The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-10-06
Indiana.
THE CANDIDATES FOR GovERyoR-PEN PIC
TUREs BY THE CORRESPONDENT OF AN JNDE-
PENDENT REPUBLICAN PAPER.

THE CANDIDATES FOR GOvERyoR-PEN PIC
TUREs BY THE CORRESPONDENT OF AN JNDR
| PENDENT REPUBLICAN PAPER.
| indianapolis correspondence Philadelphia Times
| Mr.. Landers, the Democratic nominee fol
| Governor, was reared farmer, and then en-
gagged In cattle trading, from which schooling
| he was graduated into divers business ven
lures, in all OF which ne was eminently sue
cessful, and landed in politics. He wal
elected to Congress in this or the late more
Republican district by the aid OF the Green
hackers, and made a successful race for the
gubernatorial nomination with Lieutenant.
Governor Gray. 1t is something OF para.
doX to say one has to see photograph OF
Mr.. Landers TO appreciate his really ine
| face. A weather-beaten and very red com.
plexion blinds the eye to regular features
aud au expression indicative OF big brains
and great force Of character. These are
what carried him successfully through
lie, and they will bring about his
success in October. The secret OF bis
success is not patent TO the hasty
observer He il not popular with all the
leaders and all the people, but he will man.
age to pull through. perhaps by the very
force OF will which led him to make hi'
way through mud and mire in all kinds OF
weather as 4 cattle-trader; and you know
an Indiana cattle-trader can hold his own in
driving a sharp bargain in the New York
market. II will naturally be inferred that
our prospective Governor is not man OF
letters. That is so, but be is honest and
liberal, and he has good judgment. That is
a great deal He has, besides, very lovely
wife, gentle, amiable, and intelligent, which
is OF great account TO a gubernatorlai can
didate. In addition, be has young and
interesting daughter. She is highly edu-
Gated, and has been perfecting her accom-
plishmeuts for the last two years by travel
abroad. She will shortly return, and II
there Is anything in the signs OF the hour,
will be called upon TO assist 10 the pleasing
hOnors OF the Governors inaugural recep-
ton.
Albert G.. Porter, the Republican candi-
date for Governor, could he best described
by contrast with Dir. Landers. Like him,
he had healthy experience in privation in
early life, but, unlike him. was removed 10
kindler influences and enjoyed the advan'
tages Of liberal education and refined as
sociation. The natural taste for study was
kept up in the practice Of his profession oi
the law, and recent Degacies enabled him TO
accept the agreeable position OF Comptroller
OF the United States Treasury. In Wash
ington his sojourn was rendered delightful
by the society OF bis daughter, young and
beautiful girl. He is a widower, and Il
elected she would preside over bis Execu'
tive mansion. He lives in an elegant home
in beautiful quarter OF the city. He is
very hopeful OF success, but his prospects
are moi Frightening with the fall oi
the leaves. The current OF popular FAVOR
is against him. And from a social stand.
point it is pity. His advantages would
make him credit TO the position, and he
would discharge the duties OF the office
with ability and absolute integrity. He is
the very opposite OF Mr.. Landers in appear
ance. He is Of medium height and rather
heavy set. His complexion is very fair, and
be has blue eyes-as blue as azdre-and
almost faxen hair. His countenance Is de-
lightful 20 contemplate. 1t Is actually beam
ing with cheerfulness and goodwill. lie
has also a very pleasant quality OF voice,
either in speaking or conversation. 1t con-
yeys a sense OF cheer, like the matin song
of birds or the rustic OF leaves in the sun
shine, and what he says is sensible, refined,
and to the point. lie will probably be de-
feated but he will carry INTO retirement
the esteem of both parties, his conduct oi
the campaign has been so capable ana re-
sDectable,