Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1870-10-07

submarine armor have visited tho wreck
OF the Housatonic, and they have found
the little torpedo vessel lying by her huge
victim, and within her are the bones of
the most devoted and daring men who
ever went to war. No forlorn hope nor
other desparate enterprise of war can fur
nish the parallel to the courage of Dixon
and his comrades. Their names we have
not at hand. But they are known and re-
corded, and we hope tosee the honor which
is due paid tc the great virtue which they
illustrated. d. Fl. M.
For the Journal.
United States Senator.
SEPT. 30TH, 1870.
MeSSrS. Editors In a recent issue of
your paper you invited discussion relative
to the matter of selection of United States
Senator. I think your views, as expressed,
are entirely correct as regards the pro.
priety of discussion /; but, while do not
regard the matter of selection of United
States Senator as the most important that
will devolve upon our next Legislature,
I cannot but regard it as among the most
important, and may add, delicate duties
that must be performed and how to per
form that duty acceptably is no light mat
ter for consideration.
The great Conservative party have &C
complshed magnificent triumph in the
recent election over corruption, unheard
of frauds and tyranny. How was this
great event accomplished ? We think by
moderation and prudent appeals to reason,
and the liberality of our platform-the
address of the Conservative members of
the Legislature. It will never do to throw
away this result. How is it to be made
profitable in the future? Why to pursue
such course as will tend to consolidate |
our strength, and unite the different politi |
cal elements which have combined to draw
out the patriotism Of the State in one |
united effort 10 save us from ruin. This |
can be DONE we imagine, in 10 manner
more efficiently than by selecting men for
the distinguished and important positions
from among those who are eIigi6!c-were
most active in their efforts to bring about |
the result. In comforting hopors we must
not forget our earnest labOreTs We would |
not disparase the claims Of any, bnt We !
the laborer IS worthy Of his hire; and be
sides, those who nave l@bored most |
to achieve the brilliant result in |
our late election are capable Of |
the delicate situation |
that surrounds us-they, ae must be y r
shaded. have risen to the full proportions
demanded by our peculiar circumstances
They know the situation and fully compre
bend it, and the people have spoken thai
hay Dnf IA in irt;
Among this list stands prominently the
Senator for the 18th District. Who does
not acknowledge the patriotism. the abiIi
ty, the distinction and the fitness Of Col.
Allen, the gentleman referred to?
Prior to the late war, Col Allen was not
an office-seeker, and although he was
promin emily connected with our political
was never a candidate for political posi-
ton but twice, once for the Legislature,
and once for Presidential Elector. He de-
voted himself assiduOusly TO his we'll merit
ed and growing practice in the profession |
If the Law. Since the war his qualifica-
ions have marked him Oat more frequently
Tor position, and in every instance he has
been called out as the uuanim GUS choice
Of his party. But few men anywhere en-
oy more fully the public confidence
wherever be is known. He is enphaticalIy
a representative MAJ, whose stern integri-
y, firm and undertaking adherence to po-
itical principle and superior capacity,
mark him out as the man of choice. His
courteous bearing, even to his political
enemies. is such to never render him
personally offensive to them-whiIe his
prudence and power as a DICTATOR is such
rs to give him position and eminence-
His appeal is to reason. Denuncation he
caves az the weapon of others. The favor
tie of his party, he is the respected political
enemy Of those who oppose him.
We respectfully beg leave to suggest,
that in the selection of q U. S. Senator we
should choose one in WON aCe may we'll
,onfde, and at the same time one in whom
our political enemies shall be bound to
.espect. Such are truly the views of
ANXIOUS PATRIE.