Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-12-11

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1t is stated that Jas. u. Faymnn. John Re. ~
and myself made affidavit that the ballot boxes
were removed. The facts are as olloNs jas.
D.. Fayman made an affidavit before me as No
tary, substantially as follows: That lie had
challenged five persons as non-residerfs. who
were allowed to vote by the Commissioners. and
that the ballot boxes were taken To the office OF
7. 6. Brac onier and counted. Jno. R.Raya and
myself certified to the correctness oil that
Nearly every voter knows that ut every election
here since we have had q Board OF Canrassers
the ballot boxes have been taken to another
place and counted. 1served as a canvasser at
three different elections. The ballots were al
ways counted at another place was present
finished there was only two (2) ballots in the
box, when the number equal to the votes had
been counted these were not unfolded at the
time.
As to the threats made or the statement that
it was dangerous for a Republican to vote, I
only have to say that j have lived here nearly
so years aud every one knows / am a Republic
can. but the article above mentioned is the first
| I heard of any threats. There was no intim-
idation, no violence, and l am satisfied every
one entitled to vote had the privilege of doing
go unmolested. There were no mountaineers
who rode from Harpcr's Ferry or any where
else and voted here. The statement about JAS.
Robinson being jcrked back and driven from
the place is entirely without foundation. as is
also the statement that twenty men were picked
up on the streets before election by the Demo-
Gratis and kept in durancc until too late to vote.
In conclusion let me say that the other gen.
tlencn, both Commissioners and Csnvaascrs,
need no vindication ut my hands. They are
gentlemen above reproach. and would not be
a party TO any srch proceedings referred to in
the article of the Press.
There was q difference of opinion among the
Commissioner as to the qualification of u few
voters. I supposed the affidavit of Mr.. Fny-
man to test that question, or ] should not have
certified to il. although the facts as there stated
are known to-ali.
Respectfully Yours. &c.
J. 8. FLEMING.
Republican Com. of Election.
Endorsed: j. D. FAYMAN,
Republican Clerk of Election.
JOHN r. A
1t gives us pleasure to print, in
addition to the above, the following
letter from Towner Schley, ESQ.,, a
lifelong Republican. but a gentleman
who cannot see his home slandered
without entering his protest:
Mr.. Editor 1 suppose my LOYALTY and polit-
ical proclivities are established beyond cnvH rs
a pronounced workin" Republican. and the
further fact that 1 was present the entire day
at the late election in Sheplerdstown. working
and voted for Harrison. Morton. Flick. and the
gallant Golf. and while q Republican from
principle, | cannot remain dumb to the gross
misrepresentation and prcvarications OF truth
published in the Philadelphia Press of the 30th
uitiino. regarding the actions of my Demo-
cratic friends and ncighbors at the late election.
Il is true that the canvassers counted the votes
in j. s Bragonier's office. hut the same thing
has been do9e at every election held in Shop.
herdstown fof several years. and it Is well
known that the gentlemen conducting the late
election arc men OF irreproachable characters
and would not be gailty of intentional frand.
As to the charge of threats and driving voters
from the polls. it is a deliberate falsehood. 1
never saw a fairer election No voter was in
corrupted from casting his ballot as he desired.
Good order prevailed the entire day. AS the
charge of 20 voters being kept Mi night in o
prominent mans office and kept frem voting.
II is equally false and absurd. 1t IA true q
number of voters from Baltimore and Wash
ington came here to vote. some of whom vS$pd
the Republican ticket. and the same partNs
have been voting in Shepherdstown at past
elections. In conclusion l condemn in tototh
article alluded to as slanderous. uumanly AND
q gross Misrepresentation OF facts.
TowsER scHLEr.