Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-05-02


think themselves aggrleyed.n
I'm. H. Peyton Es7-Roaaofe county.
1" Randolph of Roanoke" appeals in the most
forcble terms to Messfs. MeDermd and SNYDER.
the candidates in Roanoke. to Withdraw from the
canvass for the mex, Legislature, in favor of Wi.
liam NJ. Peyton. Esq. The general anxiety for The
reelection of Mr.. PeS ton, both in aud out of the
county Of Roanoke, arises less from political con
siderations than from his support Of those great STATE
interests of which, (and we cheerfully bear csri-
mony to the fact he is OF the influential as
well as able champions. The Southwestern Rail
Road, especially, is one OF Mr.. Peyton's most cher
ished schemes; aud in the present critical condition
OF that great wofk,-when il is the eve Of sue
cess, and needs perhaps but more vigorous eff
fort Ia secure lis trumph,-it would be a'nsst sui.
clda in one Of its leading supporters voluntarily to
Withdraw from the struggle. and especially so for
its friends permit any false delicacy on thar part
to prevent such prompt and decisive action on the
subject as will secure his services. Mr.. McDermid
or Mr.. Snyder, for aught we know TO the contrary.
may be very well qualified to discharge tue duties
Of representative bun Mr.. Peyton has the ad
vantage over them Of having been long IN the field,
and Of being therefore better acquainted with and
better prepared combat successlully the strategic
ofthe opponents of that policy by which alone the
downward career Of Virginia is to be arrested, and
her great interests promoted. We feel more in
terest in this contest, because are aware Of the
delicate position in which MI. peyon is placed in
relation 10 it, and from which lie can only be re-
lcved by the Withdrawal Of the candidates now be.
fore the people Of that county, by the action f
the people themselves without any agency on his
part.
r. of r." received after the pre- occ upation
Of our columns last Monday, or it should have APP
peared, agrccably TO the request Of the writer, on
that day
FOR TIE yiEGfNiAS.
hcssrS. Editors Politics, like misfortune, not
only bring " acquainted with strange bed-lcl
lows" but often separate those who had slept most
lovingly together. The present attitude of parties
10 Virginia. illustrates this remark There is some
Thing in local politics particularly suited to this re-
suit Bring mems private and local interests to bear
o an election and we at witness confusion
worse confounded'-W see individuals always be-
fore opposed to each olher, labourng side by side
with untirng consancy.
You will reach the vein CT these remarks, when
informed that we have been thrown 'pcll-me' in
our little community, by state OF things which all
good men regret, but tho consequences OF which all
good men do rot seem willing avert 1t is well
known here, and is therefore, Idle deny it abroad,
that have been spt-np, torn. and distracted by
contentious about the most proper locality for our
Public Buildings, Courthouse, &c.) 1t was hoped
that the matter had been finally adjusted and that
vii effects enough had been experienced from the on
ginai agitation OF it. | am afraid. however, that the
bterest fruit has yet to be tasedto wit the loss OF
our able and faithful delegate, VIM. NJ. Peyton.-
No one knows better than yourselves The course and
position Of Mr.. Z. 10 the councils Of our State, and
on some accounts, none would more seriously regret
his loss. Unless however, something can be DONE
and that soon, ards awakening citizens TO a
sense of their dury themselves, the time will pass
by when their Efforts avail. We have in the field
two candidates TO represent us both worthy and
respectable men, but neither oil them. in my jadg-
inenf, possessing the mind and the influence neces
sarv FOR times like the present In what is farther
written, | wish. and shall try, to drpest myself OF eve
~ thing like political feeling. There are, in my
view interests a thousand times more important to
our country aud our State, than the appointment OF
Mr. Rves TO the Senate, OF a Governor our Elcc-
coral Ticket We have projected a scheme of In
ternal improvement, which, If adopted, will confer
countless advantages upon " the good old mother
Of us all :" and look to the reelection of Mr..
Peyton ensuring Its success. lie has done more
10 array in its favour the influence OF South Western
Virginia, and to dispc the prejudices of other quar-
ters than any, or every one besides. He has been,
{and say it without Iuvidiousness,) -emphatlcall,
fle of that important and growing
tIOu 0 state. lie mas battleu Tong ana mum
plantly, with the ablest opponents OF the Sontl
Western Rail Road, in the General Assembly. IL
has brou ght to bear upon this subject most valuable
and interesting statistics. acquired by unweared III
dustry, and at considerable private expense. ii
has in word, been tower OF strength to its freud
every where. On these accounts, | have We've
with extreme reluctance, his disposition to retlr
from public life. Since he has reached home, how
ever, | am encouraged TO say, that his inclination
are in favour Of returning. Once already he Ina
waived every consideration of domestic enJoymen
to say nothing o.! pecuniary sacrifice and he rs ct
lang 10 do so again If these unfortunate family Jars
can be so settled, as that our citizens VIII unite
giving him the same cordial AMI hearty supper
winch they did year ago. But this is invoi;ed
some difficulty. Our candidates TO be supporte
each by astrlctly local and sectional vote. Meth
seems willing TO move an inch Let me, the
through the medium Of your paper, convey the
gentlemen an appeal. 1t shall be addressed TO the
sense OF right, their State pride their patriotism.
:" Do you. VIM McDernid, do you, Hem
Snyder-wish our County represented by The fiue
man amongst us--one most acquainted with our i
tcrests, and most able and fearless to defend ,h,n
Can either of you hope TO carry with you the inf
ence that youi late delegate eAerted neither
you wear, with case ana grace, the broad mantle
Wm NJ Pey,on! Candour and Justice must co
strain you to answer-No Viii you not both co
sent. then, that he shall be Candidate and 0
delegate! In plain English. the simple aud cas-
understood sug gcstion | would make, IS, that y
bofhrctne, and let Us ,e-clect Nh. y There Is