Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-09-14
MISCELLANEOUS
Another" Secret Circular"


The Wheeling Register has gotten
hold of and gives to its readers an
other Republican " secret circular"
as follows:
IPrivatc.l
REPUBLICAN STATE CENTRAL COM
MITTEE.
W. j. W. CowDEN, Chairman, Wheeling (; A.
j. Stone, Fairmont; Lee Raymond, Clarks-
burg T; j. w. Vandervort, Parkersbnrg; d.
A. Gibbons, PIT. Pleasant j.: j.. PETERSON,
Huntington; w. w. Baker, Hamlin j. j..
Bury, Fire Clay A. +. Gibbons. Charleston :;
Arthur Sinscl, Grafton ; VI. l.. Shalfer, Aus
tin f. NJ. Reynolds, Kcyser j. Rufus
Smith, Berkely Springs. o. g.. sCoFlELD,
Secretary.
STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
W. j. w. CowDEN, Chairman; A. j. Stone,
Arthur Sinsel, Lee Raymond, j. W. Wander
wort. o.. G. ScoFIELD, Secretary. 7. IL.
LOGAN, Treasurer.
WHEELING, w. VA, Aug. 26; 1886.
Dear Sir:--The prospects for clccting q ma
iority of the Legislature this fall and two. if
not three, congressman, is more than hopeful
lit is promising. Our advices from every
section of the State are very encouraging. Re
publicans arc united, hopeful and determined.
Democrats are discOrdant aud apathetic. tits
the earnest desire of the to
strengthen our organization in every district,
especially in the close ones, but the committee
Has LO NALNA6 AAAANh yNA OAAAO ANN " HO@AhANh
campaign without funds any more than you
eau fight q battle without powder and cartridge.
There being no State ticket our means for col
lecting are limited, and we are compelled to ap-
peal to those individual Republicans whom we
know are interested in good government and
the perpetuation of Republican principles.
The interest of the Congressional districts
will be largely looked after by the several can
didates, and a large fund is not needed, but
this committee proposes to devote its special
attention to a certain few close, but financially
weak districts. We desire to organize, equip
and strengthen them by every means in Or
power. They are the real battle field OF this
contest; and must not beneglectcd. The enemy
is alert and his doodle is already being scat
tered lavishly. But the apathy discussions in
his ranks will drive from him in this contest
more than his dollars can secure. and the odds
will be against him. For one fourth OF, the
amount that he will cNpcnd in the close dis
tricts, VIC believe that most of them can be
carried for the Republican ticket, if it is eX-
pended discreetly and judiciOusly.
We want no brass bands and pyrOtcchnics in
this contest, except, perhaps, in one or two
strongly Republican COMMITTEES to get the vote
out, aud in one or two strongly Democratic
counties, to shut the eye of the enemy, but Il
quiet, close and thorough organization. and a
thorough canvass of the close districts, and
every Republican with his coat off on election
day. That is our idea of the manner of con-
Quoting the campaign, and these are the places
where. we believe, the munitions OF war should
be concentrated. We appeal to you earnestly
for all the aid yOu feel able to contribute.
promising you 4 faithful expenditure OF the
same. If you do not feel justified in contriLut-
ing largely, give n little; no matter how small
the amount. an aggregation of mites will rem
der material aid.
Any amount that you may feel willing to
contribute please remit to DIR. Thos. II. Logan.
Wheeling. who is Treasurer of the Committee,
and he will promptly acknowledge the re-
csipt. Also please notify the secretary of tic
amount contributed.
Yours, very truly,
W. j. w. CowDEN, Chairman.
o. G. SCOFIFLD. Secretary.