Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-09-13

Monday Morning., ...... .-.....sept'r IL. 1858.
Letter from Judge summsrs-He Declines
the Canvass.
The name of Hon. George ". Summers. of n-
nawha, has been frequently mentioned in connec-
tioa with the candidacy of the Opposition in 'ir-
pinia for the ONCE of Governor. We had cherish
ed the hope that Judge Summers would consent
TO take The 6eld-but the following letter from
him which we find in tho Richmond Wing, con-
,ains % postise REFUSAL that We suppose all ex-
pectation in that regard must be given up;
10 the Editor of the Richmond Whig:
For several weeks past. my name has frequent
" appeared in the newspapers OF both the poiti-
cal psrties of the State. in connection with the
next election of Governor
So long a. THE unnecessary presentation before
the public was limited TO mere conjectures whcth-
er would be a candidate, and spcculations as to
probable success or defeat in such event. have
not felt called upon to give it any formal notice.
But the Richmond Enquirer" of Aug. 3lst, in
a leading editorial designed to show the inexpedi
ency of Mr. Letcher's nomination. as the Demo,
cratic candidate for that Office. has been pleased
to assume. as the basis OF its argument thn' "m
destined TO he the candidate Of the Opposition
As evidence that am 10 be the candidate, tho
enquirer" frs, asserts that resigned the judge
ship ~n time TO comply with the annexed require
ment Of the constitution" and adds. that having
resigned in time, sit is significant of purpose;
mo Judge. during his term ofser,ie"' shall hold
any other ONCE, appointment or Pupi'c ""s'; M"
the acceptance thereof shall vaeate his judicial
Office: nor shall he during such term. or Tnh'n
one wear thereafter be eligible 10 any political ~
fee"
Nv resignation seems to have perpe1ed my De-
mocratic friends in more quarters than one. WIN
them, i, is inexplicable, that person should re-
n INTO, thaF Iyt.
terson said in his day, Of the othce-hoders, few
die. resign
But the Enquirer before attributing mo-
tive should have made itself more certain OF rs
facts Ny resignation. although made IN March,
nv its express terms did not take effect until tho
first dsy of July Now, tho election for Governor
will take place in May next which Will he less
than one year from the expiration OF my term rs
Judge.
But being unwilling to leave my purpose IN
this regard to mere Inference. the Enquirer
quotes from the "Warrenton Wing an article Of
which the following is paragraph:
I'VE hear from "A source entitled tn credit, 'ha'
Geo. W. Summers. of Kanawha. intends, with the
permission Of the Wings aud Americans, 10 an
nounce himself candidate, in due time. for the
office Of Governor Of Virginia.
What NAV have been the source OF Information
alluded TO by the "Warrenton Wing have no
means of knowing but this announcement being
in a shape which might be regarded authoritative,
if left uncont addicted think it proper to declare
that have at no time entertained the most
remote intention Of being candidate tor the Oh
fee referred to. at the next election nor do IN
tend under any circumstances to become can
didate.
| hope this declaration will at least serve to re-
ieve the Enquirer and it's coadj utors from any
further disquietude, on my account. In the selec-
ton Of proper candidate for the Democratic par
GEORGE W. SUMMERS.
kANAwHA c. H., Sept. 4th, lS5s.
We cannot dismiss Judge Summers letter with
out directing special attention to- one Of its para
graphs with the Democracy" says he. "it is in
explicable that person should resign m Office
rcept to 90 into another" This is bitter piece Of
sarcasm. but it contains n vast amount Of truth,
nevertheless. 1t is so rare 4 circumstance that
Democrat ever resigns Office Except to go into
another" that the presumption Of the Enquirer
with regard to Judge Summers was, perhaps a
very natural one. 1t should have been recolleet
ed however. that the Judge il n Whig-not an
adherent of the bogus and spoils loving pemocra
cy Of the present day.
We trust, however, that some other champion OF
our party may be found who will bear nlott the
ton. Amid all the detection and trcachcry to
which we have been exposed. we have still in the
Old Dominion plenty of bold and honest men
who would be willing to battle for the truth, for
the truths cake. We should not he discouraged
by the apparent hopslessness of opposition. 1t
would be well for us to learn from the Democracy
in this rsspeet-who always nominate full tickets
in such States us Vermont and Massachusetts,
where they have no possible show of success. We
may not triumph-but We will have opportuni-
ty-at least the few of that are eft--of record
ing our voices against the most corrupt, the most
dangerous. and the most destructive party that has
ever arisen in American politics The cause will
consecrate oil our efforts, and even reflect glory
upon defeat
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