Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-10-26
The Congressional Contest.

Second District Republicans allowed John
W. Mason to be beaten because they didn't be-
lievc in his chance to win. Mason came very
near reaching the goal in spite of the doubling
Thomases. And then with one accord they re-
solved never to be caught SO again
Whether Judge Flicl's chances are good or
bad, his candidacy gives Mr.. Wilson's friends
grave concern. They would gladly pay a good
which are thought to make MIR. Wilson less
formidable than the full strength of his party
when in good fighting trim. Mr.. Wilson has
the misfortune. among other things. to be the
nomircc of u party which has newly come into
power after a long. faithful and hungry vigil.
and be will pay Il penalty. how great remains
to be seen.
Republicans Ought not to ask whether their
nominee has or has not q chance to be elected.
Their chance ia to vote. That duty they owe
to the man whom they drafted into the service
and to the party in whose principles they be-
lieve. Not one friend of Flick should stay at
home if he is able to walk or ride to the polls.
1t has happened that one vote was the pole that
knocked the pcrsimmons.
[IFheeling Intetigencer.
Let the Democrats of the Second
Congressional district take warning.
There is danger ahead. Rouse up to
the Importance of the fact that every
Democratic vote will be needed on the
I'd day of November, and let us go to
work in earnest for the reelection of
the noble son of jefferson to Con-
gress. Remaining at home on cleo
ton day will result in the election of
the Republican candidate, Mr.. Flick,
a man who has always opposed you.
You have but to look at his record for
a ve%rification of the fact.
If we have been disappointed be-
cause our friends have not been APP
pointed to office, let us remember that
Hon. w. l.. Wilson is not the man
who makes removals and gives the APP
pointments, but it is done by higher
powers, and Mr.. Wilson, in his recon-
mendations has always been careful
to suggest only those who had the en-
dorsement of a majority of the peo-
pie in their locality. All could not
be appointed that made application,
and we should not condemn Mr.. Will
son for being unable to perform an
impossibility. But let us do our duty
as Democrats by working and bring
ing ont every voter in the district,
and thus show to the people of The
whole country that the Democratic
party of the I'd district is composed
of men who are honest and true to
their principles, always ready to make
any sacrifice for its success.
In the person of Hon. w. L. Will
son we have a representative who is
honest in every particular, and faith
full in all respects pertaining to the
best interests of the people. He is
free of ring rule and does not speak
with a forked tongue and the bland
smile of promises alone meant to de-
ceive, is not the tool of a few who
would trample down every right you
possess for their own personal adj
vancement, but he serves the whole
people honestly, truly and patriotical-
iy. Glance at his record in Congress,
look at the very important and trust
worthy positions held by him on the
leading Congressional committees,
notice the esteem in which he is held
by the people of the whole United
States, who look upon him as one OF
the leaders of the party, and then ask
yourself the question if you can be o
Democrat, true and loyal, and remain
away from the polls and not give your
ballot for his and the party's success
Let US send him back to Congress
with an increased majority, and our
hearty endorsement. Let every per
sonal feeling be laid aside, and let us
march in a solid phalanx, shoulder to
shoulder, and see that no Democratic
voter is left behind on next Tuesday
let not one be missed, and we will
have the glorious satisfaction of see.
ing a sweeping victory browning our
efforts. OLD T1aE DEMOCRAT.