The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-01-27

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bill admitting Virginia to representation in
Congress, and now it only remains for us to
organize our own Government to be once
more State governed, at least at home, by
men Of its own choice.
Under what exact relations to the Federal
Government and the States this restoration
Is made time must develope. At this i'm
mediate time we know the opinions Of GER
tain members OF. Congress; but they arc
worth not rs much as those of thousands %
intelligent private citizens. We knowsaars
thcrmore, that while Congress at this sssse
has IN cxtravagant idea Of the poWsl %
the legislative department of the fadasaal
Government, ye. even this Congress is sun-
derroinc change. 1t will not DO now what
il would have done two years since-is will
not do next year what it would probably do
now. So that VIC must wait until the acri-
mcnious feelings cngendered by civil strife
subside before we can understand what
shape the political institutions Of this Union
viii assume for the next cycle in our
history.
Very powerful agencies but partially de-
veloped are to display themselves with sur
prising vigor in the political arena. We
may look for change in some sort in princi-
pie, and very decided change in the seat OF
power and the dispositions of power in the
Union. We are convinced that q young
giant viii appear in the arena who VIII be
neither fanatical, nor bigoted, nor maig-
nant. He will be conscious Of his power, and
free from jealousy or suspicion. He will
have the generosity of youth and the dig
nifty of strength. He will produce great
revolution and introduce new era for the
republic. From him We have nothing to
fear, and under his power the republic Will
find its greatest prosperity and headminis-
tration of public affairs be directed by JUS
ticc and impartiality.
Whilst awaiting the advent of this era
We should be patient and discreet. The
worst things now for us are passion and in
vective. They are now but faulty and i'm
becility. We behold the fruit growing upon
the vigorous branches let us. but wait, and
we may quietly and securely pluck 1t and
enjoy it when it is ripe, when the sun has
tinged with golden hues its outer skin, and
time has mellowed its flesh and stored its
interior with rich juices.
Oh, let us be calm and wise. Nothing
can delay or mar this delightful prospect
but passion. Partisanry and lust for office,
under the specious garb of patriotism ana
love of liberty, may rush into the arena OF
this witching time of maturation OF the
nroyidential events which are to make
nation happy and criminally mar them.
But nothing else can interrupt their beau,
t;ful mechanism, their inscrutible pro-
ccsscs. "Oh Liberty, what crimes have
not been committed in thy namcl"
We implore the people of Virginia to
rssscss their souls in resolution and CALM
ness. They have in store for themselves
grand victory and glorious future. Let
thcu, beware Of the politicians. Let them
take their affairs into their own hands ana
take care of their local welfare, avoiding
all unnecessary excitement and all vain
lamentations over things not to be mended.
We sneak from the Utmost recesses OF
heart never devoted to any personal or
party interest hostile to the true interests
of tho people and the dear State of Vir-
ginia. We feel only for them; and We tell
our fcllow-citizens that this is the time for
the exercise of their noblest virtues. Pa
thence, constancy, courage, calmness.
mistake now will entail years Of misfor-
tune. Avoid partisanry-avoiid passion
avoid folly. Select the most active and
sensible men, and avoid the passionate de-
claimer and the bitter partisan. Look only
to Your material interests at present, and
act with that dignity which belongs to
brave men, who know the folly of rant and
fabbergast when they ore in the hands Of
power.
We repeat: inequalities amongst the
States cannot be maintained. We quoted
Testefd.ssI% the opinion of the Attorney
General of the United States and Mr.. BING-
RAM on this point. But, Independent Of
their opinion, it is plain to all that the
great controlling impulses and interests of
this nation will inevitably blot out all inc
qualities amongst the States. There can
be no "vassal States ut is impossible.
Be practical, be wise, be patient. All
things will come right.
What though State rights may be dead,
cannot we be blessed with good govern
ment' Indeed, is any man ready to say
that the States rights doctrines were en-
dued with everlasting life We're they
never to die? Are hey not already prac-
tically dead?
And why shall we be driven into rage
about them We wish they were alive and
vigorous but We know they are neither the
one nor the other, and have mourned them
with the grief of disciple. Who shall resur-
rect them9 We are repeating history. The
wisest conclusion is that they are irredeem-
ably dead. Vain and futile indeed
would be that agitation which should in
spire hopes not to be realized, and divert
men from labors necessary to the public
welfare and the sustenance and comfort of
society.
People of virginia. Think of these
things. Encourage no revival Of sectional
hate. swerve not from your labors to re-
build your fortunes. Pursue your calm
lives steadily, and soon will you enter into