The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-04-09

shortly previous the meeting OF the Conventions OF
the two political parties Notwithstanding his previous
determination announced himself candidate The |
Wing Convention met and nominated Colonel Robert
B. Corbin of Caroline, although strong minority
were in favor of Hunter The Convention of the
other party nominated Mr.. Hunter by vote of three
counties to one Mddlesex not voting whereupon
minority Of the number seeded, and nominated Car
ter M. Braxton, of King and Queen. Mr.. Braxton
is nhexbly resolved TO rum and complains of foreign
interference procuring the nomination OF Hunter
the regulars retaliae by saying that If Mr.. H. had
not been nominated, Francis W. ScotI would have
been, and n event Mr. Braxton- Mr. Hunter at
first declined the nomination and withdrew; but
being pressed by meetings in Caroline and Essex
without distinction Of party has consented TO stand
Majority for Van Buren, in the District, 1873.
In the Xth (Wesmoreand) District John Talia
erro, the veteran Harrison member Is candidate for
the last time He isogPosed, as IN 1889, by Dr. Ro-
other party. The last contest was very close Talia
erro succeeding by Is majority and it is not probable
tina, either viii have much larger majority now.
Both candidates were nominated by conventions and
are very strong men. The majority Tor Van buIen
in the District was 20,
In the XIth (Richmond City, District John M.
Bolts, of Henrco the late Harrison incumbent,
stands for another term. He will probably have no
opposition, as the strongest candidate and erertions
were brought TO bear against him in 1889, when he
beat William Selden, v. b. by 2OS votes. The Dis
trict gave 624 majority for Harrison.
In the XlIth (Neson) District, James Garland, of
Albemae the distinguished Conservative IS acandl-
date for reelection. Whether he will be opposed is
doubtful the opponents Of the administration at
first inclined in view of the decided Harrison
ority in the District TO be satisfied with his declara-
lion that he would not vote for National Bank In
any form but he at the time avowed his unceas-
ing hostility to the Independent Treasury sysem and
some of its friends feel disposed TO try him on that
| issue. They calculate that his opposition to Bank,
may lose enough Wing votes to defeat him meet
ing in Amherst has therefore nominated John a. Hol-
laday the lately elected delegate from Louisa The
Harrison majority in the District was 4SS. Gov. Gil
mer Wing, is also proposed
| In the XIlIth (Orange) District, Linn Banks, OF
Madison the v. b. member, offers again, and Is OPP
posed by William Smith, of Cupepcr, OF like politics,
and leading member of the State Senate. Both are
avores with their party the District being decidedly
opposed to the Administration, It's friends nave
determined not TO run candidate wishing the contest
ants the fate which beie the Kilkenny cats We sus-
pcct the chances in favor of Mr. Banks, but the
contest will be sharp one Majority for Van Buren,
in the District, 5s7. :,
! In the XVIII Goudoun) District William M. Nc
| Carly, the late Wing ncumb, mt, retes In letter
his constituents he expressed fear that contrary
course would dissensons in his party, when
might lose them the District notwithstanding It's large
majority. He has served but part of term, having
been elected in place of Gen Charles F. Mercer,
j Wing, who resigned during the first session Ca'h-
bert Powell is announced the Harrison candidate,
and Col Benjamin Shrve on the other side; no doubt
Of the election of the former. Majority for HARRISON
in the District l,0S3.
In the XVIII Hampshre) District, William Lucas
of Jefferson, the late Van Buren, Member, has been
brought forward for reelection by Convention o.
that party and Col. Richard w. Barton Of Frederick
by one on the part of his opponents. They were
opposing candidates in 1882 when Col Lucas sue
ceeded by four majority. The contest now will be
severely fought, but the chances are in favor OF his
opponent The District gave 455 majority for Har-
rson.
In the XVIII (Pendleton) District, Green B. Sam
uels, v. b. declines serving again The District Is
most decidedly opposed to the new Administration
and was famiarly called by Mr.. Jefferson the Tenth
Legion Of Democracy" No known Wing can pos
sibly be elected, and is, yet, in the field. .
the other party, Samuel C. Williams, one of the Dele
gates from Shenandoah, Samuel Mofet, Of Rocking
ham, Gabriel T. Barbee Of Hardy, and Capt. John s
Smith are announced. Majority in the District fol
. In the XViIth (Botetourt) District, Robert Craig
the late Van Buren, incumbent retires James Nc
Dowell, formerly Delegate from Rockbridge, and
man of much oratorcal fame has been designated D.
Convention Of that party as his successor. Alex
, an,ler H. H. Stuart for many years Delegate from
Augusta, and worthy competitor, has been NOM
mated by Harrison Convention. The battle will b.
and south ends 81 5 fGsu If a0 81 thu
iionai Rank Protective Tariff, So, haa va Ma
gwen i to their opponents Majority for Harrson ],
In the XvIIIth District, Little Tennessee,) Col
George w. Hopkins Of Russell, the recedng Conser
yative, has been unanimously nominated for cleo
on py convention OF his political friends although
some feeling was cvinced in favor Of Col John B
George, of Tazcwell his opponent in 1889. Col II
zealousy supported Mr.. Van Buren,, and will oppos,
the new Administration. He will probably walk ovc
the course without opposition The District CAV.
400 majority for Van Buren,.
In the XlXth (Greenbrier) District, Col Andrew
Beirnc, V. b., has declined reelection George w
Summers formerly Delegate from Kenawha has beer
selected by Harrison Convention as his successor
Gen Augustus A. Chapman, now Delegate from
Monroe was put in nomination by one held by thcl
opponents, but declines In the emergency Col Beirns
will probably be pressed to stand again If he does
his great popularity may elect him; otherwise the
chances are decidedly in favor of Mr.. Summers. Ma
Jority for Harrison in the District, 767
In the Axth (Randolph) District, Joseph Johnson
V. b., refuses reelection Samuel L. HAYS of Har
rison, of like politics. has been long announced and
seems to be fully settled upon the candidate of that
party. Jacob J. Jackson, formerly Delegate from
Wood, was nominated by Wing Convention, Blu,
we believe he has declined, Col Augustine Smith
Of Harrison, the party having announced him
self as candidate last fall and ayowing determine
ton not to withdraw. Mr. Hays will probably re cho-
sen. The District gave 1855 majority for Van Buren,
In the XXlst (Monongalia) District, Lewis Sieen-
rod of Marshall the late Van Buren, incumbent offers
for another term. Major Moses c. Good, of Ohio
has been selected by Harrison Convention his
| opponent. He has dull chance Majority for Van
Buren, in the District, 271.
CONNECTICUT ELEcnoN.-We have returns from a