The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-01-12
Our Virginia Correspondence.

MChACND, va, Jan. q, 1901
Tbs Organ hip at Washington- Beveyiy 7scker,
Banks and Pryor-Se Sentiments of the Prsss Of
Virginia in Ref renee to Goosrnm Fyoyds Ap
point,nsnt to a Seat in the Cabinst-Syate of the
War befsoeen the Wise aud Hunter Pa~ty- The
Whg; Fanning the Fames- Military Ctiebra
fion-The Inauguration at Washingto,-C Change
in the Mails.
Various reports are now in circulation here % to
who shall be chosen to take charge of the organ at
Washin gton. This question seems to be discussed
solely with reference TO Virginia, as though she
alone can furnish the proper material for trumpeter
inchief at the federal metropolis. The fact that
vigorous spirit of rivalry for this position seems -
exist in Virginia alone, would indicate that pur
pose had been expressed by Mr.. Buchanan to select
from there the lucky individual for this post with
out determining who that should be. Hence the
great efforts now being made by some Of our lead
Dg democratic editors to secure the appointment
The scramble among them is not without its in
terest. Like politicians of the higher grades, they
plot wirework and intrigue with all ths
tact and energy peculiar to the avoca
ton. When editors become rivals for any
public position, the emoluments included, OF
course they INSCRIPTIONS in the exercise Of the
necessary means to plish their Objects and
the war which they wage upon each other is furious
Independent of the ordinary underhand intrgues Of
the politicians, they have at their oorn mand the
press-a weapon more dangerous than the poisoned
ance-especally when welded under the influence #
seshness, or employed for the unworthy purpose of
gratifying personal ambition. In this they have a
great advantage over the ordinary politician. He it
its true, may enlist their support for profitable
sideraton; but motives Of this character cannot in
the order Of nature influence that degree of zeal and
unscrupul0usness which characterize efforts for per-
sonal aggrandzemnent and the qualification of per.
sonal ambition. Beverly Tucker, it Is said, was
recommended by the Electoral College for the
position Of organgrinder, but Banks, Of the South
SIDE Democrat, besices resOItng, Il is said,
every available private means 10 defeat Beverly
and secure the place for himself, mas said III
his paper that he beverly circulated thai
report himself He AYERS that he has good
authority for the statement. II such a rscommen-
dalton made by the Electoral College no Off cal
proclamation, that am aware of, has been made of
the fact. How then did the statement originate
There is some feasibility alter ALL in this charge of
Banks for, from what have learned, no action of
this character has been had by the Electoral College.
You will Judge Of the vigorous character of this
fare. when informed tras the respective candidates
for this position OF Orgon-gflnder (Mr Pryor eXcep
ted are, as am informed, seeking to enlist the sup
port of the little country press i'll their behalf If
the sentiments OF the smalr.try newspapers IN Vir-
be esteemed proper criterion in the matter of this
appointment Beverly stands no chance. The
Staunton Vindicot0r, weekly paper Of some infu
epce, published nj Stanton, cannot see how
the Virginia democracy can sustain M Tucker,
who has been bitter toe to the administration Of
Mr. Pierce" Poor consolation that. Meanwhile j,
Is understood that Beverly mas some influence a.
headquarters that will than coQn ter ance the
opposition of the small fry newspapers of Virginia
was informed. day or two ago, that Mr. Pryor
has no aspiration FOR the post Of editor of TINS
Washington organ. / am inclined to think that,
had he expressed aoy wish for the position, he
would at least be chosen in preference to any of the
Other two. The fact OF their being in the field as
candidates satisfies me that he has no ambition for
thus honor, and If ] am rightly Informed, he will
make formal avowal TO that effect before many
days.
have carefully clnvsssed tie sentiments Of the
press ia Virginia with rcSerenc r. Governor Floyds
appointment TO q seat IN the Cabinet, and while they
seem % disapprove of the action OF the Electoral
College, from motives vi patriotism and evpediency
and strict view to the harmony Ut the party they
nevertheless approve strongly OF the selection, and
would, go far as Can observe, regard IL liberal
comes sion to old Virginia And 1t could hardy be
otherwise, for Independent of tie claims which he
Possesses upon the Cid Dominion, on tbc score OF
lineage, he embodies within himself every quality
that could merit popularity. The action Of
the Electoral College, therefore, NAV be re-
garied as nothing more or less than the
reflex OF the public sentiment, disapproved
Of by some, not from any objection 10 the Governor
ness 10 compromise the dignity Of the Old Dominion
10y leaving room FOR dc inference that she was in
huenced in her political action by motives or q mer
eenary character. IL was in this spirit alone thlt
any objection was raised 20 the course OF the Electc
raj College.
wise's friends hete are Indignant at the efforts
being made by the Hunter Congressman at Wash
ngton 10 identify hin. with the action Of the ElCc
tors because 10Th, Bocock, the friend Of Hunter,
Las thereby been fo;ed in his ehorts TO secure
Cabinet office. gentleman from tine wes'e,r por-
ton OF this State, where the democratic influence Is
most powerful, informed ME Yesterday that gene
raj determination existed in bis region o. elect Wiz
20 the seat In the United States senate now occl.
pied by Hunter and In order more certainly TO az
complisn that object the question OF his election
would be made aD abstract Issue In the State eicc
tions preceding the excira.ion OF Hunters present
term. know that Wise has declined 10 accept thai
position, but his friends. so far as / am informed,
will insist upon his election.
While the relations CT both parties would indicate
tie probability, nay tie inevitabs contingency OF
split in the Virginia democracy the absence NJ the
necessary elements tor division will obviatc tie
possibility o. such casualty. There does not exist
outside q the Wise ranks sufficient material 70 con-
stitOte an opposing party, and hence my conviction
that no evil can result TO the party in this state
nom tie courSe OF Faulkner. Bccock & Co. with
reference 20 Wise.
Tie WIS loses no opportunity TO fan tie flame.
being under all circumstances to array himself
against Wise. There is account pending between
the two since 1854 which the Whig l. making every
balance is ! am not aware, but j spprchend IL y
heavy. Some alegefihat the balance Is in favor OF
the Fhig, for the first grand opportunity thst h's
party hid Tor many years Of gaining an ascendancy
was lost through the agency Of the Governor. lr
the matter OF Pronunciation, however, the state OF
the account Is atog, tber different, for single
brp,dsiGe FROM Wise i equivalent 70 q six months
crusade Of the Whig. IL viii need pretty vigorous
eiorts 90 square up matters.
The several volunteer companies of this city,
forniDg. The frticgimgn, Of Virginia Volunteers.
under Ihe command Of Col. T. o. August, turned
out day 20 eeebrae the anniversary Of the battle
Of Ntw Orleans. They paraded through all the
principal streets; Liter which they fired several ga
lutes IN Caption sq1ae Immediately in front of The
Governors hcuse. Tie Montgomery Guard viii
give splendid bal tonight Ia honor OF the occa.
sion. Among the managers I notice the names Of
Governor wise, joseph Mayo, Mayor; Hon: John J.
Caskie, judge John a. Meredith, Judge VIM. w.
Crmp, james Lyons, John n, Patton, late cand-