The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1863-09-09
A Letter from w. Marshall
Anderson.

Anderson.
rFrom the Circleville Democrat of Aug. 21st.
CIRCLEvILLE, Aug. IL, 1863.
W. Marshall anderson, Seuen Oaks, Pick
a,ody Co., Ohio
DEAR SIR:--S Since the nomination of Val
landiham I have been frequently asked the
question by Democrats, both at home and
abroad, whittier you weuld support Mr.. Val
landiham: and what your opinions were in
regard to the roliticaI parties at the present
time: giving as a reason for asking the ques-
ton, that your brother Charles Anderson was
candidate on the Republican ticket, think
ing perhaps the position he occupies, would
have some influence upon you.
If agree able to you an early answer will
much oblige, Very respectfully yours,
WIN. DOANE.
Mr., VIM. DoANE-Dear SIR: On my
return from Chillicothe few, day since,
[ found your note of 11th inst, awaiting
my attention. / will endeavor to comply
with your request, and hope this commu
nication may also be received as a full
response to all those who, by word or
writing, seek to know my position or my
opinion. A cherished friend, of long STAN
ding. whilst in the Ancient Metropolis,
put the converse of your proposition in
this form: 'Of course. Mr.. A, you will
vote for your brother and Brough;' to
which I replied: mary Alb" This
brought on a short discussion, rather as
sertion and denial, as to what constitutes
Abolitonism. I then declared, as | now
assert, that if all the speeches resolutions
and schemes of Garrison, Phillips, Wade,
Giddngs and Chase were grated down,
strained and pressed together, they could
not be gotten into more concentrated and
solid form than the proclamation of eman-
cipation has given them. He then who
supports and sustains that war measure OF
the Administration, supports and sustalns
Aboitionism; and Abolitionism is the
sire and dam of disunion. Like the whor
ing Jupiter, it begat and brought forth
that accursed brat.
Before I proceed further, let nae say
that / shall not be prevented, by mock
delicacy, from acknowledging that ac-
cept and approve all the eulogistic com
pliments which have been or can be paid
to their candidate for Lieutenant Cover
nor | have not sounded the key note OF
praise or started the tune of his laudation,
but may not be permitted tojoin IN the
chorus?-Ifit it is said "he is great in in
tellect, unsurpassed in eloquence, brave,
honorable and patriotic" my echo sounds
ont "brave, honorable, patriotic, and the
first part of the sentence remains, fully
approved in the silent chambers Of my
heart. But truly, our opponents are CIV
ing ludicrous proof of their belief In his
versatility. When the news ofmy broth
er's nomination reached here l was told
with a pleasant sort of emphasis, ave
have strong team now, Brough anC
Anderson. You know thoroughbred
and cocktail are now and then put togeth
er to make extraordinary time, the run.
ming horse to bear all the weight OF ths
tongue, whilst the other, throwing himsel
on the bit, shall 'g'lang' at the top of his
speed" My friend neglected to inform
me whether the world was about to be as
tonished at a trotting or pacing velocity
whether the laurel wreath was tc be snatch
ed from the brow of Flora Temple, o
Pocahontas made to lower her flag at thei
feet. Perhaps heintended Ishould judge
rather guess, for myself Well, then, from
the form, figure and fatness of Smilin;
Jack, / should say the latter, especially a
he has always been great on the shuttle.
| beg leave to offer the managers of thi
political race little advice. Let thei
driver beware how he cracks his whi
} about Charley's fanks, for if he touche
him even SO lightly as fly, he will sho1
them some Of the tallest kicking they eve
saw or heard of. Give him the bit, waite
the tip of his ear, for if ever he shows a
the white of his eye and puts his left fol
r ward, look out--your ducks are neare
| the gate Of the hot place than you thin
t for-He is fast horse and an homes
: racer, but there are some things he cannc
] endure. Kus him on a straight track, Il
there be no turns, and above all thing
!. keep him to the windward, for, just 8
: sure as the glowing hide of the fat knigl
y emits the odors of Africa, so surely wi
f Charley fly the track, and then farewell
: long FAREWELL to all your hopes of glc
ry.-Like Bonnie Scotland, he is beaut
!, ful in form, graceful in action, but agai
: like Bonnie, Charley is roarer. He
y touched in the wind. aud therefore requi
e es the best of treatment. His oats mu
e be sound and good-his hay must be fres
and fair. Oh this point his trainers ha7
: made their first and grandest mistak
g They go for quantity cares only f
} quality ain days lang syne" Prentic
d OF the Louisville Journal said:
IS 'sIf flesh is grass as some men say,
G Then.J ohnny Brough's ton of hay"
L L aud alas, alas time and the seasons ha
> made it mildew and moldy; and, moreove
- :. it is said, there has been "a nigger on
hay stack" therefore, gentlemen, it W
:. not suit your Charley's stomach.
Now comes one, a loyal Lacquer, perhal
for he has a pleasant and agreeable W
= with him, and says 81 see Mr.. A. tn
your brother and the editor of the Cath
lie Telegraph are going to take eve
a = Irishman out of the sinking ship of Dem
- cracy-they will not leave deseendal
:: even of the fourth and fifth generatio
10 abo,rd fba old bulk -