Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-12-25
FROM THE WHEELING TIMES AND GAZETTE.
HON. A. H. II. STUART.

Mr. Editor.-I have been most forciby impressed with
the HIGHLY patriotic sentiments of Hon. Alexander II. Fl
Smart contained in his recent letter to the Union meeting
at Stanton, va.
We have long regarded Mr.. Stuart as one Of the very
fret menn the nations this recent letter places him where
all his true friends rejoice to find hm-a Southern man,
with an undying love for the Union
Mr. Stuart, have already observed, Is one OF the
very first of the age In the country lie has never
been very prominently before The public as politician,
from the simple fact that he preferred the quiet of his own
home to the turmoil of party, and the horny paths Of
ambition We know it must have been at great sacrifice
of his personal feeling that he consented to take place in
the Cabinet of President Fillmore.
Although as we have already remarked, Mr. Stuart has
never been prominent noisy partizan still he known
throughout the country experienced politician, and
me Of The safest men in the Stale and the nation At
home he stands peemneny at the head ohis profession;
&C LAWYER he has perhaps but few equals in the country
All who heard his able and eloquent two days. argument
before the Supreme Court in Bridge case, agree in say
il was one of the finest forensic efforts they had ever lis
tened TO. .
The sentiments of Mr.. Suart's letter doubt not will
meet with ready response from the great body OF The
peopIe of Virginia 1t may be- there few in this go-
rjos old Commonwealth, who cherish feelings adverse TO
the non but believe the number to be few indeed,
and doubt not they will be ewers after they have read
the able and patriotic appeal Of their distinguished country
man. We are in the main, all Union men, and no true
men advanced in the letter Of the Honorable Secretary
without emotions of pride and exuation, that the author
native son of the Old Dominion We trust the letter
will be generally read not only in the South but in the
Morrill, and that may meet with ready response from all
Union-loving and patriotic citizens wherever found.
lu conlusun we would respectfully suggest that should
be deemed advisable select the standard bearer of
The great Union wing party for the contest of 2 the dis
tinonshed Norlherner upon whom has recently devov
ed The Presidential office, would name, and most ur-
gently press our gallant Virginian, as most worthy the
nomination for the Vice Presidency Mr.. Stuart, we are
convinced, is the most popular man in Virginia, and wond
make as strong in the South as any other now prom
nen,ly before the people. In the North, he would meet
with very general favor.
Virginia TOO the proud mother of States and Businessmen,
but, alas sadly remiss of late years. in her eay to the
gca, republican party of the Unon could not fail in
cordng TO her most able and distinguished son, position
which his talents would adorn and himself dignity.
Let Mr. Stuart then, be urged by the press of Virginia,
as our candidate for the Vice Presidency in ls52Let The
people think well of the matter and, word for ii, Vr
gna will not bebackward liz doing ample justice 10 herself,
the party, and her most devoted sun.