The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-02-17

the present Ihe tormer Is sprightly,
prosy and tedious as Garrett paws without the
fatter's brains. Weolfe is a light weight, and is
fSghtninz never strikes twice In The same
place, therefore Wolfe will have TO reach his
hole. John 8. Davis, OF Flyod, would not be-
come offended IL the nomination should be
thrust upon his broad shoulder. IL there is a
mors unscrupulous politician in the state than
Davis, he has escaped my knowledge; indeed, he
is a little strong for the average democratic stom-
ach, and that is admitting a good deal. some
the convention meets, as meme OF these men
come up to the average requirements OF even q
democratic candidats.
Possibilities.
In the fourth district the only name men,
toned by the republicans is that of Judge Berk-
shire, of Ripley. 1t is possible, however. that
the Hon. w. a. Cullen, of Rush, and the Hon. f.
j. Bellemay. of Ohio. may be candidates. The
district is reliably republican by over 500 ma
jority. The Democracy are casting about for
a candida tie, and If Cravens should fail to get a
place on the democratic state ticket, he will be
after il red hot Col ScobV' Of Decatur. would
not object to the thankless race on account OF
the notoriety 1t will give him. Scoby does
not belong TO that class of politicians
who believe in modesty or hiding
their light under a bushel measure.
The Fifth District is represented by Hon. ], NJ.
Wilson. ana no men ever represented a district
with greater credit to himself or the country
ment he voted for the increased salary bill in
order to secure an amendment OF his own to en-
able the government TO proceed against the CEN
and almost destroyed his influence with his
party. Since his return to congress, however,
he has made amends for that vote by promptly
voting 10 repeal the bill and has become the most
conspicuous member on the floor I'm all matters
of economy and reform, and he has more than
reinstated himself in the affections of his con-
stituents. His AGILITY is unquestioned, and his
integrity was never doubted, but he will
ON the I paTt of The republicans that he
those of Gen. Thomas NJ. Browne, of Randolph,
and Hon. b. F. ClaypOol, of Fayette. The former
was the late republican candidate for governor.
His name Is a household wOr eth 10 e people OF
eastern Indiana. He is not sed kin the nomina-
ton, but will make the race ifg ii is esirable that
he should do SO. Mr.. Claypool isan attorney
and banker at Connersville, and has served one
or more terms in the state senate. He Is a good
Without much doubt nominate Hon. WIS. Hoi-
man, the present representative from the old
third district, who is the most adroit politician
all of the time, and is believed by his oppo-
nents TO be the most arrant demagogue
more thoroughly hated by his opponents. He
haSnO great amount OF ability but is remarkably
cunning and manages 10 keep himself before the
public by various devices. He is no match for
Judge Wilson, however, on the floor or stump.
The republican majority in this district Is l,6O.
buckles, of Delaware: Col. Asbury steele, OF
Grant: Col. Milton :. Robinson, of Madison, and
Hon. John I. Elliott. Judge Joshua Mellett, and
republicans of Henry. viii, however. present
only one name TO the convention. and that will
doubtless be that OF Judge Elliott, late OF the
supreme bench, a gentleman of
reputation, an able lawyer, and one of the most
popular men IN eastern Indiana. The probabI-
tiles are that the contest before the convention
will be narroweddown 10 Elliott and Col. Robin
son, of Anderson. The latter is young, ener-
getic, has the advantage of a good war record,
has also served two terms In the legislature. a
liable representative. The Republican majority
in the district is LOO.
A~TRoUBLED SEA.
The democracy are all at sea in his district
and are attempting to form an alliance with the
I" grangers, as there is no possible chance for q
democrat. Davegooding" of Hancoc ok one OF
the most ignorant and irrepressible blatherskites
in the union, and who will be remembered as
Andy Johnson's United States Marshall for the
district OF Columbia, feels as if the race belongs
TO him, and err" has become a" grang but it
hardly possible that the sensible members OF
that order will consent TO allow the order TO be
held responsible for his candidacy Imueh less his
u~tterances. In the seventh district, no republi-
can seems TO be seriously anxious TO run agar INST
General Coburn. the present incumbent, whose
record has proved satisfactory TO his party. The
name of Delany T. Williamson. of Greencastle,
and formerly attorney-genera of the state, has
been mentioned as a candidate, but not authori-
tatividy. He is a fine speaker, and would make
an enectlNe canNass; Inc repuolican majority
chance for the democracy, and they will be COM
PEELED to put upa candidate as a matter of form.
Who ii VIII be no one has any idea. The chances
are that ii will be some young attorney anxious
for no-toriety-possibly "Jim" Mitchell. In the
eighteenth district the republicans will, i'm all
probability, renominate Hon. Morton C.. Hunter,
the present incumbent. The republican majority
babiy nominate John G. Robinson. of owen, who
IS a nephew OF the late John l.. Robinson. of old
No democrat is meptioned: ~ matter woom
der" The twelfth district is one of the new dis.
tricts. and is al present represented by Major II
demoScTaiic, their heii maifofiffy BEING q y over u hso 9JPeei Ths
contest for the democratic nomination will be
bitter between Judge Lowry and John 4. Neff
1868, and the latter by J.P. G. Shanks in 1872. Il
is charged that Neff left the old ninth and NOV
ed into the new district for the express purpos,
Of running for congress, and that he is a scar
} pet-bagger." In the new thirteenth district the
chances seem to be in favor OF j. n. Baker, o
Eikhart. although there is some talk of J. :. Fra
( zier. late OF the supreme court, and more recent
= iva m-mber ofthe British mixed com
miss on, for the settlement of the claims CROWN
out OF the Alabama case. He will, however
haIdly De a candidate, as he is one of the attor
neys of The United states treasury department
and has special charge OF the cotton cases. TIL
5 democracy will nominate, as usual, some person
merely TO keep their party together, but with M
in the district is i,sS. BiIiy %iiIia@s, c @ns2tss
man at lsrge, and q former member from the oil
> tenth district, has permanently settled in Wash
G iugton, where ne is permanently engaged in tn
real estate specuiatiOns, and does not intend 4
return 10 Indiana again, He was a salary grab
4 Der" and glories in IT,. In districts where IN
E democracy have a reliable majority they do no
!. ever think of going outside of their Organization
!. for a Candidate, hut in districts where they al
I in a minority they are coquettin
E with the grangers. That is a fact that
j will be well for the grangers 10 note
> LOOKING FOR a ~"GRANGkR,"
and Arson Walcott, of White, a vain and disap
e pointed republican who Oreeleyized last year,
working like a beaver for the race, but hi
$ chances are doubtful, and the race will b
= a hopeless one at the best. In tn
!, eleventh district the result is covered II
: doubt Mr.. Tyner, tine present representa-
$ tive. has made an efficient member, and wa
very popular with all parties. He voted twic
against the salary bill but upon its final passag
was absent from the floor with his committed
bat before leaving the hall he told the clerk 8
the bill came 10 vote t1send for him, wlicl
q the clerk failed TO do. fhe had been presen
he would have voted against it a third time