Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-06-08

didates Messrs Laughin and Alvan Culloin Mr. Laugh
and was nominated the candidate OF the party by
a packed Convention which met at Smthheld. lie has
rendered himself obnoxious the people, however that
they regardless o the voice o the Convention have called
out Col Culom temperate, independent politician, aud
Laughn has been forced Withdraw from the and
betake himself to the only chance left him or eontnu-
ing IN public e by Offering AZ candidate for reelection
to the seat in the Senate he last year much dgraced
Tbs Locofoeo majority in the District is 1895.
In the 9Th District Composed Of Franklin. Marshall Bed
ford and Lincon) there is neither Wing Democratic
candidate before the people. Hopkins l.. Turney and NJ
"a Long both Locos, the two prominent sspants
and Convention is shortly be held in Lincoln county
to decide between them. Mr.. Tumoy will most probably
be the man. Locotoco majority last year, 3O25
In the 9th. Comprising Hickman, Wayne, Giles, Law.
renee, Hardin and Maury Niles 5. Brown Is the Wing,
and "A. V. Brown, former member, the Loco Foco
didate. Both of talents but although the Loco
Foco majority liOO the Wings express themselves pretty
confident OF carrying the District. We should be inclined
to doubt this Notwithstanding the great personal popularity
OF the Wing candidate.
non) the Wing majority a3i0, and D. w. Dickcnson,
well and favoraby known throughout the State is the
Wing candidate, without opposition.
In the Nashville District, the Sth, Consisting OF Smith,
Sumner and Davidson countes) there candidates.
J. II. Peyton, Wing, and d. s. Donclson. Locotoco Mr.
Peyons election considered SAFE but the Democrats
der the eye Of the Old Hero putting forth strong cxcr
tons. Majority for Gov. Jones' in 1871, 1902.
In the 9th District, Composed OF Montgomery Robert
son. Dickson, Stewart Henry, Humphreys and BcntonJ
Cave Johnson, Loco, is opposed by Gen. G.. A. Henry,
wing. From the accounts we have received, should
judge that the contest will be close Johnson whe.
Their from fear other motive, refuses make Joint
appointments with his competitor and evident that he
would much prefer less formidable his opponent
The Locoioco majority in the District is rather was $40
votes.
In the 10Th District comprising Hardeman Fayette,
Shelby, Upton, McNary, Haywood, Lauderdac and by.
err the Wings have majority of 3S5, with John b. Ashe
us their candidate, opposed by David Fortress Mr. Ashe
more than match for his competitor and fearless us
talented The Trenton Journal says he carrying ON the
campaign fine style that che handles democracy in the
right and in all respects bears well aloft the whig
banner" At Cheryve, in Haywood county, where Gov.
Jones was unable TO attend Of his i'll health, Mr.
a. addressed the people after Col. Polk had concluded
TWAS admitted, the Journal that" he burnt the Col
10 the quick.
Milton Brown has opposition in the th District and
diskng To be idle, has commenced battling Col Polk with
good effect His speech IN reply the Colonel who thrca
tened him with demolition at Jackson Phillppi) proves
HIM TO be man of and possessing powerful mind
The llth District of Perry Henderson Madison
obon, Gibson. and Carroll countless and gave Wing ma
Jority OF Zoos votes in the election of lSil.