Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-09-16

Democrat hot A Democrat-writes
to the Spirit that there is a bitter political
contest in this county, and says it is " sim
ply and solely to re-elect johnson \. Cam
den" Haven't the friends of Mr.. Camden
q right to try to re-elect him? And isn't it
true that the bitterness referred TO has been
most exhibited by his opponents? Has a
man ever been more per,istently abused,
misrepresented, maligned and villiied p
Are not the motives of those who favor his
reelection impugned? Are not those who
are a.all friendly to him characterized as
henchmen. odice-seekers, &c? Mr.. Mason
is reckless i'm such abuse, but as irresponsi-
Die as reckless. But i, il fair for one who
would impress the reader by his nom de
plume thus 20 assail a distinguished repre-
sentative Democrat? Who knows but that
Mr.. Camden's anony mous assailant is more
OF less guilty of all the crimes, except MUIR
der. mentioned in the decalogue? He says
Mr.. Camden is very ordinary man in-
tellee,ualv." Democrat does not give
evidence bv his contribution to the Spirit
that he is q superior judge Of intellectually.
lie saws Mr.. Camden "is immensely wealthy
hence he has so many professional politi-
cal henchu,en." Are Mr. Strider's friends
su5,cryient TO him because of his wealth
because be is richer thar Or. Starry? He
complains that Mr. Camden made his mo-
ney by rebates ON shipments. Are not per
son, iu this community making profitable
use of special railroad privilege too,
loujest ia condemnation of Mr.. Camden
because he may have profted by such adj
yantage,? When special privileges were a.
bout 90 be prohibited did not some persons
here. almost without exception anti Cam
den men now, exercise themselves on the
subject and sign, and solicit signatures to a
petition To- the legislature 20 defeat the app
pretended measure? Democrat allege,
that Mr.. Camden is q railroad director.-
Is &c criminal? Wasn't Mr.. Strider lately
bank director, and n'tyou find the name
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o' &" '"'.'''1 O''''',' VII ~ '' ~ ''''' ~
now making the political pot boil coopera-
Tin. with corporations-aI for the purpose
OF "a1'"5 '' '''e'i ''''' W '''," " ~
criminal ''' '.'' 'i''S 10 "'l.''' '"''. o'P
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business mas not oniy Drought NiHi "e'''"'
but bias enabled him To- engage I'm enterprI-
sas tlat develop the resources of the State
and give employment 90 thousands of men
aud secure TO them happy homes for their
wives and children Any very strong proof
,ha, De Is only "a very ordinary man in
-e'locually 2' His recent debate in the
Senate ON "a matter Of paramount interest to
,hc farmers. stock raisers, miners and man
uhcurcr- of West Virginia. running de-
bate of two day, engaged in by some of the
ab'e,, men of that body-wasn any very
satisfactory ADMINISTRATION obi '"iE very
ordinary ' ability. Democrat asks Mr..
Camden & De didn't Use money and how
much 90 secure bis election 90 the Senate,
bu, exhibits bit of remor-e for bis unwor-
thy ia-iuua,ion by remarkius We donot
say a.. tha. we heard about his use of mo
rcy 10 true l, half You heard true? lsa
vulgar traction Of what you profess to have
heard true? Democrat says:
.Tbe O.comargarine Din for the relief of
the makers and users OF butter was very
m''n "e'Neue' 'u ''e senate
" no weakened I'D " as =. ''A OH '"e
bogus ool.'f i'f OF against ''e interest oi
mocuts, approved Democrats voted against
the oiIi Drown Representative saw pro-
per Coz oppose il. 1.-THE bill was not IN the