Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1880-12-30
lAoostook Republican,
The Senator Question.

As our readers will see in another place.
the list of aspirants for the United States
/ Senatorship has been reduced by the with
drawal of Hon. I. b. Reed. whose name
has been prominently mentioned in this con-
/ nection.
/ The reasons which Mr.. Reed gives for
/ leaving the field. are obvious and sstisfae-
tory, and his sacrifice of personal ambition
at the demands of party interest, is honor
able to him. and will no, fail TO increase the
esteem in which he is held by the people.
The contest appears now TO be. practically.
between Hon. Eugene Hale and Hon. VIM.
7. FRYE. Other names have been suggested.
among which. as our readers are aware.
have been those of Gov Davis, Gen. Cham
berlain and Judge Peters, but at the present
time no one Of these gentlemen seems TO be
actively engaged in the canvass Assuming
that Mr.. Hale and Mr.. FRYE may be the
only prominent candidates before the Legs
lature. the question is upon which of these
able gentlemen should the mantle of the
distinguished retiring Senator Hamlin fall.
Mr.. FRYE has been elected to Congress from
the second district. He is universally re-
garded leader in Congress, aid is not
only well qualified to perform his duties. but
is IN a position to become prominent can
didate for the Spcakership. His election as
Senator would deprive not only the District
but the State and Nati.a of the service in
the National House. of one of lie best MEN,
bers. at a time when the Maine delegation is
Mt strong as formerly. In few words.
Mr.. FRYE is already in a position where he
is greatly needed. and where his ability will
confer high honor upon the State. a. well as
his immediate district, and his transfer to
the Senate would leave a void in the House
which could no, be filed. Mr.. Hale is
man Of large experience anc recognized
abilities. In Congress. where he represent
ed the fifth district for twelve wears. he at
tanned national reputation. being Justly re-
garded rs one of the ablest, most indus
trious and useful member. in tina, body.
As parliameniarian he had no superior,
and as a close. keen and logical debater,
attained a high distinction. Defeated by
the craze Of 1873, be has since devoted him
self with ceaseless energy and determination
10 the work of promoting the success Of the
Republican party. His services upon the
stump have been in demand all over the
country. a; cos; Of mental and physical
labor 10 which but few men in the State
have been subjected. His service. in the
Afk4NtAAAAf AA-A WHIT 100 VIII huNNu
TO be recited here. II was felt. a; the time,
tina; the misfortune Of his defeat for Con-
eres>, was almost compensated for by the
great services which the unfortunate eircum-
stances Of the hour. and his natural and ae-
CURED ahilitie. enabled him TO perform. in
the Legislature Of the Stale The question
Of locality We do not regard as one which.
under ordinary circumstances, should re
ccive much consideration IN determining the
choice Of Senator, but the suggestion Of
the Belfast journal NAV not be unworthy Of
consideration. Tn eastern portion Of the
State is without Republican. and the 9Th
district, practically. without any representa-
ton in Congress. For the rrasons above
indicated, as well as others. to which Ne
viii refer hereafter. We shall favor the oand-
dacy Of Hon. Eugene Hale. believing that
the mex, Legislature. upon which will de
volve the important duty Of elec;ing Uni
ted States Senator, cannot better discharge
tina, duty. than by placing him in the seat
so long and well filed by that true and
honored statesman. Hon. Hannibal Hamlin.