Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1842-12-23

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Virginia - Court House,
| OcroBER -, 1912
| DEAR SR-TIave you vet seen Mr.. --, the demo-
cratic elect from your county He men,
bert may be well therefore him. and prepare his
mind for the movements and measure OF this
Richmond. The inc experienced often require drilling,
lest when the work the coonskin should
Tighten themom their duty the democratic party, under
tie imposing but false pre,ence, that are
war with truth and the best interests o. the country.
| Have you conversed with him about the govenorshp.-
This, however, Is not matter OF much importance The
governor has SO little patronage IN Virginia. that the office
is hardly worth cOnending for. We DON'T YOU know, 90
for mere empty honors Were il for the Banks il mgl
be well enough give the the governor if
only show moderation, quality praise and
pretend 10 practice too-when intend TO prescribe,
must preach moderation. You aware, SUPPOSE that
intend this winter remove those skin, hard cider
federal Wings, who hold the offices about the capito
We would the Judges, but can't get them
without tranpng right the Constitution. But there i
that limb Heath, why dismiss himl And why should
that clerk Lanson who rendered the democra
cy any service, be permitted TO hold the Treasury But
that good old gentlemen, and faithful officer Mr. Brown
what shall we do with him. | sony for him. but we
have his place for certain hungry jackal have
who roared and scattered for all occasions but who
will break with don't in way satisfy his
crGrings for office. Brown must COVE must with the
old song poor old horse let him de- But be serious
il sheer weakness TO suffer goodness Of heart official
faithfulnes stand in the of party arrangements
Have you conversed with him about the Congressional
Districs-so talk with him that the gosing shall believe
that what want DONE is the work Of his wisdom. BY
little management We cam since Wises deserion to the
Wing cause, arrange the districts every
of them ourselves We would adopt the general ticket
system afraid the people not prepared
for it, The general ticket system the true democratic plan
Of enabling the few govern the many sory say
it, but it is true that the people Of Virginia yet su
hcieny instructed in the doctrines of democracy They
yet green Some who would lead have yet learned
what is the rSt principles of democrscyno knowing that
party always first and the country secondhand
that the fen while they follow aud open their
mouths without letting the word people out in fact
lead and control The Wings like silly fools, be all
leaders and where they So obuscoied that their great
Northern Leader lately compelled out "dnd chere
shall go7" Give such a victory the Wings had in
1910 and will hold the offices and honors Of the country
for al least one half Of century.
The State be dstricted TO leave the
spot they call their We would, say, elect
by general ticket the people pe for it,
As to the act OF Congress requiring the states 10 be dis
cted though the supreme law Of the land do
sh for it. We would like about these times have
quarrel with Congress. IL would shew love Of indie.
penGenee and Of State rights We want something Of the
kind Just To threaten and bully the General Go
psrnment makes people feel bigihoy make bat
tie the elections better than when they in this hu
mor.-Mr. JcHfTs0H.
must begin bring my letter a close, il is
long and have mentioned the main thing yet. Hy
heart full Of tho democracy and the dear people, tina
when take my pen 20 write about their dear interests,
hardly know when 10 stop. But my main purpose,
get hold Of the Banks-and how shall do lit A
the calY Wings the stock there is way left bu
pop giving the Governor the appointment Of
onty Of the Directors. This may, old fashioned
hold the major part Of the stock. But matter mus
have the Banks and speak truly It false say the PEG
pie hold Of the stock. The people don't an,
stock IL is the hardcider cOOnskin Wings, who tn
stock, and every body knows they part Of the PEG
pie. Try your member well this mOmenf0us subject
Tell him do il for vruous reasons, and only keep h
federasts from abusing power. Show him also how IT vii
make popular The great body Of the people NJ
stock and never expect any; they will therefore b.
delighted TO take il from those who do; for the love O
gain il the ruling passion Of the human heart.
Thus while promoting political purposes will minis
ter the controlling passions O the people, The lore Of P0r
and piVndeT. We will make the nch minister 10 th
poor aud success by this bold strcke BE firm.
not alarmed est the wings by united and indignant cry
gainst the quty and tyranny Of the should pros
iroe u.s. The Wings themselves too selfish, and to-
much in debt the banks, fear much from them On
of them will hold his place Director, anotho
will want 10 retain an Office in the hank for starving
friend whose wife and daughers, though they elk
and play the piano. must 70 out TO service, unless tn
place be secured and others must take that the!
pressed for their debts thus their Offices thei
friends, and their property; they will commence intriguing
with themselves and their friends; they will
slider the loss Of few Of theirngh small matter. Man
II essentially selsr to avoid the impending danger he vii
seize upon the hrs expediont without nicely inquirni
into the prOpreiy morality Of IL. In fact, sir, tif
very move however ubiquitous il may appear some
some, Simon Pure, may, by tle skill be made most for
nidabe instrument Ia dividing and distTactng the Wings
aud nt the time Of permanently establishing ourseve
IN power. Consider this well. II your man is a little TO,
conciencious bu this isno very probably for the very fire
principle Of our democracy is fssehood namely, that al
men will act with view the public good and thei
selfish en4s) ply him slulycven the saints unde
the imposing appearance Of accomplishing pous end
beTeadiy brought into the support Of wise measure