The republic., 1851-03-14
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Cslensl Thomas 3. Hsyusnd.
The Fellowsville (Va.) Democrat presents
the following contrast between the course Of
Colonel HArMosD, in canvassing the fifteenth
Congressional district Of Virginia, and that Of
his compstitor, Colonel THOMPSON. 1t Is not
to be supposed that high-souled people, like
those of Western Virginia, will fail TO apPre-
ciate the gentlemanly demeanor and magnani-
nous forbearance of the late Representative Of
the district, whom we cannot doubt they would
re-elect for this, Independent of his many other
sterling qualities:
1--WE have not the pleasure Of personal ac-
quaintance with Col. Raymond, but we are in
formed that he H. in his intercourse with the world.
q most perfect specimen of plain republican.
Courteous, modest and unassuming, his very
presence inspires confidence. A prominent feature
in his character is his entire respect for the opin
ions and feelings Of those who differ with him, po
htically or otherwise. This, in contradistinction
10 an intolerant vndctive spirit Of prescription s
. most beautiful trait in human character.
.swe have been led TO these remarks from COM
parison Of Col. HAymond's circular with that Of
Col. Thompson, bis antagonist. When Mr.. Hay
mond's circular was issued, Col. Thompson was q
known candidate; but we do not find in it one un-
kind or unfriendiy allusion to him, or any harsh
or vindictiye assaults upon any man or any party
thus plainly indicating the purpose of it, author
to rest hs cause upon the most fair and honorable
means. We are assured that he would prefer de-
feat ON this high ground 70 success on any other.
He had rather be right than to be President
'But for the very antipodes of this honorable
course we have only to refer the reader to Colonel
Thompson's circular. We very much regret, for
the honor OF our district, that candidate for this
high station would condesccnd TO give to the world
90 tangible an evidence of his own excitable tenn
permanent and malicious proscriptive spirit a. this
address affords. For our part, we believe that
opposing candidates should treat each other with
respect, At least. Colonel Raymond certainly has
just AZ good right to be candidate as his oppo-
nent but if the people, forgctful Of his public
vices in their behalf to endorse this violent
dsnunciation, he will be content"
Omcers OF the American Cslonixation So
ctety.
At meeting Of the American Colonization
Society, held in this city on the 22d of Janu-
ary last, on motion of nominating committees,
the following officers were elected for the ensu-
ing year:
PREMpENr-Hon. HENRy CLAY.
vIca PRznDsNTs-Gencral John II. Cock. of
Virginia; Daniel Webster, Of Massachusetts,; Chas.
F. Mercer, Of Florida; Rev. Jeremiah Day, D. D.,
of Connecticut; Theodore Frelinghuysen, Of New
York; Louis McLane, of Maryland; Moses Allen,
of New York; General Walter Jones, of District of
Columbia; Joseph Gales, of District of Columbia;
n. Rev. William Meade, D. D., Bishopof Virginia;
Rev. James O. Andrew, Bishop of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, South; William Maxwell. Of
Virginia; Elisha Whittlosey, OF Ohio; Walter Low
rie, Of New York; Jacob Burnet, of Ohio; Stephen
Duncan, M. D.. Of Mississippi; William C. Rives.
of Virginia; Rev. J. Laurie d. D., District Of Co.
lumbia; Rev. William Winans, d. D.. of Missis-
sippi; James Boorman, of New York; Henry A.
Foster, of New York; Robert Campbell. of Georgia;
Peter D.. vroon, of New Jersey; James Garland, of
Virginia; 1t. Hon. Lord Bexley, of England; viii
liam Hall. Of Delaware; r. Rev. Bishop Otey, of
Tennessee; Gerard Ralston, of England Rev.
CourtIand Van Rensselaer,, OF New Jersey; Thomas
Hodgkin, M D., of England; Rev. Z. Burgess, d.
d., Of Massachusetts,; Thomas X. Hazard, Of Rhode
Island; Thomas Massie. M. D., Of Virginia; Major
General Winfield Scott, U. 5. Army; Rev. A. AL
exander, d. D., of New Jersey; L. Q. G. Elmer, Of
New Jersey; James Railey, of Misaissppi; Rev. G.
w. Bethune, d. D., of New York; Elliott Cresson,
Of Pennsylvania; Anson g. Phelps. of Now York;
Rev. Leonard Woods, d. D., of Massachusetts;
AoV. beverly waugh, Dbnop oi inc Metnooust
Episcopal Church; Rev. w. b. Johnson, d. D., Of
South Carolina; Moses Sheppard. of Maryland;
Bishop McIlvaue, Of Ohio; Rev. DR.. Edgar. of Ton
nessee; Rev. p. Lindsley. d. D, of Tennessee; j.
R. Underwood, Of Kentucky; Rev. J. J. Janeway.
ID. D., of New Jersey; H. L. Lumpkin, Of Georgia;
James Lenox, Of New York; Bishop soule. of Ten
nessee; Prof TO. Upham, D. D., of Maine; Thos.
Corwin, Of Ohio; Thomas w. Williams, Of Con-
nectiout; Simon Greenleaf, Of Massachusetts,; Rev.
John Early, D. D.. of Virginia; Rev. Lovck Pierce
Of Georgia; R. J. Walker. Of Mississippi: Samuel
Quincy, Of England; Charles McMicken, Of Ohio;
John Bell. M. D., Of Ohio; Rev. Stephen Oln. d.
D., Of Connecticut; Charles M. Conrad, Secretary
Of War; Rev Robert Ryland, Of Virginia; Fredc-
rick p. Stanton, of Tennessee.
After which the Society adjourned to meet
on the third Tuesday of January, 1852, at 2
o'clock, p. m.