Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-06-06
Democratic Prospects In the Fifth
District.

Both Of our Democratic contemporaries in An
napolis have been discussing the question of the
suitableneSs of certain names Tor the nomination
of Congressman to succeed the Hon. Hart Is.
Holton. They have suggested variety Of
names each one recommended by some pei SON.
al gifts or endorsed by his talents and popular
ity as fit to cope with the political emergencies
of the district at this time. Our contemporaries
have thus brought forward number of gentle
men from various parts Of the district, for any
of whom the party might vote with confidence
in their intelligence, and with every assurance
that not only the wishes of the party be re-
spected, but its views be represented with abil-
ty and integrity. Not single one of them
whom we would not only cheerfully, but cor
daily assist to the extent of our limited ability,
particularly our own county man and our high.
y esteemed friend, Hon. James Revell, who en-
joys in peculiar degree the respect and We
may say, also, the warm attachment OF all
classes of people ia this county, and who can
always command large vote. He is, however,
devoted to his profession, deeply absorbed in
his work, and we have heard nothing to lead
US to suppose that he would abandon il for the
fugitive attractions Of congressional or political
life. Should he desire and consent TO accept
the nomination, We are satisfied his name would
be accepted both in the county and throughout
the district as harbiuger of success.
Dut We repeat tnat we shall accept auu cor
daily support the name of any prominent and
influential Democrat in the district who shalt
prove to be the choice of the convention. We
shall not have walk over in the district. The
leader of our forces at this time must be willin.
to face obstacles of no trihiug character
Many difficulties will have 10 be surnounted
and overcome to do which it will be indspen-
sable to have the united, undivided and ear nest
support of the party. Every Democrat should
be expected TO do his proper and full share Of
the work. In our union there will be strength
and there WILL also, be victory. 1t probable
that the Repu blican standard bearer will be the
Hon. Hart B. Ho,on. This tim. he will appear
without the prestige Of success. He had the
misfortune last fall to run against our present
Executive, and the result showed that he sp-
peared TO great disadvantage against his adver-
sary's real ability and conspicuous gifts AS a
debater. He had an active and aggressive OPP
ponent, who by his vigorous and lucid exposi-
ton OF live questions TO the people demonstra-
ted 20 them that Mr. Holton would be much
better in the industries of home and the placid
enjoy ments of the Preside. Consequently this
district was carried by a small majority Tor
Gov. McLane, which under all the circumstan-
ces, must be regarded as a remarkable success.
As, in addition to Mr.. Holton's own strength,
his prestige of success, which is always an i'm
portant factor had TO overcome. We need,
therefore, only give our future nominee The
same degree of assistance We gave Mr.. McLaue
to ensure him certain victory. We hsz,r ab-
solu,eiy nothing, therefore, in asserting III It
win anything like uuanlmity in our counsels
our next Canvass must necessarily result in the
most salts actory aud complete victory. 10
saying which We are not disposed TO uuderrate
the real strength of Mr. HoIt,n assuming that
the Republicans will select him AS their cAndi-
date. He Is quiet and 10, demonstrsiive,
knows how 10 keep his own coaasels, aud 10
young and ambitious Of political distinction,
and supplements such requisites as the rorego-
ing with other resources, and the aisposilion
to use them. We shall regard him as foeman
worthy OF our best efforts to supplant him.
We have heard our worthy Treasurer, Barnes
Compton, spoken Of rs a possible candidate.
Ne man Is better known throas hout the dis
irict than be is He has peculiar aud undeubl.d
qualifications, and personal gifts Of the most
attractive and fitting character. He would be
sure TO make a brilliant canvass. But we are
sure that II the party thinks IL Reeds him at
this time, II must call him aud show that it
wants him. He would not consent to lead any
thing but united party. lie would regard
party without discipline. and without the 10
spiration of union and harmony, a. only dis
organized army ready to be captured in detail.
We have said that with any thing approach
log concert of action and uaion OF all our ele-
menis OF strength among Us, We sh Ill certainly
recover this district next fall Ne spe,k with
great confidence. We will demousirat. il by
the figures
la 1852 NJ. HILTON defeated Gen. Oh ipmln
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Ia 1888 he was nominated by the R-puhli-
cans As their candidate for Governor against
Gov. hcLane. We give their vote in detail
that We may see how completely the tsoies
were turned sgaiast him.
FoR GovEgSoR-NovENBsk 6. 1883