National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-06

John Wise for Congressmnn-at-Lar
Alexandria Readjusters have formally
declared their preference for John S.
Wise, of Richmond, as the Liberal candi-
date for Congressman-at-large from Vir-
ginia. ltGoes without the saying that
this expression Of the choice of the Liber.
ais of Alexandria, should it be ratified by
the Liberals of the State, will meet the
hearty approval of the friends of the Adj
'ministration everywhere. John Wise has
fairly earned the national reputation he
enjoys as an advocate of Liberalism, and
in the politics of the future he has pre-
ompted by genius and daring a recog-
milton worthy of the son of Henry a.
Wise.
In the annals of Nirgi MIA politics there
is no name that rcvivcs more thrilling
associations than that of the "Tribune of
the People Henry A. Wise. In the
present politics of the State there is no
name which better expresses the courage
of opinion upon which rests the trium-
phant Liberal movement than that of
John s. Wise. When, nearly thirty years
ago, it was announced that Henry A.
Wise, of Accomac," had taken the field
for governor all Virginia knew what a
campaign against now-Nothingism was
ahead. So, if John S. Wise, of Richmond,
shall be the chosen candidate of Liberal
ism in the canvass of tho current year
his name will be accepted rs the token of
n a.. pnnrhAntcnN N
which the enthusiasm of every anti
Bourbon voter in the State will be
enlisted at the outset. 1t will
mean defiant courting of the
issue with Bourbonism it will mean ag-
grcssion upon those who themselves most
rely upon aggressive methods; it will
give assurance to the hesitating, courage
to the timid, if such there be III the vic
torious Liberal ranks, and will enforce n
fair and decent canvass on the part of
the enemy. In the Valley and the South
west, where the cause of Liberalism is
strongest and most self-asserting, the
name of Wise is legend still powerful
in its memories. Among the heroic men
of those ancient strongholds Of Democ-
racy, the gallant young man has already
been often welcomed with enthusiasm
like that of veteran soldiers for the son
of dead hero, in whom they see repro
duced the features and the traits of their
lost leader.
There appears TO be concurrence OF
sentiment throughout Virginia in favor
of John Wise's candidacy. Such unity OF
sentiment among the Virginia Liberals is
splendid augury for the canvass. Hard
and selfish rs the rules and practices Of
politics are, they are often dominated by
sentiment, and when the heart of 6
party is sincerely voiced by the selection
of candidate there is wanting no pledge
of canvass which shall develop all thC
strength, nerve, and dash OF q thoroughly
united organization. 1t is in this ligh
that Liberals outside of Virginia view tn,
prospect of John Wise's candidacy. w,
see no signs of anxious competition amonj
able-bodied Bourbon statesman for tn,
empty honor of being made the Bour
bon candidate for Congressman-at-lar
Should John Wise be the Liberal candi
date, we fancy that Major Daniel, Judg,
Harris, John Goode, and others of tn,
ftmcti oticio class of Virginia statesmen
may be induced to restrain whatcve
aspirations they may secretly entertain
and confine themselves diligently to tn,
demands of large and growing prac
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