Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1857-06-02
THE RESULT,


With feelings Of more than ordinary graf
ifcation we record the result in this district,
and the complete, decisive and overwhelming
overthrow of the disorganizes who sought to
break down the Democratic party, to enable
them to ride into power over its ruins. We
hail the triumph of Thursday last, as a
thorough yindicstion of the Convention sys-
tenn, and as deserved compliment to the dis
tinguished gentleman who had been selected
to Fear aIoft the standard of our party in the
date contest We rejoice that the nominee is
mot only elected, but that he is elected by
M ajority which must forever crush out and
destroy that feeling which prompts men to be-
iieYe themselves par ercelience The opponents
of the democratic faith, 10 opposition to a sys-
tenn which has been the cherished means of
preserving the harmony and expressing the
preference of all parties. A lesson has been
given which will doubtless prove salutary 10
those who love themselves more than party,
and who are ever on the lookout for some
flaw in the actions of Conventions, when they
are not the recipients of the favor of those
Conventions. The most sauguine friends of
the Democratic party could not have desired
a more decisive rout of the enemy's forces
than that which attended tho election on
Thursday last.
The Distribution has been of no avail, and
those protested Democrats who have straddled
it, now feel its weakness and know their fate.
NoIo,oe a,oIcns ponin ationa ara ranndiafed and
the ever-ready riders of disafection are driven
from every refuge which was sought as solace
for party apostacy. A dynasty which believed
itself all-powerful and able to accomplish
whatever is desired, has been snitten hip and
thigh, and its influence may now be deied, as
its councils should be spurned and condemned.
They who have received the favor and enjoy
ed the confidence of the Democratic party,
basely deserted her in the late struggle, and
the result is crusher to the hopes, expecta-
tions, and future aspirations Of all of that
clique who bear the name which was once the
synonyme of devotion to principle, in this
county. The sceptre has departed from the
hand of the Lucas dynasty, and no more will
the infatuated followers of that infatuated man,
attempt to override, break down and destroy
the democratic party, to CRAFTY their own in
terests. They have done their utmost, and all
the injury the. party has sustained, is the loss
of one of their delegates in this county, while
William Lucas is beaten TWO THOUSAND
and more in the District.
The delight which he experiences in pru-
ming his trees and cpltiystipg his flowers, may
be enjoyed without interruption, while the
people of the district will reserve to themselves
the right to elect to Congress whom they
please, in utter disregard of his wishes or his
feelings.
There are some incidents connected with
this canvass to which we desire to refer, and
upon which we predicate word Of comment.
During the canvass, or until near its close,
nobody knew who the immediate family of
Mr.. Lucas intended to support for the Legis.
lature in this county. This matter, SO far as
we are advised, they kept to themselves, until
it was forced out of a portion Of them, to Sc
cure the vote of the opposition. And what
did they do9 Mr.. Lucas the candidate for
Congress, did not vote at all. Col. Edward
Lucas who holds a government Office, and who
secured this whole district, electioneering for
his brother, supported the know-nothing can
.didates for the House of Delegates. Col.
Robert Lucas did the same thing. The two
sons of Mr.. Lucas voted for their father and
the Democratic delegates. Now, what are we
to understand from these votess They all,
with one accord, professed to be Distribution
men. May we not reasonably conclude that
it was done to conciliate both parties, and to
secure votes for the defeated and defunct can
didate for Congress.
It is said "the hour of triumph should be
the hour of magnanimity." Under ordinary
circumstances we think that the utmost respect
should be shown those who are defeated by
the voice of the people. For instance, we
could take little pleasure in growing over the
defeat Of candidate who opposed US upon
principle = but we think the Convention men
of this District should have unbounded lati-
tude to give expression to their feelings at this
time. ~.
In noticing the result of Thursday last, we
would notbe unmindful Of the aid received
from the opposition. We thank them for it,
and know they will have, no CAUSE to regret
the course they pursued
THoMAsgM IsBELn, ESQ
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