Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-02-15
FoR TIE IYHIG

WING.
InE MYSTERY YET UNsoLyEp
perceive that my communication, published in Tho
Wing of the 3ist ut has attracted the notice of the
Assistant Post Master of the Richmond Post of,;ca
And had not the same unfortunate circumstance oc.
Cured, which led TO the former communication and
which gave papers a trip to Charlottesville von
would have received this sooner
1t was my impression, Messs Editors that the mis-
take did take place in the Richmond office but uns
unwilling TO ef,mnate any one | thought word
to the wise was sufficient, and that whereyer the
blame lay, it would lead to reform. 1t will be obvi
Gus to you and every impartial reader that the re-
narks were no. premature and calculated to promote
hostile feelings but that justice to myself and es
peciaily the information of those the Scottsville
line, called for this measure. Nor did suppose any
one would take umbrage who had faithfully discharge
ed the duties of his Office. There some mistakes
that will admit of no defence, and the least that
TN ingenious man do, is to own them or remain
IN silence. Again, there others that will admit
OF some palIiatOD, that arose from want of al
ten,ion the part of such one in the office but
care shall be taken that the like happen not again
but here mistakes, and neither OF these altefna
tves adopted but attempt made to crirninate an
innocent person It's possible the mistake of the
Gath ult. originated elsewhere than the Richmond
office; but this only instance out of manu.
brought forward for illustraton-for mistakes have
been almost constantly occurring for months. Had
this been the fact, and general dissatisfaction
felt these remarks would have been uncalled for,
and there might have been some Justice in saving
VerlueS the truth of the
that we Virglninns the most complaining peo
Pile in the world. But why did MIR. A $50 SO far MS
to presume" the Postmaster AT Flies is waning in
vigilance Had he maturely reflected feel assur-
ed he would have been less premature in making this
assertion, not have made until he had sufficient
cause for so doing. AS Mr.. A is pleased to make
personal illusions, he will allow me to saw there ia
much apparent ambiguity and discrepancy in his
statement, which IN justice to himself and thepubc
it IS hoped he will remove. | can assure Mr. A.
from the frequent and positive assertions of our mail
carrier, ION WHOM can rely such mail bag as
the Canvas' bag, has passed this office IF The
Post masters at the distant Post Offices are,
more vigilan &C. Mr.. a. ASSERT, shy are tks,
complaining of the same Inconvenience and copein-
ed failures? am assured of this fact from letter
now before me. And why is the samecry rtiterated
from the Post-offces below this on the same line3
Witnesses to these facts if called for viii be procur
ed These are not accusations; but will Wr. A.
please solve these difficulties if So the thanks of NOT
only one but many, will be given.
Besides numerous other failures, five times have
our packages from Richmond passed this Office since
Christmas in another mail bag than that of our or
binary leather way mailbag" This can be suffi-
GENTLY testified to. p M
Flies Office, Feb 8, 1891.
70 Tie Voters Of Tie Senatorial District composea OF
the Counties of Isle of flight Southnnpton Sus-
Surry, and Prince George
Fellow Citizens: 1t being distinctly understood that
at the ensuing spring election you will have to coosn
some person to succeed our present worthy Senator
1 take thus mode of making known my wish to obtain
your confidence for that important station. In thus
presenting myself before you it is due to the district
and especially to those to whom am unknown that
make plain and frank exposition of nv political
creed Believing that the people are capable of self
government, and that in them power is inherent and
unlimited, entertain the opinion that their represen-
tatves agents strictly accountable to them and
bound to speak their will, no matter in what way It
may be known, and that the Delegate who shall art
contrary to these principles, though his disobedi.
ence III some cases may result 10 the gen raj poor
nevertheless ne will have violated his trust, aud
Oul he heir
spendour of the government, and the happiness of
the people, frequently in direct conflict and Dur.
dens by taxation ought not to be imposed, unless ab.
solutely necessary to proper and economical admin
istRaton of public affairs when such necessity exists
loans should but seldom resorted to- for bv tins
means, the people kept ignorance of their tre
condition. but they should be taxed drectIv f then
they dissatisfied, they WILL in the exercise of then
jus rights of reemen, confer the representative trust
those whose views of political economy shall be
found suitable to theirs It is truth established bv f
experience of every country that people are so well
served as those who require the rigid accounts
bIiIty from their public agents. and enion frugaIty in
political virtue; while therefore,
am not an advocate for parslmony towards the Off
GERS of government, would fix their salaries with an
eye to just equivalent for the rendition of services
am opposed in general to the creation of corporate
bodies; they sometimes proper, but incline 10 the
belief that in our State they becoming too nurne
Tous; they possess exclusive privileges, and think are
iumical to the republic; bat when chartered the Yiv
leEe should be retained of repeating or modify their
rights, If demanded by the good Of the community.
d" ~ ''0 VI l"e 6ehefai government
will briefly say, that favour strict construction OF
the constitution Of the U. States and would confine
Congress to the exercise of the powers expressly del
egated, which consider few and defined.
For several years, I have been a member of the
House of Delegates, and for my votes refer you to tho
Journals and to your representatives with whom
have acted.
Into my conduct, both public and private. invite
rigid scrutiny, believing that both friends and foes,
Of indeed is my misfortune to have any Of the lat
teri VIII enter upon the enquiry with fixed detef.
mnation, "noihing t. entenuate set down sugbt
I'D malice" ARCHIBALD ATKINSON.
Isle of Wight Feb. 8, 1881
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