The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1868-05-01
From the Elizabeth Gazette.
HON. Q. D. nuRRARn.


|. EDS. GAZETTE.-Tn a recent issue of
your paper notice that you invite ar
tlcles of political character to YOUR
columns; and, in subsequent issues,
correspondents have advocated the
claims of different individuals to the
nomination for Congress from this dis
trict. / have noticed the names ofsuch
staunch men as the Hon. w. E. Ste
Venson and Gen. S. ID. Harms, among
others for Congressional favors. Ihaye
no disposition TO detract one iota from
the just merit and claims of all those
who have been mentioned in this con-
nection. They are able and honorable
men, and, II selected, will worthily
prove all that has been claimed for
them. But, there are other considera-
tons that seem to have been overlook
ed by some of your correspondents.
They seem to treat the subject with the
idea that change in our representative
is absolutely demanded and has been
decided upon by the voters of this dis
trlcL. The Times Of Petersburg, al;
though we admire the ability and zeal
with which 1t advocates the
claims of its favorite, seems to
take things too much for granted
Is change demanded2 Is 1t
we'll 10 Hswap horses crossing the
stream ?" Ever since the storm of Sc
cession swept over our noble old State,
dIlu luO66 Vi ll6 "GSLeEH
only saw successful resistance to the
tide by separation and the organiza-
ton Of new State Mr.. Hubbard, our
present representative has stood firm,
inflexible and steadiast. Nearly every
act since the organization of the new
State bears the impress of his infu ence
and ability. During the dark days of
the Republic his efforts for the old flag
never faltered, and our soldiers will
bear cheerful testimony to his constant
interest in their comfort and welfare. l
have carefully watched his course du-
ring the exciting scenes of RECONSTRUCT
ton in the House, and every vote has
been such that the most orthodox Re
publican could not but be satisfied. In
private life he Is the faithful and ex-
emplary christian; and the public man
reflects the virtues of his character,
No man can examine the files of the
Congressional Globe during the past
four years and find his name recorded
in the list of "absent and not voting"
except such absence was unavoidable.
His experience in Legislative duties
and his uniform courtesy and prompt
attention to the business demands of
his constituents have given him
strong hold upon the people of this dis
trict. Although not seriously afflicted
with the talking mania. which of late
seems TO have become a chronic
5W
yet, in point of substantial abil-
ity Mr.. Hubbard is the peer of any of
his Washington co-laborers. His
speech, delivered in the House of Rep
resentatives January 10, 1868, upon the
subject of the national debt, I consider
one OF the clearest expositions yet made
upon that mooted topic, and should be
read by every voter. IL is complete
of the PendIetonian failacy
and knocks into "pi" the fine spun
sophistries of the would-be President.
The old Federallst papers and the
debates in Congress upon the adoption
of our Constitution teach us that short
turns and frequent changes in our off,
GERS were adopted by the trainers of the
Constitution to prevent the abuse of
power by bad men, rather than to ac-
political aspirants. When
we have good man in office; one who
has experience, ability, integrity and
the confidence of the people, will It pay
us, the people, who are the most vitality
lions of our country to make frequent
changes.
For thirty years prior to the war, the
South maintained Its supremacy in our
national councils by making few
and continuing her abIest men
in office, while the North, making fire..
quent changes for the accommodation
"a Nuo NIdL
and tact in our national
so essential to the proper equi-
of conflicting interests, and was
ever Obliged to submit to ipSe dirt of
Southern influence. Shall we not
learn experience by the past? It takes
the experience of one entire session for
a member to become useful to his con-
stituents and beneficial to the country.
Can we afford at this time to waste
time and exhaust energies in trying
experiments? During the next two
years our country has severe ordeal to
pass. AT no time within our nations
history, since John Hancock stamped
his memorable autograph upon the
declaration parchment roll, has there
been a period when experienced legis-
lation, commanding craftsmanship and
strict fidelity should command and in
fluence as at the present time. Half a
continent is to be reconstructed, the
status of our financial obligations is to
be defined and such legislation is to be
had that will revive business and
every industrial pursuit.
Again L say, all the gentlemen who
have been named in connection with
this nomination, SO far as my acquaint-
ance extends are good and tried men;
and, If nominated, shall receive my
hearty support. But, in the arguments
used in advancing their claims have
failed to discern a single reason why
our present worthy and faithful mem
Der should be set aside. QuoD.