Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1853-12-14
Washington Cerrespeudenee.
DscrnpsR l2th, 1883.

bkCEhbkR lgth, 1898.
right in my prediction that the stool pigeon in
uence exercised by Foney, particularly when backed by
cash advances from that glorious fellow Forrest would
be too powerful for the combined e.ertons of the Virgin
ia chivairy When the resolution take the appoint
of Librarian from the clerk up to-day in the
House. It was negatived by a small majority. This
fleets high credit upon the independence Of that iusr
Gus body. On Thursday last il ntimated by decided
vote that any attempt dctaon by OF is
would meet with proper rebuke. But the fear ~
the Brgaders dspeasure combined with the extraneous
aid Of good divsers and plenty OF champagne toe
much for its overstrained virtue. portion OF the mem
bes yielded readily the seductive influences which
were brought operate and contributed BY their votes
degrade still lower the character of the House Of Repre-
/ sentatives.
1t is due the Virginia delegation say that il pre-.
sented this occasion united front. With the ex.
cepton of McMuen, who is absent from the city, they
desvorcd far possible retrieve the disgrace which
had been brought upon the House.
Even OF the stamp Of hidwel and Smith could not
tsmey submit to the insult which Forney offered to their
State
The Heots of Sparta sometimes became refractory and
natural to expect the specimens of
Virginia Locofocovm occasionally be provoked into
the exhibition of some manlness of spirit
learn that the anti forn"yites DO not intend quietly
to succumb the defeat Of to-day, but will make another
attempt to wipe of this disgrace Probably the Ques
ton may be revived tomorrow and the insolence Of
their clerk may yet be rebuked Things however have
come TO pretty pass when the American House of Rep
resentstves is forced to from day day, the
time and money of the country in order relieve them
selves from an ignomnious vassalagc.
Contrary perhaps general expectation but greatly in
accordance with the public WISH Beverly Tucker was
IL -. a. II.
cess in great measure to his popular address ard
Iivaled bon 1oyae; but the universal disgust in which
the over-gorged Armstrong is held contributed very
much to bring about this result To this latter cause
Bev. in part the almost unanimous Wing vote
which it is understood he received; for their Partially
much the result OF their dsncinaton to bestow
Government patronage upon parasite and toady, Of
their respect for the manly and independent pur
sued by the Sentinel. However, il should not be
looked that the of the Senate given by ballot
and trird If the latter mode had been in use
the fear of Executive dspeasure would doubt have
deferred many democratic Senators from yielding the
personal preferences.
The letter of Col Forney to the Richmond Enquirer y
about the coolest piece OF impudeuce have seen
He advances the novel doctrine that life OF devotion
the democratic party is sufficient atonement for the
commission of the vest Offences This may be Iocofoco
Il.
pudate with such sentiment They have no such
confused notions Of right and wrong suppose that
political services ought private OF the ba
character. do not however believe that the dem
of Virginia will sanction the aempted introduction
of this plank the platform of their party faith
Though very stubborn in their political notions, and
fully given prose about the resolutions Of sS yet in all
questions of personal honor they forget partzan dstro
tons and only remember that they are Southerners and
gentlemen.
1t should be observed that Foney makes appeal
the people Of the country but by solely addressing hs
applications to the democracy attempts excite party
sympathy. Cosli anything clearly exhibit
sciousness Of guilt his parts lie has not been arracn.
ed the bar Of public opinion for any political miscon.
duct but for offence against public morals No one
who really felt innocent Of all base motive would have
put in such plea have attempted raise so false
issue. His very defence is tantamount confession Of
! guilt
lrecret that ha'e not nos time 10 point a few OF
the beauties OF this exquisite SO rich produc.
ton deserves the consideration Hereafter hone
call the attention OF yirguilns some Of the reasons
which the democratic Clerk OF the House Of Representa-
rives Urrrs Justification FOR ooopiing ruin wo-
/ mans reputation.
Ii proper say that Forney's statement charging
Vr. Parker with neglect Of duty is altogether untrue
Mr. F. has published card IN which he shows conclusive.
. ly the reverse
The formation Of the Committees Of the House as an
nouncei to-day, will probably give much satisfaction
could be expected under the circumstances IL s
course impossible to please every body where there
blanks than prizes Ample justice has been done
Virginia. for her representatives are appointed
charmen Of tie important committees; Gen
Bayy being put at the head Of that Foreign Attain
and Mr. Bocock the head of the Naval committee The
latter position is perhaps tbs time the more honorable
and important Of the two. IKE
! 5. l just learn that Old Armstrong will prot A.
by go in mourning for the loss of the Senate printing