The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-11-15
THE Situation"

The SlCuasioAi'
We NAV pause and coh"''e' 'no i''S. ''.
'a,;ro With some degree OF composnf' :
I'D With much satisfaction. In the race o.
A..~,r d;tscu,tv that it seemed possible 70
.h-ow in our way, the people OF Virginia
,a,,o GOTTEN possession Of their state Gov
srnment, and the people of Richmond nave
tho control Of their municipal offices. we
have triumphed over combinations S's-
t,ired bv the Federal Government 'h"I
.h-satened us with the rule Of aliens ana
,,,+rrsryyorthr people, and have pun mo
rr.r our own men, whom we know, VINO
,o,o h,e and whom we can trust.
Nav then. we may feel degree OF sccu-
,.;,v not enioved Ivy lis since the war. h'
nofience and perseverance we may ma't'a'''
tb,s ground. and every year increase ''''
st,o,otb of O ur position. In the face oil or
,oro and industry the schemes OF the cor
,,,. combined with ignorance ana pfonl-
,,,cv. must fail. The emi>saries OF c'll WI"
r.,,,,e in after the war. and whose Ncca''oh
was to seek plumber through engenderihg
social hates and disorder. cannot hhScf
where they have no means Of support, ana
where they are branded by public opinion
80 rs time GOES on we shall have more "'''
more of quiet, security, and confidence; an"
plus,rv. which can only flourish under
favor Of these blessings. will annually gro"
more prosperous.
Thereto re les our people take rencWe"
courage and resolution. and apply them
ri-p
pursuits. Our prostratfon has hech 10"
,rao, for sudden recovery. Time is neceS-
sary 10 restore prosperity. Our polii"h
,roubles. in addition to the physical dihrui-
,ies In our way, have greatly ohStruci'd Inc
recupcrative energies Of the people. ihrS'
troubles are much modified, anG We 'i'''!
sdgance with greater vigoF.
No people can recover from MISFORTUNE
without great deal of fortitude AMI lh0u'-
try, guided by good judgment. We nave
all had this sad experience. But IN the
school where the stern lesson ilaS been
taught We have acquired the Write" N"to'"
IN the great labor that we have 10 perform.
We have cersinly acquired the requisite
patieuce, and such forttudc rs our peepl'
have displayed is simply sufficient TO Dear
them through the trials before Us.
The practical concerns Of domestic indus
try. manufactures, and commerce, >ho'l'o
now engage ollr attention and time WITH
increased rigor rs well a hope. Every
wear will increase the general wealth ana
the ability OF the people 10 meet their obi
cations. 1t Is only this kind OF evidence o!
the force and consistency of people that
eniists the applause Of the outside world.
and invites both immigrants and capt
tai from beyond our boundaries. 1854
these never fail 10 be drawn by SUCH
attractions. Thus We may look Tor
ward with confidence. We have ar
rived at n point favorable for our own cN-
ertions. and We know that these eNeItl"Is
will invite acces>ion from abroad. by
faithful employment Of the means at our
hands great change will come over The
Commonwealth in 4 few Years, and 80
shall feel some compensation for the pa
thence and fortitude we have displayed il!
adversely.
The State settled down into comparative
quiet, and relieved from the disgusting pn
litical troubles that have at times almost
paralyzed the public spirit, our people may
In due time proceed 10 consider national
concerns and take sides upon national
,ssues. We shall then make ourselves lrlt.
10 the extent at least Of commanding re-
spect and obtaining hearing for our Sricv'
ances. If we only be true to ourselves,
few years will make Il wonderful change in
the condition Of Nirginla--so long sufferer
in the wilderness of oppression and perse-
culion.