The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1882-03-31

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We have befors ne private letter writ
ten by an Indianian. now resident of
Washington City, which touches npon
topics Of interest 10 the Indiana Demnc-
|racy. and therefore we take the liberty
|of reproducing a few extracts. that our
readers may have the benefit of the wri-
tiers reflections. Reference Is made 10
Colonel w. X Myers as candidate for
Secretary Of State. with the remark that
the gallant Colonel does not want fhe
position unless the Convention is satisfied
he can poll the Democratic vote Of tho
state Referring to Indiana's position
in Congress, the writer says: "'rhe In
diana delegation IN Congress stands as
well a. any other State delegation in the
Union. Our Representatives are all mar
|ried men aud have their families. or parts
|of their families. with them. and in look
ing over the roster an Indianian has cause
10 be proud OF his State. The older
members from Indiana are taking high
rank IN the Houes, as the organization Of
the committees will show-that is on the
Republican side. Our Democratic friends
were treated shabbily BY Mr.. Keifer in
that respect, but when measures come
before the House then our folks take care
|of themselves. This Is noticeable with
Mr.. Holman and Mr.. Cobb. Both are
active on the floor, and as an objector and
for raising points Of order Mr.. Holman
has no equal in the House. Mr.. Cobb
differs from Mr. Holman in this (; he pre-
fere 70 discuss measures instead OF cut
ting them of BY objection, and he il one
n| Ind ~
gress, and. is 50 regarded by his fellows.
lle has introduced larger number Of
bills bearing upon the legislation of the
country than any other member up to
this time, and In addition, he Is constant
~ striving TO bring the Democrats in the
House into harmony upon political ques-
tions. In this matter, he and Mr. Flow
er, Of New York, are the recognized
leaders. and 10 these two men, more than
20 any or all others. Is the organization
of the Democratic party due. A few
weeks ago Mr. Cobb conceived the idea
of caucus, but the Chairman OF the eau
cus would not call one. So Mr.. Cobb
drew up call for meeting Of the Dem
|ocrats in the House to consult together
and try 70 define some common ground
upon which the Democrats could stand
upon National bank matters and the tariff.
"a large majority OF the Democratic
|mcmbors'signcd the call for consultation.
Out Of that grew . caucus and an organ
ization Of the party, and Il is safe to say
that our party will favor q reformation
of the tariff and will stand together upon
National bank questions. There may be
a few members who may 60 on. but the
party is Of one mind upon all vital ques-
tions. Mr.. Cobb has gained = national
reputation and is now becoming one Of
the leaders 0fthe Democratic party. He
has made hiz way 10 the front slowly but
and II he is continued In Con-
grcss, i there TO stay. He is now Of
great use 70 his State, to his country. and
10 his friends. Such men should be kept
lin Congress rs long as they are useful.
Mr.. Colerick Is descrvedly popular. Ho
Us really strong man and stands well
with all parties. and especially so with
the members ofhis committees. Colonel
Mats0n and Mr.. Stockslagcr are both
young members a. well as young men,
hut both are making their way 10 tho
front, and Il is safe to say for them that
there are not any other two gentlemen
lin Congress who are more faithful In
their attendance upon IFS proceedings, Or
who are more popular with the opposi-
tion, ~ well as with their own party,
than are Matson and Stockslagcr. They
honor their State. and recommend the
young Democracy 10 the people Of tho
entire country. Indiana should be proud
of such men, and believe Is"
Such reports from Washington arc
highly cheerful to tho Democracy OF tho
State, aud we are well calculated 10 bring
about harmonious action when the party
enters upon active campaign duty.