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April 3, 1843
Lynchburg Virginian
Lynchburg, Virginia
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In Lynchburg, Gov. Gilmer and Mr. Toler debated the constitutionality of major measures for four hours on Wednesday afternoon. Gilmer was forced to argue seriously, was outperformed, and appeared dejected after a prior defeat by Mr. Goggin at Bedford Court.
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DISCUSSION IN LYNCHBURG.
The people of Lynchburg were addressed by Gov. Gilmer and Mr. Toler on Wednesday afternoon, for about four hours. There was nothing personal in anything that was said. But they principally discussed the constitutionality of the great measures of the day. Gov. Gilmer seemed to be off his peculiar fort, being compelled by Mr. Toler's manner and arguments to discuss rather differently from his usual way. He found it would not do to deal in jokes and grimace. As for which got the best of it, we do not deem it necessary to state. Suffice it to say, that his friends were really mortified that they called upon him to speak at all. A friend informs us that the Ex-Governor looked very much dejected, as he saw him on his way home, having been rode bare-back by Mr. Goggin at Bedford Court, and the finishing stroke given him in this place. The Governor is certainly too vulnerable to meet successfully with any antagonist.
The people of Lynchburg were addressed by Gov. Gilmer and Mr. Toler on Wednesday afternoon, for about four hours. There was nothing personal in anything that was said. But they principally discussed the constitutionality of the great measures of the day. Gov. Gilmer seemed to be off his peculiar fort, being compelled by Mr. Toler's manner and arguments to discuss rather differently from his usual way. He found it would not do to deal in jokes and grimace. As for which got the best of it, we do not deem it necessary to state. Suffice it to say, that his friends were really mortified that they called upon him to speak at all. A friend informs us that the Ex-Governor looked very much dejected, as he saw him on his way home, having been rode bare-back by Mr. Goggin at Bedford Court, and the finishing stroke given him in this place. The Governor is certainly too vulnerable to meet successfully with any antagonist.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Lynchburg Debate
Gilmer Toler
Constitutionality
Political Discussion
Public Speaking
What entities or persons were involved?
Gov. Gilmer
Mr. Toler
Mr. Goggin
Where did it happen?
Lynchburg
Story Details
Key Persons
Gov. Gilmer
Mr. Toler
Mr. Goggin
Location
Lynchburg
Event Date
Wednesday Afternoon
Story Details
Gov. Gilmer and Mr. Toler addressed the people of Lynchburg on the constitutionality of great measures for four hours. Gilmer was compelled to discuss seriously due to Toler's arguments and was outperformed, mortifying his friends. He appeared dejected after being defeated by Goggin at Bedford Court.