The New York herald., 1869-01-08
NON. JOHN SCOTT. the NEW UNITED STATES SENATOR FRcx
PENNSYLVANIA
From the Harrisburg Telegraph, J

Prom the Harrisburg Telegraph, Jan. s.l
John scott II known as one or the ablest men In
the state OF Pennsylvania and recognized as
stanch republican. He represented his legislative
when position he was elected without an opposing
candidate and took an active part In the proceed
ings OF that body during that Important session. The
war OF the rebellion had just been inaugurated and
John Scott. although previously Jeffersonian demo-
crat. threw or the shackles OF party and avowed
tion or Abraham Lincoln and all his war measures.
lie was the acknowledged leader In the House during
that session. and 1t was greatly regretted that he
could not be induced TO serve the next year In the
Legislature.
After his retirement from the halls OF the Legisla
ture he took active part In the political affairs OF
mis- district, and during the memoraDe campaign of
lS6s batted manfully for the reelection OF Abraham
Lincoln. In 1900, when many Of our republican
friends hesitated TO den0unce the course Of the
traitor, Andrew johnson, John Scott one OF the
first who urged the republicans to stand steadfast
TO their country, assuring them that the course Of
traitorous President would be condemned by the
people, and that they would hur MIN from power NJ
the nrs, opportunity which would presen. i..en H., u
he would have voted with General Cameron for his
impeachment. Mr. Scott was born IN the town OF
trade which his father was then carrying on
tina, OF lie IL now IN the loriy year of
his age. MS leisure hours were devoted TO study.
and Mr. Scott succeeded nnally IN gaining an admit.
tance into law schoo AZ Chambersburg. He grsdu.
aed at that school with the highest honors and then
returned To Huntingdon seli.nade man OF the high
cat order. Although poor tanner boy hts talents
were recognized and he stands to-day as one OF
Mr.. Scott will be q worthy companion OF our pre-.
sent honored Senator General Cameron, and as Penn.
aylvanians we congratulate the republicans not only
OF state but OF the United states on the happy
selection that has been made In the election OF Mr..
Scott The Keystone state will be truly represented
ia the national councils, and her power viii be pro.
perry acknowledged by the republicans Of other
states
From the Philadelphia Ledger independently, Jan. III
AS this nomination insures an election by the lie.
gislature on the 18th instant, Mr. Scott may be
regarded as the Senator elect lie 10 q lawyer by
profession, and leading member Of the bar in the
central and western part OF the State. lie has
always been regarded az q man OF superior ability
and has great deal Of force OF character In earlier
life he was a democrat, and was always chosen to
represent his district In the State conventions of the
party In those days, whenever the interest he acted
with Thought u necessary to be represented by
its strongest men. His partial and ultimately total
separation from the democracy were about port
pdssu with those Of General Cameron, he differed
from the body OF that party about the same issues
MI Scott resides In that part of the state that owes
lts rapid development and progress TO the opening
OF the old "man lDe of the public worksr and sub
sequently Of the pennsylvania Railroad-the Ale.
gneny bituminous coal and Iron region. Io has ali
his life been surrounded BY and identned with that
dsveIopment and prOGress, and hes not only growp