The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-08-02
VIRGINIA Pox1r1cs.
|P0RTANT POLITICAL DISCUSSION.
|CH OF EX-LIEUT. GOVERNOR LEAKE.
Appearance Of Alex. H. II. Stuart.
NE FEELING In VIRGINIA,
DC, DC, DC.
RIAL Report for tho New York Herald.

ORANGE CoURT HOUSE, l
Ninety miles n. W. OF Richmond, July 2S, 1856.
Richmond yesterday morning by the Central
ad, now the great thoroughfare Of this common
and arrived at Gordonsv ille the great convergng
or the down aud up Richmond and Stanton train,
orth and South Orange and Alexandria train, at
haE.past 10 o'clock. Here an immense crowd was
bled from all quarters awaiting the train to this
for the purpose OF hearing the discussion SO long
need.
by utter disappointment, ascertained from gen.
who travelled that morning the down train
Etaunton, that Mr.. Stuart was sick and unable to
Contradictory statements were made upon this
I, some asserting that he passed that way by yes
s train, others asserting that he was positively
Believing that whatever Of interest would trans
|ere would be los! by the absence of this gen.
resolved to return to Richmond by the down
when a gentleman, who became aware of the OBJ
my journey, and this intention TO return, informed
this statement was made merely as a decoy to
me of. He expressed the opinion that should
put my purpose to return, Stuart would turn up as
as daylight / then resolved to pursue my jour
see the matter out.
rived here at half-past IL o'clock A. N. It was
ay-an occasion for the sembling of large crowds
place; but the number present in this instance
ed tenfold the usual collection. Great indeed
to be the disappointment when it was ascertained
orator of the day had not come, and many were
lectures as to the which led to his absence.
asserted that he remained away because Of the
cement that ex-Lieutenant Governor Leake would
m; others that he dreaded the HERALD and his
ly' reporter. The den ocrat, seemed truly jubi-
the "mist ap, = while the Know Nothings mani.
heir chagrin by curses, 'loud and deep, upon the
their orator.
a sour, bitter look your reporter had the honor
ng bestowed him while he stood amid ne
cool as a cucumber.
now O'Clock, and there was no prospect OF
p In every corner of the little town squads
objected about rabd partisans in the Bucha.
d Fillmore interest," discussing earnestly the
We merits of their standard bearers, each assert
ond all question: that the other was an abolition
records of both were analysed in every in
to degree SURPRISING the most minute research
most rabid of the party organs.
a stray into the Court House, but not a soul did
here, save a few justices on the bench and
alf dozen lawers, not one OF whom had a case In
The attraction was up town, amid the politicians.
bye, might have stated that this district contains
the most distinguished lawyers OF the state, as
lnce, Shelton +. Leake ex.Licutenant Governor;
Kemper, of Madison, and Thomas Walsh, of
may talk OF politics and politicians in New
Why il cannot compare with Virginia She
en- always political, and she will continue
Is so, however, from no mercenary mo
Fe you all, but, pursuing the old habit and
old ideas, she seeks to exercise by her example
influence throughout the Onion. should like to
nan or the State who would dare encroach upon
"a. Talk about South Carolina; why, she would
her up in instant If she dared TO compete
=. She Is the mother; these small folks ar
$, and disobedcnt ones, too, BY the way. And
erves still her beautiful ancient simplicity. Go
country regions where am now. and you will
Old Dominion in her primitive simplicity and
s,cdi ess, neg'ec;ing, in fact, her own concern
Of the Union. she fancies she possesses-au
khe does-a moral dictatve authority over the
bon and she still seeks to exercise Il, scrupulous
d TO the example she sets TO the little cluster
=. Sooner than permit a wrong sentiment 10 20
ted, son OF Virginia Il mean the farmers, not
for they are selfish everywhere) would quit
pending the most important suit in order TO
SANDER. They are truly 1ne peopie-the
the world, believe.
THE HERALD AND IT'S REPORTER.
arrival al the little tavern several hard sayings
red With reference 10 the HgE and the object
hiding me here. Some argued for and some
and many expressed a desire 10 have always
funiiy Of reading the HERALD. Had | a commis.
at effect scores OF subscribers would be added
sent youmnious list.
THE SPEAKING.
2 O'Clock T. a call was made In front Of the
tavern, a. they call II here, for "LeaSe,"
and this seemed TO be the signal for a
movement towards TIE Court House square,
wih the crowd, aud on getting there
n immense asscmblage gazing anxious.
but no speaker, soon, however, ex.
pvcrnor leake made bis appearance, and In
to loud and enthusiastic calls, assembled tempo.
orm prepared for the occasion. Through the
OF the clerk Of the court succeeded In getting
riting chair, which placed al a convenient dis
IN the platform.
ere state that never 10 the course OF my repor.
PereDce dld witness more confusion. and less
paid 70 public speaker than on this occasion.
Fever, was confined 10 one individual Mr. New.
xeen whose voice and the speakers, had con.
difficulty 10 dzccrn Mr.. Newman uttered al
u for word with Nj. LcaSe In contradiction OF
ients, Of course. and Ia some instances, the Ian
such a. the patience Of lew could tolerate.
that the ISRaiD clrculates largely Ia tina, region
IMPROPER 10 offer this rcbuke for the future benefit
no were concerned In these acts OF discoartcsy
this all Already oppressed by the barnlng
surrounded by a crowd who kept gazing upon
Amos, suiiOcating me. some one a, intervals II
mute or two. swearing che be ID IL he
crstand that ort Of scratching IL VS. neither
tn or Hebrew Under all the circumstances,
,n was b. no means cnviable.
AK as soon a. the applause which hailed his
pm the platform had subsidized, said My fellow
the county OF Orange. ] came here to-day In
my professional avocaiion, meanwhile expect.
raled upon to reply 10 a distinguished gentle
a ne 1hbOrDg county. who was 10 represcnt
side Of tie question that gentleman, Il IA hard
Try for me 10 inform You, Il Mr.. Alex n. N.
augusta. AZ the instance OF many frient a. I
10 engage with him IN discussion OF the topics
In the present canvass.
wMaN-He was not afraid 10 meet you.
KE- understand, however, that that gentleman
Retained by sickness but At the request Of many
undertake TO address q few remarks TO such q
the people Of Orange a. honor me with their
MY fellow citizcns | bat express my
the,e Il no one here 10 represent tue opposite
Is question. ! prefer always full, fair and
ussiou on both sides, because IA only by com.
b sides that the people are enabled 10 arrive at
decision In regard TO the points involved. The
fhich mean to advocate 10 40 strong Ia its own
merits that u well afford 10 rest It's defence
az humble an advocate rs am. had sup.
n within the last two or three weeks that in
least this election would have passed without
ordinary excitement believed that the peo.
South-of the whole South-were prepared
ly under the only Gag which promised them
q security in the coming contest ! had sup.
{, How citizens that there would be found
hin the limits Of this ancieot dominion, who
y their voice FOR any other than James Bd.
cheers)-or rally in favor Of any other party
which always stood true TO the South, and
n all It's hopes depend. This 4 no ordinary
v fellow citizens. II s contest involving the
OF this 4 mon, because u involves the rights Of
snd the faithful administration OF the constitu.
federal government ID Ia a contest which in