Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-09-14
Judge Brockenbrough.

We published paragraph last week, stating
that Judge peterborough, of Lexington, de-
clined the use of his name in connection with
the office of Governor. This statement was
made on authority of note addressed to the
Richmond Enquirer BY the Hon. Sherrard Oiein-
ems, of Wheeling, dated August 9th, the Judge
being then in Wheeling, holding his Court. The
language of Mr.. Clemens was, u am authorized
by Judge Brockenbrough to say" &C., that "he
begs, respectfully, to Decline in any way, Inc
use of his name in the coming canvass" VI
course this authorized" announcement was
generally received as settling the matter SO lar
as the Judge was concerned, aud he being out
of the way, Mr.. Letcher's prospects looked lit
tie more encouraging.
But it soon turned out that Clemens waa en-
tirely mistaken. Judge Brockenbrough writes
to the Enquirer from Clarksburg, Sept. End, that
he authorized" no such statement. He says:
son the contrary, have uniformly declared
to all who have done me the honor to solicit an
expression of my views, that the high Office in
question, was one neither to be sought or de-
".
ed to me by the Convention, it would be wholly
inconsistent with the views | entertain OF my
obligation as citizen, to shrink from the service
of the State; that in such an event, eoatd
promptly accept the proTsred honor, aad do all
that in me lay, to advance her true interests and
preserve uusullied her proud escutcheon."
Whereupon and thereupon the Enquirer falls
upon Mr. Clemens in the following style:
"We postpone final decision until we shall
hear from him. But we give him fair warning,
that if, on fair and thorough examination, it
shall become apparent that he has dared to use
the columns of the Enquirer, for the purpose OF
an intrigue against Judge Brockenbrough, we
will not fail to expose and denounce bis conduct
until the retribution of treachery shall thrill
through every nerve of his body"
The Judge too will have small account to
settle with the Valley Star, Published at his own
home in Lexington. The Star catches up Glenn
ems letter, and, while echoing ''every word o,
praise uttered in favor of the Judge" declares
shat his declaration obviously, from the con-
text misprint for some word implying refusal
to allow the use of his name in connection with
the Gubernatorial nomination only adds another
proof to his possession of that sagacity, generous
feeling and proud elevation of character which
his friends ascribe to him" As the Judge doe:
| not decline the use of his name, we are left tc
infer that, in the Stars opinion, be does moi
possess any "sagacity, generous feeling ant
proud elevation of character" to brag Of
But the important fact is, that the Judge Ii
willing. His strength lies in the East and thai
section will probably press him upon the Con
veution. As it is understood, however, that the
Valley is to have the candidate, it is fair that il
should have the privilege Of selecting the man
Judge Brockenbrough is popular in this region
but he is not the choice Of the people for Cover
nor. Letcher is their man, and they will not bt
satisfied with another candidate selected fol
| them by the East