Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-01-30


uJrightness- and forihAi matter down
righiDcss also-of strong sense snd
strict honor. He Is dillsgens worker
aud though very earnest partisan. Of
generally broad views He il one 81
ihe few Democrats who have inielli-
genre ard courage sufficient 70
Of his party with reference TO
ilie tariff ard II will not be his fault
ifthe Democracy does not meet the IS
sue a reform. which Is steadily in.
creasiug ia Importance, boldly and
clearly
Mr MORGAN 81 Alabama has been
returned for second term. During
his present term 81 service, he has won
tbs respect OF the senate and the pub
lie FOR his careful, pains-ial,ing, and
candid manner Of dealing with al
subjects Of legislation. and particularly
with questions involving the constliu-
sional Law
Mr. l.. q. c. LAMAR, although
I prevented by III health from taking
az aciive part as he Is fitted to assume,
I Is recognized leader Of the Southern
Democracy. and much more just
and liberal one 1, would be difficult to
find.
Mr. GARLAND OF Arkansas WAS re-
7 elected by the combined vote OF the
4 Republicans and Democrats of his
siale--oniy three sotes, those Of Green
( baekers-being east against him. Mr..
/ GARLAND is one OF the most highly
esteemed members Of the senate and
| one Of the most useful. He is faith
/ fil aud sometimes AN extreme Demo-
crat. bat in matters Of practical Iegi.-
lation, snd particularly in those in
yolving legal questions, his services
have been extremely valuable.
Mr. NJ. G. BUTLER Of South Caro-
lima is a growing man in whom the
people Of mis- state aud section have
every reason to be satisfied. His posi-
ton On the civil service reform BILL
was patriotic and statesmanlike, and
in striking contrast with his fellow
| Democrats, North and South.
Mr.. fsMAM @. HARRIS of Tennes-
see. Ransom ofNorth Carolina, SAuLs-
BURY Of Delaware are good men,
tried and trusty, and elected without
opposition.
RICHARD COKE of Texas. was re-
elected without u dissenting vote:
Democrats, Republicans and all bear
ing cheerful testimony TO his ability
integrity and patriotism. Probably
there is not another instance on record
where senator received the unani-
nous vote of the legislature, to so high
position
or the new men on the Democratic
side, Gov. CoLQuiMT of Georgia is the
successor of the lnmented HILL. He
IL u man of unqucstionable talent and
original force, but is inexperienced in
congressional service.
RANDALL l.. .GIBsoN of Louisiana
was elected without opposition, He is
one OF the most cultivated gentlemen
that the South has sent to the national
capital and has liberal views, an in
dependent character, and much per-
sonal influence.
On the other hand, the Republicans
have ignored their experienced men.
Senators FRYE of Maine, HoAR Of
Massachusetts,, and ANTHONY of
Rhode Island are the only ones OF
eleven that have thus far been re-
elected. Mr.. DORM OF Oregon sue
ceeds the notorious GROVER, and GOV.
ernor CoLIdiM of Illinois takes the
/ place of the unknown quantity, DAVID
DAVIS. In Michigan, Nebraska and
Minnesota the balloting still con-
tinues with Indifferent prospects
( for FERRY, SAUNDERS and WINDOW.
With the Democrats there has been
harmony and good feeling. With the
/ Republicans, ll-will--blckcrings and
strife elimination and recrimination.
charges of forgery aud fraud. This
marked difference between the parties
cannot fail Of its effect upon the think
ing people of the country. The one
are for efficient public service, the
other for the spols OF office.
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