The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-01
sketches OF the Nominees.

WASHINGTON, March Civilian r. Rob-
erts, nominated for the Chilisn mission, is
ffty-hve years of age, and has resided IN New
York City the past forty years. He was
elected to the Forty second and Forty-third
Congresses and declined denomination to
the Forty-fourth Congress. During his term
OF service in Congress. he opposed what was
known as "Hack.p pay" bill, and on its pas
sage was tbs first man 10 order that his por-
ton of the sum be turned into tbs United
States Treasury. Roberts is also known IS q
supporter of all efforts TO benefit his native
land, Ireland, and is said to have had con-
siderable influence among our Irish citizens.
IT WAS on resolution offered by Roberts,
while in Congress that the Fenians im-
prisoned in Canadian Jeils tor the invasion
of 1866. we're liberated.
Richard b. Hubbard, nominated for Min
lister TO Japan, is the well known ex Gov
ernor OF Texas. He was a delegate TO the
National Democratic Convention a. Cincin-
natl, where his notably eloquent speech IN
placing General Hancock in nomination for
the Presidency brought him into National
repute, He was, by acclamation, chosen by
the Texas State Convention 2 delegate at
large TO the Chicago Convention last year,
and was elected by that convention their
temporary chairman. He served several
years as United States District Attorney in
Texas before the war. aud Is now engaged In
the practice of law. He has been enthusi-
ssticalIy supported by the Texas Democracy
for recognition at the hands of the present
administration, and it was their expectation
that be would be appointed to Mexico.
Charles 7. Russell the nominee for the
Liverpool Consulship, has his home st Had
dam, but had spent the greater part OF the
time for a number OF years In London, as a
merchant. He is described by prominent
17tsS IF iOh
character, intelligence and capacity.
William w. Lang, OF Texas, 10 be Consnl
at Hamburg, is vouched for by Texas Sena-
tors az man of ability, with special quail
fcatlons for this appointment He has re.
sided in Europe during the last four years,
with his headquarters at Hamburg rs inn
migration agent of the Southwestern railway
system. He has been a member OF the Stste
Senate aud was for five years Master OF the
Texas State Grange.
II. 2. Kernacken, the nominee for Naval
Officer at New Orleans, is a sugar planter OF
Plaquemine Parish, formerly merchant OF
New Orleans, and Co federate officer dur
ing the war. He received a dangerous
wound while serving as Aide-6e camp on
the staff of General now Eenat0r) Gibson,
who has been his principal backer for the
appointment.
J. T. McGaw, nominated for Collector OF
Internal Revenue in West Virginia, is a
prominent lawyer of Grafton, w. Va aud
was recommended for the place by almost
the entire Congressional delegation OF that
State. He was the first Yves. Virginia grad.
uate of Yale College and schoolmate o..
Senator Kenna and their friendship is still
as close ss in their boyhood days. He is de-
scribed as brilliant young man.
Charles w. Buck, nominated for Minister
to Peru, is q lawyer of Midway, KY, and has
never held public Office. and has not bsen
prominent in political affairs. Ha has been
for a number of years a close student OF
Peru and its history. and is man Of excel
lent character and attainment