The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-01-13

election the Florida Unton says:-. "In
point OF ability the Florida delegation in Congress
ts not what II should be. In social position and
sterling integrity OF character IL is not
sucn "a to extort unmeasured praise or
to inspire the average citizen with the
highest Satisfaction. As 70 statesmanlike
views OF public or State policy, such notions
OF the duties OF . Congressman nave never been
thought or Indeed how can those whose highest
aims ana purposes are to TOOL the negro and cheat
the white man by Q multitude OF meaningless
promises ever have time 70 think OF public
measures and the highest good OF the land ?" go
when citizens OF State hear those who represent
them az the natioD's capital spoken OF as above,
is no wonder that good men and true, IN all
sections, look about them for worthier
objects objects OF their SURFACES: More fortunate than
lor men nave succeeded In bringing to hight
s score or more OF patriots willing 70 enter the
north, south, east and west they crowd 10 the
stale capital, and stand with dowDcast eyes and
Bu. the political lantern In this case shines for only
one AZ last. Who shall wear the aureola2 Fac lions
the State that those most accustomed to prophesy.
ing are unwilling TO lose weilearned regulations
ssa ssers sy guess AmG1g the demo
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Florida. The republicans introduce Bisoee, Hop
kins, Hnding, Requa, Osborne. Sanford and Van
valkenburg OF East Flor ida; Governor Stearns,
CHIEF Justice Randall and Rogers, Of West Florida
1t Is far from probable tnat an election can be
MADE MAJ sh EXCEPT by JOINT ballot Of the two houses
regularly in the field win be chosen. II an
election is erected by the two houses
voting separately, in which case ma
CURED, Ex-Governor Walker, democrat, ana Gov
erp0r Stearns, republican or in the ed) are ahead
OF all competitors. II the choice Is to be made by
JOINT ballot OF the two houses in which case ma
Jorlty OF all votes cast is required 70 elect the
game is anectea by many outside considerations
Local jealousies, personal friendships and anmos-
ities ct ID genus Onlfae, Will make the contest
long and warm one. Among the men not now
before the Legislature are Colonel II.
II. HOey, conservative, OF this city, and Messrs.
Requa and SANFORD, republicans. Colonel HOey
strlct integrity and untirlng industry has amassed
a fortune. MIR. kequa resides here during the
winter. Hon. Mr.. Sanford has been American
Minister TO Belgium aud has recently returned to
reside upon large property which he owns
on the st. Johns. Should the Legislature
choose either OF these three gentlemen
the interests OF the State would be
safe. Florida just now Is an important State.
Thousands OF immigrants are docking here and II
is the policy OF the general government to look
carefully alter such internal improvements as will
conduce to its prosperity. 1t Is hoped therefore,
that wise counsels will prevail In the coming Sem
atorial election, and that man who not only has
the interests OF the State at heart, but has the
business ability to and advise what Is needed,
viii be CHOSEN. Reports are riie that in the case
OF some candidates money will be freely used; but
this Kind so that the guilty will surely be bro ught
to Justice,