Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-10-13
THE CAMPAIGN IN MORGAN COUNTY.
BATH, MORGAN County, Va
October 9Th, 1860

To the Editor of the Wig:
have beeu iusptftu aiu an1'avu -i-s si'e iAs'
issue Of your paper find such glowing prospects every
where for the Union cause. have becn almost ready 10
rejoice and thank the God of the Universe that the ties
that bind us together will probably not be weakened
much less sundered but that they will be more firmly
csmened by the election Of these lifelong patriots John
Bell of Tenn aud Edward Everett OF Mass to the Pre-
sideucy and Vice Presidency Of this, beloved aud
hghly-fayored country
The friends of the Union and the Constitution, have
noticed have been keeping you posted TO their pro
gress and movements and not desiring our glorious little
county Of Morgan TO remain SILENT although she be stu
ated among the mOuutlns. Yet say, she desires not
to remain silent and fail 10 encourage others by her Cx-
ample TO rally around the shrine Of their country. No,
dr. tell you the sturdy yeomanry Of little Morgan, like
the ustriou sire for whom she is named have the good
and glory of their country at heart aud for the pur-
of letting her voice be heard drop you these few
linSs.
Seldom, if ever in my short life, have | witnessed
more enthusiasm than is present manifested on behalf
of the Union the Constitution, aud the enforcement OF
the Laws the glorious seems 10 be animaung the
heart OF every one. The people are becoming fully
awakened aroused and made conscious Of the desperate
effort that is being made 10 rcud asunder the ties that
bind US and 'ct slip the dogs Of war The deeproot-
ed conspiracy of laucey aud his followers to scatter as
il were to the iorewuds Of Heaven the principles OF
Federal Union destroy the Constitution prepared by
the ustrOus sagcs of 10 under which we, nation,
have prospercd 80 well seemingly deSnedb by God TO be
the (rOwning nation Of the world and, tell you there
will such voice up from the valleys aud bills OF this
county iu November that will make the Disunonists
trembe in their shoes.
The Bells of Ills place, the 10Th OF last month";
raised pole one hundred and five feet IN height immc
dacly between and in direct line with two mighty elm
trees planted by the immortal Washington and his lady
during their ourn these Berkeley Springs upon one
OCCASION from which beautiful flag bearing the inscrp
| lion "Ien and Everett" Constitution and Union,
floats and whilst have gazed with pride upon that pole
and with admiration yea love, upon the names thereon
inscribed have felt proud remembering that stands
upnn ground that has been made sacred by the feet o
the Father of his Country but that whilst t stands lpou
sacred ground yet upon the banner which lOats there
FROM is the name Of John Bell upon whom future gene
rations will look the presoryer OF the American Union
in 1860 tell YOU am firmly OF the opinion, that the
name OF John Bell will in time to come be held sacred
by the American people, that he will retain place IN the
memories aud hearts Of American ffeemen second only
10 Washington; he will be reyercd around every hearth
stone; he wi be held up shining light and exampC
Tor the youths of our land.
There is to be a meeting Of the Union men in District
No 4 on the lGth and Charles T. 0'Fcrrall although
quite bow has been uyted 10 address the meeting. Ht
has not attained his twentieth year. yet still he feels anC
manIess deep interest in the OF his country ant
has been solicited address the meeting as have stated
Let all the young Bell in the State be ready like hin
TO render all the service that eth in their power anC
victory is ours our glorious Commonwealth will be re
deemed from the fetters OF Democracy
But 1 fear shall write too lengthy letter, and shal
cons queny close. Look for glorious report from lit
tie Morgan In November next Keep the Union ball ii
motion Let "onward onward I" be the watchwotd
and as the sun behind the western horizon on th
evening of the election the crown Of victory will res
Yours, truly, MORGAN.