The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-05-27

CLAY 7TP., RIrcHrE Co., W. Va, |
oIuf% ugEI Nay Is, 1872. J

The selection OF suitable men to reps
resentr the will OF the people in our
pexs Legislature is 8 matter Of para
mount Importance. The framing Of
wise s.dsssitabls laws adapted to the
di{ersifed Interests of the people of
West Virginia is difficult and delicate
task, SOD requires bra;ue and expert
as wen as Integrity and liberality. We
demand men OF intelligence and infor
nation, posted as to the relevant facts
of the situation and wants and necesei~
ties of the people, general and accu-
rate knowledge of public official admin.
|istration, and more particularly the laws
regulating and governing the multifa-
rious affalrs pertaining to the develop
mept OF our material sources OF wealth
and prosperity. We do not mean en-
tbusiasts Si Missionaries. but men Of en-
terprise and practical common sense,
who appreciate what is necessary TO be
done under existing Circumstances in
the formation and adoption Of prudent
and economical measures pro bono pub
f;co, stimulating all classes to industry
and afaudable emulation in their respec.
tive pursuits and inspiring them with
energy and ambition. We have no use
for fossils and antediluvians, who
should be consigned to extinction and
labeled as antiquarian curiosities, since
they are entirely behind the times and
can form 20 adequate conception OF the
real and varied, advantage, local and
general, accruiDg from railroads and
other modern Improvements.
These suggestions have been hastily
thrown out for the benefit OF the public
at large, but we wish to make them es-
peciaily applicable to this Senatorial
District (3d) In casting about for a
suitable person in this section ofcountry
to fiji a seat in the Senate Of West Vir-
ginia, we take pleasure in presenting
the name of NJ. NJ. Hitchcock, Of Ellen
boro. In making his selection, criti-
cal and general survey OF the field has
been taken. We think him eminently
worthy and qualified, and were he ele-
waited to the high and honorable posi-
ton for which we endorse and recon-
mend him, we are sure he would be the
right man IN the right place. He is
gentleman of liberal and generous views,
possessing sagacious, far-seeing mind,
and fully informed on all matters
concerning the public veal and familiar
with the internal workings Of State af-
fairs and bodies polite. His broad and
comprehensive ideas and consistent
Democratic principles entitle him to
great respect. Politically he has been
a lifelong Democrat, and has fought
the battles OF Democracy through storm
and through sunshine, never wavering
in days OF adversely or langulshing in
daysof prosperity. And he has battled
for these principles and political con-
victions without recompense or reward.
It is time he should receive some token
OF gratitude from the people, and as he
is popular with them aud highly ap-
preciated by many Of our leading men,
the prediction can be confidently haz-
arded that he will be nominated for the
State Senate, if his claims be duly advo-
Gated by his friends.
e! His ntimste and practical knowledge
OF the modes Of business in the various
departments in governmental offices in
Washington City and familiar acquaint;
ance with the interior workings and
rules and regulations of Congressional
bodies are guaranty that he would be
at home in the Legislature of West
Virginia We hope he will be nomi-
mated and elected. Truly, &c.
ARLINGTON