Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-12-05
From the Winchester Yirginian.
SENATORIAL NOMINATION

Mr.. Editor,-Before another issue of vonr ma.
per has been made, our State Legislature will
nave assembled, and under auspices the most
gratiiying TO the pride of Virginia, which have
occurred for many years. DURING one of the ne.
RODS, which, more than any other, mark our no.
li'icai history, hatterlng change has come over
the spirit OF our people, In the Presidential con-
test OF 1910, the principles of the Old Dominion
were sanctioned by majority of 1900 only,
now now they are indicated by popular vote, but
,i'te lne,lor 10 mat given to the most favored
body OF Democratic Electors, since VIRGINIA ceas
ed to furnish candidate for the Presidency. A
majority OF not less than 5000 proclaims that
the Old Dominion is, where she always has BEEN
frst among the States, sustaining the Republican
doctrine that ''Equal obligations confer equal
rights. 1t IS peculiarly proper, therefore, that
virginia should be represented in her SOVEREIGN
capacity, in the councils of the Federal Govern
ment, In conformity with the wishes of her peo-
pie, thus emphaticay expressed.
Inc Legislature about TO assemble, will, it is
hoped' carry out the principles of instruction so
poihtediy given, by eleciIng TO the Senate of the
y. States, one known to approve of the resolu-
lions adopted by the Democratic Convention at
Baltimore, and solemnly ratified by the result of
the late contest. TO the Democratic members
this suggestion is unnecessary but the opinion
is ventured, that some of ouI enlightened oppo-
nents' In the lower house, where they now hap
pen to possess the numerical power, might we'll
10 The verdict OF the people so decidedly pro-
nounced. Our Democratic Delegates have wide
field OF choice, but it is reasonable that the loca-
lIty OF the candidate should be duly considered
In making the selection. VIM. III. Roane, once
Tried and approved, filled the important office of
Senator: and his principles are sound as ever.-
Andrew Stevenson occupied with distinction, the
highest seat in one branch of Congress, and is
worthy OF place in the other. The services of
w IN. Smith, OF Fauquier, the indomtable cham
plon OF two Presidential campaigns, claim the
highest consideration Of grateful people, and
many other distinguished names will doubtless
command the attention of the Legislature, while
selecting successor TO VIM. G. Rves. But
with the utmost respect for every section of the
State, where all have done their duty, if any part
OF the Commonwealth felt ready to surrender its
claims, 1t might seem to be in favor OF the Tenth
Legion OF Virginia Democracy. In 1910, the
vote Of Shenandoah, Rockingham and Page NAV
almost be said to have secured Virginia from the
disgrace of defeat she has never yet felt and
one halt the majority lately given 10 the Repub-
lIcan Electors has come from the same citadel of
Democracy On every trying occasion, from the
dawnlng OF the Revolution, when that district
promptly furnished its quota of a hardy German
regiment, a species of troops, in the language of
Morgan, which not only "fought well, but starv-
ed well'' through every political contest down to
the last and the greatest, have its people been
uniformly consistent and Jealous in the cause of
freedom. On the redoubtable district Astounding
in sound sense, pure republican principles, and
habits of successful industry, displayed to more
advantage where in the State, might well be
conferred the honor of furnishing United States
Senator for Virginia, and fortunately it can boast
OF son worthy of that high honor. That gem
tleman is Judge ISAAC S. PENNYBAcKER. Well
versed In the doctrines Of the Virginia school,
Judge p. gave while in Congress at an important
period, evidence Of his ability TO maintain them,
and his whole life and character for political con-
slstency, Interchangeable as that of his district,
give assurance that Virginia would have no cause
TO regret that she confded to him the representa-
ton Of her interests in the Senate of the United
States. With but single exception, no Senator,
it is believed has heretofore been selected to re-
present the State, West of the Blue Ridge; and
if ever an excuse could be formed for sectional
( preference in making choice so important, it
would seem to be furnished in the quayter men
toned, and upon none, it is thought, could the
preference fall, with more proprety than upon
the gentleman whose name has been suggested.
citizen Of any part of the State, his claims to
! this high appointment would scarcely be excell-
cd, but as son of Shenandoah, it is hoped, he
will have prominence which will eDtitle him to
the most favorable consideration of the Legisla-
ture. FREDERICK.