Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-05-03
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RICHMOND WING.
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Political PrsflIgaey.

The Enquirer is still in passion. So many mem-
bcrs Of its party behaving naughty now, its time
is taken up almost entirely in expo ing their vicious
maneuvering, and denouncing their abominabe lax
iy of principle It treated its readers yesterday to
long and interesting homy upon political proigacy'
suggested by what it characterzes as the treasonaoe
conduct and infamous character Of once worthy and
trusted brother Its business in this line is rapidly
improving II had hardly concluded its fierce anath-
emas against the "veteran apostae" from Missouri,
before it is called upon to show up the personal and
political corruption" Of distinguished ally in New
HAMPSHIRE Where this thing is to end, we are Who'll
" unable to determine. But If our neighbor unders
takes to exercise general supervision over its party
and to chastse the delnquences OF all its prominent
associates its abors will be cxcruciating and endless
1t is really more than journal-more, perhaps,
than dozen however indefatgabe and skilliul can
accomplish, with justice to itself and its subjects
We would be ungrateful, however, not to commend
that noble energy and fortudc so admirably display
ed by the Enquirer in its willingness to sacrifice per.
sonal case and comfort and to encounter all
Of difficulty and, probably persecution for the sake
of reforming party, which needs it, perhaps much
rs any that ever existed in any age Of the world
Our neighbor, We trust, will perscvere even unto the
end despite every obstacle real or imaginary-con-
stantly stimulated and encouraged by the proud re-
collection that It is performing most salutary service
to its party, and dscbarging high and solemn duty
It owes to its country IT. indeed, it shall be the
means Of cxtermnating, or even sensbly diminishing
the vast "personal and political acorruption" which
prevails to alarming an extent in the household Of
the faithful it will not only win universal present APP
plause but will richly deserve to be apotheosscd 10y
succeeding generations, public benefactor. The
Enquirer we submit has it perfectly in its power to
make its name immortal. Will it not heed the mag
unanimous suggestions Of political opponent aud
circle its brow with wreath mLre bright and glori-
than ever King Emperor wore?
When it shall have thoroughly dissected the cor
rupt carcass OF Bundecund Burk-an eminent
Democratic worthy, who, to adopt the pertinent and
forcibe language Of the Enquirer, "f he has done
nothing else has at least illustrated by the strongest
contrast, the discrepancy which may exist between a
reputable name and al infamous character" when
say, it shall have tired of its unsavory experiments
upon Burke, would it not be both n proper and pro
tabe enterprise for it to turn its eye in the direction
of Washington, Wouldn't Porney be quite an at
tracvc subject for the dissecng knife of our neigh
Dor? Wouldn't even gentle probing of the Brea
der pay? In short, is there personal and poti
cal corruption" among the officials, employees, and
whippersnappers of the administration, demanding
Investigation AMI exposure? We throw out these
suggestions merely by way of aiding our ncighbor
all we in his audable, but comprehensive and la
borious wok-feeling profoundly anxious that its
character successful rcformcr of the vices and
corruptons of leading members Of its party, may be
established uppi the best and surest foundations
Why, then, why Ginger in the contemplation of the
infamous exhibition of personal and political corrup-
ton" on the part Of poor Bundlecund Burke, with
out office, power, or patronage, when wide field
is spread before you in the shameless and habitu
al profgacy ofyour Rulers Pierce Forrey, and com.
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