Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-09-16
To The Editor of the Belmont Chronicle:

Il U lSc xlAiO " Btc octHtOht SAt'O'e--sS.
SrR-And 50 it appears Lawrence is
showed off the track, and the nomination of
Spriggs falls like wet blanket upon
large portion of the Democracy. Poor
Lawrence he feels tha: his days are num-
bered. (politically, mean); but never
mind, Billy, the President will take care
of all his obedient children.
But who is B F. riggs! Well, he is
B. F. Spriggs, and resides in Noble county;
and apart from that believe is not accused
of having any qualifications for Congress.
But then that rule under which Noble is
entitled to the candidate, But the Dem
ocracy are SO good at resembling old rules
and establishing new ones, why did they
not do SO with thisl The reason IS obvious.
There had to be sacrifice, and it might
as well be B F. Spriggs, Esq, as any
other man, and then he will be out of the
way of some other aspirant at another
time.
wonder if Spriggs is Lecompton or
Anii-Lecomptoh! But forgot that issue is
dead and buried, and we must no; attemp: 10
resarrect anything that the Democracy
have put to rest, for Gad knows they have
living sins enough staring them in the face
to cause them to wilt like frosted ca ,bage
leaf But then wonder if he is Admins
traticn or Douslasl or is he like one of
our delectable county papers, both hugging
the Administration to his bosom, and pray
ing Gf he ever prays) that Douglas, who is
in bitter array against that Administration,
may succeed. By the way. speaking of
editors reminds me that heard one OF our
Democratic editors, last winter when the
Lecompton question was pending before
Congress, giving Old Buck particular fits;
but it seems now that when State Con-
vention gives the old gentleman an EN-
phatic endorsement, that he comes in with
it and thinks it all right. But then Dem
ocracy is curious thing. 1t would seem,
if we take the actions of that party for the
definition of the word. that it would be 10
twist and turn in every manner and shape
possible; be one thing to-day, another to-
morrow, and something else the next day
10 say you are always the same-and be
sure oi the spoils. BY the way, speaking
of spoiIs, why do not some OF our Demo
cratic editors who are so much concerned
about the Auditor and the county funds,
have something to say about that Fort
Smelling affair, or the reckless expend-
lures OF the General Government. Speak
ing Of expenditures, one of the planks in
the Cincinnati Platform, to which they ad-
here with such tenac;ty, is an economical
administration of the Government. III
SS0,0O0000 per year is economy, what is
extravaganza!
But perhaps, Mr.. Editor, it would not be
best, whilst they are under the influence
of the wet blanket nomination, to call up
too many of their inc nsistencies; but give
them some little time to react, and then
repeat the dose. Permit me then to say
i'll conclusion, as stump speakers say, all
disafeciion that was manifested in our
county convention at this place has, SO far
as my knowledge extends, entirely passed
away, and that The political atmosphere is
perhaps the more pure in consequence I'll
the storm. We are united in this part of
the county TO a man, and every voter feels
that he has an important duty to perform
in administering to an unprinc. pied and
extravagant Administration rebuke hat
will be felt for all time to come. Let every
man, then, be up and at his duty. We have
all to gain by activity and exert:on. The
other party by quietness and keeping down
agitation. Their deeds are evil, and they
shun the light. Let us carry the war into
their camp, and compel them to show their
hands. 'S7.
BELMONT, Sept. 6, 1858.