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I DEcHHBER IA, 1874.
Editors Of the Dispatch. !, AS the tine has
arrived when the puolic mind iJ considering
the very important matter of successor To
ILieutenant-G Governor Robert r.. Wi:hers,
lwbo will resign in February, we beg leave
through your very obliging columns to call
battention to the claims of one OF Yirginis's
| most gifted, experienced, and worthy public
men. We refer to Hon. Robert A, CogbiIl.
of Amherst, who, as ioa.er delegate, repre-
sents that county and Nelson IN the General
Assembly with such commendahIe fidelity
and commanding ability In 1857 be was
elected to the Virginia, Senate, and served
there till 1885, having been reelected In 1881,
and made chairmsn OF the Committee for
Courts OF Justice of that body at the
beginning of his second session. he is
now serving bis fourth year In. the House of
Delegates, having been twice elected to the
position (Which he preferred to the Senate)
be DOW holds, and made chairman of the
Committee for Courts Of Justice in the House
at the commencement Of his second term,
which delicate and responsible trust, as chief
OF the highest ranking committees in both
branches Of the Legislature, he has dis
charged to the entire satisfaction of his fel-
\
grateful public. II Is universally conceded
that in both instances he Justly earned, by
diligent and arduoRs labors, the high com.
pliments paid him by the President of the
Senate and Speaker of the House Of Dele.
gates; In his appointment to the chairman
ships named. 1t is well known TO law
makers, and 10 she legal profession, that these
committees consider and form most of all
important legislation Of our State.
These facts, in connection with bis high
culture as scholar; his great legal acumen
and political sagacity; bis wonderful probIty
of mind and power in debate; his aptitude
in estimating men and matters bis exten-
siye knowledge in parliamentary law, and
calm, deliberative tsrs bis striking pru.
dence, liberality, and fairness as a public
servant; his valuable services in repeated
party contests, some involving the life of
the Commonwealth; his wide reputation in
the State and country; and the deep and
strong hold he has upon the affections Of bis
neighborhood and home people as man of
The highest character, standing, and integri-
ty, prominently commend him to the most
favorable consideration of the General AS
sembly. lie stands the peer Of any man in
the councils of Stste. and Is general favor.
ite with the members.
In consideration Of these very essential
qualifications, which We do not claim in dis
paragement to Others, we say with pride that
delegates and senator's, who are the electors
in this matter, could not elect any one better
suited to the digniied Office of Lieutenant.
Governor. Mr. Cogbilps great familiarity
with the affairs OF our embarrassed old
mother, the wants and demands of her peo-
pie at this critical, trying juncture, poipt
unerringly to the course our representatives
should pursue to receive the thankful plaudits
Of their constituents. JAMES RIVER.