Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-05-22
FROM GOOCHLAND COUNTY.
~ fbe Editors of the ENQUIRER.

GoocHLASp, May 49, 1857.
Gentlemen Yesterday being Court day, the peo.
n,e of this county, notwithstanding theincemency Of
the weather, met in respectable numbers anxious to
hear the discussion, which was to come on between
Hon. John s. Caskie and his Distribution Wing
American competitor Mr.. A. j. Crane. At an early
hour. the latter gentleman made his appearance on
the Ground. He was met and welcomed by Capt. r.,
rho wished Immediately to have little private talk
9Th him but Mr. Crane said he was too cold to talk,
hs must 20 TO the fire and thaw and then he would
be most happy to confer with the Captain about -
this state OF the weather aud some other things IN
which they both felt some interest. Whether the prl-
vate conference was held between these gentlemen,
the writer of this cannot say. But this much he will
.ay: The Know. Nothing Sheriff of the county was
called for by the Captain, and Adoniram Judson
Crane was placed in his custody. The aforesaid
Sheriff having in his CHARGE at the same tIme to.
male cuprit, could not give much attention to Mr..
Crane. but hoped he would keep cool, The was quite
cooll and, if possible control his propensity for de-
vourinp human beings; the people of Goochland had
never seen an antbropophagst before and he hoped
Mr.. Crane would not be offended II they gazed at
him in manner contrary to the rules OF city etiquette
Mr. Crane promised to behave and resumed his
,eat by the fire. Capt +. went home, and the Sheriff
walked into the Court House to open court. About
this time Judge Caske drove up, and the people
gathered around to greet him with that hearty vel
come thew always eIteud to their faithful and chva
rio representative. Since the adjournment OF Con-
vress Judge Caskie has visited the county, and was
endorsed and nominated by the Democracy al March
court but he and his opponent have not met in dis
cussiop before the people of the county and the De-
mocrats were anxious 10 hear little Caskle, as ne
10 familary called up here, upon the Distribution L.
sue At an early hour in the evening" court ADJOURN
ed in order that the discussion might come Oh in the
Court House. But when the time came. Mr.. Crane
was too much indisposed to speak. lie had been
suffering with chill, and then had high fever
His brain was in whrl all his bones ached and his
blood was rushing wildly to his head. He wanted to
speak. He wanted to tell the people all about Dis.
tribution but be was physically unable to undergo
the fatigue OF a discussion. As Mr. Crane could not
speak, Judge Caske would not, and thus there was
no discussion. With the courtesy, forbearance and
chiyalry 80 characteristic Of the man, be declined to
spesk when bis opponent was not able to meet him.
Judge Csskie's majority in Goochland will be two
hundred and City.
In conclusion, allow me to cay word to my De.
mocratic friends in relation to the election for the
House of Delegates. The Americans and Whigs
have announced their candidates, and are working
bard to defeat John Z. Rutherford, the faithful and
distinguished representative Of this county for the
last Eve years. They have brought forward james
W. Logan, an able, talented and popular Wing, and
they hope to secure his election by the general apa
thy which prevails in our party This is done almost
upon the eve of the election and when there is no
time for the county to be canvassed and, although
lust announced, Mr.. Logan may have been the can
ddste of the Know. Sothings for months. Then
rouse yourselves rally to the polls foil your enemy
in his secret efforts, and return Rutherford by an
overwhelming msjority. DEMOCRAT.