Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-05-02

Democratic authority emannting too from I'M
der the very shadow If the Presidential mansion.
In support of our assertion respecting the dis
tribution Of the patronage under the Pierce nd
minstration, we need simply advert 10 the his
tory Of the Bronson cjeotment case. Doubtless
the Republican has heard Of il.
A writer in The South day or two since,
protests most vehemcntly against the course
adopted and the authority arrogated" by the Ex-
oentivo Committee of the Nirginia Democracy,
in regard To the call of State convention for
the purpose of nominating candidate for At
torney General This di-gruntled Democrat
who halls from the West complains bitterly of
tho treatment heretofore received by his broth
rem of that section, in the distribution Of the
spoils, and ibtimatos in terms quite unnistakca
bic that, unless things change for the better,tho
stawar Democracy of Trans-Alleghany may
break allegiance with tho party. Among other
grievances Of nlumcntahle character set forth
in this lugabfiou- epislle, is that $50 far under
the new Constitution, Eastern Virginia has mon
opolizcd the office Of Attorney General" aud
further that by all fair usage the West is en-
titled to the nomination." the sentence succeed
ing the above says, that IF the West is entitled
10 the candidate and the Old Line Wings are to
be oomplimented. Charles Russell Of the city Of
Wheeling deserves AS much "A hny other mem
Der of that branch Of the Democratic party. -
This would Indicate rather plainly, that this
grumbng member of the happy family is him
self one of that hermorphroate species The
history of Virginia Democracy has heretofore
IL. II, & Il, 4 ,tn,
gade Wing always makes the most violent, zeal
nns. Trustworthy, and commendabc Democrat;
and we presume that that class in virtue Of their
numerical. rs we'll IA intellectual strength have
heen greatly emboIdcncd. and therefore instead
II longer serving in tie ranks as "hewers Of
wood and drawers Of water Demand right
tint they be heard in 50 grave n matter Us the
distribution Of the loaves aud fishes. We will
be greatly astonishcd f this interesting wing Of
the .'uuitod aud harmonious do not yet occasion
iheir compatriots but not fellow heirs 10 the gol-
den heritaRe-nlore trouble than profit In the
same letter To which we refer there occurs the
following very questionable compliment To the
dsintercsted, patriotic, aad chiyalrous Democra-
oy of Eastern Virginia Says the writer:
lfthc Democratic party OF Virginia is Tor the flu
tare to be "A amt with one action, one object. md
one success, then must those members at The party
who profess 10 be its leaders in the East, pursue
different course and adopt different policy. Let mo
ask what portion of the treasure of The State, disi
hlItcd for her hcneft does Western Nirginia owe to
her Democratic influence Whist the uame Of Viz
ginia has heroine hyc-word andrcprnueh 10 any APP
pcant for Federal favor, how many governmental
appointoes hail from West Of the Blue Ridge; aud, O.
Low many Vest of the AIleg hanes} How long /
ak how long are we to he "heWcrs of wood and
drawers of water IT, sir, in the distribution of the
patronage ol the party the West Is to be ignored it,
interests, aud the advancement Of Western Virginia
are 10 be forever overlooked AM forgotten then, in
deed Is it time TINT some course should be adopted
which viii lead 10 happier results ian the future. aud
for one urge upon nay iclow-lahorcrs in nv portion
Of the State 10 look around nud what steps will
best advance the interests Of
WESTERN VIRGINIA.
If all these murmurs mean anything or are at
all worthy Of notice, they Indicate that the De
mocracy Of this State is now in condition of
disntcgration, aud the only ground of hope for
its future unity, is. TO cXpulgnte it Of those who
were too long allied TO patty that has always
been characterized by marked Indifference to
what appears 10 be a cherished dogma with our
Democratic friends, --obedencc TO party dctn-
ton and afall surrender Of personal predictions
and opinions for party ends.
We insert the following commute cation in our
columns to day and will furnish tho remainder