The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-04-10

ushory previous to the meeting of the Conventions Of
the two political parties, Notwithstanding his previo
determination, announced himself candidate. The
Wing Convention met and nominated Colonel Robert|
b. Corbn, of Caroline, although a strong minority
were in favor of Hunter. The Convention of the
other party nominated Mr. Hunter, by a vote of three
counties to one--Mddlesex not voting; whereupon a
minority of the number seeded, and nominated Car
ter M. Braxton, of King and Queen. Mr.. Braxton
IS nfexlby resolved to rum and complains of foreign
Interference as procuring the nomination Of Hunter
not been nominated, Francis w. Scott would have
been, and in no event Mr.. Braxton. Mr.. Hunter al
first declined the nomination and withdrew; butt
being pressed BY meetings in Caroline and Essex
without distinction Of party, has consented TO stand
Majority for Van Buren, in the District, 1885,
In the Xth (Westmoreand) District, John Tala-
ferro the veteran Harrison member, is candidate for
the last time. He is opposed in 1889, by DR.. Ro-
bet .. Grayson. of King George, on behalf of the
other party The last contest was very close Tala-
feo succeeding by 70 majority and it is not probable
that either will have much larger majority now.
Both candidates were nominated by conventions, and
are very strong men. The majority for Van Buren,
In the District was 20.
Bolts, of Henrico, the late Harrison incumbent.
stands for another term. He will probably have no
Opposition, as the strongest candidate and excrtions
were brought TO bear against him in 1885, when he
beat William Selden, v. B. by 20S votes The Dis
trict gave GA majority for Harrison.
In the Xllth (Nelson) District, James Garland of
Albemarle, the distinguished Conservative is candi
date for reelection. Whether he will be opposed is
doubtful; the opponents of the administration were all
first inclined, in view of the decided Harrison ma
orty 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
ling hostility to the Independent Treasury system and
some OF its friends feel disposed to try him that
XIaC Al.
may lose enough Wing votes to defeat him. "A meet
|ng IN Amherst has therefore nominated John z. HoIj
|iaday the lately elected delegate from Louisa The
a msl % s msi Z MI iB
In the XIJNh (Orange) District, Linn Banks, of
Madison, the ". B. member, offers again, and is OPP
posed BY William Smith, of CuIpeper, of like politics,
and leading member Of the State Senate. Both are
ayortes with their party the District being decidedly
opposed TO the new Administration, its friends have
Determined not 10 candidate wishing the contest
ants the fate which befelthe Kilkenny cats. We sus
poet the chances are in favor Of Mr. Banks but the
contest will be sharp Majority for Van Buren,
in the District, 567 ezs
In the XIvth Loudoun) District, William M Nc
Carty, the late Wing ncumbt MT retiies. In letter
TO his constituents he expressed fear that contrary
might lose them the District notwithstanding its large
majority. He has served but part of term, having
been elected in place of Gen. Charles F. Mercer,
Wing, who resigned during the first session. Cuth-
bert Powell is announced the Harrison candidate
land Col. Benjamin Shrve on the other side no doubt
of the election Of the former. Majority for Harrison
bin the District, 1883.
In the, XVIII (Hampshire) District William Lucas
|of Jefferson, the late Van Buren, Member, has been
brought forward for reelection by Convention of
that party and Col Richard w. Barton of Frederick
by one on the part of his opponents. They were
Opposing candidates in 1889, when Col Lucas sue
|ceeded by four majority The contest now will be
severely fought but the chances in favor of his
Opponent The District gave 455 majority for Har1
In the XVIII (Pendleton) District, Green B. Sam
fuels, V. b. declines serving again. The District ID
most decidedly opposed to the new Administrator,
and was Familiarity called by Mr.. Jefferson the Tenth
Legion of Democracy" No known Wing can Pos
siby be elected and none is, as yet, in the field OF
the other party, Samuel G. Williams one of the Dele
gates from Shenandoah Samuel Mofet, of Rocking
ham, Gabriel t. Barbee Of Hardy, and Capt. John s.
Saith are announced. Majority in the District for
In the XvIIth (Botetourt) District, Robert Craig,
The late Van Buren, incumbent, retires. James Nc
Dowell, formerly Delegate from Rockbridge, and a
man of much oratorcal fame, has been designated by
Convention of that party as his successor. Alex
ander H. II. Stuart, for many years Delegate from
Augusta, and worthy competitor, has been nomi-
mated by a Harrison Convention The battle will be
vigorously fought, and tho result is doubtful. A
difference of opinion between the Wings of the north
and south ends of the District with regard to a Ma
tional Bank, PROTECTIVE Tariff, &C., has for years
S,sen !. to their opponents Maioaiialfs-
hG r. A. TvIIi,h n;sf,c. IT M. Harnesses, Col
George W. Hopkins, of Russell, the recedng Conser-
vative, has been unanimously nominated for reelec-
ton by Convention of his political friends although
some feeling was evinced in favor of Col John B.
George, of Tazewell his opponent in 1889. Col. ii,
zealously supported Mr. Van Buren,, and will oppose
the new Administration. He will probably walk over
the course without opposition. The District gave
| 400 majority for Van Buren,
In the XIXth (Greenbrier) District Col. Andrew
Beirne, V. B., has declined reelection. George W..
Summers, formerly Delegate from Kenawha, has been
selected by Harrison Convention as his successor
|Gen. Augustus A. Chapman, now Delegate from
Monroe, put in nomination by one held by their
opponents but declines In the emergency Col Beirne
Twill probably be pressed to stand again If he does
ibis 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 xXth (Randolph) District, Joseph Johnson,
w. b. refuses reelection. Samuel L. Hays, of Har-
rison, Of like politics. has been long announced and
party. Jacob J.. Jackson, formerly Delegate from
Wood, was nominated by Wing Convention, but
1--WE believe he has declined, Col Augustine J. Smith,
of Harrison, ofhe same party having announced him
|sef candidate last fall, and avowing determine
ton not to withdraw Mr. Hays will probably Re cho-
SEN The District gave 355 majority for Van Buren,.
In the XXIst (Monon galia) District Lewis Steen-
rod of Marshall the late Van Buren, incumbent offers
flor another term. Major Moses G. Good, of Ohio,
has been selected by Harrison Convention as his
Opponent. He has dull chance. Majority for Van
|Buren in the District, 27l.
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