Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1875-12-03
TH Il SENATE.

The United States Senate at it's mex
session will be pretty equally divided
politically. The Senators may be
classified as follows: 40 Republicans
Qncluding Alcorn, Robertson, Ham
Ilton and Ednunds , % Democrats
and three Independent Republicans
Booth, Christiancy and Cameron, ol
"IHcoD in. There are two vacancie,
t. be filed, one caused by the re-
cent death of Mi, Ferry, of Connecti-
cut, aud the eternal vacancy from Lou
ls'ana claimed by P,nchback. A Dem
ocratic Senator Will be chosen in plac.
! of Ferry, of Connecticut, which will
give the Democrats 80 instead of 29
yot s Should a Democrat be elected
fIom Louisiana. as is thought proba-
be, and he be admitted to q seat which
is believed improbable, the D, mocrats
will muster thirty one votes. From
the total Republican vote taken those
whose votes cannot always be counted
upon-Alcorn, Robertson, Hamilton,
and Edmunds-and their list is djmin-
lshed to Sc Leaving out the question
! Of the Louisiana Senatorsbip the Dem
"crats will be able to cast tots, vote
Gf 30. Add to this the four doubtful
! r -nublicass above named and they will
| have 81. To this add three Jndepenti-
ents, Booth, Christiancy, and Cameron,
Of Wisconsin. and the opposition to the
nndoubted Republican element would
nun her 81, or majority of one. AL
though the most Of the Senators put
down as doubtful or Independent Re-
publicans more frequently vote with
the RcpubHcans than the Democrats
it will be seen at glance that when
they DO the latter they will leave the
K, pnblicans in the minority. Such
cireumstanoe is likely to happen very
se!dnm, but it would have occurred
last winter had direct vote been taken
IN the Plnchback case
We are Inclined to the opinion that
some of these Independent Repubh-
caus will be more inclined to act will.
the Democratic party now than here
tofore. Mr.. Alcorn, Of Mississippi, we
know personally, and know him to be
a high toned, honorable gentleman
For long time t'the head and front of
the Wing party of the State;' its very
weakness seemed only to gi7e addi-
tional force and effect to bis labors,
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war for what he considered the good
cf his oppressed people. Elected Gov
er2or and subsequently to the Senate;
he has given his influence always in
favor OF the best interests Of his con-
stitueEts. The recent Democratic VIC
tory in Mississippi is doubtles due
IN great measure to his efforts and he
Will rejoice in the emancipation of his
State from the thieves who have plum
dered and dishonored her.
Messrs Hamilton, of Texas, and
Cameron, of Wisconsin, Conservative
in their inclination, will, naturally give
heed to the voice of their States which
have repestedly proclaimed their ad
herence to the Dem ocratic party.
Mr. Booth, Of California. is one of
those accidental, nomadic statesmen,
with no fixed principles, with no sur
p us brains, the spawn of the restless
ness aud discomfort Of a spasmodic
people, the very political embodiment
of the discord and confusion following
IA great revo ution. What he will do,
or with which party he will align him
self, is as much q matter of chance as
that OF hi elevation to his present po-
sition. Tie country can we'll spare
such men from the Public councils.
Mr.. Christiancy, Of NJ ohigan, occu>
pies really the only real independent
position. A man OF character and tai
ents, lawyer of eminent ability, and
while Republican, without strong
party affiliations, be appreciates the
independent position whi"h his cleo
ton hy TIE Democrats in connection
with few Republicaps glces him.
n certainly cannot be relied upon to
favor any extruiue party measure.