Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1874-12-17
p. s. s.n.sor.-Hoa o. J. Faulkner


We have received a pamphlet en-
titled, address of the citizens OF
Berkeley County to the'Senate and
House of Delegates of West Virginia
upon the election of U. 5. Sena-
tor
The object Of the pamphlet is to
urge upon the Legislature the name
of Hon. c. J. Faulkner for the posi-
ton of Senator.
We 10 not like this proceeding; 1t
savors too much OF an attempt to
Sorestall public opinion. There are
other counties in the State besides
Berkeley, and other Statesmen besid's
Hon. c. j. Faulkner.
We formerly lived in Mr. Faux
ner's district, and are well acquainted
with his abilities, his patriotism, his
qualifications. We have NOS one
word to say in contraventiOn Of the
almost fulsOme laudation of the
committee of citizens but We be-
lieve that his election 20 the Senate
at the present time would be a most
egregious bluhder. There are sew
eral reasons for this belief. We Will
give only two or three.
First, we believe Mr. Faulkner
can do more and better service in the
House of Representatives for the
State and the Nation than in the Sen
ate. There will be a Democratic ma
jority in the House. Mr.. Faulkners
age, his ripe experience, his ac-
knowledged and undoubted ability,
and his thorough Conservatism, will
give him at once a leadership in tie
House, and in the Democratic par
ty. Through that leadership, he
will be able TO do most incaleulable
service. We have always believed
that the defeat of Mr.. Faulkner for
Congress in 1859, was one Of those
many influences which led to the
election of the Republican candidate
for President We also believe that
his re-entry to the House may be the
harbiuger, which will portend and
aid in bringing about the election OF
a Democratic President. after 50 ma
nv years of misrule.
Second, We believe that Mr..
Faulkner should be satisfied with
the acknowledgement he has received
from the people Of his District, IN
his election 70 Congress. There are,
no doubt aspirants for Congress there
who will use every effort fer his pro
motion to the Senate, if for no other
reason, because it takes him forever
out of their way, and opens the gol-
den vista, through which hope points
them on.
The promotion of Mr.. Faulkner,
would undo all the results of a long
and arduous campaign, and it IS pos
sible open the way tor the election of
an Independent candidate. Mr..
Boteler is a popular man, and he
would be a tough competitor for the
seat.
Third, the other Senator Is from
within hundred miles of Mr.. Faux
uer's home, in the same District. Is
the soil of the Second District the on
ly quality that is favorable for the
growth of Senators
Again there are other gentlemen
in the State jus. as learned, just as
pure, just as deserving as Nh. Faux
ner men who have been untiring in
their devotion TO the Democratic par
", and the interests Of the people !;
who have never faltercd in their al
legiance, aud who are competent to
serve the people aceepiably in the
position.
For these reasons, and for many
others, sufficient to ourSelf. with
all Difference to Mr. Faulkners talent
ard qualifications, We shall oppose
bis election 70 the Senate.
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