Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-11-27

o. The Spectator replies to our stric-
lures on its article relative TO the Flour
Inspector, Ger ainly not in very seAsiable
spirit, and intima.es that OFT article was
discourteous (or '.uncoufteous." as the !
reader lkes) aud couched in "verbiase, Of
empty sound The editors also intinatslt
that such style and spirit are! CHARACTERISTIC
Of the vindieatof Now we think this
community will bear witness to the truth
Of the assertion, that when we notice an
article in the Spectator, we do so in thai
style and spirit unavoidable by the loose,
discourteousiand disfespectful manner in
which that paper is in the habit of charac-
terizing the acts Of Democratic officials,
and the subjects Of those acts. In nine
cases out Of ten. where we have used the
privilege Of commenting upon the Specta-
tors editorials. we have referred to those
directly or indirectly rejecting upon the
motives Of the appointing power, or ques-
tioning the capacity of the appointees.-
We have been forced, as the acknowledged
organ Of the party, to defend from unjust
imputations the action Of Democratic Off
cials. II is no disposition that we have to
join issue with the editors Of the Spectator
as to our individual opinions, or or Gu
pacity to write intelligiby, that induces
Us to notice its editorials. That paper is
the representative, professedly, Of the
Wing party, and as such we have dealt
with it. and as such mean II deal with it,
whatever course their ridiculous assump-
ton Of ridiculous dignity may dictate to
them 10 pursue. We have DO personal
feelings to crafty, nor have we any other
motive power, than to discharge the duties
Of or position faithfully TO the party we
represent. Whenever, in carrying out
this line Of policy, it becomes necessary to
notice the Spectator. we shall do SO, pfe-
cisely in such manner as its conduct de-
serves. When the editors make unjust,
il'iberal and gratuitous insinuations or as
sertions. we shall characterize them as
such, regardless Of the state Of feeling such
reply may create personally. Whenever
they stoop to Be respectful and courteous
in dealing with affairs which not only
affect the Democratic party, but individual
members thereof, we shall most cordially
reciprocate The feeling. Otherwise with
/ 100. III, ,a
In regard to the appointment Of Mr..
Fifcr, we will state that there were three
applicants before the Governor for the
ofice-two democrats and ore whig. OF
the three, Gov. johnson knew the politics
Of but one, and he was Democrat, who
did not receive the appointment. The
accommodation Of Mr., Fifer was stronger
than either OF the others, and without en-.
curing about his politics, the Governor
appointed NM. We learn ;aat Mr.. Filer's
family have Cor number OF years lived
in Augusta county, and that he has work
ed, in that fine, both in Augusta and
Rockingham counties.
The editors OF the Spectator are at per-
feet liberty to think Of Governor johnson
as they please. We presume it Is on i'm
material matter to him what they think.
We certainly would not have them think
otherwise than their convictions of duty
influenced them. But at the same time
we claim the privilege, ard mean TO exer-
else it, of thinking just as we please of the
Spectators comments IN regard to the acts
Of the Governor, SO far at least. as they
affect the Democratic party Of this county.