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

The recent elections in the several
States for United States Senators have
attracted wide attention, as o 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
well, whose career since the war has been
bitterly partisan and quite unfiiendly at
all times to the white element in the
Southern States. Mr.. Hour is a man of
strict party affiliations, yet his influence
has been exerted on the side of conserva-
tism and moderation, and as a member
of the joint committee to prepare the
Electoral bill, he has shown Ragacity md
genuine patriotism. Indeed, tn. 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 o
triumph over the Butter wing of the
party, and return to power Of the more
decent, If rot less partisan, element of
the Massachusetts Republicans.
Eerheis i:.- musi noiuuic even: in con-
nection with these elections, however, il
the casting aside Gen. John A. Logan, of
Illinois, who gives place to much better
man, und one who has never mingled n
great deal in political life. After u
lengthy contest, Logan was Withdrawn
from the field by the Republicans, and G.
u. 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 bul.
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 tho most virulent
partisans in the Senate, ana mediocrity
gives way to ability and integrity. Judge
Davis has never been actively engaged in
national politics, although hj : tiuence
In Illinois has been potential msi than
once in shaping events. He VIZ an init
nnte personal and political friend of
President Lincoln, and was largely in-
strumental i'll securing the nomination oi
Lnc0ln in 1860. His reward for this
service followed two years afterwards,
when Lincoln appointed him one of the
Associate Justices of the Supreme Cou,t,
without his solicitation, and he has re-
manned on the bench ever since, assidu-
ously devoted to his duties. His name
waa prominent before the Cincinnati
Convention in 1872, at the time Mr.
Greeley was nominated for tho Presi.
dency, and even Lust, summer he was
mentioned a. possible candidate ea the
Democratic ticket. Judge Davis has al
ways been identified with the Republican
party prior to 1872, bat since that time
he has acted with the Democrats, al
though he has snlways been moderate in
his views and expressions. He is II ma
tive OF Maryland, and is nearly, sixty two
years oid; is a. man Of commanding pres.
ence, five feet eleven inches 10 height,
and weighing almost 400 pounds. He
s,ossesses great geniality of manners, and
is especially noted for his strong common
aense and unquestioned integrity. 1t is
supposed that Judge Davis will accept
the position rendered him in such n com
plimentary manner, as he was not con.
suited during the contest, but is is likely
he will remain on the bench until the
I"arsh of March, when his term in the
Senate begins. III @ '..'