Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-07-24

We publish on the first page of to-day's paper the
eighth number of series ofpowerlul articles, now in
course of publication in the "Richmond Whg,n said
20 be from the rem of CONWAY Robinson, Esq, of
Richmond. In our next, we purpose to lay before
our readers the ninth NUMBER in which the same
branch Of contemplated reform is discussed with unu-
sual ability and force. II is gratifying to witness The
waking up ofconservatism throughout the State. and
the stand taken upon the Judiciary question by ma
ny of our strongest and most reliable men, The in
dependence of the Judcary--the very citadel of lib
erty, and the great safeguard Of the weak against the
oppression Of the powerul-is not to be demolished
without struggle, as some would have the people
believe. We rejoice to perceive that in almost eve
ny District men are found willing and able to stand
up for the true interests of the people, against the
encroachments of radicalsm and the wild spirit Of
innovation and change which has seemed TO be
abroad in the land. Even from among the Democ-
racy, the great loun'au-head Of modern progress,
champions stepping forth upon the arena, in de-
fence Of s great conservative feature OF our govern
ment, unwilling TO inhct upon the good old mother
OF US all, San ignorant, corrupt and dependent Judi
ciary." Agitators may rant and anxious aspirants
boast as they please, but are much mistaken if
the people are not found, after mature elaboration
and calm reflection rather disposed to rational reform
than reckless revolution.
Six months ago. when, regardless of what was
said to be popular sentiment, we raised our voice
against change in the Judicial tenure, we were
thought antiquaed in our notions and singular in
our views. Nay, more: some people, amazed at
our presumption, kindly read us out of the Reform
Church, and in all the magnanimity ofnew-born ZEAL
prescribed US for the honest advocacy of what we
conceived to be the best interests Of the whole peo-
pie. At that early day the Judiciary question was
discussed in this District alone an early start being
adudged necessary for the generationofa agitation and
excitement In other Districts all was quiet, and
hence we were placed in position Of seeming sim
gularity. The calls upon candidates, however have
of late elected much discussion, and the lines have
been distinctly drawn between conservatism and rad
iealism. While differing with many Of them upon
many points of contemplated reform, we notice a
mong the advocates of an Independent Judicial ten
ure, such men as Rives, Southal and Jefferson Ran
doph of Albemarle; James Shelley, Of Smyth; Geo.
w. Summers, of Kanawha Price, of Greenbrer;
Muscoe r. II Garnett, of Essex; Conrad Of Jeffer-
son Seymour, of Hardy; Gordon, of Lonisa; Old,
Of Powhatan; Bondurant of Buckingham; John NJ.
Patton, Conway Robinson and James E. Heath, of
Richmond Stuart and Niche, orAugusto, and others
FAai might DO mentioned.
Nor is this all: Reaction Is quietly taking place
among the mass of the people Opinions hastily
conceived, are slowly but surely giving way under
the pressure Of that 'sober, second thought we
spoke Of in our last and men begin to doubt the
policy which would substitute the speculations of
modern progressives for the wisdom of our fathers
and the lessons Of experience. Let the people decide
whether they will cling to the one or follow the
other-we will no! murmur. Identified with them
in interest and feeling, we may, however, ask them
10 pause and think before they engralt upon our Ju-
dicial system, feature so hideous and repulsive-
We may beg them TO reflect before they adopt sys-
tenn which has been justly denominaed 'the greatest
curse an angry Heaven could in1ict upon SHINING
people, system that will sink the noble old Com
monweah Of Virginia 10 the level of the land Of re-
pudiation, mobocracy and bowe.knives
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