The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-12-22

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From the Rockport Democrat
We regret 10 say it, says the Decatur
Press, but Judge Joseph L. Mcdonald, one
of the most prominent do mocratic candi-
dates for Pratt's seat in tie United States
Senate. calls himself a haid-money man.
Being interviewed the Othei day, he defined
his position on the financial question about
tbs way: He was for abolishing the ma
tiOnal bank system-(good democratic doc-
trine-ED0 and for substituting their cur
rency with greenbacks, but he was in favor
of contracting cur circulation from this
amount till il should be brought 10
a par with gold that we might reacn
specie payments. He Is opposed 10 the re-
peal OF the gold law of 1869, and saws the
$40 bonds must be paid in gold. This Is
contrary to the wishes of nine-tenths OF the
people of the state, and opposed TO the
declarations of our state platform, on whlcn
we won our great victory. Although MI.
Mcdonald is an Indianapolis man, we can
not see how the representatives from that
county can support him and respect the
wishes of their constituents. Frank Ian
ders. the democratic cOngressman-elect nom
that district, has said since his election that
he would vote for the repeal of the law OF
1869, for hat is the grounds upon wnlch the
people elected him. Judge Mcdonald need
not expect TO receive the support OF our
representatives for that exalted office upon
such 4 declaration as ne ndS ulauo.
From the Lafayette Courier.
The contest for Senator of the United
States from Indiana is pressed by Mcdonald
and voorhees, with a good deal of vigor. The
latter is especially active. he announcedin
avery solemn and pathetic manner that he
bad retired from public life; he bad done
with politics, and would devote the re-
mainder of his life to the practice OF
Nka Lam This rvn dome at a Time
when there was little or no hope
that the democratic party would be able to
bestow any gifts upon its party leaders.
The recent success has revived the desire
for Office in this ambitious but unscrupu,
IOus politician, and he is now bending all
his energies to secure the prize. More
crafty than Mcdonald, he may possibly Sc
cure his election. He was one OF the salary
grabbers, and among the most active
in securing the passage OF that in-
famous act. His election woul be
one of the greatest evils that could
possibly grow out of the success OF the
democratic party. His record has little to
commend it to the approval OF any right
thinking man. His entrance into public
life was characterized by bitter opposition
to the just measures of the republican party,
to the Union throughout the war and his
political course since has been marked by the
advocacy OF reputation in its worst form.
If left to a decision of the people Mr.. Noor-
hees would nave no possible chance of an
election, They nave had enough of him.
The salary grab ought to defeat him.
From the Danville Union.l
We have refrained from taking any part in
the senatorial discussion in this state on
account Of the representative OF this county
being a republican, but we have more than
once expressed our preference for the gen.
tleman who seems to be the fayorite of a
u,o:o-;t, Of NM Hon
Joseph 4. Mcdonald. We believe the
contest to be between Mcdonald
and Voorhees,, with the prefer
ence in favor OF the former;
said on the floor of Congress that he could
mot support Greeley without forfeiting his
selfrespect as an honest man." and then
changing his tune and declaring 1t to be the
happies5 moment of his life to be permitted
to Introduce Horace Greeley to an audience
at Indianapolis when the old farmer" took
his own advice and came West. His con-
stituents lost confidence in him and his
competitor succeeded him. Then Daniel,
k poor Tray, by an illy-considered act be-
smirched the record of a long and faithful
public life by being found in bad company
Joining hands with republican thieves to
consummste the salary grab. VOORHEES,,
with the swag in his pocket, was contented
and happy, and announced that ne would
retire to private life on the classic banks
of the raging Wabash, where the festive
mosquito could chant a requiem DER the
grave of departed greatness, and rest in the
bosom of his family with his grab; but nc
sooner did he learn that the Indiana legisla-
ture was on joint ballot democratic than he
forgot his Colfsxian inclination to ~'retire,'
and proclaimed himself ready to sacri.
ice himself "for the dear people,
On the other hand, Mcdonald was
chairman of the democratic state
committee. the duties of which he discharged
with eminent satisfaction; his record is un.
blemished, his character spotless. and though
he may not be so windy as Voorhees,, his
judgment is more sound. No other demo
crat could be elected in Holman's district
Kerr should be the next speaker; a repub
lican governor would succeed Hendricks i
he should be selected; and no obscure mar
could cope with Morton. 1t is better to seuC
a hard money mar than a salary grabber.
From the Fort Wayne sentinel.I
The contest for the senatorship grows
more important every day. Mr.. Mcdonald
continues to be the choice of the conserva
tive element of the democracy, but hi
attitude on the currency question is Ger
tsinly not ali that can be desired. AS be
tween the two men (McDonald and Voor
hees) there should be no hesitation il
making choice. While the former il
vacillating, the latter is boldly committed t.
a fatal beresy. Mr.. Mcdonald durinl
the beginning of the campaign was rathe
non-committal, but after the fat of tn,
state convention had gone forth, he opposed
the scheme tor the reputation of the 5 2
bonds as illegal, though not necessaril,
undemocratic. He respects the law OF 1863
which makes the 5-20s payable in gold, no
because they should not be paid il
greenbacks, but because it is a law of tn
land, and as such should be respected
While advocating in a general way al
ultimate resumption of specie payments
he is willing to pave the way to that result
by retiring the national bank notes ant
supplying their place by an equal issue O
greenbacks. IL is urged i'm Mr.. Mcdonald
hahalf that ha il ar heart q mona,