The Nevada journal., 1853-07-29
nIr. Bigler and Mr.. Waldo.

| We furnish below an interesting COM
mentary upon the efforts of Mr.. Bigler to
engage in discussion with Mr.. Waldo,
and the motives of his movements. 1t is a
fact known to every one who knows Mr.
Waldo, declared by his friends, and by
himself, that he is not q fluent oA-hand
public speaker. That he is a good writer,
his recent letters show; that he is most
honest and benevolent man no one can
deny. He is man of fine intelligence,
and common sense, but no orator. Aware
of this latter fact, Mr.. Bigler and his
friends have inferred they could make an
easy game of him on the stump, and there
fore have assumed bullying attitude, to
take him, as they hoped, unawares, or put
such inferences as suited them on his 81
lence. Determined to test the sincerity of
Gov. Bigler in his assertions that he was
ready to discuss State or National ques-
tions, the following note was sent to his
lodgings. 1t gave the opportunity ho
asked for. If he is the pure patriot that
he says he is, why need eyade the invitation,
and take refuge under the wing of the
county committee. BY his wanting offers
of discussion with Mr. Waldo he implied
great confidence in his own abilities. But
the result shows he acted on the same prin-
ciple as that on which quarrelsome man
annoyS supposed physical inferior, who
may be greatly his superior in other re-
spects, to get fight from him, and steps -.
back the moment a champion enters the
ring. The committee who take him in
charge plead his ill-health. If he is able
to speak he is able to hear reply. They
do not wish him to be annoyed" If it
will annoy him to have his remarks
logically reviewed on the spot before the
crowd who hear them, it must be because
he knows they will not bear reviewal.
A man who wishes to deal only in truth,
who is conscious of his right, fears no an
noyance in the dissection of his positions
Falsehood and cowardice only shrunk from
the light and fear annoyance from free
public discussion.
AS to Gov, Bigler's having no control Of
the meeting, it is absurd to suppose that
an occasion got up because Of his presence
would not be ordered according to his
wishes. The county committee must be-
lieve him very weak not to indulge his will
lingness for discussion, if he evinced any.
The correspondence shows the value of
Gov Bigler's professions Of desire to
fairly discuss his administration, and so VIC
commend it to his admirers here and else
where
NEVADA, July 9th, 1853.
Gov BIGLER Dear Sir You are an
nounced to speak this evening in this city,
From the correspondence between yourself
and Mr.. Waldo we take the liberty to infer
that you are willing to discuss Estate queS-
tons with your political opponents. We,
therefore enquire if it will be agreeable to
you to allow this evening such gentlemen Of
the Wing party as may be designated to
speak to the meeting at the conclusions of
your remarks, reserving of course a right
to respond. Believing this course will
subserve the cause of truth, we await your
answer, which we beg may be given at Us
a moment as practicable.
We are respectfully yours
A. A. SARGENT,
Member Wing State Central Com.
G. w Dickinson,
Member Whig County Com.
NEVADA CRY, July %, 1853.