Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1830-04-22

Elections consequently Dulli6ed; secondly, the
dislike have to the custom, unskilled as
am in the science of a political courier; third
lly. the respect have for the intelligence and
Independence of my fellow citizens; and
fourthly. the press Of other engagements OF
IAN important character.
A candidate for public favor should un-
Eduestionably hold an interchange OF sentiment
with the electors; aud his opinions upon sub
jects connected with the general welfare.
should be topics of free s. full discussion. In
my case, although, perhaps, personally un-
known to some of the voters, al have had an
opportunity from my connection with the
lpress) Of ascertaining my views upon the
i great subject Of reform, which has agitated
the commonwealth for many years. 1t is not
my purpose here to recite to you. or to plead
in my favor, the jealous efforts which have
used in my editopial or individual capacity, to
rs,note every scheme, in reference to that
sus,sect. which believed TO have for its OBJ
iect the ,oubhc good.
/ VII ses pirate to YOU, feilow-citizens, up
on tie SCIENCE Of government, nor attempt 10
persuade YOU fhat shall be useful in the inn
portant station to aShich (perhaps prssump-
moss)y) aspire. Promises, or professions Of
ability 10 serve YOU, weuLd certainly aot be-
GENE me. II have any just pretensions, you
win need no Fictitious AID to enable you to
discover Them My humble name has been
presented to your consideration from ne vain
conceit chat / have qualifications particularly
suited to the task of legislator; but rather III
obedience to the promptings Of what hope
may be deemed laudable ambition. Un-
aided by the imposing claims Of wealth or
family influence, advance rem the body q
the people, to test the theory OF our repubilcan
code, which proclaims that sp0s the Jstiflsbtest
Of our citizens may aspire successfully to
|pubhc honors. My election saay not sab
serve, ia all respects, your highest interests;
but it will be practical commentary upon
that much Landed theory. 1t may stimulate
to exertion, others who are more capable aud
more worthy; and it may excite in the breasts
of some, who, like myself, have been chm
PEELED to struggle with many Of the adverse
currsnts Of life, q desire for improvement and
an ambition to be useful.
notwithstanding my inability to pay you
Individually the compliment Of personal
call, and to perform the HsuaI honors OF an
expert eiectioneerer, shall rely with some
confidence upon continuance of that spirit
of Kindness and liberaliy which has hereto-
fore distinguished the people Of Jefferson ia
their conduct towards me. Their iavors have
cheered me through lie of more than ord
nary vicissitude;,hew Partially has been man
Tested on many occasions; and If gratitude
for past kindnesses can be any guaranty for
fidelity and zeal, in whatever concerns their
interests or their honor, my heart assures me
that their confidence shall not be abused.
Perhaps some may deem this an unneces-
sary and egotistical obtrusion; but as per-
lsonal interview with the voters seems now
out of the question, hope will be pardoned
for resorting to familiar method of COM
munie alton, and one which habit has render
ed dear to me.
Respectfully your fellow-citizen,
JOHN s. GALLAHER. H