The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-09-21
Hon. John Paul.

Hon. John Paul.
II ever there was q constituency that had
a right to be proud of its representa-
tive that of the Seventh District ought to
be proud Of Hon. John Paul. 1t is a rare
thing. In this age OF time-serving and SELF
shness, that member Of Congress has the
courage to vote and act as he believes his
oath aud his duty under the Constitution
and laws command him. regardless of the
effect such course may have on his imme-
date future. Capt. Paul ought to receive
the support Of every honest voter in his
district, because of his manly and fearless
course in Congress. He reflected the best
thought and the best aspirations of the
American people, when he voted to vindi-
cate the laws and constitution OF the coun-
try In the election cases and rebuked
fraud and violence at the polls. He rep
resented the inner consciousness OF the peo-
pie of Virginia, when he defended his
State against the ISLANDERS and misrepre-
sensations that had been poured out against
her bv partizan bigots and reckless tradu-
GERS on the floor OF Congress. He proved
himself to be Virgim,an, without fear
and without reproach, and for doing these
rare things in these times OF proflgate
politics, when the party has to be supported
at any cost, whether right or wrong, he
is entitled TO the confidence and support
Of hs people at home. What the country
wants in the national Legislature is men of
courage to do the right, in defiance of the
commands Of party, when these are wrong,
and maintain the laws and institutions OF
our country in their purity. He was on
trial when important quest ions were up
for determination In Congress and he at
| .ested his appreciation of the position
the people of the district had conferred
upon him by faithfully doing his duty
His constituents are on trial now, in the
appeal that is made to them to susta in an
honest representative in honestly meeting
the obligations thus imposed upon him.
That they will measure up to the require
ments Of the occas ion, we have not the
least doubt, and give an earnest of their
sympathy with the motive and the action
of their representative in an increased ma
jority. 1t is an opportunity for the indie
pendence, the courage and the patriotism
of the people to find expression at the bal
lot. box. and to establish the precedent, that
when public servant does his duty under
the sanction of his oath, and the command
of the laws and constitution of the coun-
try, the constituent body will sustain him
against the assaults Of selfish demagogues
and the mere tools and slaves Of political
rings and clans. who have no higher ambi-
ton than to serve partizan behests and de
bauch public sentiment.
Frederick Meeting.
Especial correspondents Of the vIRaINIAN.]
WINCHESTER, Va, SEPT. 10. 1882.
A large meeting of the colored people as
sembled at the Baptist church, Friday evening
the 10th inst, for the purpose Of forming a
campaign club. The meeting was called by
r Martin, and ON his motion James Armstead,
ESQ.,, was elected president, and on motion r.
Martin was elected secretary. A number of
white Republicans were present by invitation
among them Geo. H. Haines, Esq., Chairman
of the Republican Executive Committee of the
9th district. By unanimous vote he was re-
quested to address the meeting. He came for
ward amid applause and dealt some telling |
blows at what he termed our old enemy and |
when he declared that this was no time for |
hair splitting, and that he deemed it the first |
duty Of every Republican of whatever shade |
of opinion to join the liberal movement and |
assist in the destruction of our old time enemy |
the Bourbon Democratic party, and if there |
were side issues discuss them afterwards" it |
created profound impression which was given |
expression to by cheer after cheer. Stirring |
speeches were also made by G. M. Gibbons, S. |
s. House, s. L. Larew, r. Martin and Rev |
Smith OF Delaware, all counseling harmony |
and an earnest active campaign. The meeting |
was largely attended !; Republicans of every |
shade beng present, something which has not |
been witnessed since the Garfield and Arthur |
campaign, and the meeting was considered by |
all to have been the most important OF any |
ever held since the Inauguration of the coali- |
ton movement. Mr.. Haines being requested |
to present resolutions expressive of The sense OF
the meeting, read the following which were re-
ceiyed with cheers and unanimously adopted. |
Res0lved, LIST. That we the Republicans of
Winchester, Va, in mass meeting assembled
do hereby re-affirm our allegiance to the grand |
old Republican party of the nation, and pledge !
ourselves to labor for the promotion Of its best |
interests.
I'd, Believing as we do that the coalition of
the forces opposedft q the proscriptive methods
of the Bourbon Fuhder party would result in
the final overthrow OF that despOtic faction
which has so long misruled our State, we hail
with satisfaction the Inauguration of the great
Liberal movement that found expression in the
nomination of the Eon. Jno. g. Wise, for con-
gresham at large, and we pledge to give our
earnest hearty support.
Sd, For his wise and patriotic course in the
Senate of the U. S., and his vigilant and unre-
hitting attention to our interests, we hereby
express our gratitude and approval Of Hon.
VIM Malone.
4th, That we utterly condemn the conduct
of Jno. E. Massey and the big four for aiding
Liberal party in the last legislature
4th, We heartily endorse the nomination of
the Hon. R. R. Farr, our candidate tor con-
gress from this the 9Th district, and we pledge
him our undivided support.
9th, That we in no wise sanction the nom-
nation of Dawson by the straightout Republi-
cans, as the only object of his candidacy is to
defeat Wise and elect Massey, the recognized
leader of the Bourbon party, and we do here
declare our earnest intention to cooperate in
one common warfare against the Funder fac
ton, and to that end we cordially invite all
who are opposed to Bourbon Funderism to
join US, SO that we may utterly destroy this
malignant, hide bound and oppressive oil
garchy.
7th, That the foregoing resolutions be pub
lished in the VALLEY VIRGINIAN and Rich
mond Wing.
After providing for future meetings of the
club &C., the meeting adjourned with three
cheers for Wise, Farr and the Liberal ticket.
Signed, RANDOLPH MARTIN, Secy.
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