Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-04-03
HALIFAX CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.

II will be perceived by the following letter the FL
ltors that Mr.. Treadway the Iocotoco candidate for
Congress in the 9TH Congressional District will not be
permitted TO walk over the track The Wings If Pat
rick, after consultation with Wings from several of the
other Countess have induced their estimabe and ppu
lar feow-ci'izen. John billiard Chealham, Esq. to EN-
bark in the contestant although the late Presde-
llai election. there was heavy Locofoco majority
in the District, his fri ends believe that the contest
be close, and, with proper exerons successful
This nomination will, we hope, bring The Wings of
Halifax to the posfor, although in their county can
vass it is "lobson's choce with Them they will have
an opportunity, in the choice Of member of Congress-
to bes'ow their votes upon genuine Wing, well as
man Of fine capacity and stern integrity of character
PArRIcK G. II. March 2sth. ls45.
TO The Uhgs of IN Congressional District
The question has been frequently discussed, .Sha
the Wings OF this District candidate represent US
IN the next Congress Of the United Sia,es?" Many
have thought 1t impolltic & ang, on account
OF the large democratic maturity, While many others
seemed to be disposed tamey surrender every thing
to the dominant party for the next four years.
But the Wings of this county, thinking that there is
nothing to be achieved unless effort be made and that
by running man strong and popular in lh. upper cuur
ties The district mgh be carried determined at our last
court aided by some of the other countless to present
candidate 10 the district Early in the day roe crowd
Vincent Ncher, the Wing candidate for the Senate.
and the wish seemed 10 be universal that John ID
Chea,ham, OF this county Should without the ormal,y
OF regular nomination, declare himself candidate
put all our Efforts Tor lime seemed unavang Gen,
Yemen OF inc wing party were present from Franklin
from tenry and from Pltsysania and they were yea,
ous and urgent upon Mr.. Chealhan 10 becume candi-
date After the several candidates had addressed The
crowd. an almost universal Shout both from Wings and
Democrats. arose, long and loud for Cheaham and af.
ter an earnest solicitation from nearly all present, he re-
uctantly consented.
we have deemed ii necessary to give TO the public
an impartial account oi every thing that occurred
neced with MI Cheaiham's nomination. both in Justice
70 MN and to his friends. Mr. Cheaham has been
brought oui by no faction, or by persons from no pacu
iar Potoo Oh ms district but, above stated by ind
Vmaais from all the counties except Halifax
wigs OF Henry, of franklin, of Pisylyana and of
iia'hX! candidate is before you; one who is every
men wing; whose popularity in this and Henry conn
is almost irresistible II you do Your u his election
IS sure! We appeal to your patriotism to yonr love
oil country to your devotion your party and the
cause IN which we all engaged to exert Yourselves
Leave no stone unurned; exho every man to on To the
polls; and so certain Pisylvania and Hali1ax oive
ner usual wing vote, certain is Cheatham elecied
we Know that we have large odds 10 contend aoains,
out 'ec'Iec, the victory is not always to the stong
"e"ef Is the race to the swift The iustness of onr
aust Is enough 10 ensure our success; and if we make
vigorous effor',-a long pull strong pull and mil
altogether, victory is ours! pun
MANY PATRICK WINGS.