Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-03-01
MESSRs. RITCHIE AND FISK.
"Th,dog star sill ,ag,,I


MIR Editor: The threatened war between these
two worthy professors of Locofocoism has commen-
ced in earnest, and promises not speedily arrested
to widen the breach in the ranks of tho great "De
mocratc party" The eagerly looked for reply of
brother Fisk 10 the allegations of Mr. Richie made
its appearance in the last number Of the Republ icn
and caustic beyond measure. In whitening scorn.
bold lnvectvc, nervous truth, and meritcd skinnin
OF political trimmer, 1t stands conspicuous nmons
tho piquant articles OF the day Brother Fisk deals
his blows with tremendous force and il they do no,
scar the cyeballs of the Editor of the ENQUIRER and
cause him TO repent OF the folly of his onslaught, on
one Of his allies, then we mistake the Signs of the
political zodiac And the Editor of the Enquirer.
too, not to be outdone in his zeal for denouncins ali
who do not square their ethics" according 10 his
standard OF morals in his paper Of Saturday, eyss
brother Fisk another stab under the fifth ribn and
ntma,es with one more such article, perhans he
will wash his hands" Of the subject forever The
Editor OF the Enquirer commenced his attack in the
real King CambySes vein; but now, that he finds
others return blow for blow seems disnossa 10
beat retreat by affecting despise brother Flax
as beneath his notice. A pretty air Of superiority
for plain Republican 10 put on to be sure 4. tbus
wrapping himself up in his dignity, he is but follow
ing in the wake of his prototype, MIR Secretary I'm
shur; but II we mistake not, brother Fisk will take
him down from his high horse, Ia mode B,,,s-
What Is the difference in the personal relations of
these two champions OF Lccofocoisnr that MIR Ritch
ic in true arsioeTatc style, assumes an air ofofdlv
disdain, Let us see They both were educated
men, and Commenced life with brilliant pTosncets
Tor ausht know: certain 1t is, however that Mr
Richie turned his attention 10 the profession of Tho
l1w but not succeeding in that he had recourse to
the vocation Of n schoo-masier. Brother Fisk com.
menced his career as minister OF Christ 10 nro,ch
the gospel TO fallen man, but not succeeding her,
altogether 10 his wishes or his inclination he like
the Editor Of the Enquirer, turned politician md
undertook TO WELD the grey goose onillfton "Frse.
dom's chart" Here they were edua; but then the
Editor Of the Enquirer writes his Editorials with slL
gloves on; while brother Fisk, more democratic iS
satisfied TO soil his fingers with vulgar ink Again.
the Editor OF the Enquireris 'nairs" and brother
Fisk only "YaEkse'-yet, as Mir Richie hes sai5
"the Democracy of the North are the natural ,Il;s Of
the Democracy of the South" VIC do NOT sce bo,r
his objection TO Mr. Fisk this srore will hold good
mus lar therefore, the combatants stand upon
equal ground; and although MIR Rchie may nfr.c,
great reverence for his moral "ethicsr when nj
tempting TO blmboz'e Col. GoodsoD and the D.n,o-
Gratis of"Littlo Tennessee" we doubt very mncb
whether he IS any better than he should he nor DO
we apprehcnd that brother Fisk Is a whit b,bi,S
him IN this particular. Brother Fisk advocates i'm,
mediate resumption on the part ofsuspendips R,nks
and an extension of the right of suffrage and consi
ders this the true test OF Democracy; and appeals n
the acts of his political brethren in Ohio. Pennsvi
wanna, and elsewhere, and to Me.srs. Benton.
Allen and Calhoun, in particular, on the y.ri
hcauon OF his data. And here we think he has
the Editor OF the Enquirer con the binn-
The Democracy of Richie s Co., on the Rorl.
quesuon, ana the extension OF the right of suf
lfage, would hardly pass Current in Ohio ara
New York. Or the resumption question. Mir
Richie plays the "ar,ful dodger" IN fine STYLE AMI
on the question Of extension OF the right OF suffrage
he is General Mum" Notwithstanding, the Eds,or
OF the Enquireris, apparently, unwilling that other.
should exercise he right OF suffrage, il is well
known that at almost every election he votes him
sell, hrst at Richmond, and then in HeLrico county.
and Il Wing dare exercise the same coz st,utionsi
privilege. forthwith the Enquirer Indignantly ,x.
claims, THE Wings have carried Henrico and
Hanover counties by the aid OF Richmond votes ;,
Admirable consistency well worthy tho cunninr
and hypocrIical tactics Of Mr. Thomas Richie io
4 e. good reader, this is The man, oded by such
luminaries as Judge Bayly, MIR Holiday, and Mr..
Brown NJ Preston, VINO, no: competent, or WILLING
TO regulate their own household affairs, want to SET
them's'ves up as Board Of Supervisors to regulate
the aI7irs OF the Federal Union and teach sncb
noyIees IN craftsmanship as Clay. Mangun, South
ard and Berren, the true principles Of the Govern
the whole brood OF Demagogues, say |.
A WHlG,