Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-08-07

| TUX tONNhESS IN IENNESSEEs
Person Brownlow. the editor Of the
kfonesborough Wing, who says Of himself,
that be sis well and favourably known
from the Lakes Of Canada TO the Gulf OF
Mexico and to Upper Missouri" has con.
sented to become candidate for Congress
in The first Congressional district n Ten
nessee. He announces his willingness to
serve the people in Circular which can.
not fail to add to his celebrity, universal
already as he imagines i. to be; al
though even his election, which he seems
to regard as certain, in despite of the hea.
Wy Locofoco majority in the district, may
not Gas he says it will not "add any thing
to his character and Standing" Our
limited space will not admit OF the publica-
ton of this singular document entire; but
we should omit one of the extraordinary
incidents of the day, if we failed 10 give
our readers taste gifts quality.
Parson Brownlow hints at his prowess,
and at the past neglect OF his Wing brsth-
rem, in the following delicate manner:
"FelLov Citizens-I have thought for
several years, that public opinion would
have to fix upon me as the only man TO
revolutionize this District, and again res
tore it to that honor and dignity il has for.
feited, by permitting the black flag of Lo.
cofocoism TO wave in triumph over it; and
although | have never complained, ye,
will not disguise the fact, that considered
public opinion a little too sLow IN its move.
ments towards me. But better late than
never"
The Parson objects to the present mode
Of electioneering, and announces dis deter.
minstion to endeavour to reform it alto
gether,--and gives tho following cogent
reasons for this projected revolution in the
long settled habits of the stamping Jraser-
nifty;
"Fellow Citizens--bsng poor, and hay
ing to attend to my private concerns daily,
| am proud to learn that you neither ex-
pect or require me TO take the stump, or
leave home, as this would greatly embar-
rass and derange my business. There is
really no call for speeches, or personal
electloneering on my part, as | am known
to all entitled to vote. My abilities will not
be disputed, my person oil appearance is
fair, and my manners hard to heat Ia a
word, if elected, as certainly ought to be,
promise to introduce a new state Of
things entirely, INTO the American House
of Representatives. | will not remain
little and unknown there, as my Ill.
lustrious predecessors have done, but
will create q storm there long to be re.
membered
"Again: | wish to reform this District,
in reference to electioneerng. There is
no sense in calling the people out from
their harvesting, and their work, TO hear
so many long and undressing speeches.
LIE, the candidates write out their opinions
in circular form, and send them among
the people, who can read them at their
leisure of mornings and evenings. But
this is expensive to the candidate, and this
is the reason why they prefer riding about,
and spunging, eating the best, and feed.
ing their horses upon other peoples grain.
shall be out again in few weeks more,
with another circular setting forth my
principles. Meanwhile, will remain al
home, at work, eating my own bread and
meat, as all genuine Republicans should
dor
The Parson then draws an ingenious dis.
tinction between the "Locofocos" and the
democrat" states, in pretty plain
language, as is his wont, why he does not
either wish or expect the support of the
former, although he is not at all unwilling
that the votes Of the latter shall DO recor-
ded in his favor:
"Thero being a stout majority Of Loco.
focos and Democrats in this district, who
usually vote together, it is evident that |
cannot be elected without a portion Of
their votes. have sad so much about
the stealing and other vilianies cf The Lo.
cofocoS--all (which was true-that can.
not expect, as indeed do not desire, the
votes of that class of my fellow citizens.
lfeected By their votes, they might con-
slider me under obligations to favor their
general ogWery, which, as an honest Wing,
never can do. The Democrats, who
usually vote against Wing candidates,
trust will vote for me. These have ever
spoken in terms of appreciation, and would
feel as proud of,her support, as | would
of Wing votes. They are honest and
patriotic, and there are about enough of
them to elect me, among whom, am proud
to know there are no LEADERS of that par.
typ
In the event of his election, Parsor
Brownlow promises 10 attend to the bust
ness affairs OF his constituents at Wash.
ington, without fee or reward, deemiDS
So day sufficient remuneration for his
services in that matter, as well as for his
public duties. He therefore requests call
aged men, cripples and idiots, widows
and orphans, who are entitled to pensions,
or whose fathers and husbands were ent-
tied TO receive them" to NEE: him at their
respective court houses, 10 have their pa.
pers, &c. properly arranged, "beiore he
goes on to " Washington.
TIE respective claims aud qualifica-
tions OF his opponent and himself are brief
ly but graphically sketched by Parson
Brownlow in the following paragraph:
"The Locofoco candidate, Mr.. Johnson,
hopes to succeed because he is Tailor,
by trade, and ofhumble professions! Why,
am House Carpenter, and served reg
-u~t,.aahsn thu hnicnasc N