Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1853-05-24
TILE coNeREssIoEA1 CONTEST.

As-the election approaches both parties seem pre-
pairing for a contest The Wings show fight in every
district where they possess the shadow of chaIce
In the LIST or ecomae District q Wing Convention
has at last met and nominated an opponent to Cen
Bayly- Mr.. Louis Finney =Aeeomae is the
entertain much doubt of Gen. Baylyis election Mr..
Finney; however, is man of great personal populur
ty upon the Eastern shore and the District is Wing
by small ma ority If Gen. BayIy had not the in2
side track we should think his success improbable
Asst is however, we confidently anticipate his re-
election. .It 80 ~ + sE,.sl, :, ~ 60
In the I'd or Norfolk District we are not aware of
any organized opposition to the Hon. John Miison
who has been nominated by a Democratic Conxen-
ton for reelection. Some dissatisfaction has been
expressed and DR.. Arthur R. Smith of Norfolk coun-
ty, now member of the State Senate, and Timothy
Rives, of Prince George have been named as indepen
dent Democratic candidates--but we suppose that
neither of them will rebel against the decision of the
Convention No Wing is IN the field as yet but Jno.
R. Kilby, Esq, of Nansemond a member of the last
House of Delegates and one Of the Scott electors
suggested a candidate. If there be no Democratic
opposition to Mr.. Millson, his election is absolutely
certain,
the Sd or Richmond city District, an animated
canvass is going between Messrs Caskie and Cole
man. and the District is close fear the result is
doubtful The withdrawal of. Mr.. Bolts has united
the Wings and their strength in Richmond city can
be very easily expressed at the polls Mr.. Cashie Ia
bors under the disadvantage of relying upon the coun
try vote in counties where local election of suf
Gent interest to provoke full vote is to be held It
tance of active effort and will spare exerton to
secure his return to Congress. isH s<tsl
In the 4th District, Hon. VIM. o. Goode of Neck
lenburg is the Democratic candidate and will GER
ainly be elected. Wyatt Cardwell of Charlotte an
nuunCed himself as a Wing candidate some time ago
but since then a Democratic Convention has passed
upon the preensions of the Democratic asprants and
Messrs. Campbell, Hopkins out of the field.
Mr.. GOOde was member of Congress some years
since, but is better known the chairman of Finance
IN the House OF Delegates Some difference of opin-
ion may be entertained as to the Justice of some of
the positions he assumed respecting the public debt
but no one can question his ability integrity We
know the man, and purer patriot we do not believe
is contained in the limits of this Commonwealth
The 9Th District is composed of portions of the old
Sd and 4th, and includes the residences of Messrs
Thomas s. Bocock and Thomas II. Averett who re-
presented those districts in the last Congress Both
of these gentlemen candidates for reelection but
agreed to submit their claims to the decision of
Convention. That Convention was held week or
two since ut Pittsylvania Courthouse and nominate
ed Mr.. Bocock. We regret to see by card in the
Richmond Enquirer, however, that Dr. Averettis still
n candidate. He promises to make public the reasons
of his They should be very sufficient ones to
justify it. persistence in his present position must
ensure the election of Wing. John T. Wootten
Esq, of Henry, formerly member of the House of
Delegates, is the Wing nominee r
In the 9Th District, Hon. Paulus Powell, late mem
Der, is the Democratic candidate lie is opposed by
Alex. Moselev, Esq, editor of the Richmond Whic.
Mr.. Moseley resides in Buckingham county, and was
nominated by Wing Convention which recently
met in Scottsville. We entertain no doubt of Mr.
The 18th District is orr own Gov Smith is the
only Democrat in the field. The Alexandria Conven-
ton declined tn make nomination, but in so doing
protested against the position of Gov Smith Edgar
Snowden Esq, editor of the Alexandria Gazette has
been induced to present himself as Wing candidate
The District is very decidedly Democratic
In the 9Th District Hon. Charles j. FaulSner is a
candidate for reelection endorsed by DemoAratic
Convention. He is opposed by Alexander R. Boteler
ESQ.,, of Jefferson county.
In the 9th District, including Rockingham and
Shenandoah, Hon. John LetChcr, present member is
the Democratic candidate. He will of course he re-
elected, the majority for Pierce was about 1000
The Wing vote will lie cast for Tyre Maupin, ESQ.,
editor of the Harrisonburg Republican
In the 10th District, we know of no Wing opposi-
ton to DR.. Zedekah Kidwell, Jr, of Marion, who is
the Democratic nominee Mr.. Clemens late member
is left out in consequence of agreement between
the river and mountain counties to share the repre-
sentation of the district.
In the 18th or Harrison District John F. Snodprass
is the nominee of the Democratic Convention S;hos
S. Lewis Esq, late delegate from Harrison is in the
field as an Independent candidate. John S Carlisle
ESQ., of Barbour, formerly in the State Senate was
also n candidate at one time but believe he has
Withdrawn. The Wings have taken advantage of the
Democratic dssensions to bring into the field can
dldate of their own, who will be elected we suppose,
if Mr.. Lewis insists upon running. Our WING friends
are partial thsyear to the editorial corps and in this
district they manifest their Partially by rallying
around Alex. NJ Stcrret Esq., editor of the ParSers-
burg Gazette. There are no less than four Wing
editors now candidates for Congress, viz: Mcssrs
MOSClcy, SnOwden, Maupin and Sterrctt
In the 18th District, Hon. Henry A. Edmundson,
Democrat, is n candidate for reelection. We are sur
prised to see that he has no opposition as the dis
trict, though it gave majority of some 500 or 500
for Pierce, gave Mr. Summers, in the preceding CUB
ernatorial election, a much larger majorty-we be-
lieve about 1900.
In the 18th District, Hon. Fayette McMulIen. prc-
sent Democratic member, will walk over the course
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