Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-05-30
THE ENQUIRER.
Richmond, May %.
ror sn,n,r a. rue VIRGINIA PRESS.

THE SPIRIT or THE VIRGINIA PRESS.
With the sincere desire OF laying before lhe
people of Virginia the true wishes oil inc uiiei-
ent sections OF the State, as far as they are repre-
senled by the Democratic journals, we th's morn
ing re publish the following from Inc "ar'el'o"
Flag of 9S. In doing so, we cannot refrain from
expressing our resrel, that the Flag should have
thought proper 10 employ such harsh language
towards its brethren OF Eastern Virginia, ana espe
ciay of the city Of Richmond. 1t IS never sood
policy, in order 10 attain any oblect' 10 a''aeA
those in whose hands may ultimately rest the
power of promoting that object. The Flag GUS
and slashes the Wings and Democrats Oh inns
city, alke-and ascribes TO the "intiuence OF Inc
city OF Richmond, her good cheer and sehsh
schemes, the unequal dispensation oil honors'
However this NAV be true OF The Metropolitan
Wings, superior as they are in numbers, ~eallh
and influence il certainly is not applicable 70 Inc
Spartan Band who have so many difficulties 10
contend with. Small in numbers, though indo-
milahle in spirit, the Democrats Of Richmond
have Undergone numberless sacrifices TO promote
the good cause and save the Stale. On many oc-
casions, when the Democrats have had me as
cen1ancy in the Legislature, the party IN hlch-
mond have foregone the honors and distinctions,
10 which they were entitled for their unlallerinS
services, and have seen with pleasure Inc Offices
conferred upon their brethren of the country
Moreover, had they been disposed TO monopolize
The Offices, they could not have done so, as, for
many long years, they have been represented in
the Assembly by men OF opposite politics. who,
of course would do every thing 10 defeat
their wishes. When Democrats OF Richmond
have been selected for office, il has been the
OF the country 10 the merits and services OF the
Spartan Band-lhan whom we know no body OF
men more sef-sacriicing, more honest or more
devoted 10 the great principles OF The Republican
party, regardless Of reward or promolion-Even
were they disposed 10 exert an improper influence,
they have not the power or the means 10 employ
those seductive arts and tempting destinations, cal
cuaed to catch the hearts and votes oil their
country friencs-Upon the subject OF public
works for the benefit Of Richmond" we would re-
vocate system of Improvements for the benefit
Of the whole State. From the "location" OF Rich
mond ii has been found necessary 10 concentrate
many otthose works at this city-but the original
aim was, in building up Richmond, 10 advance the
interests OF the different sections through which
these works passed, by furnishing better
mode of transportation and opening larger
markets. This has been the policy aimed
at, which we sill regard as the wise and proper
course. Without extended and commOdious
means of transportation 10 The rich fields of ag
ricullure in The INFERIOR none OF our towns can
flourish, nor can The interests OF agriculture be
advanced. Is il not then wise TO adopt we'll
digesied sene-al system, by which the extreme
portions of the Stale may be knit together, and The
welfare OF all sections dependent one upon an
other, be promoted?
Bu, we had Nd idea of extending our remarks
so far. We designed merely 10 express our gene
raj views on subect SO interesting 10 The honor
and solid prosperity of Virginia. We look upon
all portions OF Ills good old Commonwealth with
the same love md respect. We wish 10 see her
which Nature has marked out for her. We
would favor No portion al the expense of an
other, but we Would contribute all our means, 10
extend TO all sections, alike, equal and exact JUS
tice, in the dist button of commercial advan-
tages, and in the cspensalion of honors and Off
ccs. We shall b. content with any selections
which the Republican Party may make for the
high offices Of Governor and Senator whether
lhey be from the West or the East provided they
come up to the Republican standard, and, from
their qualifications and virtues be acceptable 10
majority Of The leople of Virginia On the
sinia should be eqally revered, her principles
cherished. her honor md welfare held dear 10 the
heart OF every citizcl We wish 10 see all jea-
lousies and sectional feelings ayed-cqual JUS
lice done 10 all and lie Old Dominion proudly
remain some and indysible" With these views,
we shall bow 10 the action of The Republican
Parry, and give our harry assent 10 the election
of any good and true nan, East or West, who
will be called upon 10 represent The principles and
wishes, mol Of Eastern Virginia, nor Of Western
Virginia, bul Of Yngina entire:
THE ELECTION OF u. g SENATOR
There is much speculation as 10 who is TO sue
coed The Little Expunser; an! il is gratifying 10
hear from various parts OF the State, that WILL
LIAM SMITH is the lavoTite OF the people. IL
Justice he done he will aSsuredly receive the
office His services in 1910 and 1914 were very
distinguished; al one time couneractins the
ireachery of Rives, and al the other arreslins the
a ~, he M maj in r;,.,
labored harder 10 preserve the Old Dominion
from conquest; and no one deserves a richer re-
ward for ability, zeal and patriotism.
Offices of distinction have not been fairly dis
iributed in our State; although fit and able men
are 10 be found in every section OF il. II the
aims of Heaven had been as parial and As sec
tunal, the country below wafer, and espe-
cially about Richmond wonld be ten feet under
water; that about Charlottesville would be too
wet; and the rest oithe Stale, parched and thirsty
desert.
Men are sent 10 the Legislature 10 represent
every interest in and every portion vi the Stale;
but public works for the benefit Of Richmond GEL
nearly all the appropriations OF money; and Me-
tropoitan politicians, or their relations, all the
very honorable or lucrative Offices. This unjust
course OF proceeding, has its effect beyond The
limits ofthe Slaie-the favored ones are made pro-
minent men and, when foreign embassy, Judge
ship, or Secrelary-ship is TO be filled by the ap-
poinment of The President, he is sure 10 select
from Richmond, or from some adjacent section
within its range. We would like 10 see map
Of The Stale, with The name and location OF each
recipen, of high office upon it. Would it not be
political curiosly7 While The population
would be in the west, as Of Old all the rise men
would hail from the East. The tide water, or
Richmond portion of The map, would not be
large enough TO receive all the names made illus
rious-a few by talents, but The most by place,
while The other portions would be blank, with the
exception Of few inscriptions, very far between.
We can call 10 mind but two Governors from
beyond The Blue Ridge and one Senator; few
OF each between the Ridge and tide-waier, and
they, from Albcmarle and Orange-favored
spots Bul the crab and oyster portion OF The
Stale presents to our view a countless host
thicker than The frogs Of Egypt and nearly as
ravenous as her vermin. why ihis unequal as
pensa,ion of honors? Not because OF the popu-
lation nj lower Virginia: nor the superior qua