The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1877-02-01
UNITED STATES SENATOR'S.

States for United States Senators have
attracted wide attention, as a number of
noted politicians are retired from public
life by the result of these elections. In
Massachusetts, Hon. George F. Hoar has
been chosen to succeed George S. Bout
we'll, whose career since the war has been
bitterly partisan and quite unfriendly at
all times to the white element in the
Southern States. Mr.. Hoar is man of
strict party affiliations, yet his influence
has been exerted on the side of conserva-
tism and moderation, and as member
of the joint committee to prepare the
Electoral bill, he has shown sagacity and
genuine patriotism. Indeed, the pro-
tracted struggle for the Scnatorship from
Massachusetts was speedily ended when
the Electoral bill was reported, and the
views of Judge Hoar were found in ac-
cord with the sentiments of the business
community SO strongly in favor Of its
passage. His election is regarded us q
triumph over the Butler wing of the
party, and return to power of the more
decent, if not less partisan, element of
the Massachusetts Republicans.
Perhaps the most notable event in con-
nection with these elections, however, is
the casting aside Gen. John A. Logan, Of
Illinois, who gives place to amuch better
man, and one who has never mingled a
great deal in political life. After a
lengthy contest, Logan was withdrawn
from the field by the Republicans, and c.
B. Lawrence put forward as their candi-
date. The Democrats likewise changed
front, and substituted for Ex-Governor
Palmer the name Of Judge David Davis,
of the United States Supreme Court, in
order to catch the votes of the few Inde-
pendent Republicans who held the bal
ance of power. The change was emf
nently successful, and Judge Davis was
chosen by combination of Democrats,
Independents and moderate Republicans.
He displaces one of the most virulent
partisans in the Senate, and mediecrity
gives way to ability and integrity. Judge
Davis has never been actively engaged in
national politics, although his influence
in Illinois has been potential more than
once in shaping events. He was an init
mate personal and political friend of
President Lincoln, and was largely in
strumental in securing the nomination OF
Lincoln in 1860. His reward for this
service followed TWO years afterwards,
when Lincoln appointed him one of the
Associate Justices of the Supreme Court,
without his solicitation, and he has re-
nained on the bench ever since, assidu-
ously devoted to his duties. His name
was prominent before the Cincinnati
Convention in 1872, at the time MIR.
Greeley was nominated for the Pres-
dency, and even last summer he was
mentioned as possible candidate on the
Democratic ticket. Judge Davis has al
ways been identified with the Republican
party prior to 1872, but since that time
he has acted with the Democrats, al
though he has always been moderate in
his views and expressions. He is ma
tive OF Maryland, and is nearly sixty-two
years old; is a man Of commanding pres.
ence, five feet eleven inches in height,
aud weighing almost 400 pounds. He
possesses great geniality Of manners, and
is especially noted for his strong common
sense and unquestioned integrity. 1t is
supposed that Judge Davis will accept
the position rendered him in such COM
plimentary manner, as he was not con-
suited during the contest, but it is likely
he will remain on the bench until the
fourth of March, when his term in the
Senate begins.