Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-01-26
WEST VIRGINIA. o. S. SENATOR.

parded as liked TACT, Dut Witnin the last lew
weeks there seems to have been turning of
the tables, and it is by.no means certain that
the dirty work accomplished by his excellency
will secure the coveted honor. a correspon-
dent of the New York Ford furnishes the
following ON the subject, which we hope may
have some foundation -
WEST VIRGINIA, January l5.
To tte Editor Of tke World
SrR-The election Of United States Senator
this coming session of the Legislature is now
the all-absorbing topic, and there are num-
her ofindividuals willing to accept the position.
Republican will be elected. This is fore
gone conclusion, they having large majority
in both branches ofthe Legislature; yet, there
being opposition in their own ranks will make
the contest the more interesting to both parties.
The soldiers claim is urged vehemently by
some but it meets with little favor at present,
though the tide may turnsin that direction
before the election. Among the numerous
civilians seeking the position, the most prom
inent are Governor Borcman, from Parkers-
burg A. w. Campbell, Esq, of. the city of
Wheeling. and Hon. G. ID. Hubbard, from
the same city. 1t now appears thatthe contest
will be between the two first named. The
friends of both the parties seem to be sanguine
of success, yet to a lookefon the tide seems
to be drifting in favor of Mr.. Campbell,
-ultt,opeh tho Governor has 5ome advantages
which may finally bring him out conqueror,
Mr.. Campbell is a man of intelligence and
ability. and is remarkably popular with his
party. Foreman is the EXTREMIST of the two
but more devoted to the interests of his party
than Mr.. Campbell. Between the two gem
tleinen, Mr. Campbell would likely be the
most acceptable to the masses of the people.
PaTkersburg has had the selection of all the
important officers in the State from its origin,
which will sooner or later diminish her claims.
The people will come to the conclusion that
there are men outside of Wood county fully
as competent to discharge the duties of the
State or United States Offices as can there be
found, in fact that monopoly should not be
encouraged beyond reason. Thirty>eight or
thirty-nine votes are required to elect. The
Democrats can give eighteen votes, nearly half
the number required to elect, and they will
doubtless watch the movements of the Repub-
Icans with interests, and play their part when
the engagement comes on. Their programme
IS not yet known, but if they put no one in
domination they will doubtless between two
evils choose the lesser; at all events it may
become necessary for some OF the candidates
to look after this vote.
GEN GRANT TO THE CoLoRED MEN.-IN
reply to an address of congratulation, present
cd t. him on Wednesday last, by committee
o. the Colored Convention, recently held in
Washington, Gen. Grant said:-
IL thank the Convention of which you arc
the Representatives for the confidence they
haye,sxprcssed, and hope sincerely that the
colored people of the nation may receive
every protection which the laws give to them.
They slall have my efforts to secure such pro-
lection. They should prove by their acts,
their Arrangement, prosperity and obedience
to the laws, worthy of all privileges the Gov
ernment has bestowed upon them, by their
future conduct, and prove themselves deserv>
ing of all they now claim!p
Z JUDGE RICHARD PARKER.- Wins
chester Times of last week ,asays that Gen.
Wilcox arrived in that town on Monday last,
it is said under orders from Maj. Gen. Stone
man, to ascertain the sentiments of the Bar
and this community generally in reference to
the removal of Judge Parker. 1t seems he
is decapitated by the 14th Amendment, and
unless his disabilities be removed by Congress
he must be removed.
The General was waited upon by almost
the entire Bar and number of the most sub
stantial citizens, who though differing in po
litical sentiments from Judge p, deplored
the removal of Judge who had SO long and
justly deserved and enjoyed the confidence
and respect of this entire section of the State.
The Times also says: The many friends of
Major Uriel Wright will learn with regret of
his severe illness at his residence "Tuileries,"
in Clarke county. We have not ascertained
the nature of his disease, but learn that it has
ELECTED serious apprehension. That he may
soon be restored to health is the sincere wish
of large circle of friends.
DEATH OF M1N1sTER.-Rev D. NEWTON
BRowN, of the Baltimore Conference, NJ. e.
Church, died in Washington city, on Monday
last. He was, at the time of his death, asso-
ciate pastor of Foundry church of that city.
He was a native of Berkeley county, and
entered the ministry nearly forty years ago
serving his first year in the itinerancy on JEFF
ferson Circuit. A Washington paper of the
10th furnishes the following account of his
funeral -