Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-03-18
SPRING ELECTIONS.


ectinS candidates 10 represent Norfolk county in
The next Legislature Ii is high time indeed, that
The Democrats should be moving 10 redeem their
county
The Fincaste Democrat announces John W.
Thompson, Esq, candidate Tor reelection in
Boelourt county, and Capt. Henry Franz and
Joseph Pitcher in The county otlsoanone. (Is not
this too much Of good thing The attention Of
the Committee of Vigilance is respectfully re-
qucsied 10 the premises y
Democratic CanGidaies for The Jirginic legislature.
Nonfoc Counip-Samucl Hamilton, Esq
-HOatSoMpry C0uniy-James p. Edmundson,
Esq.
CHS Conaty-Alberl C. Pendlelon, ESQ.
Bah CeHnfg-John U. Dickinson, Esq.
CDR. John Carper, formerly Of Fincas,c, was
brought ont bya large meeting Of The Democ;a-
cy 0: Franklin, Il their last Court, as one o! The
cahidses 10 represent that county in the mex,
Legislature Of Virginia. Success 10 him"
CAmrnEtL CouNrY.-The last Lynchburg Re-
publican says:
I'VE understand that meeting OF the Demo
cracy was hell last MONDAY, al Campbell Cou,-
house, and that Daniel Franklin and John Hos-
ser, Jr., were nominated as the Democratic candi-
dates for Campbell. al the approaching Spring
Election. Nessrs. Franklin and Rosser are both
gentlemen Of fine sense, proveIba ior their firm
adherence TO true Democratic principles, and
every way worthy Of the support and confidence
oiihe entire Democracy Of the county,
FRANKLIN CorNrY.-A correspondent of the
Lynchburg Republican speaks Of the admirable
speech, which Mr.. T;elway Che Congress
siona nominee OF the Republican rarly,) made
on The 81 instant, in Franklin county
ain the course OF il, he discussed :omc OF
tI,, al nfY ba Iat
in an able and impressive manner; and referred
but briefly 10 what, in the event ot his election. he
would have 10 do. A reduction oi The Taril of
1912 10 The revenue slandard-lhe annexation OF
Texas 70 The Union, iii.shculd moi lie accomplish
ell this session-and The continual guarding and
watching over all the great and commanding
questions of Tie party would, he supposed be all
that would he left iot him 10 aid in doing"
The Democrats have nominated Colonel Will
linn A. Street Che late staunch, faithful, worthy
dclegate,) and Or. John Carper, as candidates
Tor tie House OF Delegates. The Wings have
brought out Messrs. Patterson and Saundcrs-lwo
strong men-but "Civis," the 'Rocky Mount cor
responder, othe Il. Republican makes stirring
arpeal 20 every homes, Democrat in the county 10
rally upon orr men, and dssipaIe The idle boast of
the wings, that they will carry one OF their men,
(Sannders because he expects 10 recei"e some
Democratic votes Idle boaS, The Correspond
enl Of The Republican" justly asks on what ex
pccaion is this idle boast ;ounded!-"Are Demo
cratic principles Of so little moment, and The ei-
ecis they are likely 10 produce upon The country
81 triing tina, they NAV be battered for friend
IL smile, or hearty shake of the hand, at The
bare suggestion OF The Wings II The popularity
OF men, and net principles are 10 lie The tests Of
elections, every office in the gilt OF the people,
both high and low, will be but SO many tempta-
tons 10 hypocrisy and deceit; and those who be-
come most expert in these, are TO be our rulers
How long, ask, under such a state OF things
would The powers, much Jess The spirit OF our
Government remain | should like for those
who intend TO desert their principles for men, in
the coming elections, 10 inform me."-No no;
lei us see The Democrats of Franklin rallying to
man upon Street and Carper, and doing their
part 10 serve the Stale. Send lis two strong De-
mocrats next Winter, andle done with "your bali
horse, hall alligator delegation.
In the Monongaia Congressional District,
Guy r. C.. Alien Of NorganIown, is nominated
the Wing candidate. Our worthy aud able
friend William c. Brown Of Preston, is, We all
know, our champion. The Wheeling Argus OF
the ll,h SAYS "the canvass was opened between
the candidates for Congress in this District al
Farmont, Marion county. on Monday week,
report Of which the editor OF the Pioneer prelends
10 give on Saturday last. He gives his own side
very well, and winds up BY saying Of Mr.. Brown
I've pay him no unmeanng compliment, when
We s:.v thai he is The best schooled LEGO Fuco We
have hearl an he stump TOR the last Coon's
age "preuy good, we should think, coming
from the source it does"
In Marion county, Messrs. Harper and Clay
ion (toh Democrnts) are candidates for he House
of Delegates. The Wheeling Argus recommends
a convention 10 be held 10 select one OF them 10
oppose he Wings. In these cases one good sol
der is a great deal better than TWO We hope
The same measure will be adopted in Monongalia.
where five candidates are in The field Worse and
worse
The Democrats OF Barbour and Randolph conn
tics are acting wisely The Clarsksburg Scion OF
The sth SAYS "rhey hold county convention
Philippa on Monday next for the purpose OF no.
ninaling a candidate for the Legislature We
learn that all the aspranis arc agreed to abide lis
decision"
The Scion notices with ''rcsrel, that in nearly
all the counties in the Northwest, great many
Democrats. candidates are in the field. We call
uron The people 10 settle these difficulties between
candidates before the election. twill I've shame
indeed, if The Wings are suffered 10 gain the as
tendency in the next Legislature through orr d.
visions The Northwest made her voice felt las
will crown that victory by giving 10 Mr.. Folks
administration next winter, Senator, who will
truly reflect the sentiments of Va upon the great
issues lha, divide parties II is indeed unworthy
ofthe Democratic party, that they should now SUI
fer thmscves 10 be beaten by an unworthy contest
for office, between members Of The parry We
call upon Tie people 10 come out and settle these
say who shall he your candidates
regardless 81 the wishes or threats OF indlvidu-
ais, and all viii be safe in this region
Right, friend BASEL, right. Go on and raise
your strong warning voice, until Inc nul-
sance OF excessive competilion IS abated III
every county in The Northwest.
ON BcRKeLey.-The Marlinsburg Repub
lican' of the 18th says:
"-The Democracy of this COUNT, agreeably 10
notice, assembled at Billmrcs Ho.cl on Monday,
he 10TH and among other, business nominated
James W. Gray, Esq, and Major w A. Somer-
vile as candidates 10 represent the county III the
next Legislature Of Virginia. These nomina
were unanimous, and from the sterling ability
and respectable talents, the fidelity and devotion
Of thcse gentlemen 10 Republican principles, We
acceptable 10 The whole parry could not have
been chosen. With them, VIC are ready once
more to give battle 10 the FeC!eralists Of Old
Berkeley, who, also, have their nass upon the
course. We doubt, however, whether they will
dare encounter the Democratic champions"
The Republican" also, notices the comics; be-
tween Redingcr and Lucas for Congressman
rails "tor new Conveniion-for nomination
and for only one candidate being in The field"
FREDERICK COUNTY.
A, meeting OF the Democratic party OF the
county Of Frederick, held in The Court House Hall
IN Saturday, March 9th, 1916, for The purpose OF
two suitable persons as candidates 10
-epresen. The county in the next House Of Dele
gates Of Virginia, Capt. Richard Sydnor was
called 10 lie Chair, and John Z. Danserdcld, APP
pointed Secretary.
On motion OF Capt. Long, il was unanimously
Resolrcd, That the thanks Of this Convention
ire due and are hereby rendered TO Messrs Car
,on and Lo-e,t, representatives from this comfy
IN the last General Assembly Of Virginia, for
he faithful discharge Of the trust confied 10 them
Whereupon, the following resolution was offer
ID and carried unanimously:
Resolved, That Gen. james II. Carson and
Jonathan Lovett, Esq'rs, are chosen by this
Convention as suitable persons TO represent this