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Expressions Of the Press.
A few Of ,he many Press Expressions upon
the nomination Of Hon. C. J. Fanlkuer.
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A few Of ,he many Press Expressions upon
the nomination Of Hon. c. J. Fanlkuer.
From Ms Piedmont Independently
The action Of the Piedmont Convention on
the 20,h inst. nominating Hon. c. J. Faulk-
tcr o. represent the Second District OF Con-
cfess. seems 20 have met with universal aud
enthusiastic appreciation.
While others may have deserved the honor,
vet the State of West Virginia eau boast Of no
s,u more gifted, talented, or worthy, or one
anon whose shoulders the burden Of represen-
tsuon could Hll more gracefully. Mr.. r., as
statesman OF sagacity aud acknowledged
ability, stands peerless aud alone 10 his native
Srste-as one whose fame has not My filled
this continent with the fires Of bis genius, but
whose reu0wu has spread throughout Europe.
As an experienced legislator no one will dare
question bis superior qualifications. As a
profound scholar aud able politician his past
public record j., an euyiable test Of his merit.
His reputation nationally viii give bin prom
ineuce in that body. aud many advantages as
a representative. Ills giant mind, brilliant
intellect, aud vigorous physical nature ht him
most admirably 20 becpms The champion OF
the rights of an aggrieved constituency. II Is
during this darn period of unparalleled political
anarchy aud degradation that we need the sure
guidance Of Sd efficient heImsman to guide
our tempe,t-tosscd fortunes into a port OF
honor aud safety. We look 20 this patriot,
/ above an others. as best suited to breast sue
cesfully. and resist mast etiectually, the ou-
rushing current ct blghtiug fsuauucism which
/ threatens o. overwheim us, aud like the dsso-
I latiug effect Of some uuguided tidal wave bear
down the last vestige Of freedom IN It's sweep
l ing and destructive course. Rally around
I this time-houorel standard bearer, aud assist
I him O. achieve a victory Tor which the tongues
/ OF generations Vet unborn, will at some future
I day rise up 10 chant his praise.
From the Eiirmont I,acrl
From an quarters Of the district the uomi-
nation Of Mr Faulkner is very favorably re-
ceiyed by the Democratic party. Ia the
eastern Panhandle, his old neishbors and
( friends are perfectly jubiaut, aud the friends
of Mr. Martin, recognizing the great talent
aud char Ger If Mr. Faulkner, have the gratlt-
cs'i of knowing that they were only defeat
al ty a man Of such great abilities aud are
rycouc'cl % follow the magnauimous example
of their iavorite and give him a hearty sup
port. We suppose there is no one 10 the dis
trict but will admit that Mr. FauIknrr's WIS
dom aud experience emiueutly qualify him
for the position to which he has been nominal
ted The Wheeling ht,Vigmcer, the leading
Republican paper In the State, in drawing
comparison between the TWO aspirautS for the
nomination. says:
" As regards intellectual fitness for the po-
sition. Nj Faulkner Will De a credit TO the
district. As regards political principles, his
Al o. ,tffn
the exception that Mr. Eulkuers are doubt
lcssly more cosmopolitan aud liberal than Mr.
Martiu's This naturally results from his lar
ger intercourse with the world and the greater
variety of his culture as a hwy r, politician
aud scholar lu the way Of general acquire
meut, we presume that Mr.. Faulker Is the
first man 10 bis district.
"Mr. Faulkner is a strong candidate as
compared with any Yet ran by the Demo
cracy, and is familiar with the art 81 making
votes. He has jusi given the public speci-
men of his strength ana l,Xtelity iu the result
at Piedmont lie viii 30 doubt carry the
the same tactics into the canvass. Having
the presto 90 a successful man. be will start
With D gold send od. Tie Republicans will
De put o. their utmost exerii9as To- beat him.
The Democrats of the District can so into
the canvass boo favor If Mr.. Faulkner, with "a
hearty good ViI he has started "v with a
good send Of His prestige as q gentleman
and q Statesman Is worth a thousand votes, o.
start with. The o,iium e the Civil Rights
Bin and the Republican financial policy Is
worth a thousand more. And with the united
support of Mr. Martin, friends. we can not
see whl, IS 90 prevent his election 10y large
maj r.ty.
From he CluIsjuyq Sun.
Prom tae position hell by Mc Martin, and
the reputation Of IFS inst claims by Congress
last winter. we 'clt certain Of his denomination.
His qualifications were never questioned,
while bis high Standing IN his profession and
as citizen are generally Acknowledged His
location no the extrme west of his district no
doubt had something 20 do with his defeat.
Mr.. Fau.kucr coming from the eastern portion
10 the district, which is more dense In popula-
ton. aud with a wor -wide reputation Of
many years standing. had the uuGoubtei al
vantage. aud lis choice - consequently uot
surprising. His domination was warmly sec
ouded and made unanimous on motion Of Mr..
Martin and there Is DO doubt of his success by
an overwhelming majority.
From De WqrtiHS5Wg Statesman
We believe the following extract from a let
ter % the Statesman but evinces the true SEN
timeut Of the great mass Of the people:
CHARLEsr0wN, JEFF., Co., W. "a,
Aug 10th, 1874.
Dr. Ej1or 1t may be gratifying TO many
of your readers 20 know how the Hon. Chas.
j Fau'sucr stands IN this county. think
/ have greater opportunity of learning the seuti-
meuto.thepeop.e probably than any otherman
aud must confess that have never known
such unanimity for any man for any office be-
fre-lis fitness. and the necessity Of men Of
his capacity a,d experience in Congress at the
present time is conceded by all, and in my
cyiuioa De will receive uiue-tsnths Of all the
votes cass In che county.
The Rockingham Register says We com
mend the wisdom manifested by the people Of
I bis district In selecting this gentleman to be
\ their staudarl-bearcr lie will make a repre-
sentative worthy Of the people that elec, him.
/ DEATH OF Mn JosEPH BYRNE.-This gen
t'eman died 90 IIarper's Ferry, on Thursday
last. after a brief illness. aged "A years