Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-08-06
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Mr.. Harper-Concert of action is nccessa-
~ where any result depends upon the wishes
of many. Isolated and irregular efforts will
never secure success in any great scheme
In nothing arc these principles more true than
in the action of parties. In order 10 ensure
success to any political measure, all the ele-
ments of the party that favors that measure
must be combined, so that its whole strength
may be felt. There must be no disson.ion-
| no distraction. Now sir, the Wings of this
district are DESTROYS of BUSTING the present
Locofoco Representative from his seat in
Congress. How shall that object be accom-
plished9 BY unity of purpose amongst the
Wings of the district. Let them meet in
Convention and deliberate as TO the best mode
of achieving a common design. Let them,
after mature consultation, select that man
who will most surely unite the Wing strength
Of the district. If they should select Mr..
Stuart, Augusta will rejoice in sustaining her
tavorite, with her powerful arm. If they
should select another, she will still strike
with undaunted courage for the good cause
Such will be the feeling in other parts of the
district. MIR. Stuart, the talented and accom-
plished son of Augusta, is her choice; around
| him, the citizens of this county would rally
with burning zeal. But itwould DC unwise for
laockbridge and Augusta to start him with
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district. Montgomery and Botetourt may
| have their favori;c whom they would be will
ling to surrender. provided they saw cor
| responding spirit here-a willingness on our
part to submit the pretensions of the various
prominent men of the district to the decision
Of Convention. Let us not endanger the
success of our cause by exciting any dissat-
isfaction in our ranks-any jealousy in one
part of the district against another. For our
own parts, MIR. Editor, we believe that Mr..
Stuart should be the candidate. That he is
equal in ability to any man in the district we
are fully persuaded-that he can, if properly.
produced, unite upon himself the Wing vote
of the district, there can be no doubt. But
we fear, (and we have heard many express
the opinion) that the nomination of Mr.. Stuart
is prcmature-that it is calculated TO destroy
that unity of purpose in the Wing ranks so
essential to success. We have heard that in
the western part of the district, Ballard Pres
| ton, Esq. is looked to as the most suitable
candidate. Suppose then, that we urge Mr..
Stuart's claims without respect to the opin-
ions of those who may prefer Mr.. Preston,
classification, or at least lukewarmness, will
unnerve the strength of the Wing party in
that quarter, where it needs every excitement
to effort. This we fear will be the result
We should ever remember sir, that we are
contending with willy foe, whose axiom is
''to divide and conquer who will foster
every little jealousy in family of brothers,
and will strive to keep alive heart-burnings
and dissentions in the Wing party. Augusta
will surrender MIR. Stuart, however much she
may desire to see him honorcd, if the great
cause of liberty and reform demands it
Montgomery and Floyd will, with equal
cheeriulness, waive the claims of Mr.. Pres
ton, if patriotism requires it. Let US submit
the decision of this matter to District Con-
ventien, and abide by its determination. Let
us unite, shoulder to shoulder, in support of
the nominee of that Convention, and victory
will perch upon our banners. Such are the
sentiments of many Wings of
AUGUSTA.