Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-04-12
Mesa,. Goggin and Letcher in Monroe.
To the Editors Of tie Enquirer:
USIoS, MoNroE CouNrr, EA.l
Anril ith. 1850.

UNION, MoNRoI County, VAT
April 18th, 1859.
Gentlemen:-Messrs. Letcher and Goggin
met here to-day according to the appointment
of the former and consent Of the latter. The
same arrangements were made here for the dis
cussion that were made on other occasions and
at other appointmentS-Mr. Letcher making
the first speech. We are happy to state that
his 1.ctcher's) friends, wcre.pcrfectly delighted
with his effort. lie ably defended his position
and the position of the party that nominated
him, upon every issue of the canvass; convinc-
ing all twho could or would be convinccd) Of
his superiority over his competitor, MIR. Cog
gin, us u debater, posted politician, and is Il
statesman of a high order of talents. 1t is I'M
necessary even TO give you the outlines oil
either Letchcr's or Goggin's speeches, rs they
were impartially reported, and will be at your
disposal several DAYS before this reaches you.-
Mr.. Letcher has undoubtedly added greatly TO
his strength in this county by fulfilling his APP
pointmcnt here. .
Mr.. Goggin replied in his usual happy and
child's-play manncr-indulging in nothing real
or substantial. From the time he took the
floor till he took his seat, he INDUCED in those
old, stale and unwitty anecdotes, that every
onc-horse stump speaker in this section have
been using to the best political advantage for
the last thirty years, and that were thrcad-barc
long before that. From the exceeding length Of
Opposition faces in this quarter, we incline to
the opinion, that they have been most awfully
humbuggcd By the Richmond Whig" and its
communications respecting Goggin's ability as n
debatcr or as anything else.
Az OBSERVER.
Mr.. O. P. Baldwin's Lectures MI. John B. Cary's
Academy Chesapeake Female College Hon. N.
B. H. Garrett The Opposition Conventian-Th
Candidates &c, &c.
Correspondence IF the Richmond Enquirer.
HAMPTON, Va, April 10th, 1852.
Messrs. Editors The world is ever ready to
hear or read 1.-THE news" You meet 4 man on
the street, and the first question asked is,
what is the ncws:' 1t is strange we do not
hear more news, especially when VIC reflect up
on the number of newspapers printed and cir
culated in this country.
Expecting your readers will not be averse to
hearing some Of the news Of the day from this
region of the country, | have determined to
give you a short account, first, of Mr.. Baldwin's
lectures before the Literary Society Of Mr.. Ca
rvs Academy, delivered on Monday and Tues
day evenings, in the Methodist Protestant
Church, to an audience which seemed highly
delighted with the rich intellectual feast.
Mr.. Baldwin has scarcely an equal as n lee,
turer, and in this section has many admirers.
1t is with pleasure that I have noticed the
high stand Mr.. John b. Cary's school has
taken; so popular has it become, that he will
be under the necessity of adding to his large
buildings, for the accommodation Of the nu-
lnerous young men who wish TO enjoy the op-
portunities afforded at his fine institution.
chesapeake Female College will soon be
sold. The trustees have had many difficulties
not brought about by any act Of theirs, but
arising from a train of circumstances, such as
sometimes will occur. 1t is to be regretted,
that institutions, when placed under the man
agement of officers, should not he so controlled
as to rcdown to the honor Of the school, or Of
those placed at Tie head Of Il. | an informed
the College will be sold in July.
Hon. NJ. r. II. Garnet will address his con.
s%tituents Of this county on Saturday. So far,
we have heard Of no opposition to him.
The Opposition party will hold a Convention
in York Town the sth inst, to nominate a can
didate to represent this Legislative District in
the next HOUSE of Delegates. Some suppose
Mr.. Saunders, Of Williamsburg, is not aversc
to the nomination. Mr.. William 7. llcndren is
also spoken OF, and, from all | can learn, he
will probably receive the nomination.
Mr.. Scgar has sornc warm friends, who wish
him to declare himself q candidate. Mr.. 5.
does not call himself a Democrat, but will vote
for Letchcr. This does not accord with the
views of the Opposition, consequently he will
not be voted for at the proposed York Town
Convention. Mr.. Scgar will come out ION his
own hook and Mr.. Cosnahan Of Williams.
burg, We understand, will also DO a candidate,
Mr.. c. was 4 candidate for this Senatorial Dis
trict two years ago, and was beaten by DR..
Hubbard. His position then, was such-espe-
cially on the question of " Observation-Disclosures
many Democrats could not, and would not
support him.
1t is impossible to say what will be the re-
suit with so many candidates in the field
The district is undoubtedly largely in favor Of
the " Opposition" All the gentlemen spoken
of, possess fine talents, and, so far as repre-
senting the people goes will doubtless do all
they can to advance the interests Of this Sec
ton. | must say that no man can exert a
greater influence than Mr.. Segar has done, in
the Legislature of this State.
OBSERVER.