The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-11-26
STATE ISSUES.
Hon. N. 4. Benshaw, OF Berkeley, Urges
n Combined Movement against aonr'

Hon. n. 4. HenshRw, or Berkeley, Urges
Combined Movement against hour
bonism.
7oAs Editor d he Iatelt0deer.
SIR: In your issue Of the 18Th inst.
there appears an extract from letter Of the
Hon. Spencer sturm, ex Chairman Of the
State National, or Greenback, party, which
has the ring OF patriotism, calling upon all
good citizens Of the State, OF whatever po-
litical shade, 10 unite en- nluSse to overthrow
the spirit OF Bourbonism which for the
last ten years has been eating like can er
into the vitals OF West Virginia, ignoring
the spirit Of Democracy as well as Nation.
alism, Republicanism, and the rights Of
labor, thus necessarily destroying good
government and imposlng, like Egyptian
task.masters, burdens oil taxation upon the
citizens OF our State, accumulating pub
lie debt contrary to the express provisions
OF the Constitution. i,
Can any intelligent reason be assigned
why all progressive, thinking, liberty low
ing citizens Of this Stale should not, 80 lar
as State issues are involved, rise to that ex-
allied manhood which knows no sect, no
creed, no party; disabusing their minds Of
the prejudice Of blind party zeal, with an
eve single TO the well being OF our State,
the prosperity OF our mountain homes ami
an economical administration Of our tnsn'
ces, combine in an effort which, like an
avalanche, shall sweep from power. that
moss-back element which in their madHeEs
for office and place, lorg9t the interest Of
the people and seek only their own aggran-
dizement, who have, since their accession
to power and will continue so long as per.
mitted by the people, 10 paralyze the in
dustries OF West Virginia. This element
Of bourbonism is the common enemy oil
the people. Let the liberal minded citizens
then make common war upon this enemy
by united effort for the sake Of good gov
eminent in the name Of the peoples party
extending the broadest, most liberal heart
ed welcome to all men who want good gov.
eminent and economy in the administra-
ton OF our State atiairs, inviting them 10
participate in this movement.
This union OF forces in our State Issues
need compromise none Of the principles OF
party, either as Republicans, Greenbackers,
Democrats, Grandees or L2borers. Let II
only be for the support oil good men and
true, whose record is guarantee for their
future economical administration OF govern.
ment, discarding forever that office seeking
class Of politicians who have cursed the
State 80 long, and who are utterly void Of
the spirit OF patriotism.
Lst not the people think this visionary.
That which can be done In counties can be
done in the State. ThrouS n the broad and
liberal yiewsand independent aud patriotic
action Of such men as G. NJ. Shtnn, Hon.
George F. Evans and other Republicans
John Farm, J. 7. Janey and other Green.
hackers, who are held in IS much esteem
in their parties to-day as any Of tue partl
Fans, the counties OF Berkeley and Marion
were at the last election Wrenched from
the hands OF the Bourbons. Many liberal
Democrats, recognizing the liberal spirit Of
progression, voted with this innovation in
the interest OF true Democracy.
Much indeed OF the success Cfthat move
ment is due to Mr.. Shinn, who was the
recognized originator OF the scheme which
worked 80 successfully in these counties
whose wisdom is now apparent to all free
men who read, think and act for them
selves. Mr.. Shinn has shown himself able
to grasp the situation and would, il select
ed as the candidate OF the people for Con-
gress in this district, receive the hearty
support OF the people, who have learned to
trust his orts:ght and rely in his mntured
judgment and honesty Of purpose. The
same may be said OF Mr.. ]. T. Janey, who
has shown himself to be man Of liberal
views and Independent action.
NJ. L HENsuAw.
JiartinSb,iyq NCreMber "a, 1888.