The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1882-07-21

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The call of the Congressional Con-
vention of this district, at the village
of Geneva, on the 10th of August,
naturally reminds us that the time for
selecting our representative for the
next Congress is at hand. The COM
parative quiet in our national politics
makes this appear at first look of less
interest than it has been for several
years. Yet the election of representa-
tives to the National Congress can
never be other than Of great import
ance. The immense interests confid-
ed to their charge-the desirability of
still holding the fort" against the
occupation of important national po-
sitlons by the combined Southern brig
adiers-the important questions to be
considered in relation to our national
debt, our Bank system, the Tariff
render it of vital interest not to relax
our accustomed vigilance, nor indulge
any indifference as to who shall repre-
sent our people at Washington.
Notwithstanding the seeming dull
ness of the situation, there are doubt
less many patriots who are willing to
serve their country in that capacity,
but, for several reasons, the number of
|aspirants, who have as yet entered for
the race, appears exceedingly small.
1t is to be presumed that some "dark
horses" are in waiting.
So far as we are informed at this
time, there are only three candidates
in the iield-Mr. Williams, our present
worthy representative; Mr.. Caswell, of
Jefferson, and Mr.. Erskine, of Racine.
AS respects the two former members,
Mr.. Caswell, with his one county lately
introduced in this district, is evidently
at disadvantage, and doubtless the
majority of the electors in the counties
formerly composing the district will
prefer to stand by their old representa-
tive, Mr.. Williams. The candidate
from Racine, Mr.. Erskine has the ad-
vantage of location, as the counties of
Walworth, Racine and Kenosha begin
to feel, we are well aware. that it is
about time they should have their turn.
Still it is already evident that mere To-
cation will not decide this question at
this time.
On general principles, we are in
favor of rotation in this Office. The
old rule of "once for trial, and once
for Endorsement" has produced about
as many good Congressman as long
terms of Office. There are generally
as good men at home as those who
have been sent, and it is only fair that
they, too, should have their turn: while
the advantage which the present in
cumbents possess from experience are
usually counterbalanced by the fresh
sympathy which the new members
have with the people. We are of opin-
ion, too, with the Republican of the
18th inst. that candidate for Congress
should be chosen, not as a personal
favor TO ar individual, or because he is
a good fellow, or respected and hon
ored, but because he faithfully repre-
sents the principles of the party which
dominates him, and possesses the abil-
ity to aid in maintaining and advanc-
ing such principles"
We need Congressman who are sent
by their districts, and not by the grace
of "rings," who are to be found in
their seats and not itinerating," who
attend promptly and energetically to
public businessmen who will serve
poor man as we'll as money king, and
who are in hearty accord with the peo-
pie they represent.
In these particulars Mr.. Williams
has proved a faithful representative.
He has been Independent, obliging,
energetic, able. He has done good
work for his constituents. He has
won an influential position among our
national legislators. Unless Kenosha
County has some good man of her own
to put forward, or some one soon APP
pears more worthy of the place, we
shall be disposed to acquiesce cheer
fully in his denomination, and shall
very cordially sustain him, if nomin-
ated.
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