Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-03-23

These strange times have made our people
strangely catechetical. There were many per-
sons in town yesterday, and their converse
tons were almost exclusively in the interroga
tive style. There were many to ask questions,
but few to answer them. These few would
have anxious and curious inquirers to the right,
left, front and rear of them, whilst questions
thick, fast, and furious voleyed and Numbered.
Chief among the questions were the following:
What means this apparent split in the Radical
party? Is it a ruse? Are the seceders from
the Wells-Harris ticket really Disguised be-
cause mulatto has been put on the ticket or
are they afraid only that it will result in the
defeat Of their party? Is the Walker-Lewis
party really favorable to the repeal Of the test
oath and the county organization, or is it fish
ing with that bait to catch conservative voters?
Is it to the interests Of the conservatives to
strengthen the white wing Of the Radical par
ty? Would they effect any good by adding to
the strength or responsibility Of that party
would it not be doing more harm than good
Should not the conservatives remain united to
man, having nothing at all to do with either
wing of the Radical party? Should they not
be prepared to unite shoulder to shoulder when
course Of human events, it shall become neces-
sary to unite the conservative strength with
that of the white wing Of the Republican par
ty, should not Mahomet go to- the mountain
instead Of the mountain going to Mahomet?
Which wing does Grant favor? Which does
Congress favor? What good can We expect
from either Or both? What influence has
Grant? Has he any or not? What indica-
ton has he given Of conservatism? What is
his mode Of effecting reconciliation and estab-
fishing peace? Has he any policy, and would
it make any difference whether he has or not?
Are all the signers to the Republican circular,
published in the papers, earnestly DESTROYS of
adopting the great principles enunciated by the
Republican party Of the country, as that doc
ument declares? Did they read it before sign
ing it? Do they consider themselves Repub-
lcans?
When did Jno. E. Lewis acquire the title of
Colonel? What has become of the New
hIovement" Are the Committee of Nine
still hopeful? Have We anything to cheer US
Is there not ray of light somewhere? Is all
darkness? Is not the split in the Radical par
ty like rift in the black cloud which has dark
ened our political horizon-does it not show
CLEANS of lght-does it not furnish ground for
hope, that, with the conservatives united and
the Radicals divided, victory can be won by
the conservative party? Should we not be
faithful to principle and steadfast in the right?
Is not honesty the best policy? When will
the election be held? Do you think that Con-
gress will order an election till the breach in
the Radical party be healed? Will not these
antagonistic wings be united on common
ticket before the day of election? Can We re
ly upon the promises or professions of liberality
Of either wing? Is not our only hope in the
unity of the conservative party? Should We
not be ready to act together when the time for
action shall arrive? Should we not wait for
further developments? Does not Grants ad-
ministration promise to be failure?