Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-12-17
UNITED STATES SENATOR.

Recently we called the attention of our
readers to Judge Thomas A. Spence, Of
Dorchester County, as the proper man TO fill
the vacancy of Maryland in the Senate Of
of the United States.
Since our publication of his name in that
honorable connection, we notice that a num-
Der of our editorial brethren have spoken out
In strong commendatory terms Of the Judge,
as tho man admirably suited for that posi-
ton, at this critical and important period in
our affairs. Only two other gentlemen, so
far as we are acquainted, have been named
in connection with the Senatorial oflice-Ex-
Gov Hicks and the Hon VIM Crisfeld.
Mr.. Crisfield at present appears to be
more formidable competition Of Judge Spence
than Ex-Gov. Hicks. III the disloyal ell
ement in the Legislature it is probable will
unite on Critield, and some who claim to be
Union men, but opp osed to the Administra-
ton, may unite with hem, while the entire
Emancipation clement and al the devote !ly
loyal men will give their support to
Judge Spence and thus leave hardly a ba.
kers dozen for Gov. Hicks His chances
therefore, we think are of the most meagcr
character-i indeed we are satisfied they are
hopeless 1t could not be otherwise when
we consider his recent acts. In the Senate.
to which he had been appointed by Gov.
Bradford to fill the place made vacant by
the decease of Hon Mr. Pearce, he voted a.
ganst all the leading measures Of the Al
minstration as we stated before, and since
his return home ne opposed with all his in
tiuence the enlistment Of the free and slave
negroes, while he favored the drafting Of
poor white men These things the Came
bridge Mtslligencer published in the town
where he resides, brings home to him with
telling effect, at the same time it places
Judge Spence in contrast with the Ex-Gov-
ernor in such lprciUle terms as to be perfect
Is irresistible In speaking Of Judge Spence
the Intelligencer says:
NO man is 50 much respected and loved
by this people as Judge Spence And we
venture the assertion, without fear Of contra
dic:ion, that he IS This day the choice of
nineteen tccni tbs Of The Emaac pahonist, Of
this county for the position Of Lnied 5 ates
Senator His bold, fearless, manly, defence
of the Administration from the beginning OF
the war. and his early and earnest support
of Emancipation. have been the encourage
mentand stay Of the friends Of the union and
Freedom here. lie has given an undivided
support to the administration from the first
to last and was one OF the pioneers in the
cause Of Emancipation. He sustained the
convention Of June 10th, and held that it
was the regular Union convention; and its
nominees. the regular Union candidates: and
( its Platform and Address the true Union
: dotuine. From the very first, he regarded
! Mr.. MItfit and his party as Il faction. He
Was also one OF the most earnest and efficient
supporters of Col. Crcswell fJr Congress,
/ and not only gave lis vote, but all lis iai.u-
cree to secure Lis election. lie Was unc Of
the first ner Of tie count Y who advocated
( thy enlistment Of negroes both zee and slave
, And wien TX Governor H'cks MAS moyiu.
, heaven and earth to .trp these eulj>tmcutS
Judge Spence WAS doing all in lis power T.
make it popular with tie people and to in
duce tue Administration 10 make that It's
settled policy
"Hls qual.icAtious are pre-emipeut. and
his claims upon tie Emuncipatjouis;S OF the
State are superior to those Of any man In
Eastern Maryland Tho gh comparatively
urSowu in the Western part of the Stat c.
his name is not only familiar bu; dear. to
the true men ii the Eastern section. HI,
. comparative UuACqUaiatRuCe with the peo-
pie o. Ne,t.rn M4ry.aad is net OWN. Lcw-
ever. 10 any want Of ability 10 make him
self known aud felt in public affairs, but To
his own preferred retirement, together with
The sec,usnn from politics when q position
upon tie Beach naturally eIiorcts. lie is a
mau OF rare merit Without doubt, his is
tie first iut,llect Of EASTERN Maryland. He
has both genius ard culture. Il. is not uu,y
an original thinker, Ut lis mind has
been refined and mAiUret by constant and
thorough cultivation. As a lawyer. lie has
few equals on this Shore. having been pro-
nourcel by competent legal critics to be
''the ablest Jud .e upon the Maryland Bench.
As Statesman. lie has no eqUeal in this
District. He possesses that bolAeSs aud
nervousness OF thought, and breadth Of COM
rrehcusiln, and scope, wLich enable tie true
statesman 10 grasp aud s1lve difficult aud
perplcXlns questions Of Government. His
moral characters is without reProach."
With such record who could fail to give
his vote for Judge Spence. We answer
No man that loves bis couutiy