Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-12-25

consented TO accept the nomina-
ton and make a h0pel ass canvass
for Governor for the purpose Of or
ganiZing the Democratic party in
its fight against legislation and
unequal laws, and furnishing the
necessary means. He made good
canvass and showed great capacity
as an Notwithstanding so
well that in the next election,
through his continued assistance,
the Democratic ticket was elected.
The Democratic party has ever
since felt p high regard and appre-
citation for him and in 1872 again
nominated him for Governor but
owing to combinations with the
minority party and something of
the same tactics now put in opera
ton against him, he was defeated:
but in these defeats Mr.. Camden
has borne himself with much dig
nifty, moderation and uncomplain-
ing faitbfulnes5 to his party as to
increase the good opinion and con-
fidence in which he was held by
the people Of the State, and TO en-
large the desires on the part of
many Of his friends to see him re-
cOgnizad and endorsed by an cleo
tion 10 a prominent office, and
this desire on the part ofhis friends
has no doubt had more to do in
keeping him prominent in poll
tics and making him candidate
thar any act of his own.
The charges made against him
are such as could be made against
any man largely engaged in use
full enterprises and seem to be
made with no other view than to
produce prejudice against him in
the mind of the timid. Accord
ing to Mr.. Camden's published
statement he has never had any
interest whatever in the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad, except as q
shipper. Corporations of all kinds
should be fairly managed and
made to conform to the interest of
the people and the laws, and no
one will hold them to more strict
accountability than the writer
but corporations are necessary to
the development fthe resources
of our State Our minerals-coal,
iron, salt, oil, &c,--are mostly de-
veloped by incorporated cOmpa-
MES our mills furnaces, factories,
&C., are largely run by corpora
tons our State has passed very
liberal laws for their encourage
ment, and no man can be promi-
nent or useful in the State without
some. connection with corporations.
The state needs more railroads,
more mining, more factories, and
it is unwise and impolitic to seek
20 make it a bar to office agains.
those who have the enterprise and
capacity to promote theinterest of
the State in this direction. The
question should rather be, when
candidate is urged for Office
What has he done for the materi-
al Interests Of the State?
1t is also urged, almost as q
crime, against Mr.. Camden that
he. is wealthy and liberal. If he
is wealthy be has made his mon
ey in a broad and public spirited
way--in enterprises that have
been beneficial to the State and
the people, and not by shaving or
oppression Of any kind. No stain
of sordid money making rests
upon his character. Commence
ing life poor, his success has been
marked by large executive ability
and comprehensive public spirit
that promises future usefulness to
the various interests of the State,
and leaves no doubt of his ability
to serve il well in any capacity
For these reasons such efforts at
detraction will not meet with ia
vor by the Legislature or the peo-
pie Of the State. If he should be
elected it is unWise to attempt to
impair his usefulness and if he
should be defeated let it be fairly
done, 50 as not 10 bring discredit
upon man who is entitled not
only to great respect, but a place
in the affections OF every Democrat
in the State for services that has
met with no reward. JUSTICE.