The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-05-08
THE GURERNATORIAL CANDIDATES
IN ALBANY.

THE GURERNATORIAL CANDIDATES
IN ALBANY.
According to previous announce
ment, on last Saturday, Gov. Grovel
: and his competitors for gubernatoria
honors addressed the citizens Of Linz
county in this city. The discussion
was openedsby the Governor in al
able and dignifed speech. He re-
viewed the history Of the Democratic
party and contrasted the acts Of
Democratic Administrations, both
State and National, with those of the
different factions which have risen to
the surface, in American politics,
upon the occasional waves Of public
discord which have swept over the
country, during our history as a gov
ernment. In handling this portion
of his subject, the Governor display
ed the dignity and candor ever char
acteristic Of enlightened statesman
ship. Not o word escaped his lips at
which his most determined opponent
could take offence, however strenu-
ously he might controvert the speak
ers views.
In dealing with local political ques-
tons, and charges made by unscru-
pulous parties against his own admin
istfation, the Governors remarks
were pointed, and often caustic
enough to make his enemies squirm
as though they were being cauterized
with frebrand. Democrats were
delighted with the complete and
overwhelming triumph for their par
ty, foreshadowed by the speech of
Governor Grover, and Republicans
and Independents rs clearly foresaw
their doom at the polls next June.
Of the two opposing candidates,
Messrs Tolman and Campbell, or
their speeches, little can be said.
Mr.. Tolman is an old gentleman of
small stature and genial outward ap-
pearance. His use Of the Kings En-
slish clearly indicates that the COM f,
non school system had not become
10 general during the early portion e
Il his life as it is at this time. In
Iced this fact was SO clearly and for : i
IDLY illustrated by Mr.. Tolman's as =
aults upon the generally accepted y
otions of photographed and syn :, :,
lctical rules that persons Of the most :
mited knowledge of these simple !"
ranches Of educational accomplish ~ ~
tent, failed to catch the general drift :, ~
his discourse. Mr., Tolman has - -
impotence to fall back on after his :,
ofeat. "
Reverend Mr. Campbell, the In M
'pendent candidate, is entirely q
fferent kind Of person form Mr.. -
'lman. Being Professor of po- =,
Q literature, ETC., ETC., in an excel IS
Mt educational establishment, he es-
Us to reflect credit upon his profess
IN by turning off fine phrases and
'llroundedperiods In thishe would los
a success were it not for a shipper til,
style he has contracted, half way raj
tween a lisp and stutter, We Th
lst thata little friendly criticism Of rot
) gontlemnn's style of speaking an
u cause him to guard against the ter
feet to which we have alluded. II the
! certainly better qualify him to col
ume his duties in connection with pee
school over which it is his busi- sta
IS to preside, after his defeat. issl
with Mr.. Tolman, Mr.. the
npbell shows to q disadvantage, rail
withstanding his superior educa- pet
lal qualifications. Mr.. Tolman rail
a frank, open manner, which is and
'ulated to inspire those who view ann
small, round, though jocund and erat
ial face, with respect. Mr.. Camp to I
/, half ministerial half, demagogi. at o
Appearances by no means propos- and
ing. ten
o attempt comparison Of either the
'he opposition candidates with they
ernor Grover would be IN out den'
on common sense as well as PAM
'tion Of every rule of composition. in, i
veil compare o giant with pair ness
igmys, tries