Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-03-20

To the voters of Northampton Co.
In formally announcing myself as
candidate for the democratic nomlna-
ton to House of Delegates, subject to
the result Of u primary election, |
deem it my duty to briefly define my
views on the issues involved. early
espoused, and have always cherished
the fundamental principles OF the
democratic party, which stands for
right against might, the masses
against the classes, equal and exact
Justice to all, and special privileges
to none-that guarantees to every
man the greatest liberty consistent
with law and order. | wish it to be
distinctly understood that l have
none but the kindest feelings towards
all of my opponents in the race, and
in Offering my services to the people,
an only assuming the right ac-
corded every citizen of free America.
In presenting myself, | do so believ-
ing can benefit the people, if elected,
wish to have a fair. open aud
friendly fight. If elected, | pledge
myself to use my earnest efforts to
lessen, in every way, the burden OF
the people, and t6 see that the will
OF the majority of the people be
obeyed. l shall consider myself Il
servant OF the people, sent to execute
their will, and shall see to it that
their will is law. also pledge my
self to have the act making Capeville
district, in Northampton county, a
mo fence district repealed; and
give the people in that district a
right to vote on the question OF
fence or mo fence" earnestly be-
lieving that a great wrong has been
done these people, and that they
should be accorded the same privi-
lege of voting on all questions elect
ing their interests, us that accorded
the rest of the county. | also pledge
myself that no bill etlecting the in
terests OF the people of the Eastern
Shore, shall be passed, before
acquainting the people with the pur
port of the bill, through the Eastern
Shore people papers, as far as prhcti-
cable. This is nothing but justice to
the people, and propose to see that
Justice is done all classes alike, as
far as in my power. | do not wish II
understood that anything l have
said is intended to reflect, in tie
least, on any representative, for the
present incumbents had no warmer
supporter, nor stronger advocate
than the Pioneer and its editor, both
terms that they were candidates.
| Having, however, been urged by my
friends in different parts of the
county to present myself us can
didate and feeling that my work for
the party, both personally and
through my paper, has been equal to
ANY other man on the Eastern Shore,
feel that l am justly entitled to the
support of the people, for the Office
ask. As far as the misdemeanor act
is concerned, it has not proved salts
factory in many counties, II may
| Judge from my many exchanges. III
find upon further investigation that
expenses have been lessened anu
crimes decreasing, and the best men
selected for justices, | shall be i'll
favor of sustaining the law, but Oil
the other hand, if by that time l find
| it has not proved beneficial, Shall
vote for the repeal OF the objection
able features. 1t is impossible at so
short a trial to positively decide no *,
as to the good or bad effects OF the
act. Whatever l find Objectionable,
however, | shall try TO have repealed
AS to our next u. s. Senator-li
elected, shall deem it high PRIV
lege and delight to cast my vote for
Virginia's noble son and patriot
(the idol of the Eastern Shore) John
Warwick Daniel In conclusion
will say, that should regard il a
high honor to be chosen TO represent
Northampton and Accomac COUNTIES
as floater delegate to the Legislature
of Virginia, and respectfully ask the
support of my fellow citizens.
WM. BULLITT FIrZ HUGH.
Cape Charles, Va, March II, ~.