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The Daily Dispatch: April 2, 1861., [Electronic resource], Complimentary Attentions to a Mail agent. (search)
The Covington times. This is the title of an excellent weekly paper, published in Covington, Allegheny co., by Holloway & Humphreys, which maintains with ability and spirit the policy of Virginia attaching herself to the Southern Union.--Upon the announcement of Lincoln's election, the editor of the Times boldly hoisted the Secession standard, without counting the costs or caring for consequences, and, at that time, stood almost alone in his county in that position. But he is now sustained by a powerful rally of the Allegheny people to his principles, and we hope will have abundance of material aid. We trust that the friends of the cause in our own region will give the bold Highlander their sympathy and support.
ng you as a candidate for the Mayoralty of the city. We are aware of the brief period intervening between this and the day of election, yet we believe that under the wide-spread dissatisfaction existing against the election of the present incumbent, that it is only necessary to announce you as a candidate to ensure your election. Very respectfully, yours, John M. Botts, Andrew Johnston, George W. Smith, Martin Burton, John H. Digges, John K. Martin, George H. Baldwin, John R. Humphreys, Charles J. Sinton, Wm. A. Radcliffe, Wm. S. Royster, John Pritchard, John F. Powell, And a large number of others. Richmond, Va., March 30th, 1861. Richmond, Va., March 30th, 1861. Gentleman — Your letter of this date, requesting me to allow you to announce me a candidate for the Mayoralty of this city, has just been handed to me, and in reply, I will only say that if the citizens shall think proper to elect me to that post, I do not feel at liberty to declin