The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-18

THE NEW SOUTHERN SENATORS.
John Pool, Of North Carolina.

John Pool, of North Carolina.
This gentleman was elected Senator TO Congress
by the North Carolina Legislature on Tuesday last
for the long term ending in 1873 Whether he is
native OF the State he represents not we are un
able to state. He has, however, been for many years
q prominent politician and has played rather
peculiar part In the history OF North Carolina
politics. In 1850 he was the wing candidate for
Governor and defeated by the late Governor
Ellis. After the secession ordinance was passed Mr..
Pool decided upon remaining in the State although
he was known to be opposed to o disruption of the
Union In 1861 he was Presidential elector under
the Confederate government, and cast his vote as
such for Jefferson Davis Provisional President Of
the rebel government. During the same summer he
took part in receiving subscriptions to the rebel
$4,000 900 loan. 1t was stated during the war that
he endeavored to obtain commission as Confederate
brigadier general, but after the suppression Of the
rebellion he denied the statement. He remained
quietly at home taking no part in politics until
1854, when he was elected to the State Senate as
peace" candidate or one In favor OF negotiating
treaty of peace with the United States ON such terms
rs would enable the people OF the South to save their
slave property and stop the further sheddlng OF
blood Upon taking his seat he subscribed 70 tue
oath TO support the Confederate constitution ana aleI
wards introduced series OF ''peace resolutions"
Since the close OF the war he has taken an active
part In politics, and although CONSERVATIVE ~ ue
start gradually went over to the radicals. Mr.. Pool
Is about the only Senator elected IRON southern
wen known to the people OF his STATE and 1t may be
also said that he about the ablest ana least open to
criticism OF any of the new Senator's. he mas long
been denhed with the interests OF North Carolina,
and Is supposed be rather conservative in his ten
deDces.
John G. Abbott, of North Carolina.
This gentleman has been elected Senator to Congress
for the short ending in 1871. He is native of
New Hampshire and at the outbreak of the rebellion
entered the Union army lieutenant colonel of the
Nav Hal vbi ho
ed by authority for the government. The regi-
ment mustered into service during
December, 1861, with Fl. s. Putnam as
colonel, and left the State the 2sth OF the same
month. The command was principally engaged IN
operations in Florida, where it participated In
the numerous expeditions into the interior Of the
State. After some time Mr. Abbott succeeded to the
Col0nelcy, and in October, 1854 placed in com.
mand OF the second brigade in one of the divisions
Of the Tenth corps. In the reorganization of the
Army OF the James Colonel Abbott assigned to
the command OF the Second brigade, Paines dlvi- |
Son.' In the formations for the storming of Fort
Fisher Colonel Abbott originally held position with
Paine's division thrown the peninsula facing
Wilmington: From this position (at five ?. NJ 1t
was drawn to support General Ames in finishing up
the advantage he had gained within the fort. At the
close Of the Mr. Abbott, who had been promoted
10 the rank OF brevet brlgadler general was in COM
mand OF the post OF Wilmington. North Carolina.
He took active part in the politics Of the State
after the reconstruction laws were passed, which
gave universal suffrage TO the negroes, and the
ward OF his abors in behalf OF the radical party is
seen IN his election as Senator.
Thomas j. Robertson, Of South Carolina.
this gentleman's past history and record alb
solutely know nothing more than that he has been
elected the Senators from South Carolina for the
short term ending in 1871. Whether he is q native
or old citizen Of the State, whether he Is one OF
that class Of politicians in the South known carpet
baggers," things yet TO be learned. Mr. Robertson
Is, u
the capital OF the State. As with his past career we
are ignorant OF his profession or business and con-
sequenty connot say anything about his social aud
intellectual standing
II. A. Sawyer, Of South Carolina.
Mr.. Sawyer was yesterday elected a Senator from
South Carolina for the long term, ending in 1873.
or his history know something more than OF that
OF his colleague He is and has been for a long
while resident and citizen OF Charleston at which |
place he holds the Office Of Collector Of Internal
Revenue. Personally Mr.. Sawyer IL represented TO |
be most respectable gentleman, OF clear and I'M
suled character and much esteemed by those who |
have the pleasure OF his acquaintance. The first in-
timation his friends had Of his having espoused |
radical doctrines was In speech which he recently
made at Charleston, In which he announced himself
IN favor OF universal negro suffrage and supported
tie reconstruction laws OF Congress. This the |
democrats charge done for the purpose OF Sc
curing the Senatorship and IL the charge be true he
has been successful in his Efforts. IL is, however,
generally believed that he stands on Ex-Governor |
ord's platform and will not be very radical in the
future. or his intellectual abilities igno rant.
The United States senate, with the New
Southern Members.
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