Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-04-11
SOUTHALL In ACCOMAC.


Wings OF Accomsc to conhne within the arrow limits of
tho Shore, the qualification which Mr.
Southall has afforded The aabity OF his Manners the
masculine vigor Of his understanding, the ability and
with which he has indicated himself from the foul
persion hesped upon his character by the magnancy
the irresistible energy with which he sustain
ed the majesty Of Wing principles in the discussions be
himself aud his opponen have for him
able position their esteem and their remembrance
His visit has served double purpose, shew that
have candidate IN every respect worthy OF support
and proclaim the people the utter fasy Of several
reports which have been ndusously circulated all par
OF the county, by the cnging minons o Judge Bayy,
the purpose advancing his interest regardless truth
or justice. A few weeks since it rumcred that Mr..
Southal had Withdrawn from contest IL was subse-
queny asserted he had declined county
from . reluctance meet his opponent upon his own
ground A reward OF dollars offered by Judge
Bayy, il SAID To who would bring him before
him and that he has produced himself and discus
son taken place, Of which shall tell you q few mo
msnis, the result fully ustifes the assumption that the
Judge would treble hrs 0fer any who would have
kept him ei home. These statements argue a shame.
les recksssness Of truth, aud disposition the part
his opponents means TO inJure Nh Souha's cleo
ton Of the disgrscefu nature. But they will avail
them net. Instead Of being disped and indifferent the
Wings inAexbly determined do their duty. and
firmly confident OF success.
The first meeting between MessTs. Southall and Bayy
ia this county, upon Saturday last, Gulford. OF
that meeting it is sufficient say that Mr.. 5. acquitted him.
self In worthy OF his high reputation and crafty
ing his friends Immediately upon the ournmeni of
ths Court yesterday, The Court house filled with a
dense crowd in anxious expectation OF the discussion
and falsely propagated through the Shore. that Mr.
nothing Than legal drudge yro in politics.
and inferior his opponent the Of de-
bate drew persons from all parts Of the county, honestly
expecting him dssruced and defeated IL perfect
" nnnihated. The Democratic part Of the auden
came TO the meeting confident the prowess of their lead
er-they returned their homes assured that they had
overaed his powers and that Tor before, he
had retired from the fight with bruises and
filtration The discussion opened by Judge
Bayly in speech of one.and a-half hours DURATION
j have neither time space Ia give you complete
synopsis Of the argument OF either gentleman. | can
only give you the leading features. The first objection
alleged against Mr. g. breach OF faith in proof Of
which, il stated he had Judge
Bsyy during the Of each Spring advising him. #
he determined candidate for Congress
his commission and leading him IN believe that he should
his support His objection was. that Mr. s.
had beou in public life; and in consequence Of his
tired and studious life would, for long time, be nothing
than a cipher in Congress. Here he kindly inform
cd Of fact which but few Of his have
discovered, doubtless from obuseness their pant
that the experience U few in the Legislature OF
Virginia, and Of half session in Congress had given
him slight proficiency in the art OF legislation; and
without his expertncss which Mr.. 5. could make
pretension, Representative would he mere AutOmatOn
lie had stated Guiford and repeated in Drummond
Town, with much warmth. that the manner Of MIR. SIS
nomination released the Wings from any obligation give
him teir support lie unblushingy asserted, after hav
ing been informed OF his have heard by several
gentlemen, "that twelve OF his personal enemies
snesked into room, Mr. Segar's Hotel and made
nomination without the concurrence knowledge Of the
Wings Of the county" This statement called forth
angry tUuho Hom u"u"uo'tu
~, who boldly asserted that the Judge was guilty OF will
Ju fsehood To set the matter forever ut rest and to
jevs Mr. Souba from any embarrassment caused by the
statement, late Senator who was one OF the "twelve
sneake informed the audience that tho nomination
made BY the Clay Club Of Accomac-fron 80 TO 100 men,
beers being present.
Mr.. Souha 10 reply amid the silent attention of
the meeting. and the Inuchchershed hope the part Of
tbs Locos that he would unable to the OBJ
ecous OF his opponent, lie had not proceeded far how
when tho people began discover that he had been
bascy traduced that he thoroughly undsrstood every sub
Ject he touched and that he welded the weapons OF de-
bate with moro power and skill Than public speakers gen
orally. and his opponent IN especial In reply to the rst
objection. the letters, both OF Mr. Souha and Judge b.
were produced and read Ihey showed most conelusyoy
thi sdvies as becoming candidate had heen socied
by Isags anu ssS" o n,' oou'na cey Ii,u ui'I We
serveoy $50 ,'' s " y 'es r P ,. I ~.
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-. nv, ,.,,sJ and ,bsi Mr. SoutboIl never for mo.
49,, s,,s,,,;o.J ,be intention M giving him III. snnpor,
Th. ,ef,,.,io, al the chang. gave perfect satisfaction
b,h IN ,Is Ioc,s and IN the Wings: and go far A. am
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