Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-09-24
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BENJAMIN. q. MARTia,
B. F. MARTIN IN CHI Els!
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- On Mopd the hinstant, the Hon. b.
q Martin the nominee Of the Democratic
Conservative party of this Congressional Dis
tricts visited Charlestown, and addressed our
citizens in Lee Hall. The meeting was large-
ly attended, and we only reflect the universal
sentiment of the audience when we saw that
the distinguished gentleman produced most
favorable impression. Among his own party
he created positive enthusiasm, aud from our
adversaries he won respect and admiration
In his opening address he said but little of
himself personally. He discussed. as was
eminently proper, the great issues of the day,
as involved in our recent State victory. and
to more important extent in the great Fed
eral contest now in progress of decision .by
the people. His views upon all points met
with the appreciation of our party Tn State
affairs, he congratulated us upon the adoption
OF Constitution embodying those great prin
ciples of Reform which our recent experience
has necessitated and commended 10 Federal
politics. he advocated Free Trade, and a purer
administration of the Government in all its
departments He adver,ed to the fac, that
West Virginia was indebted to a combination
between the Liberal or, Gas we called them
HLet up" Republicans, and the regular De-
mocracy, for her redem1 ton from the reign of
Prescription and Radicalism. lie proposed
supporting upon grander scale the policy
which had wrought such benefcent results in
our own State.
10 those of our readers who did not have
the pleasure of hearing Mr. Martin we would
stlts that he is gentleman of plain exterior
but cultivated intellect; of simple unrrercnd-
ing manners, but sterling and iufiexibe prin-
ciples. He is one Of tie 3'eophe He has
risen hy his own individual cxertions. and
kn 'ws from experience the arduuus steps of
toll, endurance, and energy, which lie be,
tween the pillow handle, and the helm of State.
He is man of great LoJor, and this will
insure to our people, should he be elected
shat devotion to their interest which will az
compiish an hundred fold more than any land
scape painter, or mere rhetorical dancing>
master, could effect. He is an unassuminp
questionable laborious, christian gentleman
schooed in early adversely, the archtec, of
his own fortune, the regular nominee OF his
party, ahd in every way worthy of their sup
port. We most sincerely hope that such sup
port will no; be withheld from him. unless
some better reasons can be assigned for de-
serting him than those urged on the 10Th by
the Hon. Alexander r. Botcler.
The latter gentleman held alort banner
inscribed by no name but his own. and with
no principles but absolute, unqualified selfish
ness. We regret to have to say this, bu,
such is the truth. His whole theme was
Alexander R. Roteler! Heinveighed AGAINST
Conventions in the general, yet disclaimed all
imputation against the one which nominated
Mr.. Martin. One would suppose that its ex-
ceptional purity, amidst general corrurtiop.
would call to its support even the most scru
pulous. But Mr.. i teller admitted that he
had made up his mind in advance t. bali, and
therefore the fairness or untairness of the Con-
vention was question in which he was not
in any degree interested. Hemuch preferred
IL eHouiu oe ""/'". Ills appeal to the lads
'cals to come to his support will not be needed
by them. They will have candidate of their
own, as we surmise, aud Mr.. Boteler will be
forced to retire. after having injured no one
but himself. We regrettha, he should shelve
himself permanently by an ilI-advised attemp.
to break up the Democratic Conservative party.
John A. Thomson. Esq, also addressed the
people briefly on the 10th, but temporary
hoarseness prevented an extension of his re-
marks. We will do him the justice to say
that he discussed principles, and aimed at
something higher than an exclusive advocacy
OF his personal claims to Office Whatever
may be the merit OF his views on "Monev,"
we think that under our Federal system the
State Legislatures, aud not Congress, present
the proper theatre to inaugurate his financial
experiments. and We offer him this suooestiou
as worthy his consideration.
~ -Four years ago, when Grant was nom
mated, the Radical convention adorted 10 Sc