Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-05-19

Mn. WILEY IN ALEXANDRIA.-The aspect Of
political affairs in this place last week, was de-
cidcd.y animated. there having been three Discus
sions the last Of which took place nj Liberty Hail,
On Saturday night, between Me>srs Waitman
T. Wiley the Wing can iida,e for Lieutenant
Governor and D,vil f. n ten, tie Democratic
elector for this Senatorial district. Mr.. Wiley,
though laborng under the most severe indisrosl-
ton. (indccd. he had to lie down for short time,
intense was his suffering, made most able,
eloquent, conservative aod high toned speech, in
which, while lie refused to denounce his political
opponents, he, in mnslerly style, pointed out
the different aud conflicting views held by tbs
different members Of that party. aud the necessity
for placing those in power who would put the
ship of state. now upon her beam ends, again on
nm even keel, and enable her to continue on her
course and steer clear Of the breakers upon which
she is drifting. lie had been invited, a all
others were, he said, Join the Democratic party;
but when he came to investigate the subject he
found lu; few Of that party agreeing NJ on any
one subject. They were, as every body knew,
divided upon Tarif-on the subject uf Internal
improvements, the Democracy Of tn" Northwest
were in favor Of the General Government lending
its aid t., the construction of Improvements while
the Democrats of the South were opposed to the
policy aud so it was as to all the leading meas.
ures. In fact, the speaker said he could not get
one of the planks Of that party without he was
urged by some on the other NJ to abandon it,
of the present Administration, showing the eric
vous outragcs that had been perperated upon the
1eopie, and concluded his first speech with most
eloquent desert ption Of Virginia and her res"ur-
ces, and gave his views ms 10 how these resources
should be developed.
Mr.. Funston replied to Mr.. Wiley i'll n very
courteous pleasing, and able manner. He de-
cned to discuss Federal politics. only referring
to the charges of corruption, which c"rruptions
he denounced as bitterly rs the gentleman who
preceded him. lie rocrrcd to State politics and
State affairs, indicating the Democratic party
from the charges that h was Democratic ms,ue,
or no rule ut all," as Mr.. Wiley said, that pre-.
vented Virginia from assuming that position
among the States that she should occupy. Mr..
Wiley rcjoined in Il half hours speech, fail of
sound argument and eloquent appeals. and Mr..
Funston concluded the discussion in brief speech.
The remarks af both gentlemen were character
ICED by fairne, s and courteousness which elicit
ed the concentration of both sides. aud we have
never known discussion to pass off with better
spirit manifested on the part of speakers and au-
dience. Mr. Wiley is gentleman Of ability,
and fine speaker, as was manifest on this occn-
sion. though he spoke, as we have said. under cir
cumstances which made it difficult for him to
speak ut all Democrats. as we'll as Wings, accord
ed to him praise for his ability, eoquence, and,
above all, his conservatism Gazetie.
TnEArRE-The rendition of cold Heads and
Young Hearts," on last evening, was emincntly
successful. 1t is very difficult comedy, calcutta
ted to bring forth fully the talent Of any company,
and We must really say that each one displayed
rsre hfswicais talent in this excellent piece. Mr..
Hass~smss made his first appearance
boayd, on this occasion in the character of Tom
Coke, and acquitted himself handsomely and to
che satisfaction Of ail OF Mrs. PHlLLns' Lady
-3fice we think h unnecessary t say aagh as all
Of oar pisy-goers we'll acquainted with her
style. whjch ia aHipersdUu firm.
On this evening have hill of unusual
merit, comprising The Stranger" and Tanning
Shrew" The Stranger WAS performed last
season with decided success and, IN connection
with the Shnkspcarean comedy lperfursaeI for The
first time in our city, Of Tanning Shrew, we have
an evenings entertainment which no lover OF tho
drama should miss.