The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1827-05-29

I've nclDN " llht " hie HSnibtiS OF Afti-
,-e.s from this State, with sundry matters aud
,hings thcreunto apperiaining.
Mark Alexander, reelected without opposi-
tian. lie belongs to the opposition party. but
carries no terror in his path.
William s Archer, reelected, without oppos-
ton. He belongs 10 the same party; and, five
Ne not misinlormed, is an apt illustration Of the
!, y saving that " extremes meet :" having for
deprecated the success Of Jackson as one
~ : ,test evils which could possibly ,befall
- Ep.b bic, and now being one of his most
Jealous friends and lowly worshippers,
William Armstrong, reelected. Mr.. A. is
friendly to the administration. Fe was opposed
by Mai John Peter, Jacksoni and left him
several hundred votes behind.
John s. Barbour, reelected oy considerable
majority over Col. VIM. Z. Fl lnton. Both gem
tlemen friendly to Jackson. Nothing can be
Inferred from this election, therefore, fGfrher
than the probability that the District, is JaeAso.
MAN in its politics. II ought to be remembered,
and we hope it will be, specially, that John s.
Barbour was the only representative from Vifgi-
mia, who, some five or six years ago, ~eted and
spoke against the principles of constitutional
construction which Virginia so fondIy clines to.
He is decided latitudnarian or, in the voca-
hIlary of '9s, he is federalst Why did moi
the Richmond Junto interfere with this election,
as we are credibly informed they did with that OF
the Shenandoah district? Why did they not
write to influential men in Barbour's district,
that BIS creed was unsound, as we are told they
did to influential men in Powels district Did
Darbour's Jacksonism plaster over his hetero-
doxy? With regard to him, had principles ceas-
ed TO be of more importance than men The
fact is, Powell was supposed TO be n candid and
temperate legislator, who would support
measures, with an exclusive eye to their abstract
utility whilst Barbour is heated partizan, de.
ternined to oppose the administration, right or
wrong. There lies thesuh."
Barwe BaSsett reelected without oppos iton.
Mr.. Bassctt is Jaeksonian, and a very honest
man.
-aNaihznieI II. Claiborne, reelected by con.
siderable majority, over his opponent, Col. VIM,
Campbell, (both jackson men BY the bye,w
do not like to hazard an assertion Of Mr.. Clai-
boyne's opinions for before this sheet reaches
It's destination, we would not swear that Woolien
Biz, or some such horrible creature, had not
frightened him into back somerset. During
the former Presidential election, and up 10 the
last winter, indeed Mr.. Claiborne publicly, on
all occasions, protested himself a warm admirer
of Mr.. Adams, and expressed his determination
TO support him; but that potent Fanacea, inven.
ted for conscientious politicians by Martin Van
Buren,, has enabled him TO eschew his former
friendships, without single contortion of coun.
'enance Much JOY may he derive from his a
postacy We are always glad TO get rid ofmen
whose principles sit so loosely on them. Giveus
an open and determined foe. rather than pre-
tended friend, who will abandon us when peril
comes, that he may not share in its consequent
ces. We can guard against an open assault, but
no skill can guard one against " stab underline
9Th rib, when he who inlcts it is hugging his
victim to the heart and smiling in his face. We
have reason to believe that had MIR. Claiborne
been opposed by a respectable administration
rlar, he would have been left to sing the joys of
home. sweet home the next two winters. As
its, however, he does not detract much from the
strength of the party he has abandoned, and Of
course, he adds as little to tia; wiiHwhich he has
unaed himself
John Randolph elected in place Of DIR, Geo.
: VIM Crump, who wrote the letter because he
could mt dohetter.' Mr. II is an anything arian {;
creature Of whim quite uncertain.
Thomas Davenport, reelected. Mr.. n. has
always been in favor of Jackson. His is an no.
nest preference, and has been honestly and con-
sstently adhered 10" through good and evil re-
port"
Alexander Snnth, elected in lieu Of Benz im,n
k'till wtIakrncd = poll. and by considera-
bic maidf <pver Gel. John d. Sharp. Gen
Smyth haSbeen too severely castsaIcd by IL
Adamsspen everto he friendly with him, aItho' he
provoked the lash His temper is not of that kind
which can brook offence, nor does his creed
teach him the forgiveness of injuries, though
slight. in degree AID rctaliatnrv in purpose
.
dirk, is his practical motto; he does not stlikc
quickly and Gercey. it is true, but he only delib-
crates that he may poison the edge of his wea-
pom, and indict deeper wound on his adverse
y. From him the administration viii receive
no quarters.
John Floyd, reelected without opposition
Gen Floyd, we really believe, would he quito a
usltul man. II he did not think binsclf such 4
very great one. He is Jacksonian, and wo II
Do The fieros cause some service, Il he would
not permit his passions to hurry him into ind!s-
crest conduct. Epl tor his avowal, 'last winter.
at the Richmond dinner, we should haye known
no'hmg Of the Combination winch has been for
med ainsi the administration. We might have
Seen us effects, TO he sure, hat should not have
Hfenahle 10 trace them 70 their c-fgp. He shouH