The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1870-07-04
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Hampshire, was certainly III, best shal
cosld havs been made. The, Republican,
papers ara compelled to sdms that
Those who know him best arc enthusiastic
in urging many strong points in his fAvor-
Fidelity, capacity and honesty are gener-
ally conceded him. His pI'in manners and
practi,sl common sense will win for him
greet favor among the masses Of tho poo
Pile, a good lawyer, on experienced
Legislator, liberaliu his opinions, Of sn-
tarnished public record and private char
aoter, he goes into the canvass with pros
pects as fair as his friends could desire.
Above all his declaration that if elected hs
will be "the governor Of the whole people
and 90. Of party" is one that, in these
days q partisan government, must COM
maud the hearty approval Of every good cit
izen. ~ G2Gl. .1-ss sWf
Our easdidass for Supreme Judgc,C. P.
T, Moore, of Mason, is ap able and popu-
lar nominee. A good lawyer, urbans
and ;viunig in bis manners, with plenty
Of bruin,, extensive reading, all Tho accom-
plisha,epts of q gentleman, and all tho
high merit demanded by the station for
whict be is named, Mr Noere will prove
.plendid candidate and an excellent judge
Major 3. A. Bennett, the nominee for
Auditor, lisa U1ion soldier Of clean record.
i. worthy and Rodcst young man.
and possesses tho superior bu,iness qualifi-
cations needed in the Auditors Office
When we reu snber she wocful nismanags--
ment Of that Office in the past, and The no.
,orious unftnes; Of It's Republican in-
eumbents, and tho damage to the State
that has resulted therefron. We look for
ward With The highest confidence 10 the
thorough reforms Mjm Bennett will in-
auguratc and complete.
Joseph sprigg, ESQ., Of Hardy, who
has, been paucd for Attorney General is,
one Of tho 6rs. and best men in the Eastern
part Of ths State. He is young. brilliant
and popular, a lawyer Of full reading and
splendid judgment, and magnificent
speaker. Flo commands the esteem Of ev-
nybody in the South Branch Valley, where
be resides, and vii add greatly to the
strength Of the ticket in that section.
Captain John 8. Burdstt. nominee for
Treasurer. has su houmsd reputation in
Old and Yves. Virginia. Before the war hs
was constantly boDored with high public
positions and the cupssassy with which
the people retained bin IL posts Of Dig
nifty nad importance was ths proof Of bio
ability and Of his fidelity to their int:r-
sstn Ills war rssordis is without stain,
snd his subsequen. course as q member Of
the West Virginia seuatc. sepai ating hius
al il did from the Radical extremists in
their rush into scgroism and prescription
received the commendation Of all fair
minded conservative citizens. Asa csndi-
date Captain Burdett will make a stirring
canvass, and as . public officer. will dr.
faithful service for the State.A
Captain John NJ. Phelps served with
honor in the Uuion army and since tie
close Of the war has had much experience
in lcgisls.ion snd other public business.
Acting heretofore with the Republicans
party, ho has fund il impossible to coop
crate farther With an Organization in the
State whose sole policyis prescription for
the sake Of party. We happen to know
that this nomination came 70 him unsought,.
and that he accepts it as tue representative.
Of that jus: spiri! Of liberalism Which has
found expression from many republican,
sources, and which will lead large sumbere-
Of The Republican party, at the coming
election, 10 aid in throwing of The prosc-ip--
tive policy which SO lous impeded the pro-
gress Of the stssc. Having frequently BEEN
honored by the Republicans Of this section
with high positions, no valid objection to-
Captain Phelps can come from that quar-
ter. He an able stumper and will do good
work in the canvass. e
Major Faank Hereford, the .nomineaoe
the Democracy Of the Third District foe
Congress, will receive the upsninoas and
hearty support Of the entire party ofths
District, as veil as the vesssof. many dis
affected Republicans. He iss polished
and popular speaker, full Of arsanaclos
quence, and will make shoyt work efauy
mar Of the opposition who nsy Be chosen
ashsantagouiss. Being thoroughly rersed
in the politics Il the day and having
besides this the cniturs and the brains
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