Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-12-27

Iin ItNhft W 'tnt htt'th Nona fto,tohai
District Of Indiana.
The new Fourth District Of this State is
destined to be the scene Of the warmest
political conflict. over the Congressional
nomination and election, Of any one in
the State. IL IL composed of ihe counties
OF Hancock, Shelby, Rush, Wayne, Fay
cite, Union and Fmnklin. These coun-
ties gave Republican majority Of 1887,
Ia 1866 Three Of the counties, Wayne.
Union and Fayette, formed part OF the
loId Fifth, or .'burnt' District, while the
other four were part Of the Fourth and
Sixth. Owing 10 the fact, however, thar
ltlon Geo w, Julian has for 40 long n
! time represented the Fifth. the new
Fourth. the conflicts and skirinishes Of tho
former are 20 be renewed In the hitter,
With circumstances. There IL probably
no man 10 the State whois moro generally
aud extensively known than MIR. Julian,
aud, while he has many warm political
friends. hc has also very many what may
bc called hofpoli,ical enemies, For years
a Warfare has been wagrd against him, but
he has always succeeded ia getting the
nomination, aud Of course. the election,
for the old Fifth District was oeerwhelm.
ingly Republican. In making these nom.
ina,iops, which have been by primary
elections, Ia April. foul play has been
abundantly charged by either party, and
probably with some foundation on both
sides. However this may have been, Mr.,
Julian has been repeatedly returned to
his seat in Congress, aud whether his
principles have been too radical or not, he
has been, nj least, true TO himself aad to
those principles. His constituents might
always tel beforehand what his action
would be upon pending political issues,
aud how his vote would be given. That
~ would be given was also beyond doubt,
for no man has been more faithful aud
constant in the performance OF duty, nor
more true to himself aud constituents thau
Geo. " Julian. ine lsfe
No withstanding this. there is deep
founded determination TO defeat him for
the nomination, with view to getting
representative less radical, perhaps, aud
particularly with view to change, and
Kidding themselves Of what they regard as
a proposed life lease Of the seat in Con-
grcss, in favor Of MIR. Julian. This OBJ
ject was, undoubtedly, prominently in
view in re.districtiug tho State. AS II is,
the new district Is we'll stocked with men
who would make an excellent canvass, and
who are admirably fitted for the position.
Indeed, the large number Of this class.
coupled with NJ least ordinary aspirations
for the place, may result in division
which will defeat their own end, aud NOM
mate Julian after all. There is no doubt,
| imagine. that Julian will be defeated
for the nomination, unless his opponents
are thus divided. AT the same time,
am disposed 10 give them credit for very
fair share OF discretion at least.
From Franklin county. the name Of
Hon. John Il Farquhar will be present.
ed. lie was the Representative in the
Both Congress from the Fourth District,
aud discharged bis duties in that position
in very fair manner lie made no mark
as speaker hut was faithful aud con-
slant in the discharge of bis duties when
work on committees or his vote was called
for. A slight indiscretion was manifest.
ed in his vote la the opening of the first
aession. 10 force action on the District of
columbia bill, and then voting with tue
opposition; but this was his only mistake,
and his record, with this exception, could
not be improved. His financial ability
and general practical knowledge of bust
ness, would be Of great value just at this
time. - f4
Union county has candidate in the
nerson of Gen. Tom Bennett His war
record is ~ good AS the best and his val
ne us a legislator has been thoroughly
tested during his four years service IN
the State Senate. During that time, he
has been one Of the most active members,
constant ut his post, and never allowing
himself to be caught mapping. Indeed,
ut one time no gained the reputation Of
being a Waterman for tho interests OF 9th.
err PEOPLE more than his own constituents,
by defending Wayne county from the at
tacks Of Bayloss w. Hanna, while her own
Senator sat quietly by without having a
word to say in her deiense. lie has many
Wayne aud other adjoining counties.
Leonidas Sexton, Esq Of Rush county,
has been prominently mentioned for the
position, and will receive strong support,
20 doubt IRON The Republicans Of his
county. lie il u lawyer, and good fl
nancier, and would make good member
OF Congress. ! doubt, however, bis re.
ceiying much support from other counties,
especially those having candidates Of their
own.
Recently, Hon. Jeremiah VI. Wilson, OF
Connersyilc, has been frequently spoken
of in this connection, but generally with a
doubt whether he would accept the nomi-
nation. The suggestion meets with great
favor, and there is strong disposition,
and growing one, TO secure his consen,
for the use OF his name The principal
obstacle in The way is the fact that he has
been, for some four years, the Judge OF
the Circuit Court for the Fourth Circuit
aud Ms such has given such universal sat
islaction, that neither Republicans nor
democrats ARE proposed to lose bis yalua
bic services. if il can be avoided. While
holding this position he has shown a re.
markably clear head, dne legal knowl.
edge, qucs ness in arriving Mt conclusions,
aud a most happy faculty for conveying
in few words, his decisions, la manner
that can DO readily comprcbended by all.
FAN these faculties would tend 10 make bis
services peculiarly valuable in Congress.
At the same time, his sterling integrity OF
character, bis strictly temperate habits,
and bia pleasfuo and gentlemunlv fnan-