Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1858-09-21
Congressional Convention.

Our esteemed contemporary, the Editor
lot the Hanqwka Repablican, in his last
number, appears to be somewhat exer-
cised, because, in accordance with usage
lie Democratic Congressional Commit
tee have Fixed the time and place Par
Ik4rsburg. Ali Of March, l8597-for hold
IMP thu next Congressional Convention,
ANA asks, !" Has not Mr. JEskIss given
satisfaction 10 the party? Ifso, why 81
this parade aboata Convention n
4 And CIV BuTroS. the Editor Of the
Lynch6arg Tiyyiinian who, although lhe
does not live In our District, seems toex-
tend his atherIy care over us, also ex1
presses surprise at theIfall, and, in one
sentence, exdlaims. !. Vino isH Jenkins !"
and ii the next. talks asIif he knows. and
speaks sneeringly Of the !" brillianey Of
Jenkins Congressional career. I we
might, with equal proPfiety. and Just as
much courtesy. says I. Button, Bntton,
|who u Tie Baton, that edits the Lynch
burg Yirginian. although il i 4 well edit.
led paper. The fragrance Of the rose is
notlin its name. m
/ Organization, is one Of the prominent
features Of the Democratic Party, and
Precinct, County. Congressional Dis
ltrict, and State Conventions. are q par
of this organization. II is thisIorganiza
! tom addedfto the purity of its principles
lthatgiyss the Democracy the aseendaney
not onls IN The State. but ID the Union
When the term Of Office fol- which ii
Individual is elected, expires. the field il
then open. II the former incumbent hal
ibeen good and faithful servant, ane
\ wishes ! recollection, he undoubtedly has
| The preference, but he must run hi.
chance Z with others We are not on
of hose who think person Is entitled Z
! 4 life estate Z in al office, because h,
has been once elected. z Rotation, 4 i
4 good rule ii politics. as well as. in agri
culture. But. where the incumbent la.
1 we'll Performed ssisduties- has been tru'
% his truss-has been honest, fai;haa.
land capable is the case in the pressii
instance, we see no need Of achange, q
least Without i reason. But still, We &,
for Convention, that his deeds may b
canvassed that if he las done well, h
may receive the plsudit 81 his constituents
sE.t Well done. good aid faithful servant
land il be has moi done sVell--has no
been taithful To his trust--that anothe
may 9e put in his place.
Ne We|presuma Mr.. JENKINs has no fea
7|of dc result, We have heard Of p
reason for complaint. Wepresume Their
are aspirants FOR The Office. and, If the
are mole capable than he can preser
/ beitek claims will make \ better Repre-
sentative Of tie wishes 81 his Gonstitueu
II lf 4
I cy--Mr Jenkins win undoubtedly ,
!, willing ID stand aside. Bat We do 10
!, itilink this will be tie result. For ! nc
Vice ina delibsrative body. his career
{ Was. indeed j II brilliant one. He mi
? III Old debater % lie Congressional foo
and completely discounted him. H
Il speech|was Landed BY some 81 the leadin
4 papers 81 the Union. We have hear
there Vas no better working man Y,
he House
This Convention is needed ITO eitht
give him ! denomination. orto SCI hi
heideto endorse him. of % repudisl
Hin. i Is one Of ne regular steps
j Ire Organization d tlle Party. and i notl
I Eihg new
We - sin farther. and advocate
lflmore tl.psQugh organization ii ihis coal