Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-09-26

Louis E. McComas, of Hagerstown, for Con.
gress, on the first ballot
Gov. Cameron, of Virginia, in recent
speech, said "he wouldn't give the parings of
Gen. Mahone's toe-nails for all the boosted
chivalry, honesty and aristocracy of the Bour-
bon Funders of Virginia" In consequence
he has been aptly dubbed "The toe-nail Gov
ernor."
There seems now to be not the slightest
doubt of Col. O. T. O'Ferrell being able 10
defeat Hon. John Paul for Congress at the
coming election in Virginia. The gallant
Colonel has our sympathy, if not our vote, in
the contest for the supremacy of pure Democ-
racy over Republicanism and Malone Boss
rule ip the Old Dominion.
We place at the head of our paper to-day,
as the Democratic nominee for Congress in
the I'd West Virginia District, the name of
William L. Wilson, Esq, of this place, now
President of the West Virginia University.
To our readers here in the county of his birth
and raising, and who know him best, it is uu>
necessary for us to speak in his praise. We
may mention, however, that, after honorable
service on the Southern side in the late war.
he entered and became graduate of Colum>
bian University. Washington, D. O., after
wards served as Professor of Greek and Latin
therein, and then removed to Charlestown
his old home, where he became an able and
prominent practitioner at the bar. A few
weeks ago, without solicitation on his part. he
was chosen by the Board of Regents to the
Presidency of the West Virginia University.
and had but fairly got settled in his seat at
Mosgantown, when again, without effort on
his part, he was unanimously chosen to har-
monize the Democratic party of this district,
and lead them to final and glorious victory.
His nomination meets with the most hearty
approval throughout the entire district. and
of his election by rousing majority there is
not the slightest doubt Let tho Democrats
of Jefferson pull solidly together to give him
the largest vote ever yet polled for any man
In this county, 1t can, and should be done.
A Wilson pole was raised at this place on
Saturday afternoon last. The affair was at
tended with some difficulty and much labor,
but by the untiring efforts of Gen. John T.
Colston and his able corps of assistants, it
was raised before sunset, and upon beau
titul hickory, standing ono hundred feet above
ground, foated to the breeze two streamers
bearing the names of Wilson, Melvin, Fouke
and Rider. The fruition of tho abors of the
large assemhlsge present was hailed with
prolonged and joyous shouts, and above all
Hoated the strains of sweet music, furnished
by the "Clipper Brass Band, )" of Middleway,
handsomely uniformed organization, which
did itself and the town it represented much
credit on the occasion.
1t having leaked out from private tel.
egran sent lis family, that the Hon. VIM. L.
Wilson would reach home from Morgantown
that evening, the speaking was postponed
until after nightfall. After supper our cit
liens, with large number from the country
who had remained, repaired to the B, & o.
depot, and as the Winchester Accommodation
train moved in the "Clipper Band" awoke
the echoes with sweet music, and as Mr.. Will.
son stepped from the cars, such cheers were
given as made the welkin ring. He was
escorted to hack by Hon. W. 81. Travers
and Capt. Geo. Baylor, and taken to the
t-House, where there was speedily as.
sembled Notwithstanding the lateness of the
hour,94 o'clock) very large and appreciative
audience. Judge Green, of the Court of Ap>
peals was called to preside, and Mr.. Wilson
being called for, came forWrrd, very much
embarrassed. Although usually one of the
most polished, ready and fluent speakers, the
reception given him at his old homo, by the
friends who had known him from his earliest
infancy, and all so sudden and unexpected,
was such as to almost overcome him with the
emotions which it stirred within his breast
de returned most hearty thanks, however, for
the honor conferred, and promised to make
good use of the few remaining DAYS of the
campaign in combating his opponent at every
point. In Jefferson, he conceded, it was USE
less for him to waste his time, as her vote. as
was evidenced by this demonstration. vould
be given him as largely if not larger than
ever for any Democratic candidate. he would.
therefore, after spending Sunday at home,
strike for Hampshire county, and take the
stump at once. Mr.. Wilson was followed bv
the Hon. W. H. Travers, in q brief but ell
oquent address, speaking in the highest terms
of the nominee for Congress, and urging the
best efforts of the Democracy in bringing out
the full vote of tho party on this, the 'of-
gear" as it is called, in elections. Isaac
FOuke, Esq, Capt. George Baylor and Judge
7. G. Green each followed in short addresses.
after which adjourned one of the most en-
thnsiastin and nleasant nnlitin.l r,ooti.s.a..-s