The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1880-12-21
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WEnsrnn. Souri, Fla. Dec.

sano IN ana out OF this state who desire that the
eminent Floridian named above should be bis
own successor In the national position he now
occupies. And why sof Because he Ia, verify,
the man Of the people. and is able, faithful and
OF unimpeachable probity. His career in the
United States Senate has been alike hsnora-
BILE to himself and the people who confide In
him. His Senatorial conduct has elected enco.
miums from friend and foe throughout the
country. His speeches evince profound research,
solid views, an exhaustive comprehension Of his
subject and a style notable for its piquancy,
terseness and clearness. He commands the high
est and the fullest confidence of his Congressional
compeers. Superb intelection is solidifed upon
every feature of his countenance, and his ability
10 conclusvely shown by his remarkable success
in carrying his mea ures through Congress in
the face Of formidable opposition. He is labo-
rious student, eliminating statesman, and, with
little more experience, will be the peer of Mr..
Conklng, the acknowledged nestor of the Amer
lean Congress. Senator Jones is one of The
working men at Washington. His fidelity and
assiduity in the discharge official duties are well
known and appreciated by his constituents.
And shall such men be dropped? Why Is he
incompetent? The universal response Is Nor
Unfaithfuls Mol But, says one, he has been In
Congress long enough Let him give way to
to some other claimant for parliamentary honors
and emoluments. The absurd proposition is
fraught with misconception and folly! Why, his
past service is one Of the strongest arguments
for reelection He is just becoming well quail
fed 10 meet successfully the arduOus requirements
dont In and 70 eli.
eminenty fitted to fill 1t. Rotation for relations
sake is alike irrational and impolitc.
Cromwell said in his wrath that u certain
fanatical sect of his subjects were Gods silly
people" And most surely similar imputation
might be applied to those who favor blind
rotation policy Our yeomanry do not want
change when attended by disaster, and no party
can survive the recognition of such a childish
falacy, and the consequent collisions and deris-
ions, originated and stimulated by small men,
who shout country and "the dear people"
while seeking the selfish promotion of their own
interest.
There Is one other transcendent reason for the
return of Mr.. Jones 10 the United States Senate
Whilst he adheres with unainted loyalty to
the vital interests of the South, he holds, as
believe, conservative national views, not incon-
sistent with the advocacy of the restoration of
peace between, and the hearty Identification of
the estranged sections. The South, stripped of
her wealth, depressed in spirit, staggering under
the weight Of accumulated debt, desires peace as
sohcitously the agltated mariner Graves a
view OF the polar star when steering his imper-
lied bark through the night aud tempest in which
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more interested than we are in the re-establsh-
ment Of fraternal peace and the stability of good
government; and no other section would hail
with greater manifestations of joyful satisfaction
the return Of halcyon peace and reciprocal
comfy. We earnestly desire that Northern peo-
pie, irrespective of party demonstrations may be
brought to the point of trusting to the honor and
relying implicitly on the fealiy, pledges and pa
triolic aspirations of the South.
We are all living under one government and
under one flag. If this is not our common
country we have none, and if the flag that waves
over the national capitol is not jointly ours, we
have none-"we are aliens 10 The land of our
birth, and exiles in the homes Of our children"
Alas Alasll That nearly twenty years have
passed away since the close of our internecine
war, and the paci6cation OF the beligerent sec
lions yet unaccomplished. Anger may steal into
the hearts OF wise men, but II rests only in the
bosom of fools" And it is equally automatic
that In national unity Of heart and sentiment
consist the welfare happiness and security of the
American people
We want tried men of ability and prudence in
Congress whose hearts yearn for peace and ma
tional paci6cation, and that will make the
achievement of such a consummation the great
study and the great business of public life.
confidently believe that like sentiments and
views will regulate the Official conduct of the
gentleman who is the subject of this writing, and
condding in his circumspect, sagscious and pres
cient Craftsmanship, would present him to the |
people Of Florida - one having the elements Of |
good 90 mixed In him that nature might stand |
up and say of him to all the world,
"THIs rs NAN"
The foregoing Is not the extravagauce of Der. |
sonal preference and eulogy. but the sober men,
ton Of assuring and encouraging facts that chal.
lenge the favorable consideration of those upon
whom 1t will devolve to elect United States Sem
ator this winter. Ispeak unto intelligent men,
judge ye what say. J..
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