Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-12-02
RICHMOND ENQUIRER.
DISCUSSION ON FRIDAY NIGHT.


!, DISCUSSION ON FRIDAY NIGHT.
Several days previous 10 the arrival in this city Of Mr..
Summers the much vaunted orator and candidate oi the
Whig party we threw out significant hints that the Demo-
Gratis would like to the privilege of replying the
great "Gant of the West" Our inmaons unheeded
Mr. Summers and poured out his Whg poison into
the of the community, uncorrected by single remark
from n Democratic speaker.
On Wednesday announced that Nesss Leake and b.
cock would address the peoples and unwilling to treat our OPP
ponents with of courtesy manifested towards
took the responsibility Of nma,ing that opponents,
should they desire the discussion would be welcome
The hint eagerly cuched ut by the Whig party and on
Friday morning the following notice from Mr. Thomas
Evans Whig Vigilance Committee appeared in the three
Wing organs
Il DISCUSSION TO- NIGHT AT TIE AFRICAN CHURCH.
The Enquirer OF Wednesday, in announcing That Messrs
Leake and Bocock address citizens Of Richmond
Tonight at the African Church, snidi
ave authorised say but doubt not that
those gentlemen will be willing and ready 10 meet IN discus
SION competitors should our opponents oc us
posed to put them forward" .
The Wing Vglance Committee of Richmond in behalf
tho Wings OF Richmond Willingly accept the chal-
enge and accordingly HENRY r IRVING, Esq, mas oGen
requested and has consented meet Mr. LEAkE lo-ngh
provided proper made 10 aurd MN an equa
opportunity discuss with his competitor the issues which
may be presented.
city to-day, to an invite extended to nun nun
by the Wings of Richmond several weeks ago. ana wili
By order Of the Whtg Vigilance COMMITTEE.
The proposition was readily asscn,ed by the Democrats
and agreed between tho committees OF both parties
that Mr. Barbour having arrived the following order of
discussion be adopted Messs Bocock and Leake to speak
hours; Mr. Irving to follow in speech OF Il hours
reply half hour and Mr. Irving TO close
in half hour. This arrangement announced to The
meeting in the African Church Friday night oy
l. Dr A patip wi
rose to speak behaved very thereby he
conveyed the rebuke his partywhen he ac
knowedged "the magnanmy of the Democratic party IN
rendering TO the Wings fur and full discussion.
Mr. Bocock opened the meeting in speech of about forty
minutes He had no time to 20 into the merits Of any ques
ton but his remarks characterized by strong sense
bold vowals OF Democratic principles and humorous sa
casm ridiculous Inconsistencies and shortcomings OF
the "no.pary" Whig party. He pointed out to the Wings
the mischief they doing to the metropolis by aayne
this "Gibaltar of Whggery" against the State of Virginia.
made strong appeal the new voters 10 take the
right departure by aying under the broad triumphant ana
| conservative banner Of Democracy.
Mr. Leake followed n speech Of an hour He was In
the appiest mood and vigorous and flowing eoquenc
defended "od Joe Johnson" against the caIumncs OF MS
opponents and The time fired hot shot into the here
sizes OF Summers and the gang Inconsistencies OF the FED
raj party now so meekly protesting "no-partysm." We
shall not attempt sketch of his Speech for we could not
but do Injustice. Suffice it say his bodness and his
power gave the fullest satisfaction was ncontesby de-
mnnstrated by thunders Of applause.
Mr. Irving followed in speech Of hour and quarter
like the personally; he every thing like decep
ton and ricke.y and Friday night he boldly proclaimed
his principles He avowed the broades, and bodest doc
trioes Of federalism consolidation. He only rd
culed the resolutions of '93 and 99 cheatey scout
ed the right and whole doctrine of State sov
4 and he
who resisted an of Congress, q: the commands OF
State but cumed for Congress the imitable power oil
taxaion OF sposng Of the land and money OF the Fed
era Government 1t the broudest consolidation doctrine
we have ever heard preached and Mr. rvings notions be
carried out the States cyphers and the Federal
Government grand central desposn overshadowing The
coufedeSacy with its corruption and tyranny ltis due to
Irving that in view of the glang federal doctrines
it avowed his speech of the ingenious and able
Wing addresses that have recently heard II was stronger
than the much boased address Of Mr. Summers from the
same tribunal and it was moreover marked by manly
honesty and fraukness.
Would ha, we could eproduce Mr.. Leakes powerful and
conclusive reply of half hour It sparkled with Wit an
ecdote cogen logic conclusive argument and splendid eo
The points Of the discussion presented IN the
strongest and ceares light and his triumph most signal
His vindicalon of State soveregnes was lucid and over
whemiug his upon the pugistic force Of his
antagonist
glasses around) well timed good-nauredy humorous,
and laughter-srng He is one of the quickest most et-
ec,ive and speakers have heard-and the
time passed rapidly by while he dashed away the sophsres
OF his opponent unoded the dangerous hereses oil the led
eral party and displayed the bright and victorious DEM
| ocratc flag in all its triumphs and beauties.
Mr. Irving cid not all Of his half hour IN reply
lie was not as happy in his first reply He concluded
with graceful quotation and the large meeting dissolved In
good humor and good feeling.
The Democracy are proud and delighted with the discus
sion and their only regret is that the Wing VigtInce
Committee chary not 10 allow the Democrats 10
meet Mr. Summers In all public discussions, truth elicit
ed and the Democratic strengthened 1t would do
the Richmond Democracy heart good 10 have heard dis
cussiun between Mr.. Lesko and Mr. Summers. ''Thc
gan' would have yield many Of his aures the David
Of Madison county.
The Democracy here in fine eprs not only at the
glorious result of the discussion Friday night but also
at the cheering intelligence brought FROM all portions OF the
State by members of Congress ami other friends Let
our friends be aroused shall achieve unpecedent
ed triumph on this day week.
WHlG TRICKS! FOREIGN INFLUENCE !