The Van Buren press., 1866-06-23
How the People Feel.
PORE COUNTY. June

IOPE COUNTY. june lStii, lSou.
FRIEND DUNHAM: 1t has been a matter OF
serious concern here, for some time, as to who
should be selected to represent Us in the next
Congress. The merits and qualifications Of a
number of most exec llent gentlemen have
been discussed among the people, but in eve
~ instance some fatal objection interposed
BATsoN, THoMAsoN, GREENWOOD and other
prominent gentlemen. it is feared, have been
too closely identified with the late rebellion
and would not be allowed to take their seats
as there can be no reasonable doubt that the
prevailing sentiment of the Union people of
the whole country, and of the next Congress,
will be decidedly averse to the admission of
any man who espoused the Southern cause.
We must take an available man, and one who
is thoroughly imbued with the conservative
yet progressive spirit of the times. What We
want at the present time is true representa-
tive man, full Of the energy and courage Of
youth, combined with the knowledge and
wisdom of manhood. We want no old politi-
cal shack" bearing the marks of old party
harness, and tainted with the mire of old par
ty feeling, but man who is fresh and free,
moderate, yet bold and honest in his convic-
tions; who Is fully up to the spirit of the age.
and alive to the interests of his State and con-
stituents. Wewant man who has his rec
ord to make, and who has the courage to do
exactly right, not fearing the people, but SER
wing them, and trusting to lead them in the
path where right and duty 60 before.
We have often thought of our old friend,
Col. JoNAs M. TIBBETTs, of Fayetteville in
this connection, but could do nothing more
than conjecture at the probability of getting
him out; but the announcement Of him In
your paper as a candidate for the position
has struck the right chord. 1t
would be impossible to get better man, and
we hope that our rebel coycrers will have the
grace and good sense to leave the field open
for the present Although ne has been
Union man during the war, we need not fear
to repose our interests and the honor of our
State in his hands. Col. Tibbetts is we'll
known as an earnest advocate of Railroads,
Education. and the encouragement of lmmi-
gratiOn--the three great vital necessities of
the State, and there can be no doubt that the
influence which his industry and ability arc
sure to gain for him in Congress. will be of
immense advantage to us. and that we will
feel its effects ina very short time. He seems
Ia all respects to be just the man for the place
and, from indications, believe that Pope
County will be unanimous in his support.
There Is little or none of the old party spirit,
Dr of the animOsities naturally engenderedb by
the war in this country. but all men of what
ever former political faith, seem friendly and
united. SO far as Ihave seen, without an ex-
ception, democrat and whig, knOw-nOthihg
and republican, rebel and federal seem IA
vorable to Col, Tibbetts election. aar
Who Is talked of for the U. S. Senate / have
heard in several counties, lately, the name
of Hon. JESSE TURNER, Of Crawford County,
mentioned in that connection. The people
have their eyes upon him. They want the
best man, and think his day is near at hand.
We intend to send men from Pope county who
will be favorable to his elections ii. /