Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-05-02

ity for the Wings is twenty. At the Octo-
Der election last fall the Loco Focos had a
majority of eighteen
Alexander G.. Magruder, was elected
Mayor, John Johnson, Recorder, and the
entire Wing nominations for Aldermen and
Common Council succeeded.
This is the fourth election held in Mary
land since the nomination of General Harri-
son. First, in Calvert county, for mem
Der Of the Legislature, to supply vacancy
caused by tie at the October Election.
The Wing succeeded. Second, in Caroline
county, for Senator in place of Mr.. Boon,
deceased. The Wing was elected. Third
On Saturday, Howard District signalized
its separate municipal organization with
electing three Wing Commissioners. Fourth
Annapolis, the Capitol of the State, which
last year fell into the hands of the spoilers,
indicated its ancient good name, and the
sound political character Of her citizens, by
routing the Loco FoCos in pitched battle.
"TIIE WORK GOES BRAVELY ON"
HEAR AN OLD DEMocRArIc REPUBLICAN,
The Winchester Republican of the Sd con-
tains the subioined letter. The writer has
heretofore been known as a firm and consis-
tent supporter Of the Administration, and
one who, as party man, would follow his
| party as far as a conscientious performance
Of his duty to his country would permit him.
Beyond these bounds his party has gone, and
LEFT HIM, says the Winchester Republican,
where it has left SCORES of others in Freder-
lex county, (Va.) upon the only ground he
can occupy--in the OPPoslTIoN.
WINCHESTER, March 30, 1910.
| To the Editors Of the Winchester Republican;
GENTLEMEN: From the time that first
knew any thing Of the principles that govern
the two great political parties that now di-
vide our country, | have prolessed to be a
Republican of the Jelfersonian school. 1t
is well known that | have not, at any time,
engaged in political matters, further than an
exercise OF the free suffrage guaranteed to
me by the laws Of my country, SO far, |
have on all occasions fearlessl y exercised
that privilege. Twas warm supporter Of
General Jackson's administration, with the
exception of the Force Bill and the removal
of the deposites, which no man, conceive,
holding State Right principles, could toler-
ate. | have, also, supported Martin Van
Buren,, steadily and unflinchingly, notwith-
standing have always been opposed to his
Sub-Treasury scheme, surprising that, when
found impracticabIe, it would eventually be
abandoned by the party, but when find that
this measure, so Objectionable to a large
majority Of the people of the United States.
is SO pertinacousy adhcard to, and now
about to be fastened on the people; and
viewing the passage of such law by Con
gress as fatal in its tendency to the banking
institutions Of the country, (the proStration
Of which must bring ruin on at least two
thirds Of our business mem together with
the hostility manifested by the Administra-
ton party in the Senate OF my native State
against those institutions, thereby destroy
ing confidence, and paralyzing at one blow
the energies and industry of the whole coun'
try, | cannot, under existing circumstances
(and my mind has not been made up hastily
on the subject.) consent to support any
longer an Administration, whose measures
if carried out, must tend to make the rich
richer and the poor poorer. Being thor.
oughly convinced of these facts, | am not
one Of those who will go for the Admins.
tration right or wrong. II my vote can in
any way contribute to bring about better
state Of things, my highest object is at,
tanned. JOHN B. CAMPBELL.
We subioin the following from the Char