Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-10-26
ohe Organization OF the Next House
u Kepresentatives-rhe Speaker
Nm. George a.. PendIeton

IL j. now but SIX weeks 20 the meeting of the
nex Congress. which conEenes at Washington
City in December All the States have elected
members, save Maryland ana Western Virginia
The House OF Representatives, unlike the last
Hou-e, gill be very closely and evenly divided
IN is politics. with the chances Of a small Adj
ministration majority. The Democratic phalanx
of members, however will be large and imposing.
and d. IRA Administration measure Can pass
WILTON Ict scrutiny. earnest debate ard long
deliberNBh. The Question of organiziton-of
who shall be the Speiker-is highly important
Our own preference. and. we believe. those
also OF the Democracy Of the West, are centered
upon the H0a George II Pendleton OF this city
Everything would seem To point him out a
most proper4nd available candidate. He has
great experese in legislation is one Of the oldest
in service. o. the Democratic members. possesses
abilities OF high order, and has personal charAc
ter and dignity that would grace and adorn the
station. be il novoserving his fourth term i'm
the House. and has OBVIOUSLY been one term in
the Ohio State Senate.t
In his political princiARbe is as firm as a
rock in his adhesion to democratic faith,
Unlike too manv of our pu'.S<sine his services
in the cause Of Democracy increase in dark hours
when il j. buffeted Dv the waves of adverstv and
mi~fortnne H. The last Congress he was one of
the few who molly breasted the torrent of fanati-
cisuI, and ~ ali hIs speeches and votes he dis
PLAYED the qualities OF a Democratic hero patri-
OF and statesman. No man has n clearer and
better record than the Hon. George Ii Pendle-
ton. The warm and trusted personal as well as
political friend of Mr. Valsndigham. his kind
Offices in his behalf during his Imprisonment, ami
exertions in the election that followed we're of
the most noticeable and marked character. and
will ever receive the gratitude Of the patriot ex-
lie When the clouds were the darkest he took
the stump. early in the spring. under the 9gis of
Order Sc, and during the summer he spoke IN
more than forty counties in the State of Ohio
aud no one spoke better more effectively.
Ohio has fourteen Democratic members, a
larger number than any other State. save New
York. and il would be more than a deserved
compliment 10 Us. who have Just passed through
arduous and severe contest for personal lib
erry, 20 select the next Democratic candidate for
Speaker from her borders We have A right to
ask it. especially when present so able and
worthy a candidate from the West rs the Hon
George II Pendleton. for eight years the custo
diar in Congress of the interests Of the Queen
CITY Of the West, and the compeer in talents and
influence OF Vallandgham and Pugh.
We copy the foregoing from the Cincinnati
Enquirer ard most cordially endorse all that il
SAYS OF the eminent qualifications and fitness of
Mr. PESpLlroS for the position OF Speaker of the
next House of Representatives. To natural
abilities of a high order Mr PENDLprox adds
cultivation, frmness. courtesy strict integrity and
that quick appreciation OF subjects under discus
sion. 80 necessary in presiding officer Aside
from his fitness 70 preside over the deliberations
of parliamentary holy. compliment of this
kind Is dee Mr.. PkSDLEToN for the irmness, con
sisteney and ability which has characterized his
advocacy OF the principles and policy of the
Democratic party. under MI circa stances. re
gsriless of personal consequences.
Ii the Conservative members next House
of Representatives should have the power to elect
presiding officer We know ofho member of that
body who could fill the Speaker char with more
ability. and dignity and higher appreciation OF
the public interests than would Mr. PESpLErox
His election would also be compliment to the
West. the back bone of the Republic Although
Mr.. PESpLEroS Is western man and identified
with western interests vet he is not narrow
sectional. partisan. but with the comprehensive
ness Of a statesman. he takes into consideration
the interests and welfare OF the whole country in
the discharge of his public duties and in his views
of public policy In addition Nr PENDLkroS has
had large experience in public affairs and On init
mate acquaintance with public men. qualities
which presiding officer should possess for a sue
cessiul discharge of the duties of that position