Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-04-09
MORGAN COUNTY.
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county seat OF Morgan. about 8 o'clock on
Monday morning las and a. descended
from the Mountain into the loveley val.
Hey in which that village is situated. the
hrnt object which attracted my attention
was the " TRPecaaos flag floating in proud
triumph 10 the breeze. AS approached
nearer, diseoyefed It's enthusiasiie ci,i.
zens With axes, save. and other instru-
menis ofcarpsotry hpsiIy engaged in erect.
ing IN The public street and near the flas
stan log cabin. 10 indicate their contempt
OF The aristocratic sneeJs Of the Office fed
gentry, and their admiration Of the Re-
publican simplicity and homes, poverty,
'of the irOn-armed soldier. The true hear,ed
soldier,
The soldier Of Tippecaaoe.r
The scene was both exciting and ora.
hfying. An ardent entbusiasm seemed
to animate every bosom, and the assn.
rance OF victory IN such q cause and I'M.
der such leader. 10 stimulate and cheer
every heart.
An unusual number Of the citizens OF
the county assembled in town Of an early
hour. attracted BY the expectation Of =
public discussion. and by the interest ex.
cited by the approaching spring eampsign.
Crowds we're observed 10 loiter around The
log cabin. and after induleing in patriotic
pertinent at the expense Of the pnrse-
proud office holder, they resorted 20 the
Court House, where the debate was open.
ed aud kept up for two hours and half.
As understand . somewhat detailed
sketch OF the speeches will be forward.
ed TO you, ] shall content myself With
merely saying. that the discussion was
characterized on both sides by great ur..
baniiy, deeorum and ability. At half
past two o'clock, the debate WAS arrested.
with view to afford the respective par
ties an opportunity 10 meet in convention
and select their candidate, and 10 make
way for the business Of the Court, il be-
ing quarterly term.
Henry Myers, the late member. was
announced by his party az their candidate
Tor reseieetion, and Cromwell Onick was
unanimously chosen by the isrgest Wing
meeting which has ever assembled in
Morgan. TO sustain the cause Of Harrison
and reform. Mr.. Myers is highly re-
spectacle gentleman, and certainly by
far the strongest man Of bis party in the
county; aud yet such was the spirit wit
messed on that day, and such the informa-
ton which l received from authentic
sources Of the progress Of sound opinions
IN that csuGty. that no doubt can be en-
teriained but that Mr.. 0rriek will be elect.
ed BY triumphant majority; and thus
gallant little Morgan. which for years has
been struggling against the powers OF
darkness. viii add another 10 that bright
constellation Of counties Whick mark the
sure and uneTTing triumph Of Liberty and
Truth over Despotism and Folly.
That Morgan stands regeneTaied and
disenthralled from the influence of the
spoils party, / think no one acquainted
with that county will now question:
Some have gone go far as 10 estimate
Harrison's majority At two TO one. do
not concur in this calculation. The very
to'rest report, however, which heard Of
the number Of changes. was Mirfy--and
that information received from en- ;udi
Viduai thoroughly acquainted with the
county, and not inclined. frou tempera.
ment or party bias, TO any thing like ex.
aggeralion. A change Of less than thirty
would secure that county TO the Whigs.
Amongst the individuals best known TO
the pubic who have, with an honorable
intTepidiIy, cast aside the shackIes Of par
ty, and rallied around the standard Of
their country, are join O'FeyTaH recent
| " delegate from The county, aud Al
warm and Efficient supporter Of Van Bu-
rem at the lasi election ks4ig4 Buck sisO
during two recent sessions, q delegate
nom MoTgan-a man Of strong and vigor.
Gus grasp Of mind deeply imbued with
the principles Of Jefferson, and ardentlv
attached TO the Republicans doctrines Oh
'9S-snd Col. Wm. HarEisson. an ;pdi.
viduai whose activity, zeal and influence
Will be most sensibiy felt 10 the politics Of
Morgan. There are others that could
name, but - they are 1ot 80 generally
known to the public. I will. for the pre-
sent, pass them by. Upon one ihinR VOC
may rely--tbe Wings Of Morgan are !.
wake, snd will be next winter Represents
ed by VINO.
The Pennsylysnis Legislature has pass
ed The Resumption Bill. aad the Governor
having signed a. t has nc ~ become law |
The Resumption 10 Penhsyivania is re-.
CURED 10 take place on the 18th Of Janu.
aIy. 1871 BY that time, We presume,
there will DO general Fesompiion Of spe.
cue payments ~ the Banks Throughout
he county.
The Banks have heir Suspension legaliz.d
and uust given ibrm Until January 10 resume -
Tbs y more thao The "Baak men % a. tfev /
Hsre termed, woud prohabiy have done. bui vss /
snPposq Ne immediate fesumpiios folks w~te 4
noi % earnfst when hey made The blsstefing
hey did--ai least having NJ majority IN bolk 4
houses q ihef ursc in earnest fil-v stos,i4 49,.
said 70 ~ heir acts--foF scfs speak losfer ia
words. Ouc fac. h0vssef. h stately brf.fe - /
people ihal he dsmaEorsrs sho eefe rai.irr
ihe h1s aud cry araiasi ~ Backs. v-re ale
endearof5rE 70 ccrsitr, fur puiriesi puFposss
ss having ~ power % cheek fhrn, IN 49,.
mea,affs shich ihey had fasou seed a. urnev 4
ny have gnac fsriher. aad have noe iresiir-i \
i5fl, aaa given hem mrlr lhan nins noafft /
,els.f . 30 ufpeg The people are soi
bin1-~thfy go ihrss thinas. sns esnoef IL,
eona1tnce ans logger IN sach isaSers
.ste-s 10 ssaaasl
ihe i.sihefaa Church ia Bslamors. ksows
la -. hehxs, VS. destroyed ~ af~ - -
1eFniaF q - Se.h Or. as EEL ~ saess 49,
salololn4 suiieipFs Ths Church ~ 49,. n 4