The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-05-25
Correspondence.
NEwpoRr. GILEs CoUNrY, Va.

May 18Th, 1876. J
Editors Taz1ey Viirgipsian In view OF the
vast Importance of the approaching Pres-
Dental and Congressional elections, not only
to Virginia, but the entire country, it bellooves
all lovers Of free institutions to look about
them, and consider of themselves the most
available means to secure Il triumph for the
Republican party.
The history Of the past few years furnishes
us ample proof that we as party, shoHld
stand united liz every Congressional district in
the State, and who ever may be the chosen
representative of our principles and the cham
pion selected to fight our battles, let it be one
whose devotion to principle ant, whose char
acter at home and abroad, will inspire the
confidence of friends and enemies. Such we
have in every district, and by ignoring all
prejudces and divesting ourselves of every
thing, except love OF country, the standard of
the Republican party can be borne to victory
in districts now represented by those, who, if
they had the power, would do as William J..
Yancey proposed to do prior to the Inaugural
ton OF the late rebellion ''Fire the Southern
heart and with one organized, concerted effort,
precptate the Cotton States into Il revolu-
tion.''
In the 9th Congressional District we have
been thinking Of Col. Frank J. Branllall, Of
Wytheville, late Assistant U. S. District At
torney. Col Dranhall is a cultivated and re-
fined gentleman, . good lawyer. and well
versedin the political acts and doings OF the
two great political parties now eNtallt. On
the stump he would be tile equal of the candi-
date of the opposing party, and would reflect
credit on himself and the entire district.
In Il conversation with the writer Col. Bram
hall manifested an unwillingness to enter the
field, and should he fail TO be induced to enter
the contest, we have i'll this ccunty young
man who would reflect credit upon the con-
vention that might nominate him. We mean
James Il. Porterteld, Esq, a young lawyer OF
promise and Il sterling Republican,. We men
ton the names of these two gentlemen with
out their knowledge, and for the purpose of
causing the Republicans of this district to
commence thinking about the matter.
Should the party in this district, however,
think it best TO make no nomination and con-
clude to throw their votes and Influence to the
support of an Independent. we trust they will
be wise enough to disregard the pretended
claims of Fayette McMullm.
As to ourself, we sh uld be compelled to let
the Ex-Governor severely alone. AS the VAL
LEY VIRGIN1AN circulates largely in this
district, we, in common with the Republicans
of this section would be glad to have your
views touching this question.
AS to the selection OF candidate for the
Presidency, whilst we may have preference
without expressing any, we shall be satisfied
with any available man who may be able to
unite the entire vote of the North and West.
In that event triumphant victory awaits us.
Let us then enter the field, determined to raj
ly us one man to the support Of the nominee
of the Cincinnati Convention, and when the
smoke OF the conflict shall have cleared away
this coming autumn, although we may be bat
tie Scared, yet the shouts Of victory that will
be heard from more than a million tongues,
will amply compensate us for the scars we
may bear and the bEtfetings we may have re-
ceived. Il.