Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-01-10
PRESIDENT OF TIE p,yE or v1pcryr,

The Deed is done. The blow of Persecution has
been struck. Had Dr. Brockenbrough been removed
in the Summer of 1910, after the deiacaon ofthe
First Teller occurred when all the circumstances were
fresh upon the feelings Of the Stockholders, m.i
have been regarded with more compacency; but now,
after he has been twice tried aud twice acquitted by
the Body of the Stockholders, looks like cold blooded
Persecution. One OF the most distinguished Wings Of
Virginia. who was violently opposed TO The Doctor two
years ago. said the other day-"!e has been tried and
twice acquitted; and to renew the and turn him
out, would the air of Persecution-and he hoped
it would not be attempted" But it succeeded yester
day, by vote OF 1887 to 1888.
John peterborough has thus been eviced from the
station in the Virg mia Bank which he has nrg fill
ed with honor 10 himself and devotion to the interests
of the Bank. For thirty years he has uniformly been
elected. The prime of his life has been spent IN lis
service. He has grown grey in It's employment =
With the exception Of the dedication of Dabney, and
especially since that event, it acknowledged that the
concerns Of this Institution has been ably conducted
No recent misconduct have been alleged against him
Four times his official conduct has been arraigned for
default of duty, Dabney dedication occurred
Ii subjected to the strict and laborous scrutiny Of
the investigating committee appointed by the E1tcu'
tive of this Common wealth 1t underwent investga
ton before the fiery tribunal Of Wing Legislature,
resolution of instruction TO the State Proxy, TO vote
against him. 1t has been submitted TO Committees of
the Stockholders and twice brough, before their two
preceding annual meetings. In every investigation,
he acquitted OF ctiicial delinquency, and vote
of censure has imputed neglect of duty. At the called
meeting of Stockholders, July, $780, whilst all the
circumstances Of Dabneys defacation were fresh in
their minds. the solution TO remove him rejected,
by vote of 2,4S0, TO 436
His removal al this distant day bears not upon lis
face the impress Of renncdia justice, but Of rindetre
persecution, OF parii-an prescription 1t true that
four five OF the most distinguished Wings this city
still stood by him; just TO him, and faithful 10 their
first Impressions Of duty. II also true, that two
u,palthy De.uoc StarE
TO Indulge their pre- udces and to hunt down their
victm-bu it is impossible not 10 see the strong vein
Of that political feeling, which would associate The
Doctor with those who constitute the Democratic party
and who have been eenounced in the slang Of the
Wing press, the Loco Foco Anti Bank party.
At all events, cannot close eyes the fact,
that every President and every Cashier in this city,
will belong, under the medlated arrangement, to the
same political party. we cannot forget, that in
more than thirty Banks and Branches in this State,
the predominant political party has not tenth of
the chief officers, which they embrace. This grand
result scarcely be the effect Of accidental
combination of Giro umstances. Certainly, it is
unfortunate at this period, that the almost entire
rcnry of the State, its banking accommodation and
facilities should be exclusively welded by either of It's
grea, political parties
Altogether this movement is al this time, and at ell
times most unfortunate And should have the eff CT
Of rousing the dormant spirit oil political excitement Of
n,ermingng these institutions with the party wron
geg oil The day. a.! calm and clcu!sng must regret
the cause and lie consequences The Republican party
are almost eff by this decided stroke from such
participation Of the control OF these great engines as
they enjoyed even in inferior decree-and we regret
that upon the heads Of the stockholders, the of
such proceeding must fall. The gulation OF the
currency OF country Of the greatest Of its
reign powers. We solemnly think its contraction and
pansion its almost entire CONTROL should he entrusted
to no political party-nnd especially W hen the party
constitutes minority OF the Legislature end the people
Of the State.
The theatre, on which this scene was acted yes'cr
day, The banking house, which crowded with
the Stockholders from various parts # the State MIR
David Fl. Branch ofPeerburr, called TO the Chair
The Proceedings opened with long, clear. hs.
torca Expose by the venerable President of the Bank
who read without the aid OF specaccs TINT fine
Roman hand, which distinguishes his writing, without
the slightest quiverng of The pen, in The manner of
Stephen Hopkins. 1t vas expressed in that luminous
and philosophic style which few in that assembly
could pretend 10 Misunderstanding a the marks Of his
masculine and unshake nteec-nnd detailed the con
dtion of the Institution, and gave rapid sketch Of his
with il for nenr 81 years In justice TO HIM,
we will attempt to obtain copy of for the press
Thursday next. The printed ticket Of The Directors,
which probably succeeded is now before us-and led
off with the name Of James w. Pegram, (as Presidency
Of the Mother Bank He was Cashier of the Bark,
and is probably destined 10 take the place OF john