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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-31
4 CARD.
rn1ryps AND FELLOW CITIZENS OF JrrFrnsoy

FRGENDs AND FELLOW CITIZENS OF IEFFERsoN
COUNTY
7 have repeatedly been rrgod hy nu-
mcrous parties of friends to submit my name
as II candidate 20 the primary meetings for nom
iuation as representative in the next leglsla-
turc of the state and do not feel it to bc my
duty "a resist their appeals.
think il the part of wisdom not 10 change
the representative every year, rs 10y one seS-
sion the representative learns much that Is use
nil to him in future legislation. The knowl-
edge Of proceeding and Of transaction OF bust
ness acquired therein, fits him the better for
the station 10 which he is elected experience
is the best OF teachers"
have the first censure to observe Of my
votes during the last session, and believe my
conduct therein has met the views of my con-
s;itucnts.
There Is one consideration which governs
my action not o. increase Hc JrthcR u fhc pcypfs
Ny vote will he found recorded against the in
crease Of cents in the landed estate added by
the last legislature | did not deem it necessary
t. levy that tax, IL was laid in order as under
stoad, to pay the appropriation. in part, OF
building of the State House at CharlcstOn-bc-
sides the money was borrowed from source
that was not pressing for paymcns and the or
binary taxes would in q few years strike out
the deficiency. voted, also, against all the Wild
schemes OF the republicans 10 increase our taxes
LARGELY. There were several efforts made BY
Leading republicans in the House 10 d. so, but
the democracy stood up manfully and they
were voted down.
voted liberal sum a. an appropriation 70
Shcuhcrd College. with which the Trustees have
thoroughly repaired and elegantly painted the
building The renovated building the old
Court House is now an ornament to shepherds
town and speaks wolf for the taste Of tho citi-
Gems, besides the gratifying intelligence Is re-
cciysd that on increase Of eight during the last
session is made to the GRADUATES.
II is useless further TO Iar,icularize my many
votes on sundry subjects but this will say, my
best efforts were used 10 pfOifOte the benefit OF
.hc PEOPLE and to- advance the best interests OF
the State And ifnorrinated and reelected by
you shall promise not to slacken my cndeavors
FOR your advantage. but shall feel called upon
by this renewed assurance of your confidence
to rcdoublc my efforts in behalf u the people
June %, lSS! Isaac FoukE.
SPIRIT 4rd Rrg'stsr copy Ill after the primaries
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-31
For the House Of Delegates.

Tp1roRs FnER Passive think that this end
Of the co lnty is entitled to ono Of the members
Of our next Legislature, and hope that the
whole county will join with Us and vote for the
man We have selected He is Il man beyond
rcproach, one that money cannot buy, thor
oushly honest in all his convictions. and one
thit the whole county could justly be proud Of
~ ono Of their representatives..
Cart. LEElI. MOLER is the choice of q large
minority of the voters of Shepherdstown dis
;-ict. and we hope he will have large majnri-
~ Of the voters at the primary election, and Dc
.cclatei the nominee If the Democratic party
July - iNSl ".
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-31
Il Card.

Editors oftle Free Press Cbarles'own. ! notice
iu ,hc last issue Of your paper, 4 card, in which
I have been suggested as u candidate for the
legislature. Permit me TO say, that, While l
always stand ready 20 do oil that can, to sd-
vance the interests of my county, could not
-, tins time. ccccpt any Office. feel, therefore
in Justice ouy own private business
interests 90 decline 90 ALLOW my name to be
used I'm that connection At the Primaries, soon
10 ~. held. With many thanks 10 those who
would have supported me- am
Very truly yours,
]. W. RIDER.
July 81. 1854.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-31

TUST recicfed full line OF d.. u. 4. sim
- mons Liver Regulator The Great Mex
lean Female Remedy. Chill5fine" FOR Chillsi
Fever and Neuralgia. Teeihina. the great rem
cdy for Summer complaints. Cholera lniantumi
Sc. in Children. also excellent for teething
Children. CircassiGn Cream for removing
pimples. freckles. sunburn, ringw0TIn, &c.
Large supply of Pure Paris Green and Lon
don purple, Persian Insect Powder, Black tiag
Insect Powder, Fly Paper. &c. at
DIR. CHhS. i. PRATTS
Drug Store. Main =.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-31
.WES.S .g.YELE.F HICKS

HAs taken the room on Charlie street, in
rear OF residence Of y. :. White, Esq,
where shc will 90 DRESS MAKING and FAM
lily SEWING in good STYLE Ind 81 reasonable
charges. She will be pleased 70 have the pa
ronacc Of the ladies of the town and vicinity
and will strive 20 render satisfaction.
April q. l-5i
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-31
CHVBCH NOTES.

Zion Episcopal Church IN this place
7ls r,-o7encd for services on Sunday last
ithas been much Improved and handsome
j. emhe'ishcl Rev Dr. Wm. II. Meade
preached
k.v.J.lI Moore louisville Kentucky
ao. Tho, a. Moor, Esl, OF this town.
rA.ael iu the Presbyterian Church ON
'.-i4. morning Lass.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-31
For TIC Lenisldtni.a.

To TIE Worms OF JEFFERSON COUNTY:
lnasmuch rs Shcpherdstownis entitled
90 oneOf the members of the Legislature from
this County we would c1Tnrhcri to the Voters
the name of JOHN II. IlIILE to FIJI said Po-
sitinn He has done good work for the party
flr the last ~ years, during which time he has
been citizen and identified with the interests
Of the people Of the County lie has also been
o successful man in business, and is therefore
capable Of attending % the business affairs Of
others.
lie docs not intend to force himself npon the
people. from the fact that he believes the people
should seek the man for the office. We there
fore hope that the voters will cast their ballots
for hiui at the coming primary elections, be
heYing If elected. he Will serve US Us acceptgbly
rs any man in the County.
VoTEPS OF JEFFEIHON COUNTY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-31
Eor Coun,v ronlmisstoner.

Nm. EDIToH: Announce, ifyou please, Maj
W. II. T. LEWIS for election to the office of
County COMMISSIONER position now held By
him the duties Of which he faithfully and in
diligently performs. lie has large interests OF
his own to protect In COMMON with those OF
every citizen of the county and is o valuable
man on the bench Of Commissioners.
July 2l 1884. MANY VOTES.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-31
10 the Democratic voters Of Charlesto,cn
District.

tion $40 proper persons 20 hc voted for Is mem
her3 OF the County Elccutiyo Committee G..
NAsoN llrrau and S>NL T.. RIssLER the one
"a representative Of She mechanical aud indus
;riai interests of the county The other Of The
agricultural and farming community. IL Is
necessary % ;he success of the Democratic par
~ Chat All corporation interests -whcihcr rail
ROAD. or o,hc- character. should DC c1tcrniina-
Sci ~ once from Democratic politics, ami heiice
H-..r,l .!to u.,. IN tho strongest possible man
nor tl,.. election: az men Who ar free from all
suspicion aui whoa wei! known - hold the
s,,.-'. IS ur lhc Democratic party above all other
otr.Si lc-a.iuas whatever.
CIRryruwN Dtv'EIcr.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-31
Eor Oo,lntu Comnltasioner.

Mn G,LLiHEB Please announce Maj JAS.
LAW UOOFF rs candidate Mr County Com
missioner, to be voted for ut the County Phi
mary to be held in August by SO doing you
will express the vish OF many voters, and If hc
is elected we will have the right man in the
right place MANY TAA-PA1 EHS.
H. % igSi
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-31
MAY FEVER


1s rcmcly. founded ON a correct diagnosis Of
this disease and can be depended upon. It.
mas gained an cnyiahlc reputation wherever
known. ] platagall other preparations
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-31
For Circuit Clerk.

1gMc Fy'er. If ,jcGerson County.-I announce
myself rs a candidate for the office Of Clerk Of
the CiGcui. C5grt, subject to the Democratic
Primary. Irns'ainated and elected 70 said Of
acc. promise to perform the duties OF The same
f,ithr;lIv r. w LAT1MER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-31
For Prosecmttna Attorney.

Mn GALIAIER:
desire to say, III response 10 the kindly
call of " A Friend" in the FREE PKEss of last
week. that shall be a candidate for the Office
of Prosecuting Attorney; subject to the de
cision of the voters at primary elections, and
will be grateful for their support.
ANDREW r. KENNEDY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-31
For Circuit Clerk.

Mr.F.P. LYNCH the present able and Ell
Gent Clerk of the Circuit Court Of Jefferson
County, will he cordially supported for re-elec-
ton to said position-subiect tn such plan OF
nomination Us may be adopted by the Demo-
cratic County Executive Committee-by
MANY VOTERS
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-31
.1E.EE2EyEED.

In the ~ r. Church, South. in Chariestown
ou "Wednesday Evening, July 25 i,,i. hy Rev.
J. T. Shulcy Nr. ROBERT =. holland, of
Brvu;DNu. Frederick Couuty, Virginia, o. Miss
NtrrlE T. ROBERTS az tn4rlgstuwu.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-31
For Justice Of the Peace.

We arc authorized to announce Mr.. DAVID
HOWELL, as q candidate for reelection to the
position OF Justice of tho Peace of Charlcstown
bistriet-an Office that he has filled so scccP,a-
bly, for some time past.
T,,I. >
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-31
For the Legislature.

Hon. JOIN ". GRANTHAM, who has here
sofore served tic people acccptably in both
branches of the State Legislature, Nil be sup
ported cordially in the coming Democratic Fri-
mary Election, for Delegate to- the legislature
from, this county, By MANY VOTERS.
July IL 1854.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-31
For Prosecuting Attorney.

We are authorized TO announce CLEON
MOORE IS IL candidate for reelection % the
office of Prosecuting Attorney OF this county
subject to the action of Primary Election.
Iupe % 1881
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-31

More th.a 80 tickets were sold At tho
4aenanIash Valley DsPo: on Sunday to
-l,orel people who went on an excursion 20
Doa0cochca-1e Island, near Chanibersburg.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-31
.Inly II. 1881.
FIR assessors.

Mn. EDIToE.
Please announce IS Candidates for
election TO the Assessorship of Jefferson County
r. A. Alexander First District, Chas. H. Trail
Second District These gentlemen have been
faithful in the performance OF their duties, and
will be supported by the
June 18th lSst-te. NOTEhS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-31
Horse Fakes Be!o,r COsf.

HAVING a few good Horse Rakes on hand
III left over from the stock Of the late firm
of Lippitt & Co.. and not being in the irnpie-
nlent 6usiness. I will s.ll them for less tlan
cost 3 e. WASHINGTON.
June =. 1854
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-31
fOR CIRCUIT CLERK.

We arc authorized to announce GEORGE n.
FIAGG as a candidate for the Cltfkship OF the
Circuit Court of jefferson County, subject TO
action Of the primary election.
Tt,,n lg
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-31
Ear I,rosecutina AttorAev.

MIR. FORREST w. BROWN will be sup
NH ported for the above office, subject to the
plan Of nomination adopted by the Executive
Commit GO, by a large number of
Iune "a. iSS4 VOTERS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-31
JaIy 81 tSSL

Mr. John Il. Colston was one OF the Vice
p,..;leDts of the State Convention.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-31

Mayor c. NJ Housh and Councilman
Gustav Brown visited ilacerstown on Thurs
dav last on official business. They were
Hospitality received and entertained By the
authorities there.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-31
GEORGE TRAVIS.

Fashionable Barber,
Main S., Zone door west ofWatson House,
Charostown, w No.
HATR Cutting and Shaving executed in
Il First-Clas style Prices reduced for sin
glc hair cutting ~ cts. hair cutting and shave
at same time, y cts. Tickets good for ~
shaycs. for si.OO Every effort made 20 please
customers. and satisfaction guaranteed.
April ~ lS,3-3m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-31
- -
For sheriff.

Nh. Enron:
PlcaFe a,incrncc me as candidate
for the Office of Sheriff of Jefferson County
subject 10 the action cf the Democratic Primary.
J. GARLAND HURST.
July II, 1881.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-31

Mn EnuoR Please announce Major GEO.
WI KEARSLEl as 81 candidate for County
COMMISSIONS. subject % the decision Of the
Primary Election. MANY NOiEltS.
f.-l .ff f.sf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-31
EXAMINE.

4 NEW material for thin Curtains, just rec q
y and for sale by
Tune II ), GEO. ". 7. KEARsLEY
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-31

For the Legislature.

We are authorized To announce Col. Il. Z.
CHEW for the Legislature.
July IL, lSSi.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-31
For Circuit CicrE.

respectfully announc, myself fn- the office
OF Circuit Court Clerk subject 20 the decision
of the Democratic Primary Election.
Il. J.. HEiSkELL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-31
ElEI5y I ) J : {. : 81. q
How Los:, How Restored

Just published. a new edition Of Dr. Culver
wells Celebrated Essay OH The rrficd' cHre 81
Spermatorrh0a or Seminal weakness, InyOlun-
tary Seminal Loses Impotency, Mental and
Physical Incapadty Impedimcnis 20 Marriage
etc. also Consumption. Epilepsy and FITS In
duced by seifindaigcnce. or sexual cxtTaya-
gance g..
The celebrated author. in this admirable e..
say. clearly demonstrates from thirty years
successful practice, that the alarming conse-
qucnces Of selfabusC may be radically cured :,
pointing out "a mode 81 cure 81 once simple car
tain and cifcctdai. by fnesns Of which every
sufferer no matter what bis condition may De-
may cure himself cheapiy, privately and raai-
cqiy.
f-This Lecture should be- in The hands Of
every youth and every man ia the land.
Sent under seal, ia plain envelope. % any
address, yos;-plid On receipt Of fOurccnts OF two
postage stamps. Addrc-s.
TIE CUfLVERWELL MEDICALCO.
Il Ann ST. New York. \. l.; 7. o. Box 10.
October II, sly smpacO.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-31

We are indebted to T. VI. Aisqaith, Jrr
er in,cres.izc st. Joseph lapcrs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-31

The Presbyterian AND Methodist Sunday
schools Of Cbarlestown sill hold their sn-
nu,l picnic at Island PARK on Wednesday,
Angus, 6,h. The other schools Of thc town
.al vicinity lave been invited 90 Par.ic-
iga.e IN tlc ca'oymouts of che occasion.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-31

The Virginia Legislature has been called
10 meet in extra session August Ii.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-31

1ir John W. Rlwlinys, citizen OF
Lal...a county. Va, was shot in the head
.adias,4nly killed at SIX o'clock Monday
evening ia Thomas J.. MaiduX's bar7oon,
n Jppcryilo Theuame of thcpaIty firing
.lc sal, has not been ascortaiued.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-31
- IIOTln OR sNUFF.

Applv hy the finger into the nostrils. Il
will bc absorbed. ctTvc,ually cleansing the ma
sal passages II catarrhal virus, causing healthy
sccrltionS. Il allays Inflammation, protects the
menhrau4l Innings ofthe head from addition
oil cold: completely heals the sores and restores
the senses Of taste and smell. 30 cts. at drug
ci,t, GO cts. by mail sample bottle hy mail
40 ITS. ELY BROS. Druggists
July8. 1881. Owcro, NY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-31
R0r sheriff

Mn FwrlR -P,case announce re Us a can
liIatc rs thcouicc DISQUALIFICATION county
with Gr1 " M1oUE. Jr., and Cro. VI. Knott,
as Dcpu;ic, subject 20 action Of Democratic
Primary. ........,..,,,,,,r,
July -, l,Si' p. iIEFI.EbOH Els
MAJ hearSiey Ior County Commas
SiORcr.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-31

r OXsDALE Cambria. big stock Of Bleached
4 and Brown COtiOns. Pillow Case lotion
iOf sale by Z. D. EBl.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-31

Ben Butter is hcctiolsly termed The Wig
-ias oi politics.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-31

N' q. T. Wilson of summit Point comes
tn,ae 'front.' With eleven acres Of wheat which
b, .aced 90 bushels Of wheat % the acre.
AL % acrcs averaging SO bushels, Ittops
ae John Brown held, yet, wc would not
hl., .io fact foryo,ten-that John Browns
t-t ...t.m %, hampers Ferry was an in
.-.rols. iaofcnsive coiorcd man
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-31

Ne has, ry ,ivei - beautiful picture Of
che Southern Exposition, which opens at
Louisville, n.y. Aug lt,h, and continues
ug,il Oci 2l.h. The view Is of the main
t4.'iins, ahich IS one OF tae larycs: Expo
sion building, ever erected 1t covers
thirteen acre, of yrouai. Az VIII be lighted
.A,-ougaou, by Eve thousand electric lights.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-31
Prepared Coke.

I HAVE a stock OF Prepared Coke for Sum
1 mcr fuel. II is q popular fuel Tor Summer
use. free from dust, aud free burning Try Il.
June l.. Issl b. {. WASHINGTON.
W. T. have the following fashionable colors
w in Note Paper, with Square Envelopes Ia
suit: Turquoise. Silycr-Gray, Rose, Terra Cot
Ia. Crushed Strawberry aud Sea Shell. Also
AIsQUlTI & co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-31
FOR RIGNT.
CGTpesing.

I LARGE lot 81 our own manufacture FOR
~ sale. mo j. JOBE.
May -. 1884. Jefferson Wooden Mills.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-31

TN, STAT, Board OF Dental Examiners
t.,i Us meeting in Wheeling on the oath
u-.T 49, TomIirson. President. An adj
o.-r-i meeting will be held in C.arksbuTE
December lst. To receive applications for
Certificates and 90 examine applicants.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-31

p.J uoa.l. Of hi, town is appointed
aa s,.i-t-r; ,op'sraphcr in the geological
survey. 4tS--' Mr.. Howell was appointed
.a.- b4,neq passed taorouSh competitive
lm.al-aaHalc- ,ac Civil Service rules.
+. --, IS %, u kissing that did 10, come by
...rtr
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-07-12
THE DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM.

The Democratic platform, which we shall
notice at length in due time, has in it very
little that is new It's arraignment of the
Republican party is precisely what was to
have been expected 1t is the same agree
able task to which the Democracy has ad-
dressed itself during the past twenty-four
years. On the tariff question the Conven-
ton faces south by north. 1t proposes to
revise the tariff in way, if the reader
chooses TO believe the platform declaration,
so as to reduce downward or upward Just
as one chooses to like it. 1t seriously pro-
poses plan that is neither fish, flesh nor
fowl, to reduce to the actual needs of gov
eminent for expenses, and yet maintain
rate sufficiently high to protect and foster
American industries and cut off the COM
petition of foreign labor But of this more
hereafter, for in this kind of work the De-
mocracy has not been alone. The usual
bid is made for the soldiers vote
and the usual pension = ta1fy is ladled
out. One significant plank denounc-
ing internal revenue taxation, de-
mandS the creation of a fund for the
care of worthy soldiers disabled in the
line OF duty in the wars of the republic,
and for the payment of such pensions as
Congress may from time to time grant to
such soldiers That this is open to the
the charge that it permits Confederate
soldiers to hope, is certainly true,
and we are ready 10 accept the
suggestion, running between the lines, that
the Convention is willing enough to have
the Confederate veterans draw favorable
inference from the plank Indeed, that
the Convention committee originally in
tended to include Confederate soldiers, is
testified to by General Butler in his
speech, he alleging that his PROPOSE
ton TO name the Confederates as pen
sioners was honest, while the evasion of
the platform is dishonorable. Mr. Blaine's
idea Of a definite foreign policy, of close
relations with South American Govern
ments, and of the integrity of certificates
of naturalization when challenged abroad
are adopted into the platform The docu-
ment declares against any corporate abuses,
but holds that the welfare of society de-
ponds upon a scrupulous regard for the
rights of property as defended by law 1t
might have gone step further and have
declared its views of what the law should
be in general, relating to the rights of
property" But, as it IS, the plank leans
toward the conservative side, and VIII be 50
acrcnfed
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-07-12

solidify in antagonism to the other sections
and not shame the theory and scheme of a
republic.
How long is this state of affairs to con-
tinue? How long can it exist with safety
| to the Union? These are grave questions,
| and they are receiving greater attention on
the part of the people than is generally
| supposed 1t is notorious that in one sec
ton of the country the integrity of the bal
lot is not preserved, the rights of certain
| voters not respected, liberty of speech not
tolerated, liberty of person not regarded.
1t is notorious that one of the great politi-
cal parties of the day refuses to lift its voice
in protest, but openly protects those guilty
of fraud, violence and political coercion.
Its policy in that respect is born of the
greed for votes, since it knows full well
that every act complained of is in the line
of suppression of votes against the Demo-
cratic party. Democratic voters of the South
are not driven from the polls, are not
hunted to the woods and swamps, are not
are neither whipped nor hanged for being
Democrats, nor warned to cease organizing
or campaigning for the party-all which
does happen to Republican voters, and to
which facts a committee of the United
States Senate has borne testimony upon the
proofs given before 1t
That committee has advised the Senate
that it is the duty of every State to secure
to all its citizens full protection in the ex-
ercise of every right under Republican
forms of government, and that wherever
this is not done, that State should be pun
ished by reduction of representation. 1t
advises that Congress clearly has the power
and right to apply this drastic remedy.
The Constitution declares that when the
right of citizen to vote is denied or in any
way abridged i'll a State, the basis of repre-
sentation therein shall be reduced etc. A
State that VIGOROUSLY permits such an
abridgement. no matter what the formal |
face OF her statutes, should be brought to a |
sense of her duty as member of the |
Union by the application of the remedy |
suggested. Certain it is, that if Demo
cratic voters were as largely coerced, cowed
and abridged of rights at the South as
are the blacks, we should have the whole |
army of the Southern and Northern Demos
racy shouting in accord for measures to
compel the States to protect citizens in
their political rights. When the remedy is
applied for the outrages complained of the
problem will be solved, How long shall
there be solid South?"