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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1853-05-24
THE CONGRESSIONAL CANVASS.

Virginia was the first State to step forward in the
Baltimore Convention, and nominate General Pierce
for the Presidency, and having had her nomination
confirmed by her sister States, she came forward to
the polls and ratified it with one of the largest ma
jorities ever cast by her. Now the question is does
she mean to send delegation to Congress to support
his Administration stultfy hersefby allowing the
Wings to carry several of the Districts by discussions
and distractions in the Democratic ranks? We trust
that better counsels will prevail not only in our own
district, but in others, and that the Democracy of
Virginia will be represented in the next Congress by
thirteen able and distinguished representatives
The Wings will leave no stone unturned to divide
and distract as that was the caucus determination
and advice by the Wing Legislative caucus. at Rich
mond, on the eve of their late adjournment But we
hope to see their schemes gorousy and triumphant
~ overwhelmed. We feel confident of decisive VIC
tory in this District and hope ourrends everywhere
in the State will succeed Then, Democrats come to
the polls and do the work right. If any Democrat
feels disappointed in not having his favorte let him
lay his disappointmens upon the altar of his prnci-
PIES and all will be we'll. Full justice in due time
will be done to others, and feel assured none will
be more forward in rendering this justice this Dis
trict, than Mr. Faulkner and his friends We know
many of his prominent friends well-better men,
truer men, and more talented men, cannot be found
in the District They would have supported and
will support again any other good and true Demo-
crat, readily as they doing him,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1853-05-24
THE LAST MUSTER.

The last General parades of the Militia of Viz
ginia, around which clusters SO many associations
some Of youthful foes and indscretions whilst
others looked to with fond rccollection-tcrmi-
mates with the present month. The parade in our
own county, as has been the generally through
out the State, exceedingly slim affair." 1t
occurred on Saturday week. and really as contrast
ed with what use to was" was melancholy to
look upon. The Tenth Legion" thus announces
the last funeral obsequics to the Militia System of
Virginia:
- The Last Of the Nohegans"-" The Last Rose of
summer" Hoes Last Fast Press"-what are they
all, when read and considered in comparison with
the " Last Muster?7 When Cooper and his cotempo-
rarics shall have been forgotten the Last Muster
ill he cherished in the historic niche of the mind for
many generations! For why? Can time, with its
corroding tooth, oberate from the midst of that ma
triotic band of braves who have been annually
drawn up in battle array, by asinine commandments
and their Pumed and chapcaued subalterns the hall
lowed associations of the Big Muster ?" Hardly-
Blooming in perennial freshness the cadaverous COL
onel, with his waving plume and war-stced-the So
voice IN which they arc commanded to execute
the manouvres as given by Scott-the glorious priv
iege OF RECALLING the tagging energies with ginger
bread and beer-thesc incidents will only cease no he
cherished and remembered when the Last Muster
Man shall have gone 70 the tomb of the Enanlpts
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1853-05-24
THE HANDWRITING ON THE WALL.

From the following extracts from the last issues
of Wing papers of Loudoun and Hampshire. a suf-
cient idea of the state of public sentiment and the
prospects of the canvass in those counties can be
Cleaned The first is the conclusion of the Loudoun
Chronicles description of the discussion at Lecsbnrc
on Monday of last week. The second is an edito-
rial from the Romney InteItigencer of Friday last.
The italics own:
Mr.. Boteer closed with beautiful exhortation to
the Wings of Loudoun; and our only wish is that
every of them could have been there to have heard
it. We should then hare no detection in the Wig
ranks; but every would stand shoulder to shout.
der in this good cause and roll up such ajoriy as
old Lo"do,tn nerer gaze before"
Let no Wig say that there is no use contendinp-
Faulkner 1Oiu be elected and 1cH be beaten again
TINS is NOT so-i is the duty of every Wing to vote
five have been heated once-try try again Rally,
Rally Wigs, on Thursday the 26th inst at the Polls
and cast your votes for our candidate"
The tenor of these extracts entirely corresponds
with that of our private information from the coun-
ties named. We would advise Wings in other nor
tons of the district not to deluded into betting
by the idle but confident assertions that Loudou3
will increase her Wing majority fifty per cent and
Hampshire will fall off from 400 to 100 Everv
vote will be out in the latter county, and the for
MGR promises to make the best possible use of her
new privilege of voting hopefully for Democratic
candidate.-U lncheSter PirgiRian.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1853-05-24
ELECTION DAY.

The people of jefferson County will bear in mind
that the day of election is just at hand On Thurs
day next the voters of Virginia will again be called
upon to exercise that great privilege which is inest
mable to Freemen, but formidable to tyrants 1t
should be used to promote the public good, &C
cord with your conscientious convictions of
public duty, and without fear, favor or affection.
At this election there is to be a member of the
Board of Public Works, for the Sd Section; men,
Der of Congress- to represent the 9Th District and two
members of the House of Delegates of Virginia. to be
chosen all of which Offices are important in them
selves and worthy the consideration of the people
TO their selection. The merits and dement's of the
candidates presented by the Democratic party have
been fully discussed and the time is now too late for
argument but what is most needed insure success
is action ACTION from this hour until the election
See that the vote every where is at the polls There
Is by far too much apathy to bring out the vote
less the active and energetic will besr themselves
Among the several candidates presented there is Ger
tainly some one having claims enough upon your
good opinion to justify your devoting one hour or
one day, necessary to the in which you are
alike interested in which you are alike to
share the fruits of success the notifications of de-
feat To the work, then in hand. Let every Demo-
crat of Jefferson least after the election has come
and gone have the consciousness of having dscharg-
ed his duty to himself to his country and to his party
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1853-05-24
THE CANVASS.

The LondOnn Chronicle charges Mr.. Faulkner with
refusing to meet Mr. Botcler in Page We are autho-
rized by Mr.. Faulkner to pronounce the statement
untrue. The change of the appointment for the 4th
Monday of this month yesterday from Page to
Hampshire was fixed upon by the mutual consent of
both gentlemen and in making the change the wish
es of Mr.. Boteer were quite much if not more de-
ferred to than those of Mr.. Faulkner.
We have never known a canvass marked by such
reckless assertions those which characterize the
present one for Congress. The most unfoundcd and
improbable statements industriously circulated
in every portion of the District TO prejudice the cleo
ton of Mr. Faulkner. We avail ourselves of thisast
occasion which we shall have of Solemnly appealing
t" our Democratic friends TO be their guard against
these discrcdit these unfound-
ed statements-and to understand that they are all
gotten up for mere electionecring purposes The
thors themselves will laugh ut them and all who are
gulled by them, one week hence
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1853-05-24
AN APPEAL 10 THE DEMOCRACY.
FOR THE spIRIr OF JErrERsos.

Democrats of Virginia, close up the columnl Your
enemies the Federalists and Wings, whom we lately
routed, horse, foot and Dragons when led by n
gallant General the great battlefield, extending
we then laid PROSTATE in the dust (eithcr dead OF
teigning death the British at the battle of New
Orleans) have been galvanized into life by the muir
murs of dscord and strife among some of our leaders
these galvanized Federaiists have taken to the bush
and determined to adopt their Mexican friends mode
of warfare guerilla ambush and strife-these gnva-
nized Whigs oblivious 10 their former boasted prin-
cples, fight only for place and personal preernleLt
aud hope for success only through diSsensons in the
Democratic ranks ttIB
Shall they triumph Shall the Democracy of Yir-
ginia, who claim the honor of naming and nOmi-
his triumphant, election, to abandon the standard
erected by themselyes2 We contend for "principles
not men,. We have country TO SerVe-a constitu-
ton to prcservea President of our choice to s,stain
and If the spirit OF patriotism Rnimaes us-ifwe love
and cherish the principles proess-if we are not
the mon of straw, Federalism delights TO Gull US We
will silence and FORGET all dissensions among orr
selves, Icfle our enemy is in the feLd Alter
the battle we meet in council and settle all dis
putes-the Democracy of Virginia will deal exact and
impartial justice to all.
The Democracy Of The Union must not be astounded
6y TIC dtTtstons 0nd defeat Of the party vitR hail of
headquarters! ctevery Democrat vote and vote his
there beno detection or desertion Gmoag
the leaders from the Corporal TO the Colonel and the
rank and file Will nobly redeem the expectations of
the country The Democracy of the Union and Pre-
sident Pierce, our standard bearer whose motesty
and merit has already senced the tongue of detrac
ton, expects every man to do his dutv.'
IT the Democratic party lie defeated nj the an
preaching election in the Seventh and Eighth Dis
tricts by the desertion of the leaders, the harmony
and success of the party will lie destroyed for years
to come. - a DEMOCRAT 2
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1853-05-24
WASHINGTON MoNuMENT.

An appeal will be again made to the voters of vir-
ginia, for contribution at the ballot-box on Thurs
day next in behalf of the Washington Monument
We are requested the part of the Commissioners of
election to state that boxes will be prepared for that
purpose at the several election Districts of jefferson
county, and such contribution as voters may feel
themselves justified in making, is most respectfully
solicited and will be speedily forwarded to its proper
destination. The Monument is now about 100 feet in
heigth its means insufficient for its completion
and to what State, than to Virginia. the birth
place and the grave of the illustrious Washington
can an appeal for assistance be made with positive
certainty that her mite will be cheerfuy given to the
patriotic purpose of concentrating the virtues of
her honored son
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1853-05-24

Nh. BELtsR-s Peter wishes TO say n few words to
thes editor ofthe Free Press before fhe election
comes off In the first place the election of eHAnIrs
JAMES UIKxEr to Congress- win bea fired tact long
before the editor win succeed IN erTetng out Peters
but can assure him that Peter was not delegate
TO the Winchester Convention, is he an aspirant
for Office under State or Federal Government And
the editors remarks about my capacity for the Office
he thinks duly apprecated-beifie aware
that he Is accustomed to measure other persons grain
IN his own halt-bushel, But thank God. lam no
ofIice7seeker.a
made by the Democratic Delegate Of Jefferson refer
red to by the Free Press if that delegate VIII say
Mr. Faulknerwas within the churef-yard walls more
than Jfts giF5eS during the session of the Con-
vention. He in the first place, was escorted lat the
request OF d deegate1 by Peter himself from the
residence Of his the corner Kent
and Water streets after the first ballot had been
ken and 1t had been ascertained beyonda doubt that
he Ssoald receiFethe nomination. There he remains
ed until the friend who had sent for him was M
formed 2of his wheFeab bouts who went and held an
interview with him. Mr.. then the Taylor
Hotel In the second place and after the Sd and last
ballot had been taken the editor of the sAartinSburg
Republican went after him, and could not have pos
slbly returned within more than hve minutes before
the committee appointed 10 wait upon him had left
the Church Thus much for the veracity of the Free
Press Democradc delegate
One word more, and then SPeter" viii retire until
after the batles ough and the victory won by The
Democracy sof sthe Eighth Congressional District-
ThecFree Press states that the attempt IaSit terms
i'll to convey the impression that Mr.. BoteIer is a
mixed basis lnot do inthis (that) county,
that Peter may deceive the Ignorant but he ran
not mslead the intelligent Peter wouldpro-
baby obtain his design better by keeping sight Of
the truth" Now, all that Peter" has 10 say to this
Is that reference to the pollbooks at the election
for memhers of the Convention to revise the Const
tuition, viii show Mr.. BIS vote recorded for EDNuSp
PESDLEroS of Berkeey-he oaly arolred Dlired-basis
(Vhig candidate for seat in that Convention
Moreover, peter has been informed from reliable
source that IN the discussion at Berry vile the other
day, upon Mr.. Faulkners charging Mr.. Boteler with
thai rote, Mr. B. replied that he had voted for Mr. T.
on that occasion; and furthermore stated that in the
event of Mr.. Pendetons ever again becoming can,
didate for any office, had he thousand rotes they
would all be cast for him Is the editor of the Free
Press ignorant of the fact that that TIE reyy
teal cote which, in great measure defeated Mr. Bote
Ter for the State Senate two years since2 ad -
Verify, the editor of the Free Press is as short of
memory as he is unfortunate in guessing who is ss
bGPsS Wonder if Mr. Boteler, edits the Free Press
now n F9H hi 5a5 -egf aiiISfc7 AZ ~ 4 f56
Frederick County May % 1883 ISIS a5f
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1853-05-24

Will he hn oil
stion The cas,i,la,es seIscfed h. ,onr rssnsc,,ve
Convention. baxe been before vo for several
Iees and ,i,,e has been aifoEs,e can
xass their merits In o,,r minds and 10 determine
ha. VIM, ,,,,cn,es ana lse,,ss nc S
mand,sil nj s,o,,r7 hands tn fhese cons;dera,;ons
alone We ,nnstg address ourselves with nreindice
and rssion we sannot now converse. the cons;ieSa
tons of great nnil; concern ont,ve;gh and override
all minor and oupht to have control owe,
thesaetionsof every true Democrat-so far MT least
as the election Is concerned which is
10 have n direct and immediate effect unon our ma
tional concefs and the nrincnes which have heen
so i'm The election of General
P,EpcIS 10 the PresidenSeyy ~ e = - ~
A candidate for C6,,sress from, the st DistTict has
been chosen nv the Democratic fsnvention in the
nerson of the Hon C,,,.pIes J,Nys FAu1KNER To
the decision of that convention we cheerfnIly bow
and fake the candidate with equal eheerfnlne
copniz;n0. as we do in him a most able Representa-
tive with all the talents industry and ability to
present his District and his country with marked dis
tinction and usefulness Ofhs own free will and ac-
cord he has sundere himself from his former poiti-
cal associations and has come to our standard and
has unreservedly placed himself upon our platform.
afor veal or for woe" What more does any reason
able man and patriot want? What prouder yindi-
cation docs any man want of the truth and force of
Democratic principles than the attraction to them of
such men? He has sgnalized his adoption Of them
by many powerful yindications of them upon the floor
of Congress and upon the hastings in the face of the
foe, and amidst the most continued shower of vitupe
ration and abuse ever poured upon the head of any
man. Were he not a mark worthy to be shot at. so
many shafts would not be hurled at him. We're the
Wbgs not conscious of tbeirloss thew would NOT
BILE themselves so much TO yftuperate and abuse him;
Are there no reasons in these considerations Demo-
Gratis, to induce YOU to come forward in vopr full
strength and supportbim cordially and patrioticav?
Suppose any other man of the number of distinopsh
ed men of our party in the District had received the
nomination. and the Democratic hosts of lorions old
Berkeley redeemed repeneratcd and disentbra1ld n
as she is had refused him their because
fayorite Faulkner had been set oside-rvbo. would
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1853-05-24
OUR CANDIDATE FOR THE BOARD OF PUBLIC
WORKS.

The Winchester Republican" endeavors TO make
itself very witty al the expense of Mr. Armstrong by
devoting very small editorial TO him. in every sense
it can be taken, by sneerngy saying that it has
derstOod Mr.. armstrong member Of the late Re
form Convention :" Yes, he was, and enjoyed the high
regard of his associates from all parts of the State
and of no one, as We have repeatedly heard, more
than the most distinguished Wing in the State, the
Hon. George w. Summers. He was one of the most
prudent discreet and sensible men of that able and
distinguished body. Faithful and true upon all oc-
casions to his cause and his friends he won the re-
gard of all. We have learned from distinguished
members of that body that he did not speak often.
but whenever he did participate in the debates he
commanded the fast attention of the whole body He
will carry the same sound sense and unbending in
tegrty into his position that he has always dis
played when in the public service. The Republican
will gain credit by its small sneers SO good and
worthy citizen
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1853-05-24
EIGHTH DIsTRIcT-MR. FAULKNER.

1t seems that the Democracy of this District arc
doomed to be forever distracted We regret the con-
diton of affairs in this District andIhe GOODNESS and
indifference manifested in the election of the nominee
OF the party Although it is stated that discussions
exist in various portions of the District can not
heve that any loyal Democrat on mature reflection
viii refuse as between Mr.. BoTELRR and Mr. FAuLK-
NER to support'the latter gentleman. What may be
gained by defeating Mr. FAULKNER? Nothing literal
~ nothing, but everything is to lose In that event
the District will be represented by ScoTT elector
and rabid W hig. 1t will throw a fire brand into
thesranks and cause dissensions that will never be
heaed This will be the result of the conduct of those
who choose rather to be factous than acouiesce in
the choice ofthe majority. Mr.. FAuLKSKR was nomi-
mated by full and fair Convention and it is the duty
of every Democrat if he desires the preservation Of
the of his party to sustain the nominee
He undoubtedly Thoroughly identified with the Demo-
cratic party in feeling and principle and if no other
reason cou be urged to sustain him. the very fact fhis
being traduced and vfed by the Wing party through
outthe Sac-of his being denounced in the most OBJ
jectoaable terms and vindctive feelugs--should
be sufficient to rally around him the whole Demo-
cratic phalanx of the District But the fact of his be-
ing the nominee of the party should indnce every De-
mocrat to give his strength and influence to secure
his election and the success of the principles of the
Democratic party. =. ~
Before another Issue of our paper will wend its way
i'll the mountains and valleys of the counties of Page
and Warren, the die will then have been cast-the
contest decided. We cannot therefore too strongly
sustain the nominee of the Convention with unanimi-
ty. Let not the pestierous breath of dissenson,
caused by aspirants in other portions of the District
inject your free Democratic mountain air. The noble
Democracy ofPageand Warren ared eyotedly attached
70 the principles of party and under that banner
1T Is immaterial who leads the column, they are al
ways found battling with energy that never tires
and zeal that never abates. Show your devotion
to your principles on Thursday next by giving uni
ted and strong support to the Hon. CHARLES JAS
~ n q m
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1853-05-24
MILITARY.

The Richmond Mall abiding to the Democratic
nomination of this District, says:
Men who couldn't become Corporals in the Wbip
army, go to the Democracy and straightway are
made Generals and Field Marshals"
And after getting their commissions, thev turn
round and give their former comrades most tremen-
dous threshing. What kind of a party must that
be which, under the lead of its able Generals can
he beaten by deserter from the rank and fie?-
But the Mails remark does not apply to the indi-
raj. The Wings, though never sure of his thorough
adhesion TO them, never could hoist another man
over his shoulder; and they often tried it,
Winchester Pireinian
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1853-05-24
LUTHERAN SYNOD.

The General Synod of the Lutheran Church of the
United States, is now sitting in Winchester, and is
one among the largest and most important meetings
OF the kind ever convened in this section of country
Its sessions commenced on Saturday last, and will
continue through the week. This body meets every
third year, and now embraces We learn all the Sy-
mods of the United States, about one thousand Cler-
gymen, and three thousand Congregations
There are from three to four hundred Ciergymen ex-
pected to be in attendance at the present meeting
many of them among the most learned and eloquent
Divines of the country
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1853-05-24
BOOK NOTICE.

We acknowledge, with our thanks, the receipt of
the following Works. just published by Messrs Lip
pincott Grambo Co, of Philadelphia: The Bible in
the Counting House, by DIR. Fl. A. BoARMAx Those
who have heard this gifted Divine will not fail to
crafty themselves, by look at this production of
his Pcn
Marie DE Berniere, and other Tales, by WM Gill;
MORE S1MMs. This is collection of some of the hest
lighter works of this distinguished Southern novelist
his name is guaranty that they are readable These
books arc for sale by DR.. L. NJ SMITH.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1853-05-24
HON. HENRY REp1NGER-

Henry" the Washington correspondent of the
Winchester Virginian, writing on the 18th instant
says:
l have the pleasure to announce on what believe
to lie good authority that the Hon. HENRY BEDINGER
OF Jefferson will soon be appointed charge des aE
tHTeS to fashionable European Court This is graft
fying indeed to all his frends-and he has host of
them here in Washington as well at home Vir-
ginia will get other foreign appointment of mag
nttude only, ns learn; which has been offered 10
Mr.. Wise His acceptance is in allegiance as vet
Should he decline, Mr.. MEADE or Lit Gov LEAKE will
be the lucky winners of the nrizcn