Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1853-08-20
E,.Ge,. Smith Aud nj. Friends.

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II seems that certain of the Democracy OF this
State are taking vengeance upon a portion Of the
brotherhood, for voting for ex-governor Smith at the
late Congressional elections. The following paragraph,
10 that effect, is from the local correspondent of the
Washington Republic:
at |. stated that a distinguished virginian has with
drawn from the files Of the Navy Department a letter
which he had given, recommending a worthy brother De
mocrat for Office, because the applicant voted for ex-Gov-
ernor Extra Billy" Smith nj the recent Congressional
election. The withdrawal of the recommendatory letter
because the recipient had honestly exercised the elective
franchise, is characterized as an ungenerous, If not a
Barbour-ous act"
lis OK. Goyernorship came in for no small share of
condemnation during the canvass, and it does seem
rather hard that his friends too should have to share
with him the wrath of his opponents. Some time
ago we felt some concern to know what was to be-
come Of the former Democratic Governor of Virginia
on recount of the harsh treatment manifested towards
him by his own brethren. For a similar reason we
feel some solicitude now TO know what is to become
oc. his friends. They are in a bad way unless he can
take care Of them. Their only chance depends upon
the influence of the Ex-Governor, and Congressman
elect, with the Brigadier's Administration Vengeance
is evidently sworn against them along with their
'honored chief" They have some comfort left, NJ
all events, if the current report is correct, that the
order of the day at Washington is to assign the dis.
tribution of the spols, in a small way, tothc member
of each Congress- nal District. The withdrawal of
recommendations given in advance by distinguished
Virginians," will be of no avail in that case, and 50
the friends of his cx.Govsrnorship may he Of good
cheer. He will take care of them when ne once gets
TO Washington and enters upon his duties as sub
distributor of the public plumber, provided there is
any LEFT by that time. What may be still more com
Portable TO them he can see TO his enemies and pay
them off in their own coin. Unless the Ex-Governor
is read out of the party hi. friends may hold their
heads up yeta while. They are safe enou h.
1t is somewhat strange that Ex-Goy. Smith and
his friends should come in for such a portion OF &c
disapprobation ofmembers Of their own party. What
is hs sinY We need say nothing OF his refusal to
submit his claims for the nomination 20 4 District
Convention, though it did seem Somewhat obstinate
n, the time, for the result was the election Of a Demo-
crat. and is not that sufficiently satisfactory to the De
mocrary? Can it be for ste PRONUNCIATION of such n
Rsre5y, in the estimation ofall Virginia Democrats ol
the Strict Construction notions, tina. "sos.fMiag
he done lciH The pEJIc Lnds," and thai 's5RctslDg,
q squirting, to a certainty, almost, in favor Of the cid
Wing doctrine of DETRIBUrION. This innovation upon
the Anticipated faith Of the Virginia Democracy makes
ont a true bill against the Democratic Ey-Governor,
but this is no time for being over scrupuleIs abou,
such unoyations-eve though they do play havoc
with the Resolution Of 'pS. II the Rrivriier's Al
ministra,iOn can endorse such "old Federal doctrines
as the Democracy OF this State are pleased 10 term
the construction of the Pacific Railroad by the Gene.
raj Government and still receive the support Of Tie
Virginia Democracy, why can: a Democratic mem
her OF Congress from Virginia 20 for doing "soMsIi.y'
with the public lands, in the way %; an equitable
distribution among the States having q right to thsm.
u Western Democrats can advocate The Grab Sys-
TEN and still fraterniz. in full communion with their
Stric. Construction brethren of tue Old Dominion.
why should the latter b. 81 uncharitablc nj home
The crime is as great in the one case as in the Other,
and none the less for being pcrpepatel without the
limits Of Democratic Virginia.
It's time for these gentlemen to be getting over
their a%ntiquated distractions, If they 10 mo-. desire To-
see their darling principles opaiiatei By the Brigt-
dier's Administration rs well as themselves. They
have not only to swallow the "oIious doctrine" OF In.
ternal Improvements by the General Governments.
Federalism and all, but, if their Democratic Admin
istraijon keeps on adopting Wing principles as it has
began, there is \ strong probability thlt the next
dose of Whiggery to be a ADMINISTERED 10 them viii Do.
distribution Of the pIjiic lands. Thing have q
strong tendency that way already, we are happy 10
inform our Democratic friends Of this state. It has
to come to that re long, and all Of them who hays
any "aonsci-nt sus scruplcs" len, may falit to t.a'-
advantage, hereafter, TO take orr advice and goo.
aboard the Land Distribution and Internal Improve
mentLocomotive as soona as possible, ar get ont oftlr
way"