Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-12-07
UNITED STATES SENATORS,

phur indicate fearful proximity to Pande-
monlum, yet his voice reaches afar, and
the tones thereof are heard and needed In
the white settlements. Upon the Sena-
torial question he feels the interest natural
to one whose prosperity is identified with
that of the State, and he makes his pref
erences known in clear and unmistaka-
bic manner, accompanied with reasons fol
the faith that is in him. He has canvased
the merits of the several candidates, and
his choice has fallen upon the same gen.
tlemen whose names appear at the head Of
the columns of the News. He says:
We have passed from Territorial to State
government, and new responsibilities and
new functions devolve upon US as commu'
nifty. Delegates were formerly our ostensible
representatives in Congress, but fortunately
they had not much to do. They were chosen
generally, with little heed to qualification fol
the position, and scarcely one Of them gave
himself much trouble on our account.
Now we are in the Union Of States, on a
legal equality with each other State. The
Union is afraternity, having general interest:
common to all citizens; but there are Other
interests which are pecularities Of soil and
climate. These vary in the different States
and in respect Of these each State is the
watchful, jealous guardian of the rights Of
its own citizens. In these times, when in
dustry is heavily taxed, when the excise is
met in all the avenues OF trade, this guard.
ianship Of the States over their citizens IS a
duty of eminent importance. In the Senate
Of the National Congress the States as such
have voice. There this guardianship is
shaped and given force. II we have not our
best legislative talent there, with untiring in
dustry and unainchlng nerve to present our
cause, the interests of the State are likely to
suffer, in order that the interests Of more
ABLY represented States may be favored.
II is particularly important that we have
the right men for our Senators ut this time.
A system OF legislation, for the management
of our mines, has already been mooted; and
efforts will be made to enforce it in the next
Congress, if not indeed this Winter. In ap-
prehension of this, and in view Of the situa-
ton in general, the State needs in Congress
two Senators having these qualities:
First, patriotism undoubted-that they may
have the respect and confidence of their
peers;
Second, thorough knowledge of the pres
ent condition and the wants Of Nevada;
Third, knowledge Of law in general;
Fourth, the capacity to understand what
measures Of legislation are wanted by the
State, and to put the required measures in
shape to secure the purpose;
Fifth, the tenacity of purpose, the vigil
ance, the intelligent persistence, the powers
of logic, to bring fair-dealing men to their
support:
Sixth, the keenness to see the Objectionable
features Of proposed measures, and the re-
spectful assurance and qualities above named
to attack and defeat such, or secure immune
ty therefrom for this State;
Seventh, good common sense and gump-
ton, to be up to the observation-disclosures it
may be.
And now our picture is almost complete.
Encase the qualities above named in tall,
wiry, sanguine, restless figure, topped out
with large, cool head, with yellow hair and
red whiskers, and call it "BILL STEWART"
and you have our man for Senator. We have
known him politically these nine years past (;
the most Of that time, personally. Through
many experiences, we have found him well
of the properties which we have
said Senator should have. We have found
him honorable, withal, in every respect
active and faithful friend or foe. In our
opinion, the election could not fall upon an
other man in the State, who would so well
employ the position for the benefit Of the
As we are on the subject, we may as well
here do some measure of justice to another
prominent candidate for Senatorial honors.
II we were to poll Humboldt county on this
question, no man could outrun our late Gov
ernor. He has been faithful to our Territory
one Of the few public men who have had
the opportunity to do us service and have
done il. Whatever governmental grievances
we have felt unwilling to bear with, have in
variably been laid before Governor Nye; and
he has as Invariably exerted himself for their
redress. The majority by which Humboldt
county the second time pronounced against
State government, attests that our people
considered Governor Nye's administration
good enough.
For many reasons, it will be well to have
Governor Nye go to Washington as one Of
our Senators: He is competent, well versed
in the present condition Of the State, well
acquainted with its people and their wants.
He has shown himself faithful to the trust
given him BY the Government at Washing
ton, and commands our gratitude BY the I'M
selfish manner in which he at once heartily
his interests with ours, and made
common cause with US before the rulers.
Many things he has repeatedly recommended,
which have not received the prompt attention
they deserved. Let US now send him there
the peer of those who have neglected US, that
he may demand the things he has heretofore
sued for. He is versed in affairs of State,
and has unusual diplomatic tact. Has infu.-
ence with the public men Of the land, and
the confidence of the Executive. He would
be an able attorney for our young State in the
councils of the nation. VIM. NJ. Stewartand
James W. Nye would FILL the Senatorial bill
admirably.
We thought we were right all along
the sentiments we have heard expressed
by those in other portions of the State
with whom we have correspondent, has
strengthened that belief; and the hearty
cooperation of the old man from Hum
boldt establishes our faith, and removes
all doubt of the result of the Senatorial
election.
The REBEL PPoJEcT OF AIMING THE
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