Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-03-29
rHE LYNCHBURG CONGRESSIONAL Dis.

THE LYNCHBURG CONGRESSIONAL DIS
l. TRICT.-A few days ago, We published a CON-
munication suggesting Mr.. Charles W. Button, of
Lynchburg, as u suitable person TO represent that
District in Congress, and speaking in high but
deserved terms Of his qualifications. We have not
learned whether Mr.. Is. consents to be regarded as
candidate or not. In the meantime, we have
private letter from gentleman OF distinction and
influence, directing attention to j. o. l.. GoGGN,
E,Q, of Lynchburg, and enclosing the reply OF the
sitter 10 a note urging him TO declare himself can
didate. Our correspondent says MIR. G. is too
modest TO announce himself candidate, but you
will perceive he will serve il eleCte |. He is un-
D. questionablY the man Tor the times. lie is pos
sessed Of high order of talent, sustains an ell
s. viable character as gentleman, and has never
=. fatered a moment in his devotion to our cause-
His faith is such that lac will not be easily whipped.
Hshas persistenty refused las a lawyer 10 lend
y. his influence in procuring exemptions from mill
tary service. although frequently offered large
fees BY interested parties. In this respect, he
was among the first to set an example which
should have been followed by the Bar throughout
q" the country"
Our correspondent does not overrate the virtues
or abilities OF Mr.. Goggn. 1t would be most for
tunate thing for country, in any condition of its
affairs, TO have in its councils only such men as he
is morally and intellectually. He comes, in add-
ION, fully no TO the standard of faith, which We
indicated some days ago as the paramount and most
Indispensable qualification for the public service at
this time In his letter to our correspondent writ
ten with no thought Of anything it contained being
uublished, Mr.. G. says - l assure you tat have
. no desire 10 be a candidate. l have no taste for
E. that sort of life. And yet if l thought my ser
4. vices would he more useful to the country in
3. Congress than in my present any other posi-
3. ton which the Government through its agents
" might assign me, would take that position if the
G. pcople of the District thought fit to place me in
:. it, | hold that l belong TO the country, and that
=. neither private necessity any other personal
- consideration is to be brought into the computa-
.. ton in determining where ought to be. | think
e. am doing the country some service in my pre-
" sent positions, and shall hold them until am put
elsewhere. l am prepared TO make any sacrifice
for the country, and l shall never quit its SER
vice, in some capacity, while l can move hand
or raise my voice for its help. | agree with
% You that the times demand the services in the
public councils of our trueSt, best and most hope
.. ful men. There are, | am sure, men in the Dis
trict from larger experience and superior talents
far better qualified to represent it than am, but
accord to none more intense, heartfelt devotion
.. to the great cause for which We are struggling.
None can have II stronger or more mistaken faith
90 in tho ultimate triumph Of that cause. Rave
ssnever seen the moment that doubted. 1 have
{, always been amazed, and often felt provoked and
{, annoyed that that any human being, who had
8, faith in God, should doubt. And will add that
my faith has never been more buoyant than il is
s.now and has been in the seemingly darkest hours
=. of the past. That we will succeed is as much
settled fact with any other can be, of which
a have not had practical experience. By this
faith am animated to the resolution to sacrifice,
" il need BE-, property, personal comfort, life Itself,
- in that place and position in WHICH 1t may 10