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-''es against the Senior Editor of this paper. In
useu' We may not deem any reply necessary here
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-04-19
For the Spectator.


Editors Spectator-GENTLEMEN Owing to
the fact that great dissatisfaction exists among
the people throughout the county that the three
old candidates for the Legislature have been re-
nominated and believing, as we do, that their
denomination has been affected in great meas
ure by the wireworking of clique in the town
of Staunton: we beg leave to call upon three
gentlemen to permit their names to be presented
to the voters of Augusta on the 4th Thursday
in May next, as candidates for the next House OF
Delegates of Virginia. Staunton has ruled the
county long enough, and it remains for the PEG,
ple to determine whether they will throw on
the woke, or talnely submit to it forever. The
Democratic party have no candidates in the
field, and aoiU haze none as they haze positively
deelared Then the cry of Harmony Harmony !!
raised by the clique is mere subterfuge to ap-
pease the murmurings of an indignant Public.
We hold it to be the right of every man to vote
for whom he pleases; we therefore, call upon
Col. VIM. NJ. Sproul, Major James Walker, and
Jefferson Kinney to say at the April Court
whether they will consent to become the Peoples
Candidates for the next Legislature. In ma
king this call we are actuated by no unkind feel
ings TO any of the Candidates now in the held |;
but having preference for others, we claim the
right to express it; and zoe mean to express IN
the most unqualified manner our disapprobatlon
of the course pursued by this Staunton Junto
towards Major Walker, whom they unceremo,.
niously thrust aside, to make room tor one OF
the favored Of the Clique. And this they had
the unblushing effrontery to do in defiance OF
the expressed wishes Of the people for their
favourite Candidate at the polls. Let the gen.
temen declare themselves at the April Court
and we will see that justice be done at the polls,
if not by the Staunton Oancus.
Na,u Hone A nril 18th
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-04-19
Iron Interest of Alabama.

A. N Montgomery, Esq, of Lynchburg, has
recently been engaged in survey of the lands
along the line of the N. E. and S. W. Alabama
Railroad, and has made Report in favor of the
practcabilty of manufacturing the iron for the
road from the abundant supply of ore within
reach. We gather from the Report that
the Railroad will develop probably the largest
iron interest in the United States, which must
add largely to the wealth and Importance OF AL
ALBANIA. We shall be gratiied to learn that the
Company have determined to adopt the sugges-
tons of Mr., Montgomery's Report. With the
abundant mineral wealth snd manufacturing re-
sources of the South, she ought to be supplying
herself not only with Railroad iron, but count
less other articles of general and constant con-
sumption, by the importation OF which she is
now enrichiDg others and impoyershing herself.
This she can never do, however, to the full ex-
tent of her ability, until Democrats generally
have learned to think with their President that
the tariff should be so adjusted as to afford pro-
lection to home manufactures
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-04-19
Mr.. Letcher,s Vote for Wendell.

MANY OF our readers will recollect that during
the discussion in this place between Messrs.
Goggin and Letcher, the former charged the lat
ter with having voted for Forney as Clerk of the
House of Representatives, for Wendell as Public
Printer, and for Seaman as superintendent OF
Public Printing, all of whom have been accused
by members of their own party of "high crimes
and misdemeanors." Mr.. Goggin presented the
matter rather in the way of interrogation
whether Mr.. Letcher had not voted for these
men-but it amounted substantially to an asser-
ton that he had done so. In his reply, Mr.
Letcher stated that he had voted for Forney at
time when his character stood perfectly fair,
but never since; that Seaman was not elected
by the House, but held his Office by Executive
appointment; and that he had never voted for
Wendell at all. The reporter of the New York
Herald, in his account of the discussion at Staun-
ton, says: SIN reference to Wendell, he [Letch'
erl denied having ever voted for him for the OF.
fee of Public Printer" There can be no doubt
then that Mr.. Letcher did make this denial
The fact is Impressed upon our memory by the
exultaton of our Democratic friends, then and
afterwards, that Goggin had been caught trip
ping; and we confess that we felt some degree
of ohagrin.
1t turns out, however, that in regard to one
of the men, Goggin was right, and that Letcher
did vote for him Notwithstanding his denial. a
correspondent of the Richmond Wing shows from
the Congressional Globe that Mr.. Letcher voted
for Wendell eleven times At the session Of
1866, Wendell, the regular Democratic candi-
date, was elected Printer to the House of Repre-
sentatives on the eleventh vote, John Letcher
voting for him every time. The official report
of the proceedings of Congress, published in the
Globe, establishes the fact beyond all doubt.
We do not allude to this matter for the pur'
pose of convioting Mr.. Letoher of falsehood.-
We believe him to be incapable of anything o
the kind. 1t was no doubt the fault ofhis mem
ory. But it shows that if Mr.. Goggin was un'
fortunate in his allegations, Mr.. Letcher was g.
qually unfortunate in his denial, and that his po
litcal friends had no reasons for their exultation
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-04-19

and we have reason to believe that 1t was WIFI
ten originally by Democrat. Just think OF these
Democratic gentlemen manifesting such lndigna-
ton at the operations of the Stanton clique, anu
such warm desires to throw off the CALLING yoke
of town tyranny! No wonder these Den'ocra''o
gentlemen are so anxious to make it appear that
the cry of "harmony" is mere subterfuge 10
appease the murmurings of an indignant people,
No wonder they assert that the Democratio
party have positively declared that they WIZ
have no opposition in the field, although MI
Baylor says they have standing reso'u',0u W
RIM candidates. 1t is altogether naturai thaC
thew should grow indignant ct the gross wrongs
inflicted upon Mai. Walker, which wrongs MAJ
Walkers best and most intimate personal friends
have not been able to find in the proceedings at
the March Court.
But we have not more space for comment up
on this singular document. Weregard the whole
affair as a ''tempest in teapot" instigated oy
Democrats for the purpose of creating a little
confusion in our ranks. We are satisfied, how
ever, that the ''cock wont fight" In view OF
the fair and impartial manner in which our
candidates were selected, and the patent TACT
that prominent Democrats are Interesting 1henl-
selves deeply in the effort to get out an opposi-
ton ticket. we cannot believe that either OF
the gentlemen called on, or any other true Wing,
will consent at this particular crisis especially
to lend any encouragement, directly or indirect
ly, to the Democratic party. If any one should
consent 10 occupy such a position, we have
no misgivings as to the result. On the morning
after the election he will be the worst'feellng
man in the county of Augusta. We are satisfied
that some of those who signed the call did SO I'M
der misapprehesion of the facts-eleven OF them
having already requested us to erase their names
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-04-19
For the Spectator.


Messrs. Editors: One of the great objects
sought to be obtained by the Reform Conyen-
tion to amend the State Constitution, was to a.
bolsh the life tenure of Office; and to give to
every good citizen the right to seek, or become
candidate for any Office within the gilt of the
people. +
So far as Constitutional provisions were con-
cerned, this object was attained; but it is very
different TO this in the practical working OF the
political parties of the day. We have Cliques,
Conventions, and so called meetings OF the peo-
pie, which nominate one of their favorltes Tor
each and every office; and then declare it to be
suicidal, or case of "self destruction" to any
man who has the temerity to announce himself
candidate for any Office in opposition to their
selections. AS we do not believe the great mass
of the people sanction or are satisfied with the
action Of such bodies, and believing also that
majority OF them are opposed to the reelection
of our old Representatives in the Legislature,
we take the liberty of proposing three other
Wings as candidates to represent US, who, we
think, will give entire satisfaction, and not en-
danger the harmony of the Wing party. We
mean Doct. E. G. Norman, Maj. Jas. Walker
and VIM. Sproul. :.
We are personally the friend of all the old
Representatives, but think that some OF them,
at least, have been in the Legislature often e.
nough to crafty the reasonable ambition OF
themselves or their friends. We should like to
have more candidates in the field for another
reason; it would perhaps arouse the Wing par
ty from the Van Wrinkle sleep into which they
have fallen, since the great Ollapod contest, and
bring to the polls every Wing voter of the coun-
ty. This would certainly be advantageous to the
Wing candidate for Governor, because the more
votes polled in the county the larger will be his
majority. And we have no fears that the Dem
ocratc party will put candidates in the field, but
will agree that if the Wings will let them have
a free fight for Representative to Congress, the
Wings can have fair fight for members of the
House of Delegates. We hope then the friends
of the gentlemen named will prevail upon them
to announce themselves as candidates on the lst
day of the April Court, and then we shall see
which will triumph, King Caucus and his allies,
or the people. WAYNEsBoRo.
April 18th. 1859.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-04-19

A Democratic journal from the western part
of the State comes to US with the above intoili-
gence-"Letcher pursuing poor Goggin." Our
Wytheville friend is emphaticauy behind the
times. He lives out of the world. Instead of
pursuing poor Goggin, Mr.. Letcher fell upon the
first battle ground in the East, and made a
straight coattail" for Washington city, where
no has been snugly ensconced in his old hole,
Browns Hotel, for more than a week. In the
meantime poor Goggin is pursuing the even ten
or of his way, improving in health and spirits at
every step. His canvass in the East will eclipse
the achievements of his tour in the Vest
Letcher's pursuit Of poor Goggin may be com
pared to the uncertain course of that wlry rep
tile of which it was sad
at wired in and wired out
Leaving the matter still in doubt
Whether the snake that made the track
Was going East or coming back"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-04-19
@. K. HYDE, Secretary.

The Democrats in this region must have labor
ed under great and serious apprehepsions for Mr..
Letcher, before he arrived here. In no other
way can we account for the apparent gratifica-
ton some of them manifest In speaking of his
effort in Lewisburg. They thought he would
be literally crushed under Goggins telling blows;
hence, when he makes out to recover in some
sort of way, by mastering up some sort of an
swer to some of Mr.. Goggin's charges, they
breathe freely, and actually think he has per-
formed wonders. Well, we think ourselves he
performs wonders to escape humiliation. With
the sins of the Administration on his shoulders,
and yet disagreeing with the Administration,
we hardly see how he can get along-Lepisburg
Independent.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-04-19
Fol, the Spectator.
Mt. SIDNEY, April II, 80.

MT. SIDNEY, April II, 'ov.
Nssrs Editors The Goggin Club met pur-
suant to adjournment, at the Academy. DR.. W.
O. Bruffy, Vice President, was called to the
Chair, and O. K. Hyde appointed Secretary pro
tenn. The meeting was addressed by Msssrs'
Imboden, Harrison and Guy, in speeches OF con.
siderable length, showing the misdoipgs and
short comings of John Letcher and the present
administration. 1t is useless to say more than
that they acquitted themselves honorably.
On motion of Mr.. Parkins vote of thanks
was returned to Messrs Imboden, Harrison and
Guy, and that they be requested to meet with
US when they can make it convenient. The fol-
lowing resolution was offered;
RssoIued, That as there is another precinct
represented here, and the account from that por.
ton is favorable, we would respectfully suggest
that that precinct, as well as all others in the
county, shall follow our example and form Cog
gin Clubs during this campaign.
On motion the meeting adjourned to meet
next Saturday at o'clock, P. M.
W. O. BRUFFY, President.
n K HYDE Secretary
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-04-19
For the Spectator.
WEST VIEW. April 10th, 1859.

AT a meeting of the Wings and Americans of
West View, held Friday night, April 10Th, for
the purpose of organizing an Opposition Club,
Mr.. J. S. Guy being called to the Chair, thanked
the house for the honor and delivered few APP
propriate remarks, explanatory of the object and
Importance of the meeting.
On motion the Chair appointed Dr. VIM. l..
Walters, F. O. Roberts and Jas. W. Oalhoon
Committee to draft regulations and resolutions
to govern and express the sense OF this meeting,
and nominate suitable permanent officers. Ac-
cordingly the Committee made the following re-
port:
ResolDed, l. That this meeting be called zine
West View Goggin Olub," and shall meet every
Friday night at o'clock, P. NJ, until the cleo
ton.
Q. That the officers of this Club shall be 8
President Vice President and Secretary.
8. That we recommend for permanent officers
J. S. Guy, for President, W. Swoope, jr., as Vice
President, and J. Emmett Guy, Secretary.
4. That it shall be duty of the President to
appoint Corresponding Committee, who VIII
procure suitable speakers to address the Club
on the issues of the canvass
B. That we most heartily approve and will
strenuously support the nominations by the
Richmond Convention, recognizing them as
worthy opponents of that intelligent and digni-
fed assembly-as men who are and have alaoays
been true to the Union and best interests of Vir-
ginia, the South, and the whole nation-and as
men whose political sentiments we fully endorse.
6. That Democracy is national and unsection-
al only in name, and in being the universal badge
and watch. word of Office holders and office. seek
ers.
7. That John Letcher does not deserve our
support because he has been an abolitionist and
State dsunionist; is opposed to internal improve
ments and is defender of one of the most cor
rupt administrations that has ever cursed the
country and, if elected Governor, in the event
of another commercial crisis, would be in favor
of making (or aoouI mske) the banks of the
State 60 into liquidation, and of collecting the
taxes in specie, &C., &c.
The President named Messrs. Peter Edison, j.
W. Cahoon and DR.. Walters as a Corresponding
Committee.
In answer to calls, the house was addressed
briefly by J. W. Oalhoon, V. R. Guy and f. q.
Roberts.
The Club invite the Democracy generally to
meet them for the purpose of discussing the
claims of their respective candidates.
On motion the Secretary was directed to re-
quest the Stanton Spectator to publish these
proceedings.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
J. s. GUY, President.
7 EMMETT CRY Secretary
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-04-19
For the Spectator,
Conversational

Aessrs Editors: -Allow me to say few
words to your readers on the subject of the ap-
preaching Congressional election to be held in
this district.
Il is generally known that we have two Dem.
ocrats in the field, one nominated by conven.
tion assembled from all parts of the district at
Harrisonburg, and the other, by Mr.. John T..
Harris of Rockingham. From these nominees
you have to elect the next member who is to
represent this district in Congress. Which shall
it be2 Both declare themselves Democrats
dyed in the wool. Both have opposed your
party all their lives, to the best of their ability.
In word bota are, as they have proclaimed
themselves red hot Democrats. So, in carrying
out their own peculiar principles, the Oppos,
unless they take this view of it: Harris, in rum
ming against the regular nominee of his party,
will necessarily loose caste with large portion
of it, and it he gets to Congress, will be looked
upon by his fellow Democrats there, with sus-
picon until by strict adherence to party dis
ciplne, he gains their confidence. l say he
would have to adhere strictly to party to gain
the confidence of the Democracy of the Nation:
but lie would have to do more than that to set
himself right with his party at home. To show
himself above suspicion, he would have to abuse
your party daily in the Halls Of Congress and
set his face against every thing coming from an
Opposition man, publicly or privately. The
party string would be in his nose and he would
be obliged to follow it shutting his eyes to every
consideration ofjustice, or even party policy,
for let man know himself to be suspected OF
fault and he will run in exactly the opposite
extreme to hide it. John T. Harris would know
mselfsuspected of sympathy for the Opposition,
being elected by their votes, and to show be is
good Democrat will, as have said before, be q
thousand times more severe on them for that very
reason. I have thrown out these observations
because I think we are entering upon most
important election, and further because l have
never heard this view of it taken before.
A READER.