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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1835-11-05
From the National Intsliigsneer.
TEXAS.

In relation to the quarrel between
the settlers in Texas and the govern
ment of Mexico, and to the spiri, and
intentions avowed by numbers of our
Southern citizens in reference to it, we
find the following sound views express
cd by the Baltimore Chronicle:
THE citizens OF the United States
who have purchased lands and settled
in Texas, having incurred the displea-
sure whether Justly or uniustly is not
our business to detcrmine) of the Mex
lean government, are now making ap-
pcalS 10 the people of the u. States for
men and arms To sustain them in the
position they have voluntarily assumed
We cannot recognize the propriety Of
the appeal. They have chosen to OK
patfIitc ihcmseives-to relinquish the
protection of the laws Of the Union
and To become the subjects Of another
government, a government with which
the United States arc in amity. Their
quarrel with that government is, there
fore, matter with which this country
cannot interfere. II is not desirable al
prcsent-so engage in a controversy with
Mexico, nor do we think that Il ever
will be the policy Of this country 10
extend lis territorial limits. We have
land enough without annexing Texas
TO the Union-and, as the American
settlers evidently entertain the design
Of either establishing a distinct govern
ment or Of uniting that territory To the
United States, we hope they will be
discouraged IN their appeals for aid IN
resisting the government under which
they have chosen to live. Their quar-.
rel Is altogether a private affair. and
should DC settled without the interfer.
cncc Of our citizens"
IN regard to this country of Texa,
I We have read with alarm the following
\ suggestions in the last No. Of the Rich.
mond Enquirer. That print would
J not, sc presume. venture an 70 Is said
on 50 grave a subject, without pcrsua.
sion Of IT, truth; and IL the President
I Is pursuing any such scheme a. - here
I imputed to him. he has taken rcspon.
sibilIty much greater than any which
I be has before assumed weighty az some
Of them have been. We have seen
similar suggestions. during the summer
in ono Of the hatcher papers. but
We gave no credit to them.
Fron the Enquirer
TExAs.-"It is said that the Ad-
ministraiion Is attempting TO negotiate
with Santa Anna for the annexaiion oi
this fine country 10 The United States.
II is the great stumbling block IN the
way Of his eeniraiizing the whole
country. And the people of Texas
will never abandon their federal rights
under the Constitution. They talk Of
declaring their Independence Of Mex
ico. Would Il not be better for them
to enter the great Confcderacy Of the
United Staies-wbich would protect
their political rights, land titles, and
dearest interests p
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1835-11-05

Amongst the luXurics Of life. none.
according a. our taste. can COMPARE
with a fresh budget of newspaper.
daily spread out for examination. You
forget Tor the time being. all the cares
OF domestic litc. and range from city 10
city almost a. quickly A. the thoughts
Of love speed 10 the object II their
idoiatry You VISIT in fancy. the busy
mafis Of commerce. the scenes u
amusement. and the thousand objects
Of interest and plessufs-and reap
much OF the enjoyment, without un
dcrgoing the fatigue. 81 an actual in.
Iccu1n oi The scenes pourtrayed by
NE newspaper Among the frt Of
ovy morning thoughts the mind fevers
~ The folio oi four pages and vs
should think our breakfast rather a mat
ter Of toll than pleasure, II We hsd
not previously scanned the well.hlIed
columns II 40 least a dozen dsilIcs-
We are rcjoioed 10 hear that this taste
o. bccOming universal and that our cit-
zcns generally never break bread until
they have devOurcd the contents ~ AZ
least tao diCrnals. and on some DAYS
three OF four additional publication --
u % now set down ~ an ANON that 90
man who loves has family fails %
take Newspaper Children get The
FIRST true CLEAN II intellectual liRh,
rom rs psgcs-iheir desire Tor knoNl-
edge Is increased By every days m
diligence. and they never leave The
feast q scraps. without catching
something useful % them through al
their AFTER lIves-R icA. cgmritv
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1835-11-05

a slip from the office Of the New
Orleans True American, under date u
the 18th ult., contains some stirring
news from Texas. II appears BY a llic
arrival. that the Mexican General Cos
bad landed troops, arms and ammuni-
ton Al "OPENS, with a view II forcing
The Texonisns 10 submission, and that
Tbs hostile movement "has been the
Hgnal Tor war. all Texas ~ up in
arms and peace - no more talked Of.
Before the Convention assemblies, IL j.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1835-11-05
Time-3m. 5Os.-3m. 49s.

The match for 5000, a single mile,
between MIR. Resides grey FLY and
Mr.. Cockney's bay filly, won by the
former in lm. SIS. with great ease.
A very we'll contested race. In the
first heat lrby led until the last quarter,
when Rebecca Coleman, who had been
hanging on his launches for the hall
mile previous, passed him under the
whip and came in a length ahead. In
the second heat Irby dashed or lead
ing for the first mile and hall. when
Rebecca challenged and passed him
closely followed by John Marshall, who
tncd hard but in vain to pass his fair
competitor, who came in two lengths
ahead, winning the heat and purse
Betting three to one on Rebecca against
the field.
The course was in fine order and a
large concourse ofstrangcrs and citizens
were present. Great sport may be cx-
pected to-day, when the pavilion will
be filled with ladies'.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1835-11-05

Sale by W s. n Ou tomorrow.
Sale Of PROPERTY 10y J. I. Daughorty, Trl,.
tee SC for } Thompson, same day
Sale by r. Douglas, Trustee Of Il
Hayden. Saturday next
Renting Of Farm by Alex. stephen, Mon.
day next
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1835-11-05
THE TURF.
From tAs Bsifimsys Ckrsnieis.
KENDALL COURSE RACES.

Sweepstakes for Maryland and District OF
Columbia bred colts aud hllles three years
oid-two mile heats-SlO0 entrance. h. f.
seven subscribcrs--hyc started, and were pla-
II. X. :. Boycc's br. f. Rebecca Coleman,
by Apparition, I
II. &. TilghTsans oh. C. John Marshall, by
John Richards, J :
Gen Emory's b. C. Irby, by John Richards,
J. u. Kendali's b. f. Ellen Tree, by Appari-
ton, 4
J. Dixon's b. c. Henry Clay. by Sir Charles,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1835-11-05
THIRD DAY.


Jockey Club purse $1,000, four mile
heats:
Jas. =. Canison's b. m. Sally Eubanks,
by Roanoke. l2l
Jas. b. Kendalrs CHI. h. Drone, by
Mons. TonsOn, 81 ,
VIM. H. Minge's e. h. Jesse Grind
stone, by Medley. 3 3 dis.
Thos. j. Godman's br r. Camsidcl,
by Industry, ? 4 DIS.
Jos. ". Burch Jr's b. h. Gimcrack.
By Rather, dis.
Time. SIN l3s.-Sm. 5s.-7m. OBS.
This was the great day, and a beau
tiful day IL was too; never did the sun
set on a fairer, and the course was
crowded with anxious spectators. Sal
~ Eubanks was evidently the favorite,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1835-11-05

the FLY from winning tie heat. The
buglc sounded, the horses were sad
died and mounted, and at the tap of the
drum. dashed forward, Queen Anne
stepping out and taking the lead, and
maintaining IL TO the end Of the heat,
coming in hard IN hand several lengths
ahead OF Ecarte.
IhirI heaf.-Bets were now freely
offered three To- one on the filly. and
no takers. Nothing buta great mishap
could prevent her winning. and when
the buglc sounded TO mount she came
from the hands of the groom fresh as
anew laid egg" They went Off fairly
Whi,efoot in front. Ecarte second. and
Queen Anne third-on the rise Of the
FLY passed ahead, and when she had
reached the judges stand was far away
and kept widening the distance be-
tween her and her competitors until she
reached the distance pole, when the
boy brought her TO gallop, in which
gait she passed the winning post
Whi,efoot just within his distance, and
All tilt rest no uNcTc. nc course
was rather heavy and the time excel
lent.
We understand that Queen Anne
was sold some days previous to the race
by Gen. Emory for Sl500; and Judging
from her admirable performance yes
terday, the purchaser will not lament
his bargain.
Thus ended the races over the Ken
dali Course, which have seldom been
surpassed Tor interest aud beauty. We
take occasion 10 remark that during the
week no unpleasant occurrence took
place TO mar the general harmony, and
so far as we have heard, the peace was
violated in no single instance.
The arrangements of the high mind
ed and liberal proprietor are in the most
accommodating style, and if the pick
cts were higher to prevent encroach-
ments, and such other Improvements
made TO that end, as his good judgment
will suggest, the Kendall Course will
be second 10 none in the United States
for all that can conducc TO the comfort
and convenience of those who visit II,
as II is unqucstionably one of the best
and handsomcst, if not the very best and
handsomest in the country.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1835-11-05

The "iniernal laws, a. they arc
called, in relation 30 the Press have
gone into effect in France 4 number
Of journals, particularly in tho Provin-
ccl, have stopped or been suppressed.
The spirit Of some at them IS un-
quenchcd. The .N1iioqGi says that the
new laws must bc interpreted by all
who hold any liberal opinions to ordain
"ihaithcy unite under penalty If trans
por;siion, ruin and death, against the
Ministry called Doctrinalrc, and 90 be
led aside by no distraction tlIl Us fall
he accomplished" NJ Theirs has pub
hshcd an ordinance which commands
that all stock plays and farces be brought
20 him for revision and appreciation. -
The Tartu6c j. IN danger OF being cx-
pureated: under the operation Of cen
sors, all caricaturcs Of any piquancy
have disappeared. II there Is not ano-
ther revolution soon, Louis Philippe
and his ministers will absolutely make
Paris DULL Bali. I'm.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1835-11-05
STCONn nAY.

SECOND DAY.
Utdn,'dsy, Sspi'm5o 3c--2 nile heats
purse 5000.
J. n. Dukes oh Scarlet, y old, by
WaNev,
5. Burbridge's br Tuc&ahoe, , Y old,
by Sea Gull AZ
James shey's ch fYarico, I Y old, by
Sump,er, dr.
5. DavenPor,'s SPlendor, BY old, by
Trnmpator, dis
Time. 3m. 59s-3m. SIS
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1835-11-05
FOURTH DAY.

FOURTH DAY.
Projectors purse, 5000. two mile
heats, tree only for nags bred or owned
IN Maryland and District of Columbia;
two mile heats:
Gen. Emory's (Mr. Ashurst's) ch. E. Queen
Ann, by John Richards, an
Geo. l.. Sockets b. h. Sir whitefooi, by
John Hancock, 5 , .
Tonson, , > dis
Thos S. Goldman. b. c. Pelham, by Chill
Jas; q. EendaIl's Oh. m. Eosrtc, by f.
clipse, : did
Richard Porter's b. h. Pedlar, by Prince
George, dis
Time, I'm. 3s.-4m JS-3m. SIS.
The sport yesterday was not as great
as had been anticipated, Gen. Emory's
filly proving herself more than an equal
match for all the rest. The day was
cloudy, and rain had been falling all
the morning with slight intervals. max
ing the course rather heavy. Before
starting no horse was the favoritc. and
but few bets were made. Ecar.e was
backed for small sums against the field.
and Whitcfoot was held A. equal 10 the
contest and his friends would take him
at odds. Pelham was known to be swift.
and calculations were made on his TAX
ing the first heat. Queen Anne was not
much known, though those who did
know her were firm ~ her support.
First heat.--Thcy went of very well
at the tap Of the drum. Pelham leading
and Queen Anne tagging behind. On
the back stretch she made play. and
finding her power 20 pass them, fell
back into the rear. Whiiefoot. Pei
ham, and Ecarte made the rush for the
heat. Highlander waiting on them very
closely, and Pedlar working with all
has might 10 keep at his heels. In the
second mile, Whtefoot gave up the
contest for the heat and Pelham and
Ecartc, assisted by Highlander. went
TO work 10 win IL; Queen Anne hard IN
hand just keeping within her distance.
On the back stretch Ecarie run Al Pei.
ham and they turned the corner for the
sweep house, neck and neck, when the
mare went ahead, and passed the
Judges stand the winner Of the heat.
SeconSh saf.-Bets were now offered
that Queen Anne would prove better
IA the race than Ecartc, which no one
seemed inclined % take, as the opinion
seemed TO gain ground that il was ex-
tremely difbcul, Cor the boy 10 keep
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1835-11-05
LOUISVILLE RiCEs--oAKLAND FALL
MEETING.
FIRST DAY.

TueIday, 29h Sepiemb,r--Swccpstake
mile heats-subscriPtion s5O--slOO given 10y
the Association.
J. Wards b ( Mistletoc, , years old by
Cherokee, /
James Shcy's h J. }. Crittcnden, 4y
old, by Childers, > =
VIM. Buford's b ftIerodias, old, by
kosciusko, J 3
$. Burbrdge's br Miss Waxey y old,
by Waxey, 4 {
Time I'm. SIS. I'm. SOS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1835-11-05
GKNEnAL INTELLIeKNCr.

TENNEsSEE.-The Inauguration of
the Governor elect, Newton Cannon.
took place on Monday. the 18th ult.
The Nashville Republican SAYS: Go
vernon Carroll delivered very neat
and feeling yaledictory the oaths Of
office were then administered by the
Hon. Judge Stuart to Col. Cannon.
Who, IN short and pertinent address.
expressed his gratitude for the honor
he had received at the hands Of the
people Of Tennessee and his determi-
nation 10 AID her By his best eNcr-
tons, in her onward march 10 the first
rank among the States
Amongst the topics Of Governor
Cannons initia,ory message 20 the
Legislature Of Tennessee. was the
Military Academy at West Point.
which he attacks with all his wUntcd
herccncss. The Academy ~ an old
object of the Governor aversion, and
was the subject Of an annual assault
from HIM when he was IN Congress
We hope, a. II withstoOd his artillery
when be occupied that commanding
position. that u will not suffer from the
long shots which hc aims at Il from
Nashville
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1835-11-05
THIRD DAY.

THIRD DAY.
7hur'1sy, Oct. 1t mile heats-pursc
$500.
=. Burbridge's h Rodolph. old. by
Sir Archie Of Transport. |
w Bufond'S b b Daniel Webster, lyold,
by Bertrand, .
u. Mosby's C h Adam Huntsman, 4 old,
by Sumpicr, 3
;. DayenPort's b Grey Foot y old, BY
Trumpator, 3 4
1Imc-Sm. 2ls.- Sm s.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1835-11-05

HAOg1bAt eAah OhOOa udNC DCCn tuCu
IL is said that Gen. Cos had demanded
the delivery of several Of the principal
citizens OF Texas in the name OF Santa
Anna. A meeting of the friends of
Texas was called for the evening of the
18th at Natchitoches, with n view 10
tho adoption of measures for aiding the
people of that country in their ap-
preaching struggle with the Mexican
authorities. La the signature TO the
letter from San Augustine. given be-
low, the reader will at once recognize
that Of the stirring individual who was
formerly Governor of Tennessee, then
4 Chief among the red men Of the
forest, nbjuring FOREVER the pale ia
Co.'S of his native land, and anon an
actfvc politician and jackson nan" at
Washington, where he made, in that
character, a some hat Savage" attack
ON member of Congress from Ohio.
Gov. Houston Is not man to lie still.
and Is likely for time To find Texas
his proper element:
IMPORTANT!
by the steamer Ouachi;a, arrived this
morning, We received the following in
an extra sheet of the Red River Herald.
E'ar IA Teras-Gen. Cos hnd,d near
tie Mouth Of he BraSSos riM 100
EicR.
Isaac Parker has Just arrived from
Texas, bringing the intelligence that
Gen. Cos has landed near the mouth of
the BrasSos with 100 men, with the
intention Of joining the 700 federal
troops stationed at San Antonio De
BeXar, and marching upon the people
OF Texas. He has issued his Procla-
nation, declaring that he will collect
the revenue. disa.m the citizens, estab-
lish military government, and confis-
cate the property of the rebellious. -
McSSrs. Johnson and Baker bore the
express from San Felipe to Nacogdo-
chcs. Stephen S. Austin has written
TO several citizens of Nacogdoches,
that resort TO arms is inevitable.
They have hoistcd flag with The
Constitution Of lS2i" inscribed on it,
and two hundred freemen gathered
around it, determined to stand or fall
with il.
We subicin The following letter from
Gen. Houston TO the gentlemen who
brought the intelligence.
SAN AUGUSTINE, TEXAS,
9th Oct, 1888.
DEAR SIR:-At your request hand
YOU n memorandum, that YOU may be
informed of our situation. Var IA
defence Of our Rights, our Orfhs, and
oar Constitution, is ineriio6ie in TeraSl
Ii Volunteers from the United States
will Join their brethren in this section.
they will receive liberal bounties Of
land. We have millions of acres of
our best LDads unchosen and unappro-
priatcd.
Let each man come with good rifle
and one hundred rounds OF ammuni-
tion-and come soon.
Our war-cry is Liberty or Death"
Our principles arc TO support the Con-
stitution, and doicn wiM The Usurper!W
Your friend,
SAML HOUSTON.
To Isaac Parker, Esq. present.
We have no time to make any COM
mentS. The people of the United
States will respond to the call of their
brethren IN Texas!
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1835-11-05

The great Virginia work Of internal
improvement which contemplate the
junction of the Atlantic aud west
crn waters through the channel Of the
James and KanaWh a MYERS. i, about %
be vigorously commenced Serenfg-
THREE miies Of che canal on James River
are offered for contract. Virginia Is
late ~ starting ga the race for the enjoy
ment Of the Western trade, bat she en-
tiers into the oonte with a yigor and
determination which will enable her 10
reach the goal a, an early day.
Bait I'm.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1835-11-05
FOURTH DAY.

FOURTH DAY.
Friday, Oct. 2d-3 mile hcats-purse $500
5. Burbridge's b Caroline Scott. ~
old, by Sir Archy of Transport. II
w. Niley's b { Catharine Oslc, 3 old
by TrumpatoT, %
w Buford's ch WaNey. Jr. BY old, by
waNey, di.
Time 6m-5m. 59s
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1835-11-05

FIFTH DAY.
Saturday, Oct 3-purse sI50--milc heats.
Best Three ~ Five.
w Niley's fMstletoc, 3 yrs old, by
Cherokee,
J. Shy's ch mare Susan Shredder, by
Sumptcr, > = ,
II. Tarlton's b c 10 Davis. old, by
Cherokee, 2 2 2
Time lm J2s.--lm. SIS
4. TARLTON, Secretary.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1835-11-05
RUMORs FROM wAsHINGToN

~ hph0 ihVh w ANliNtfION.
The New York Evening Star has a
correspondent at Washington who dives
into matters and things like one " no Is
no novice 20 las occupation. He saws
there has been much difficulty IN the
Lower Cabinet with regard 20 the de-
cisive expressions against Van Buren,
that many Of the mail contractors now
IN attendance on the department pub
hcly declare that IN every section OF
pennsylvania, the sentiment was. any
MN before Ian B,ren.'
II has been resolved 70 punish the
old states under the pretc1t to reduce
the price Of the public lands 10 seventy
five cents an acre. The party fear Mr..
Gays probable intention o. call up his
bill, at an eally period Of the next ses-
SION, which proposes 90 divide the pro-
cccds oi The sales ol these land tor
limited time among the States. by
which Pennsylvania would Doc entitled
pro rata tI about 500 900 annually.
which would soon pay of her State
debt.
There appears 90 be- more trouble
IN th, Land Office Department. in con.
neXion With celebrated surveyor
General ln The West
The President Is IN trouble about
tordga d,gf upon the government. or
an item IN the account Of Foreign
Agents IT the Government. Of moneys
paid on account 81 Mr. Barry a. MINE
ter 81 Spain. iIis outfit was $1,000
and salary Tor four months services a.
Minister would be- s. 30. and set The
charge against government IS reported
20 be aoUbis that sum Some facts re-
specting the Life Of JAG written
by William Cobbett. promised 10 show
that the book vas written IN Washing.
ton, &c. SC II Bali. Pat.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-03-19
DIED.
CANDIDATES FOR THE LEGISLATIVE

O. EDMUND P. HUNTER, ESQ.,, is
again candidate to represent the
County of Berkeley in the Legislature
of Virginia.
GTWe are authorized to announce
Capt. LEVI HENsHAw, as a Candidate
to represent this county in the next
House ofDelegates.
To The Editor ofthe Martinsburg Gazette.
SIR: You are authorized by the under
signed. TO announce WILLIAM MAsLIN
Esq as suitable candidate for seat in
the next House of Delegates
Frederick Ramer, James Cox, benjamin.
Swingle, Solomon Weidman, Henry Bowers ir.
Jacob Holt. George Mex ewn, John Cain, Geo.
vanaker, Richard ID. Seaman, James b. Russell
James W. Gray, John Manor, John Bowen.
Abraham Barrow, John Smith Hughes, Samuel
Manor, Caleb Manor, Thomas s. Page, Thomas
Thornburg, Isaac Meyer, John Throckmorton,
John Mckewn. Warner McKewn, William
Bowers, John Griffith, VIM. G. Morgan, Isaac
Housewor.h, Adam Bowers, John Gray.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-03-19
JEFFERSON COUNTY.

ps-on Monday last, pursuant to public notice,
the two parties in this county, set themselves in
battle array for the approaching spring Campaign
ne jackson party held their meeting in Hills
Hotel, and, as far as we are advised, was open
only to the faithful no wing being admitted even
as spectator. No particulars have reached us
IN an authentic shape, except the nomination Of
candidates to represent the county in the Legis-
ia,ure' which fell upon JACOB MoRGAN, and SA-
MuEL CAMERON, Esqires, gentleman Of high
standing and WORTH and TO whom no objection
an attach, save the sin of acknowledged Jack
ohism, & as we understood willingness 10 bow
10 the mandates ofthe Humbug V Buren Ccnclavc
that is to assemble in Baltimore, in May next.
We heard that there was some contention for The
nominations, but if the aspirants had consented
TO await the result Of the Wing meeting, which
was held in the broad blaze of day, there might
have been less anxiety to court the honors of
martyrdom, which inevitably await them. The
assemblage Of the Wings, full of spirit, full of
enthusiasm, full Of patriotism, and full of conf
drncc, presented a most animating and enliyen-
ing scene. Joseph NJ Hurrain, Esq, was in the
chair E. l. Lee, Esq. and DR.. NJ. p. Nelson,
secretaries. numerous committee was an
pointed TO present two names TO the meeting as
candidates for the county. They resented Tho.
MAS GRlaGs, jr., and HENRY BERRY, and the
nomination was received with repeated bursts of
applause, and confirmed by reclamation. Mr.
Griggs begged TO decline the nomination; vowed
that he had no inclination, no ambition. (which
was believed; no fitness, no useful talents.
(Which was not believed j but the sovereigns
were enraptured at the idea of putting the old
stager in the traces, and insisted upon keeping
him upon the turf Like true patriot, he sub
mitted to the will OF the people.
While speaking of the transactions of the day,
we may mention our qualification at most clio.
quent and able address from John r. Cooke. the
Wing candidate for Congress, wherein the sins
OF Van Burenism were laid open to view Itwas
an address admirably calculated to penetrate the
fog that even yet obscures the vision of many an
honest patriot Col. Lucas, the Jackson candi-
date replied.