Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-04-20


He then denied that there was any author who had
ever expressed such idea, and called upon Mr. Ly-
ops 10 name one il he could MIR l.. being unable SO
to do, Mr. Scott then desired TO know of Mr. Lyons,
ifhs intended to support such an opinion u not, ne
would push the discussion no further on that point
This brought Mr.. Lyons upon his feet he said IN
the general he did not think this was the case, but
there were cases in which he thought it did-by way
of lllustration-that coffee, by increasing the duty,
the price would be lower This poor, unfortunate IL
lnstration, Mr. Scott cut down in an instant lie said
the U. States did not grow one plant OF coffee, and
the duty made part Of the cost to the consumer
This was the fret pass Of arms between your Rich
mond LAWYERS We 1.-THE Democrats) were much pleas
ed at the result for all the Wing speakers in this
county, for the last few months have been set to the
tune high duties make low prices, or distribution and
National Bank. For want OF time, he made only q
few brief remarks-they strong clear, and forcl
BILE We had never seen Mr. Scott here before, but he
has left an impression here that he is one of Virginia
strongest sons
Mr. Lyons disappointed entirely. We expected
he would grapple with Mr. SCOTT the great prlncl-
pies that agtate the country bnt he preferred smaller
gams-the common slang of the day, and low abuse
of Mr.. Van Buren-his speech was precisely OF that
character that his speeches frequently
10 be in the Enqulrer.
From another Correspondent
"TAPPAHANNocK, April 10.
awe had Mr.. Scott and Mr.. Lyons from your city be-
fore the good people of Old Essex yesterday. Mr.
Scott opened the discussion, and delivered powerful
speech rich with irresistible arguments upon the Tariff,
Bank and Distribution. lie spoke from the record; and
If there is any thing in physiognoy drove conviction
to the minds of the uubeeving Wings. Mr. Scott
so completely exposed the antiAmercan tendency OF
these three measures, now openly advocated by the
Wing party that think he has reused up many unsus-
pecng and confdng followers Of leaders, TO think and
Judge for themselves lie contended, there never was
contest fraught with more momentous consequences to
the permanency Of institutions and liberties OF the
people, than the now going for the Presidency
II Mr. Clay should come TO the administration OF the
Government clamorous he and his partizans now are
TO carry out all the destructive measures the Wing party
in 1910 repudated raher concealed from the people;
in vain for posterity the triumph Of Republican
ism aud the true doctrines of the Constitution lSOl
with the immortal Jefferson at lis head MIR. 5. spoke
about three hours and regretted that the roteness and
courtesy which he conceded was due from him TO Mr..
Lyons would not allow him time to discuss The subject
Of the Veto power, and others he should like TO notice.
as he desired to give Mr. Lyons ample time 10 reply
and he took his seat amidst every demonstration Of ap-
probation and applause.
Mr. Lyons then rose, and delivered very ingenious
and playful speech, evidently sustaining his standing as
gentleman Of high order of talents, and pleasant and
impressive speaker. He did pretend to meet the
gumens Of his antagonist and demolsh them; but was
content like Napoleon, 10 be more skifsl in taking his
positions than in maintaining them His eoculon was
fine, and his imagination prolific. lie INDUCED, |
thought, in chimgras, and would, like Prospero tart
at the spectres Of his creation. The light which
Mr. Lyons shed, resembcd the colored eliugence OF a
painted medium; "knd Of mimic twilight soothing TO
the senses, but better fitted for ornament than se'-
The best spirit prevaed and both parties were pleased
interested and gratfed, and would am sure, be pleased
to receive and hear the gentlemen at any time
and Mr. Lyons thought he had not time TO enter fully
into the arguments which the subjects required, and IN
dicaled his intention of coming over again during The
summer, and Mr. Scott promised he would meet HIM,
hope shall have the pleasure Of the eloquence and
of before
vass closes MIR Lyons concluded his speech OF about
two hours and half with beautiful peroration, amidst
demonstrations Of applause The only regret felt was,
that his talents not employed in better cause; for
] admire the gentleman less than do his talents.
Extract Of a letter from "FIxcAsTLE, April 10.
ST sincerely think tsat The rumor which has reached
you, about the probability of our defeat IN Roanoke
county is without foundation. The moment that the
Wing candidate was brought out, Nathaniel Bnrwell,
ESQ promptly Withdrew from the canvass, and Will
cast his vote early the day OF election for Barnes
This manly and dsinerested course will have It's pro-
per effect and there good reason TO doubt our sue
in Roanoke. Our friends in Giles and Mercer are
sangune about the success Of our candidate there,
though they admit that French viii him very close
In Montgomery and Pulaski, our friends are equally
sangnine Of elec,ng WALL while they also admit that
il will be whipping race-a all events they are can
wasting The county in spirit that deserves success
From Monroe, have advces, that speak confidently
Of the of Hamilton; and, although en- excite
ment has been raised agains. d. B Layne in Ale.ha-
nv, on account of his course in Richmond last Win
ter (Which We know TO be msrepresented-- EdtoTsJ
| am satisfied that he will be elected, though by a
smaller than usual ma orty-and every account that
hear from friends Montgomery, Giles and Mon
roe about the prospects Of Senatorial candidate 's
favorable 10 the success OF Chapman. The contest
however, will be very close in all the counties
above named and may also be close one in Bo'eourt
from peculiar circumstances.
Extract Of Letter from
SOUTHAMPTON, April 10, 1914
"Let me assure you, there is no danger of South
ampton Unless am more mistaken than have ever
been we will elect Dr. Sebte by larger majority than
has been given in the county for years You may safely
put down Southampton at seventy-tive majority Tor
Sebell have seen party 80 bent on beating
any candidate they are Bowers. lie sneaked IN last
wear BY our party not knowing there any oppos-
lion to our late worthy delegate DR.. Spark Success
TO the good and noble old commonwealth"
EXTRACT ola letter from Woop CousrY, April A.
"General j. j. Jackson is the Wing candidate in
Wood end Richie, and r, Is Boy ~ The Democratic
& Neale Jr., having declined. But Tor the TACT,
that Of our herttctore leading trends are now
supporting Jackson, would beat them handsomely;
and, indeed, We feel we shall be aoe 70 accomn'sh
that most desirable object-not only TO beat the Wing
candidate but teach would5e-leaders that we are
not 10 be transferred at their pleasure visited MT
chic county few days ago. Our friends are IN me
spirits and promise Us 200 majority think, however
ii will not be quite argebut enough 10 ensure the
election Of R. b. Bayly The Hon Samuel Hays,
learn, has taken the place Of Edmston in Lewis and
Bra1,on, and suppose will be elected as matter OF
course. Mason s. Jackson, result doubtful
"P S. Since writing the above, We learn thst Da-
MEL Raymond, Wing, Of Richie, has announced HIM
self candidate This, ,hink, will ensure the elec-
ton of Bayy, although the friends OF Jackson are DE-
ceiynr themselves with the idea that VIII operate 10
III, advantage by dividing the vote Of Richie between
Bayly and Raymond They know but little Of the
Democrats Of R., if they suppose they wll vote Tor
anu Whip should not be surprised II Jackson de-
clned-s day or Two viii determine II the contest IS
between Il. and q the Wings here generally Will sup
port Bayiy."
LYscuBuRG, April Is, 1914.
uThe democratic Party here was better
organised, or in finer spirits William Daniel, ~
has taken the field, and every where he goes,
he does much in opposition 10 Inc owner OF
the Richmond Wing whose mouth-piece boudufan' %
having only made hut one and the same speech