Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-03-05
VOL. 7..-NU 1S2.
Ratification Meeting in Bedford.

The Sentinel thus notices the Ratification Meet
ing held in Liberty on Monday last
\ large and enthusiastic meeting Of the people
Of our county was held in the Court House on
Mon' ~ la, to ratify the nominations for Cover
nor, Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General
of this State, made Mt the Richmond Convention.
Tho Court House wns filled to its utmost capacity
aud tho resolution to ratfy the nominations was
pnssed with hearty good will. The Hon. Wm.
l.. hoEgn, the nominee for Governor was loudly
called for, Al responded to the call in speech
of great power and ability. As his competitor.
the Hon. John Lctcher. wa. then in Washington
city, III tho discharge of his public duties, he re-
Trained from any allusion to his public course
and opinions but he stated his own views and
opinions OF public policy in frank and manly
manner, Ilc was listened to with profound atten-
ton by the large audience. composed of mon Of
all parties, and his speech produced the most
happy effects. His illusions to his love and de-
votion to his nntve State, and his desire 70 have
her resources developed, by opening up the
nue., to market, were highly eloquent, and elected
much applause. We would that every Virgnan
East and Wcsi could have heard his eloquent
voiec in behalf of every portion of beloved
old Commonwcalth. We appeal especially to the
people ct Bedford, of both parties. t., come to the
nil of their gifted and patriotic Countyman. No
rnrcr "r mere devoted son of Virginia could be
found 10 occupy tho Executive Chair, aud his
views ON State policy are such rs none can find
fault with.
In second notice of tho same Meeting, tho
S,nfud says:
In another column will no found tho proceed
ings Of the largest and most enthusiastic political
meeting, il has been our good fortune t Attend
for mnnyn day. II was packed bod Of iii
ticians mel together for buncon,bc and h..ause n
count Nman happened to be ust now con- ,icuous-
ly before The public. The people were t,4cre all
parties; Wh'e,; Americans and qnite swintiing
of DcDtcroiS too, met together in ever" he eltnlng
numbers, To rat,ty and confirm tho a,f,on Of the
Richmond Convention, aud to bid our Distinguish
ed unity man God ~pccl in his noble efforts to
expos" tlcco r"n'ion aud hypocrisy Of party lea
dcrs aud sp"l,mrn
Though Mr. Goggn has over and over again
been cudnr,cl hy his county, he may we'll ln
proud Of the enihu sn>,ic aud earnest greeting If
last VI nlnv II he Is dcfcnted--Bcdford will
not hclu do It.
Mr. Goggu being in attendance upon Court ut
the time. was loudly called for, and responded in
his usually happy manner. Space will not per
nit IL to rev lew the sI rcrh even part of il.
lie has lost none Of the fire of other days, md
though restrained by tho absence of his CON pettor
from any discussion of the greai question .! tho
camrHltn; he yet indicated - zeal in the cause,
which, Ito those who knew him we'll promises a
''mcrrv time" for The Hon. Jno. Letcher.
May the two distinguished gentlemen, meet
many times during this CANVASS, is We doubt not
Mr.. Goggin's wish well that o the hun
drcls of citizens who assembled on Mondly last
to Indicate their continued confidence in his nub
lie and private worth. by ratiiying his nomina-
ton the Ollie Of chici Magistrate Of the Common.
wealth