, 1874-02-14
HARVEY,
The New United States Senator from
Kansas.
No Money Corruptly Used in His
Election.
Sketch Of His Life..-His characteristics
and Political Position.

| The Senatorial CANVASS, just concluded, has
been the most remarkable that has ever occurred
in the whole history Of this State. Heretofore
IN election has always resulted from the first
ballot in joint convention, and tbs precise result
has generally been clearly foreshadowed. In
| this instance, Gov. Harvey WAS not chosen until
after the sixth days voting, and his highest vote
prior to the final one WAS 22, whereas 10 were
necessary to a choice
The manner in which the canvass has been
conducted is altogether
WITHOUT PRECEDENT IN KASs4s.
Heretofore the fercest passions have been
aroused, and the friends Of tho respective can
didates as well as tho candidates themselves,
have contested every inch OF the field with
demonstratiye bitterness. 10 this state Of af-
fairs the late canyags presented marked con-
trast. Although very large lobby WAS present
from every section Of the State the best Of feel
ing seemed to prevail The uncertainty in which,
for time the political status OF the Legislature
WAS enveloped encouraged aspirations in men
who had hitherto been considered very i'm
probable candidates, and, each being supported
to some extent, the contest was protracted much
longer than usual.
The most striking difference, however, between
this and all former canvaeses, consists in the
fact that
or other corrupt appliance whatever Was en-
ploJed in its prosecution. No New England
election could be more blameless in this respect.
Outside Of money paid directly for votes, an
election to the Senate from Kansas has generally
cost modernte fortune. 4 gentleman Of
this State informed me that his bill for cigars for
o two weeks CANVASS, some years since. amount
cd to more than $500. Mr. Pomeroy's hotel-bill
last winter reached the e1tIaragaat figure Of
a q ia M 1ofa his
winter has gone so far even as to feed hench-
man at tho hotel. or furnish him free railroad-
ride. mention these matters because they are
the theme Of much conGratulatlon here and are
far from being considered trivial.
Ex-Gov. Harvey has conducted his CANVASS in
his usual
MODEST AND UNOBTnUs1yE MANNER.
He opened out no suite Of rooms at the TefTt
House, and employed no professional lobbyists.
His headquarters" comprised one 7-by-9 rear
room, from the single window OF which charm
ing prospect Of a back alley, strewn with de-
ceased cats and decaylng vegetables, could at all
times be obtained. Having received accurate in
formation on that head, am able to giro you
the exact and entire cost Of the Governors can-
vaBs, as follows:
Cash, to elcctoneering" expenses Dr.
To twenty days' board at - per $4,000
To washing, si1 pieces. 50
To morning -newspaper8 ..........-... LOO
To cgars whisky, &C., ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. oo.oo
Total S6l.o0
4 brief
STRETCH OF THE CAREER
Of the successful candidate may be Of interest
to Jour readers. He is q native of Virginia, and
Was born in 1883. The carly yenrs Of his life,
however, we're passed in Rush County Indiana,
advantages were limited to those afforded in tho
common schools, except that he made himself
master Of the art OF surveying. Something over
quarter Of century ago, the family settled in
Adams County, Illinois; aud, upon arriving at
maturity. the future Governor aud Senator COM
menced active life at Quincy as civil engineer
and surveyor, which profession he pursued
for several years. In the winter Of 1867 he
first came to Kansas, and pre-empted piece OF
1aud near Fort Riley, Oh which himself and FAM
pany for the Tenth Kansas Regiment, and
commanded it until tho conclusion OF peace.
II, tho fall of 1865 ho was elected to the Lower
Branch Of the Legislature, and Was reelected
the succeeding year. In 1867 he WAS elected to
the State Senate. In 1868 be Was chosen Gov
ernor, and reelected in 1870.
Ii all these positions, the Governor has
ACQUITTED HIMSELF WITH CREDIT.
His official and personal conduct has been dis |
tinguished by absolute prob!ty and uprightness.
run their course here, his character has never
been In the least degree impugned. lie has
been the sturdy opponent Of tho Poueroy,
Clarko Carney, and Caldwell Rings; and is /
to-day possessed Of nothing but his !
own industry has placed upon it. He is man |
OF great force Of character. and Of considerable |
acquired information; but the modesty and un- |
obt1uslveness Of his disposition have caused his |
attainments to be greatly under-esti1nated- He !
is not public speaker, and it is likely that his |
colleague in the Senate will monopollze the |
honors Of debate but he is . man of robust
sense, an accurate judge Of human nature, firm !
as rock in his convictions, and little likely to
he swayed either by persuasive Establishments or !
the "frowns OF power"
Politically. the new Senator is
Il AREPUBL1cAS OF THE ADVANCED TYPE. |
BE favors political equality, wichout distinc-
tion of race, color, or sen. He is b practical !
farmer, though not q Granger, and is in hearty |
sympathy with the efforts which are being made !
to amelorate tho condition Of tho producer and !
laborer. Elected without pledge, eave such Us !
tho uprehtuess of his character affords, it is the
opinion Of our people that tile trust |
will be faithfully discharged, and that our inter-
csts at Washington hare been confided to honest |
bands. =.
Another View.
Special Correspondence of The Chicago Tribune.