Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1882-09-30
Hon. Wna. l.. WiIso,i

We have so frequently taken occasion to
refer 70 the gentleman whose name heads
this column. tina; to DO so now would seem
a work of supererogation. But our readers
viii be pleased by some of thepress express
sions upon his nomination, and We give
them briefly:
Martias5urg Statesman.
Mr.. Wilson is one of the most popular
democrats in the District, and will poll its
full democratic vote.
Soufa Branch GG-sts.
He is well known all over the District,
ann is lust the man TO heal the sore and poll
the full Democratic strength.
Piedmont Dispatch.
We are going to attempt osay something
GOOD for Wilson, our candidate for Congress,
but we can speak Of none of his virtues not
known to o. people. They know him and
will vote for him.
RomHey h~tcEigeRccr.
Mr.. Wilson's eminent fitness for the posi-
ton Is acknowledged by all, and that he
will lead the Democratic hosts of the 2nd
District. we have no doubt, to q final ard
glorious victory.
MqrtiasJarg Independent.
Mr.. Wilson is an honorable gentleman,
tbouch Of a retiring disposition, and fany-
thing l. better fitted for literary pursuits or
scholarly positions IN education fields, rath-
cr than the turbulent world Of politics.
KiaqrO0d Argns.
Nj. Wilson is a ripe scholar, a fine law
yer. and 4 christian gentleman OF spotlesS
character. His nomination NJ Piedmont
assures Democratic harmony and success in
the Second District in the pending Congress
sional contest. which will be short, sharp,
and decisive.
SbepherdsiorR Register.
No better man could have been named Cor
that position and no one that will fill the
Office more efficiently and with more honor
and credit TO his constituents than MIR.
Wilson. He is an able lawyer, ripe scholar,
ready dehater and fluent speaker. lie iSno
mere politician, but will prove himself q
statesman such as We had in former years,
before politics and legislation became so
corrupt and corruptiIg.
Barbour J6cgoRiqR.
Hon. W. l.. Wilson, the democratic nomi-
nee Tor Congress, Is the peer of any man
ever presented for that office. Young, tel
ented. honest and capable, he fills the full
meas.re OF JeNtrsonian democracy. That
he will be elected there is ma doEbt and that
he will reflect honor on this district there
is also no doubt.
Wheeling Register.
The nomination of the Hon. w. l.. WI
son by the Second District Congressional
convention. on the 20th, inst, iSa high coin
pliment 70 that gentleman, inasmuch As the
nomination was not sought, aided OF abetted
by him in any manner whatever.
GgqJtoa Eag'e.
The Democratic Convention Of the Sec
ond district In nominating William l.. VII
son. FSq. of Jefferson a. a candidate for
Congress. did an act of which every mem
Der of the body may we'll be proud. Mr..
Wilson d, a native of Jefferson county, q
man of eminent ability. and of very high
character for honesty and Integrity. In
these respects we can safely say lie has no
superior In the state. ~ an orator lac has
few ifany equals, and We are Justified IN
saving he l. honest and capable, and his
nomination will be hailed with delight 10y
every Democratic voter in the district, aud
themore they know him the more warmly
will thev become attached % hial, Tor he -
exceedingly popular wi,h the people who
know him best. The party in this district
! now united, harmonious and jealous, M
support OF their noble tandard-bcarcr. He
Is lust such q man as the people want IN
Congress, and we predict his triumphant
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