The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-04-25
Congressional Election.

There is more or less uneasiness felt in all
the Congressional Districts OF Virginia, by
reason of the questions which may be intro
duced into the canvass this fall. While we
can see no legitimacy in thrusting the State
debt issue into a Congressional election,
there seems to be an inclination to educate
public sentiment to the Importance of united
action and crystaized opinion, so as to be
ready for the supreme test of strength when
the time comes, as it must, to determine
State policy. 1t may be that some will avail
themselves Of the prevailing sentiment with
the people in regard to the debt question to
bring themselves forward for Congressional
honors, who otherwise would not be thought
of, and who indeed may not be cminently
qualified for the discharge Of the duties OF
the position. However this may be, there is
TO be an issue Of this kind made in some OF
the districts. In the Southwest, it is almost
certain that the candidates will be support
ed, generally, in reference to their view of the
State debt. In General Hunton's district
this will also be the case We do not know
how 1t will be in Mr.. fuckers territory. 1t
is said that gentleman will have formidable
opposition in the combined Daniel and
Whitehead following. But Tucker, Daniel
and Whitehead hold to the same views on
the debt question, except that Tucker has
agreed TO pay it out OF his own pocket. We
do not think that they will be permitted to
have it their own way, and would not be
surprised to learn il that brilliant orator and
staurch re-adjuster. Mr.. VIM. NJ. Cabell, of
Buckingham, does not give this trio some
trouble. Ii Mr.. Cabell will indicate desire
to canvass the district, he would be formi-
dable, and more than probable, successful
competitor. We know very little about the
eastern districts, but learn that Douglas and
Goode will have active and dangerous oppo-
sition, and that in the Richmond district,
there will be warm contest, and much dis
satisfaction, let the nomination result as it
may, so far as the Democrats are concerned
We do not know whether DR.. Jorgenson
will run again or not. Should he not, that
district will return Republican equally
pronounced, and probably the only one
from the State, although good man ought
to beat Goode.
In this district, the only public announce
ment of opposition to Judge Harris is the
declaration for Judge Allen by the Scots
vile Courier. We cannot, at this writing,
form any correct estimate as to the magni-
tude Of the opposition. 1t will be difficult
matter to impair the present incumbent in
the confidence of the people, unless there
is a general determination to introduce the
debt question in the canvass. From present
indications, Judge Harris will be bis own
successor, although such condition of feel
ing might be aroused as to make the contest
animated and the result doubtful.
This, however, is matter our Democratic
friends must settle for themselves, as we
propose to have very little to do with it, I'M
less the "machine'' should be invoked, in
which event we will hold ourselves in readi-
ness for an active campaign, with predilec
tons against the '.machine'' candidate on
general rinciples