Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-05-27
To the Editors of the Wing:

MESsRs. EproRs-I have read in the Enquirer several
pieces in regard To the result OF the election in King and
Queen. all OF the complexion, Wis that Lumpkin
should yield Davis, and permit the latter, without him
dorancc obstacle mpedimen of any kind, repair
10 the Capitol and aid IN perpetuang the unequal unjust
and therefore, odlous tax bill OF the last session The sp
nit of Republican i opposed, only OPP
pressive, but unequal buhens; and capinOn and poll
taxes discounenanced To calngs, instead of pro-
pery, call poll The tax Of SIS all persons who
sell liquors, poll since those who retail 500 worth
pay the those who dispose of fifty hundred
thousand dollars worh-and this distinction justified
the ground that all tipping shops should be abolished but
would ask, If the heavy dealer permits persons drink
and become intoxicated the premises, If he Is
cupable, and capable OF doing mischief than the
small dealerl Ii does by any follow that be-
cause merchant wealthy, that therefore, he Is more
disorder and riots Than MS less fortunate neighbOr
know several small dealers who very tender OF the
puation OF their establishments, and who particularly guard
against IN dissipation, and who condcmneyery
cies OF disorder and confusion. You should
chant you would farmer, shoemaker, and tailor
IN proportion 10 what he l. woEhor, rather, the property
he holds and then the odds would be against him,
because his capital Is oitentmes fictitious. There should
be unjust disparity IN eNing ana should the
Of the law be nterposed, il should be sustain
the weak; for the strong, when opposed 10 the weak
competition have always the will and the power Cypress
them without the cruel assistance OF the Legislature TIL
bunal chosen guard the rights citizens, and
promote equally the welfare Of all. The Legislature may
indulge IN spirit OF fayousn by the enactment OF I'M
Just, unequal oppressive and therefore, unconstitutional
laws; but people sufficiently enlightened 10 mani
fest their determined and persevere
al Justice be obtained.
Previous 10 the election in King & Queen, LumpkIn
rdiculed in the Enqueri for his opposition the Tax Bill
there stated that he had much read ii, and
the idea INDUCED, ihat he read he would be i'll
capable OF forming opinion regard It's
provisions concession that Lumpkn nigh, have readily
admitted without subectng himself any dspaTagemeni
of the understanding But Notwithstanding all these iuu-
nous reflections, the good people OF King Queen
ed and bore HIM triumphauty through the lie
represented being very good fellow and dsdan-
ing take IN the Legislature, except
tOty with lawthat 1t has been since ascertaned that
three on Lumpkns poll have paid II IL
Of revenue, the law requires, and therefore, from
q spirit Of magnanimy, he should yield Davis without
further struggle. Now the writer of tins thinks, il
Davis be also good fellow, aud should possess good
qualities Of Lunpkn, and should be good Democrat
withn, thar it will be incumbent HIM yield Lump
KIM for genuine Democracy dspensss with property lua.
LITIGATION IN voters, and requires citizenship with
heart, 10 injuries, aud willing mind and strong
arm, defend the CummOnwea.ih--and these will be-
found much potent the defence the State, than
the patry pecuuiary qualification OF Is Therefore
think there - much for patriotic display OF
magnanimty the part OF Davis than that Of Lump
KIM particularly takc consideration that Davis
has fed from the public cnb long winters, and instead
Of making grateful return for confidence, the
elevation and distinction that he received hands
hbs only unfee.iug heart, a.tocrac paw, aud coven
foot ARlSTIDES