Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1843-04-22
CONGRESSIONAL Election


We have hitherto forborne any expression of
opinion relative to the several gentlemen whose
names have been mentioned in counexon with
the ensuing Congressional election, as we were
fully prepared TO give cordial support TO any
one of them who nigh, be selected as a cand,-
date by the District Convention The CONVEX.
ton assembled at Cambridge on the 18th inst.
and with much unanimity nominated CALEB b.
SMITH of Fayete County the Wing candi-
date We now place the name of Mr. Smith up
on our editorial banner, and before readers as
a candidate, and pledge to him suppor,
The Importance oil the ensuing election should
be duly appreciated by every Wing. For two
years past we have been misrepresented in Con-
gress by an ultra, uncompromlsng locofoco
whose every effort has been directed 10 the pros
tration of the best interets of the country, and
TO the Illustration Of the wishes of largo maj ori-
ty Of his constituents. This unfortunate result
was produced by the unhappy divisions which ex-
is,ed among our Wing friends at The las election
Why those divisions existed, o: upon whom the
responsibility of producing them should be thrown,
1t would be useless now to inquire. Let tho er-
rors of the past be buried in oblivion or at least
only be remembered SO far as they may serve as
beacon lights to guide future course and qua I'd
US against The recurrence Of similar evils We
are now upon The eve Of great and important
struggle. We have an artful, willy add untirng
foe 10 contend with. The elections of this sea-
son to be bu, the precursors of the great Ma
,ional battle to be Tough, next year. in which all
that is dear to the Wings to be staked upon the
Tight II, then, our principles worth con ten
ding sor-if the integrity and purity of our re-
publican institutions are worth preserving-if the
Wing party itself is worthy of success lie, US arm
and unite together, and, forgetful of all minor
differences and all personal preferences, present
our undivided from, against The common enemy.
or CALEB b SMITH, the Wing candidate for
Congress, it seems almost needless TO speak. His
history, from tho time he came to our Slate, a
mere boy, is familiar with the people in every
part of the District. Unaided by any other help
than that of his own abilities and exertions, he
has attained proud reputation as a statesman
throughout the state, and an enviable rank in his
profession. Ardently attached to the principles of
the Wing party, he has been their able and eo>
quent advocate and defender il the Halls Of the
Legislature, and before the people. 10 the con-
test of 1910, as a candidate for Elector. he ira
yelled over large portion of tho state, and ad-
dressed the people in behalf of Wing principles
His course as politician has at all times been
consistent and unwavering.
The Convention by which Mr.. Smith was nom.
mated fully and fairly represented tho Wings Of
the District. The delegates appointed by
the people themselves IN their primary meetings,
and IN most OF the townships were instructed as
TO their preferences. Thar differences Of opin-
ion should exist in making a selection amongst
gentlemen ali eminenny qualified and deserving
was TO have been expected; but decided ma jor-
lty having concurred IN the selection Of Mr.. Smith,
as the candidate who shall bear our standard in
the coming contest, IL is the duty of all TO unite
IN bis support, and thereby manifest their attach
nent to the great princi pies for which We are con
lending. We are happy to assure our readers
hat SO far as we have heard from different parts
'f the district, the nomination has given general
'atisfaction. We adjure Wing friends every
where, throughout the District, to cultivate
spirit Of harmony.--to unite toget Their in the sup
port of their candidates both for State and Ma
lional offices, and TO disregard The efforts which
may be made to SOW discord and disunion ia our
ranks. Should this be pursued, victory
will perch upon standard, and we shall enjoy
The pround satisfaction of seeing the Wing cause
again triumphant.
Wings of "Old Wayne" TO you in particular we
appeal. We conjure you, by the spir, and prn
ciPles of the grea, Wing party, not to fal,er 10
the good work. Let UNION and HARMONY be
your watch word, and the support Of the NOMI-
NEE OF the Convention your cons ,ant aim
Wings Of "Old Wayne once more 10 the breach,
and by IN unbroken column show the enemy thai
you are still invincible and unconqu erabfe. Thus
united success is certain; but becare, be,oare di.
ris;on!
The locos Of the Tippecanoe District have nom
mated John Petit, Esq. as their candidate for
Congress. Should the Wings induce DR.. O. L.
CLARK TO become a candidate, Mr.. Petit will
have Instructions given him 10 remain q, kor.