Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-09-04

gress,and giving his views upon the poliii-
cal subjects that then engaged the atten-
ton Of the people. As we well recollect.
be politely and respectfully invited Mr.
Powell to be present, and discuss these to-
pics with him. Mr.. Powell objects that
Mr.. Goggin did not consult him, as TO the
places and times when he would appear
before the people; and this wet are founder
stand as the first reason, why Mr.. Powell
now refuses to inform those whom he has
represented, either by printed or oral pub
lie addic sses, how he represented them
Several months ago. MIR. Powell came back
from Congress, and although he knew that
a very large majority of his constituents
were men who did not subscribe TO politi
cal papers, and had very imperfect means
ofasccriaining what had TRANSFERRED in Con
gress, and although he knew that scenes Of
startling interest had been witnessed there,
with which the people ought to be made
acquainted and allowed to form their iudg-
ments upon, he failed to call them together
for that purpose and declined even the poor
courtesy Of addressing them a circular
Having waited sufficiently long for this
purpose, Mr.. Goggin noreor two suitable
occasions, addressed his neighbors and coun-
tyncn and then published notice that
he would speak at Amherst Court;
at which time he requested Mr.. Pow
ell again TO attend, if he thought proper,
unite with him in the discussion and ar
range the terms, times and places Of other
meetings. That Mr.. Goggln did not consult
Mr. Powell in advance in regard to these
things. we are to understand is his second
and only other reason for refusing to make
known his acts as representative, and his
opinions as a candidate. Well we trust
the people are now satisfied. They would
have the reasons and they have got them
What now becomes ofall The clamor we have
had! What will those noisy and trouble
some persons who have driven Mr.. Pow.
ell to this extreme step think of themselves
We honestly believe that he would moi
have made these crushing disclosures, if he
could have avoided it, We are convinced
that lie would have spared them, if they
would have allowed him, but they
would not, and now let them bear their
fate as best they may.
This notable letter of Mr.. Powell con
tains an clongaton, in the shape Of com
mentary, in the paper which gives it pub
licity. The Republican says:
"Thc public will not misunderstood this
letter. If Mr. Powell were ever so anx-
ious to meet Mr.. Goggin in his discussions
before the people, he is precluded from SO
doing by the cavalier manner in which lie
has been treated by Mr.. Goggin. Instead
Of addressing letter TO Mr.. p and pro.
posing to make appointments TO the mutu-
al convenience of both, Mr.. G. has, in thai
bragadocio style SO peculiar his own, pub
llshed arbitrarily, his appointments, to suit
| his own convcnicncc-and called upon
Mr.. Powell to follow at his heels, W bat
everl ns arrangements or lis desires in the
premises might be; and if Mr. Powell dis
obey the dogmaiical call of his competitor,
why, he is arraigned for this grave INSIDE
meanor before the people!'
We think with the Republican, that the
public Will not misunderstood the letter OF
Dir. Powell. Mr. Powell, that paper tells us,
"preiers paying his respects to his constitu-
ents at their farms and places Of business, -
while Mr. Goggin contents himself with
"harrangulng a few hangers-on of County
Court-houses." These arc the respective
modes Of electioneering of the two gentle
men, accordingto the Republican. We
have seen that MIR. Powell is seriously of.
Tended with Mr.. Goggin, for not advising
HIM, when he intended to commence the
canvass in has mode, and the Republican
regards it "cavaicr" treatment IN Mr.. Cog
gun, not to have done so. We ask the Re
publican whether Mr.. Powell gave notice
to Mr. Goggin Of the lime, place and man
ncr OF AfS beginning, and continuing the
canvass! Has he any time addressed
a letter. to Mr.. Goggin, informing him that
he was about starting out in pursui: Of any
particular "iarmer" or'.mechanic, and that
should he encounter him at lis "dcor" or
'iresidc,' shlnglng his barn, or wceding
his corn, he would forthwith set to and dis
course him upon the affairs Of the last and
next Congress. Has Mr.. Powell address
sed Mr. Goggin any such letter, "propos-
ing TO make appointments to the mutual
convenience of BOTH! Has he even, in this
respect, after making appointments @to suit
his own convenience" called upon Mr..
Goggin 'to follow at Iii, heels IF
not, has not Mr.. Powell treated Mr.. G ogoiu
cavaller YIN declining to invite him 10 unite
with him IN his own mode of canvassing?
But, we desire to test the sincerity of
the objection urged by Mr.. Powell, and
approved by the Republican, to attend
ne Mr.. Goggin's, appointments, and par
ucipatng ia the discussions. We make
this proposition TO Mr. Powell. 1.-The will
appoint proper times and places, for ad
dressing the people, in the various counties
OF the district, and invite Mr.. Goggin, to
attend and discuss the issues in the can
vass with him, and all this, without con
suiting Mr.. G.(as he alleges Mr. G.. acted
towards him in the last canvass if Mr.. G.
does not accept the proposition and attend
Mr. Powcll's superintendent prevent
cd by sickness or some other adequate
cause to be judged ofby Mr. Powell him
self, we will agree no longer to support
THAT gentleman, for a seat in Cone,ross