The Portland daily press., 1870-04-27


tive Question.
The TX County Independent, a paper not
comm Tilted to either political party any farther
than is implied in its exercising "a general
supervision OF both parties" as it's editor SAYS
is disposed to resent the unfairness of the
Union and Journals treatment OF Mr.. Lynch.
1t says editorially:
We have no fault to fluid with his course.
but on the other hand much praise Tor the in
tegrity, taithfulness and ability with which he
has performed his duties. Still, if the Repub-
hcans can find better man for the position
let Them nominate him by all means, but we
ask them in 10 case to let local feeling, per.
sonal spite, or petty disappointment influence
their choice.
1t also publishes the following communica-
ton which takes substantially the same view
of the case that we have taken:
1t is not strange, nor is it to be regretted.
that lively interest is beginning to be mani
tested in Ihel question, who shall next repre-
sest this District in the Congress of the Uni
ted States.
1t is an important Office, and when the peo-
pie shall cease to care about bow it is filled Or
snail regard it as POSITION which concerns
chiefly the individual who occupies it, rather
than the country and tie constituency. thew
Will have come upon evil days. 1 am there
fore glad that the discussion has arisen. and
4 rejoice that it is likely to direct the minds of
the people to a consideration of the real oues
tons involved, and if, as I trust will b. the
case, it shall be temporarily conducted, no
narm, but great deal of good will be the re-.
suit. But two questions will address them
selves with any considerable force to our
minds; they are where does the candidate re-
side, and what are his qualifications for the
office? will not deny that when the re-
spouse to the latter question leaves the matter
in doubt between the candidates.; when wa
NAV reasonably SJnn0Sa that mo, ,xv;n
as useful as the other, and will reflect equal
honor upon the District: that the scale should
incline in favor of that section which has
TOR the longest period (relatiye to its popula-
residing within its limits
But all the right and all the claim that can
exist on the score of locality, exte nd ne fur-
Their than this. For the people of ali parts of
tne District have rights and claims, and they
are OF the highest and most sacred cbaractsr.
tne! nave at all times right to demand the
siecuon OF the best man, no: absolutely The
oest perhaps, but the best, all thiues cons;d-
e.ea, lnat can be induced TO be at their sery-
nee ana who can be elected; and thew ear
well ard justly clam that ali sect,ons sh can
unite with them in his election
Quesuons OF locality have almost ipyariahlv
Deen raised IN This country in the interests NJ
WY na'e DO special claims or qualitca-
man would permit himself TO solicit the snf.
frages OF the people, not upon the strenot tn of
his d ness for the place, but upon the mere
accident of his residence? 10 this district
there are gentlemen W 10 it is understood are
DESTROYS of Congressional nomination, who
nave such qualifications for the Office now held
by don. john Lynch, that they need not rely
upon any argument of locality, and who will
not, imagine, feel themselves under any OBJ
nga19ns 70 those supefserviceable frien Is who
would ADVANCE their cause by appeals which
Imply Its essential weakness
~ was because considerations of 1ocal;tv
were Lot permitted to prevail that The So,,tI
was was 20 strongly Influential over and above her
for this reason that Massacbusetts ;na,,atls
nag Always been so hopeful in Congress. and
ior ibis That the State of Ohio has aiwavs er.
erted power, and occupied q position 40
70 Eso o. that the Empire State Of
shrieks Of locality" New York has fr 20
qaenty. Samuel f. Vinton was for rvemtv
two years, Elisha Wbittlesey twenty. and .Insb.
Va n GliddiDgs for eighteen years members of
congress from the State Of Ohio; and neither
nsm as IN ability, integrity, capacity for
tor tha s the superior Of the gentleman who
tive .n o iast i've years has been the representa-
ionr serv vs nrss district in Maine. But their
The we;eht ., Their fidelity, their experience.
ton throughout t II. opinions, and their reputa-
fiuence and power in uCn orya, gave them an in
inen have ever been able to w;s,a sach as few
wnicn Is not only felt but is evan me enect OF
yielded to such clamor as we Nov well to have
si0nally in this county demandinen sh occa-
drsxal OF Mr. Lynch because he lives in T pn..
1 now come TO the question. Who does N.
interests of the District, OF the two counties
iemand should receive the nomination?
Looking at the subject in all its aspects. 1
lhink you will not expect any other answer
I h:, this, that taking into consideration the
. '.ny Of M. Lynch, his industry, his eff
'ency' MS fidelity to all our interests, and his