Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-01-03
The senatorial Vacancy and the next Governor.

The Senatorial Vacancy and the next Gov ernor.
Il gives us pleasure to put record the liberal and
patriotic sentiments of distinguished Yirginan long
conspcuousy and inuentaly connected with the party
that while parties existed managed the public concerns
of the State The catholic sPrs of the writer should be
emulated by all Indeed feel assured, that sueh Is
the raltemper and sentiment of our people We
copy from the Lynehburg Republican: -.
SARATOGA, Dec 10th, 1862. =
Dear Sir: I observed in the Republican of the 5th
inst very sensible article upon the election of suita'
bic gentleman I'LL Mr.. PrestOus place in the COnfede'
rate Senate and fully with You in all you urge in
behalf Of Judge John G. Allen, Of Botetourt A just
and proper regard should be paid to past party divisions
So as to avoid all appearance of accommodating an undue
proportion of the patronage well as best0Wing all
high political honors exclusively on Democrats Partic-
usrly this policy wise and emnenty desirable at this
uncture when in fact are all both Wings and Dem.
ocras banded together in common struggle against
the demonac rawlings aud savage vandalism OF our North
eru invaders. United We can and will triumph Then
lei us all foster spirit of uniOn concert and harmony
Old parties growing of former Federal relations have
been anuihuted and should therefore repose quietly
alongside the ruins of the old Federal Union. They
serve rather Of the past than guides of
the future The statesmen who devised as well as the
politicians who conducted the mighty political fabric
which is passing away amidst the most awful aud des
tuctiye cOnyulsiOn ot modern times, may be allowed
properly their historical positions but having changed
our political base in taking departure should
encourage and invoke the services of talented
distinguished and patriotic cazenS. The geographical
position of Judge Allen will commend him 10 the favor
able consideration of many but his talents fidelity aud
virtues challenge both the admiration and support Of his
couutrymen everywhere. A ike tribute may as Justly
be paid VIM G. RiveS. No statesman stands higher in
the estimation of his former party associates. If Gene
rails Of Northern birth be entrusted by Democrats
With the command of our armies why not such Virgin
ians be called to the Senate! But if Democrats alone
in this great crisis be trusted aud honored with
high positions, then we may expect, when petty iniu
rnce, of personal interest and defunc party eOnside
lions control action to encounter disaster defeat
and degradation But rather let as consult the welfare
and success Of country and be guided under all cir
cumstances bv truth justice and the constitution Fiat
iustitia Puat cu,'um; ct in hoe signO yinces."
Win YOU pardon also for suggesting the policy Of
selecting Wing for our next Governor. If good, true,
honest and capable, why not elect Wing well as
any Of oar oil standing nsoeratic aspiFAnts foe chat
most important position Who is better qualified
more entitled than James q. Bruce, OF Halifax Wood
Bouldn of Charlotte 10 fill our State Executive chair!
They hail from the land of Patrick Henry Wm. B. GleS
John w Eppes aud John RlrdOlph. Their course in
our late State Convention speaks volumes in their behalf
If localities aud high personal and political claims
be considered in making selection for next Cover
nor will hardly be disputed that the sUuthside Jane.
River presents under existing circumstances, claims
uy equal and in many respects superior, to any por
od of the State But should the popular inclination
favor the selection OF military man. where can We lind
Que comparable TO General Robert +. Lee? -.
Most Respectfully, T.. W.HUBARD