sessions by q severe though not
dangerous Illness This does not prevent Us,
however. from abiding TO his capacity as a
man of ability. Those who know him under
stand the compass of his power, and with
what thrilling effect he can participate in de-
bate. His logic is lucid, keen and compre-
hensive He has a large knowledge of public
affairs, and will rank with any man now in the
Senate asa parliamentarian. Added to these
abilities, is that trait of character in Senator
WILMor which never fails to win a warm con-
fdence, and which consists of derOtiOn 10
principle. The country had an opertunity to
celebrated " WTLmot proriso," which Of itself,
as principle has had much to do in revolu-
tonizing public sentiments in the north, be-
caus it was liberal, comprehensive aud pro-
gressive land on the other hand, for the same
liherality and justice, has served as pretext
for precipitating rebellion and anarchy in the
south. Judge WILMoT, when fairly at work
in his seat in the Senate, will sustain his old
reputation, and leave none of the interests Of
his state to suffer by his representation.
Hon EDGAR COwAN, though not as popular
ly known to the masses of the people of Penn
sylvania or the country, as his colleague, is
nevertheless one of the most accomplished |
gentleman in the country, and will soon rank
high as legislator and statesman. He is a
devoted student, precise in his facts and in
dustrious in his Investigations, all Of which are
essential qualities in a man who aspires to the
responsibilities of legislation. In bis profes
sion, few other men in this commonwealth, are
as assduous in the practice of the details Of
the law, or while in cause, display more de-
yotion TO their client. When fairly engaged
in legislation, EDGAR CowAN, will take his
place among the leading men of the Senate
as an equal of the abest lie has ability
and courage, and has cultivated an industry
which amounts now to an inVincible will in its
achievements.
Taken together, We are proud of our
Senators-taken as individuals, they are wor-
thy of our respect and confidence. In them We
recognize men eminently fit to represent the
great interest of Pennsylvania in the United
States Senate.