Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-05-24
A SPECTATOR OF 1925.
How Democratic President was Nomi.
mated in 1925.

ndIe0 IN 1870.
A copy of the Staunton SPECTATOR
dated Nov. 4. 1925, has been handed
us by one of our Oldest subscribers
Mr.. M. 7. Mcclure, of Spottswood
containing an account of the lnitiatory
steps taken by the Tennessee legisla
ture in the nomination of Gen. Andrew
jackson to the Presidency. 1t will be
interesting reading for President max
ers of these times. A portion of it is
given as follows:
TENNESSEE AND GEN. JACKSON.
A Preamble and Resolutions, rec
onmending Gen. Jackson as Candi-
date for the Presidency at their next
quadrennial election, has passed both
branches of the Legislature of Ten
nessee; unanimously in one branch,
and with one d.ssentient in the other.
Resolutions have also passed both
Houses, by which Gen. Jackson is to
be received into the Hall of the House
of Representatives on his arrival there,
and to be addressed by one or both of
the Speakers, in behalf of the two
houses, Sc.
f. On Sunday, the 18th of October, Gen.
jackson and lady, arrived in Jackson,
Tenn. On the day following, accom-
panied by Mr.. Senator Eaton, and Mr.
Overton, he was escorted to a room,
prepared for him, where he was met
by the Masonic Fraternity. A very
respectful address was delivered to him
there, to which the General made an
appropriate reply. of which the follow
ing is an extract
IF, in my march through life, it
has been my good fortue to be an actor
in scenes which eventuated beneicialIy |
my greatest satisfaction is in knowing |
that at this day they are considered,
as they were intended. for the benefit |
and advancement of our common |
country. The last spot on the globe
where liberty has found a resting
place, will not, L hope, want defend
srs, and sincere ones, whenever an as
'ault may come. The world cannot
remain at peace. Human nature is
maD, as he ever has
been, is ambitious. Because our gov
is founded on new principles
ve must not trust alone to that; but
mark. with care and caution, the Sc
'ret and silent inroads which intrigue,
and cunning, from time to
ime may originate.''
How Runaway Negroes We're Looked
After in 1925.
The following Staunton ADVERTISE
nent, if not up to date, will be new
eading to many of our subscribers
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
Ran away from the subscriber on
Vednesday night the 10Th inst, a
lave named BILLY" thirty-t two or
hree years of age, of dark yellow
resembling an Indian), !
traight black hair, hearty six feet ,
Ugh, and we'll made; speaks slow, and
as an impudent look when spoken to.
he said slave formerly belonged to
innaus Bowling, esq, of Bucking- !
am county. AS he can read and write
is probable that he may have forged 6
pass, and attempted to make his es- t
ape to the State of Ohio, he having l
een frequently heard to say that he
as of Indian blood, and entitled to
g freedom. The clothing be took
way was a pair of striped cotton pan '
looms, do. of dark cossinett patched s
l the left knee, white waistcoat, black b
at, and an old fur hat; he has a va s
ETY. of other clothing, but the kind is t.
1t recollected. will give ten dollars
ward, if taken in the county of Au- >
lsta, or twenty dollars if taken out =
the county, and all reasonable q
arges if brought home. V
W. BOYS. 7
Staunton, Oct. 21, 1925. p