Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-07

The subjoined extract as will be seen from
the context,is from an opponent ofMr. Letcb4
er and supporter of Mr.. Goggin, but whom,
''candor" compels to admit that between
the two gentlemen there is mo sort Of com
parison.'
His opinion Of the tie two gentlemen is
precisely what We have always expressed
Read the article carefully, Oh ye befuddled
and prejudice beclouded Know Nothines,
and believe, for we tell you it is one Of those
from among the political dead speaking to
you.
On last Monday night, Phoenix Hall was
crowded to it's utmost capacity to listen to
the discussion between the respective nom
inees for Governor, of the two political par
ties Of this State, Messrs Goggin & Letcher.
1t was not my fortune to reach the Hall at
the opening Of the EVENINGS entertainment,
and 1, was, therefore, deprived of tie pleas
ure Of hearing, at least half Of Mr.. Cog
gins remarks, besides being compelled to
stand up during the entire evening. The
arrangement for the evening was, that Mr..
Goggin shodld lead off in a speech of an
Hollis length and Mr., LetcEer's response to
occupy the same space Of time-each entitled
to reioinder of fifteen minutes. Both gen
tlemea did great credit to themselves, but
l must say, in all candor, although I am
not Of tie Same party to which Mr.. Letcher
belongs, and would not vote for Him, that,
in point Of argument and thorough knowl-
edge of all the political issues discussed by
the candidates, there can be no sort of COM
parison between the two gentlemen At
the very time when you would feel buoyed
up with the hope and belief that Goggin
had pinned his competitor to the wall, Mr.:
Letcher's defence Of his codrse Of action
would carry conviction, tt Gle thihds of his
auditory that he had not, only been actuated
from conscientious motives, but that his
Votes and speeches. we're eminently patriotic
and loyal While our fmy) candidate is
decidedly good in spinning yarn, relating
an ,anecdote, and entertaining in an agrse-
able manner his audience. it is certain, in
point of solid, polished argument and in
struction to his hearers, the palm must be
awarded to Mr.. Letcher. Tie Democracy
have cause to be proud Of their nominee,
and if my candidate saaniot succeed it will
be consolation TO bno1 that Virginia will be
presided over during The neat Gubcruatorial
term by polished gentleman and states
man Of the brightest magnitude.
Dr. Bau,,nback in his travels on the cape
Of Good Hope says found very frequently
smiohg the Dutch Doors Of the back coun-
try, ayers Cherry Pectoral; which they
keep hung up by thong around the neck
81 tie Bottle e rec oi4ser their hammocks.
Indeed this seems Is be their sole protection
against the throat and lung disorders which
are duite. prevalent among them. thought
it a speaking comment on the practical gen
ius Of tie American people. that they should
furnish the stable, believe the only remed ,
this people buy to use. Asking if they
used the same manufacturers Pills, they
told me that better purgatives grew all
around them than any body cotId prepare
fIfxcEg AZ ffiaAgftfs : 50 l, al passed. BY
Che Legislature Of New York provides that
it shall be unlawful to admit to any thea
trical exhibition, held in tho evening, any
minor under the a &. Of Il years, Unless
sIrfk MINOR IS accompanied by an adult
The Law naaSss any person violating this
provision liabfs e & q, fine Of not less than
twenty-five dollars, nor more than ono hun
bred dollars, or imprisonment for term not
less thar ten nor more than ninety days, for
each offence.
PARDoNEp. John Sanders, who has been
confined in Jail at Harrisburg for some two
years upon charge Of kidnapping negroes.
has been pardoned by Gov Packer. and
was liberated on Thursday. A datglter of
his, it is said, died on Wednesday and made
a dying request that she might Be permitted
10 see her father, which was refused. He
was Ii5eF@ated.' however in time to assist ii
consigning her to the grave.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
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