Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-08-07

gent jury can obtain the same information They have the
same means, in fact better MEANS of obtainog .v;d.
of corruption than the people, and besides the evidence that
is given befre them, is dlvesed Of the embellishments
under the obligation OF oath, and the jury are moi key
be BIASED by peudices warped by favor OF affection
for they act under the solemn sanctiy OF an oath.
But those gentlemen who arrogate to themselves the IL
tie ofTrue Reormers," and who denounce all others as
Reormers, make most aughable attempt to ridicule
This suggestion of Mr. Stuart and in their attempt belray
what is their real opinion of the intelligence and virtue Of
The people. One OF them at last June Court went SO
far to say "hat jury would dare come into Court
house and imPeach Judge" With what justice such
charge this can be made against your integrity, citizens
of Augusta leave for you 10 say The very Jury whom
he denuunces being too seryie tompeach Judge-who
would foreswear themselves, rather than execute duty
they to perform, is composed Of men selected
Unfortunately from yourselves The charge is appca-
BILE to each and every Of you and il remains for you to
say whether the charge be false or not.
But alb says the genteman-"The plan is not ncom-
paiibe with the plan of elecng the Judges periodically
but might be added to it, if worth any thing" 1t is moi
incompatible fellow citizens but if you seek TO create
sponsiby without destroying the independence Of the u
dietary then you adopt this plan the other is unnecessa
ry. The only objection have heard urged against the
present system is the responsibility Of the Judges-ifby
this plan hold them to strict responsibility, then
why, ask the dangerous experiment Of electng
periodically. can and much fear that many
Of those who such advocates of the term tenure,
anticipate that by such course they securing them
seve much coveted honor. DEMOCRAT.
To the Editors Of the Spectator:
Gentlemcni- You will please insert the accompanying
letter in your paper al early period possible. am
compelled ask this favor al your hands, from the fact that
the Editor of the Messenger refused to publish, unless
would so modify as leave the impression upon the pub
lie mind, that regard the Editor of the Messenger as
of honor and yeracity. These notifications could
make, the Editor of the Messenger in publish
ing the articles in his paper Of which complain, had no
kind Ut regard to the truth These articles connected
penned, and published with the intent to prejudice the
minds of the people against meto if possible from
my support those who advocating my election upon
the ground that am thorough reformer. The Irregular
ticket" as the Messenger calls It, is 10 be supported and
all others are TO be prescribed and defeated for the benefit
of the Irregular ticket. To this end, all Of the efforts
of the Messenger have been directed, from the begin
ming of the the present hour and The Messenger
be conscious OF the fact that he has not been
scpuIous the he has used TO accomplish
this cherished purpose OF himself and friends. His refusal
publish my Defence proof sufficient to show that he is
not disposed 10 act fairly in this matter. After having as
sailed me in most base and contemplate, msep
fesehtng my acts and mpugning my motives; he has not
manlness justice enough in his heart to permit my
ply to his vilticaliOns to go before the public. -
Yours, &C., Il. l.. DOYLE.
To the Editor Of The Virgina tMessenger-Sir: In your
paper of the 2d instant, you say Nedo not exactly IN
dersiand Mr.. Doyles position. 1t seems he is in cores
pondence with Mr.. Niche, one of the Ant-Reorm candl
dates, as The latter gentleman himself stated. Wonder II
there coalton Not knowing cannot undertake 10 say"
was at the Court house at the time The speaking
between Messrs Niche and Lecer occurred in the course
Of which, understand reference was made to my CORES
pondence with Mr.. Niche. | am the personal friend Of
Mr. Mche and have business relations with him, which
often render necessary that should have correspond
with nj hpr
Niche business letter, and by that letter informed him
that there would be public meeting at Brownsburg, the
20h day Of July. gave Mr. Niche notice of the Browns
burg meeting because he had expressed wish to address
the people Of that precinct, and had promised to inform
him of the time when he could have opportunity 10 do
SO. also gave Mr.. Niche and all the other candidates
copy of my Address tho people OF this District append
ed which notice of the times and places when and
where the Rockbrdge candidates would address the peo
pie of their County upon the subject of Constitutional Re-
form In thus giving MIR. Niche, notice OF our public
meetings in Rockbrtge, cannot believe that did any
thing inconsistent with iny duty thorough ReioTner
Those meetings, holden for the purpose of discus
sing beDre the people the various measures of reform III
which all feel deep interest Those meetings not to
be made up of reoers anrermers, but OF the whole
body of the peope At meeting thus Constituted shall
any be debarred the privilege OF attending and OF Civ
ing ulteance to-, and defending by fair arguments his own
honestly entertained opinions Are the people to be de-
MED the privilege of hearing both sides Of question: vi
Surely moi Upon what principle OF justice or Of common
sense them can be condemned, and my acts falsely and
tcickedy msrprcsented? Simply because gave an oppo
notice Of the time and place where meant discuss be-
fore public assembly oflhe people, those points OF Cons
tutiona Reform upon which we differed in opinion. No
honorable man, no man whose good opinion would at all
value, will condemn me for acting toward gen.
teman to whom upon points in this contest stand
opposed.
In common with all of my fellow citizens entertain the
highest respect for the character OF Messrs Stuart and
Mche-I fully appreciate their great abilities, and know
the great mental which they can bring tobear
upon an opponent in the discussion of any question Yet
humble as am should hesitate TO meet even them,
and discuss before The people hequesion Of judicial reform
jim such discussion trusting TO the power TRUTH to resist
all assaults against The proposition to elect The Judges by
the people for Of years. Some tender footed hay
Redred efurmers might hesitate and trembe to meet Mes
SIS Stuart and Niche before epeope in the discussion o
the great reform questions of the day. Their crude and
idiyested notions of reform would wither like the new
mown grass when exposed IN their scOchng criticism.
Although you choose, Mr.. Editor, to assign me place
with the au eformers you term them, and place my
upon what you pleased to term the 'Nlongrel
Ticket" have still the consolation LETT me, that have
of friends who are to be driven from their deter
minalion to support the day OF election They all
know that have been the uncompromlslng advocate
of the great measures Of Constitutional Reform in pro-
gress of discussion before the people. They know that
am not one of those cerenh hour rorDerS whose CONVEX
sion the reform faith has been recent that they can
tell the very day and hour when ga change oer the
spirit Of their dream, and doubt many Of them have
quite vivid membranes of the appliances and lhe mo-
Tires which have greatly accelerated their progress IN The
ways of reform.
TO the charge that | have formed coalition with Mes
srs. Niche and Stuart with any other person or persons
have but reply TO make-itis base ic am before
the people of this District candidate allied with no clique,
faction party have not formed sought to form com
bnauns with any cqueo party. My sentiments are be-
fore the people in printed Address, and the principles
therein avowed will maintain and defend all times and
in all places II may be that of the friends Of Nessrs
Stuart and Niche have expressed determination TO vote
for me as choice of evils in preference o some others
of the reform candidates. If the fact that some Of The friends
of Messrs Stuart and Niche design voting for me and
wamy advocate my election" is to be regarded as proof