Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-02-11
Whe Wimditator.
w. H. H. LYNN, EDITOR.
Staunton, Va.
FRIDAY MORNING, TEB. II, 1870.
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FRIDAY MORNING, FEB. II, 1870.
Just after the re-admission of the State to
the Union, and when all our people are
anxiously hoping for the greatest possible
Improvement in the pecuniary condition of
one and all in the State, and that Virginia
will take the long talked of and lately vehe-
mently promised rapid strides along the road
of progress and prosperity, there is a sudden
blow given to the hopes of even the least
sanguine. Our Congressman just seated,
instead Of taking into consideration the best
interests Of our State anl people, and insti-
tuting legislation looking thereto, are found
in consultation on the subject--well, what do
you think ?-of organizing a new political
party in the State Not to compare views as
to the legislation best calculated to promote
the welfare and prosperity of our people,
their constituents, but to disturb them with
the agitation of a new political party. Not
as to what will conduce to the greatest pro-
gress of Virginia, but to see if they can de
wise a party to control her affairs and chain
her to the car of Radicalism
We respectfully suggest to the gentlemen
who represent Virginia in Congress that
parties are not made in q day Or hour, and
can not be called up like spirits by Congress
sional mediums. They are the outgrowth of
of principles, to be lasting, aud hence the
folly Of endeavoriug to %conjure them from
the vastly depths Of the future. Instead Of
trying to III a party ".in the middle of po-
litical extremes in Virginia." you had bet
ter run ''into the middle Of the good feel
ing of all our people by measures calculated
to do good. Tie people would a great deal
rather hear of you trying to remove disabil-
tiles at one blow, so that they might select
whom Of theip fellow citizens they choose to
serve them, or that you secure aid, so much
needed to develop Virginia's resources, in
building her railroads, canals &c, than to
be rackipg your brains to Start new parties,
which can have no other result than to wor-
ry them. r as-
Let go your political hobbies. gentlemen,
and take hold of something useful. The
people demand it and you are but their SER
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vants-nov. sss,
NEWSPAPER GnASGEs.--Jamcs Harbour,
we'll known as one of Virginia's best think
ers and staunchest men, has taken hold Of
the Enquirer as co-editor with Mr.. Southal
and starts out with a very practical salnta-
tory which we heartily endorse.
Col. Cameron, late editor Of. Petersburg
ndea, takes the place of Mr.. Moselyo on the
editorial staff of the Whig, Mr.. Mosely be-
ing compelled to go South on account Of
his health.
DR. Bagby, (Nfozis Addums) IS bringing
his talent to bear as Editor Of Petersburg
Courier He still continues his editorial
connection with the Nutiys Tryinsan,
Gordonsville If any man in Virginia can
successfully run Two papers at that distance
apart DR.. Bagby is the man.
Capt. Ham. Chamberlain, is po~ the edi-
tor of the Petersburg Isdes-
Porter don't like the appointment, by
Gov. Walker, of John L.. Marye, Jr., as
Lieut.. Governor. AS an exhibition of his
%disapproval, he introduced a resolution in
the lower House of Congress on the 9Th, the
preamble Of which repites that said liarye
held an Office previous to the war which re-
quired him to take an oath to support the
Constitution Of the United States and AFTER
wards engaged in instruction and rebellion,
and appended to this is the following:
"Resolseq, That tho Committee on Re-
construction be, and they are hereby, in
structed to inquire as to the truth Of these
representations, and if they ascertain them
to be true to report to the House the remedy
for this gross and early violation of the act
under which Virginia has been admitted to
representation in Congress only on the pre-
ccding day, as we'll as the violation of the
Constitution Of the United Stateg."
Poor Porter!
Both Houses Of the General Assembly of
Va, met at Il NJ. on Tuesday last.
A resolution was offered by Mr.. Fendle-
ton in the Senate, which, after reciting the
embarrassments and impoverished condi-
ton of our people, provides for a select
committee from the Senate and House to in
quire if any, and what measures may be
adopted by the General Assembly for the
relief Of the debtor class, consistent with the
just claims of creditors and the restrictions
of the Constitution and to report by bill Or
otherwise.
A resolution was passed by the House, by
a vote los to $, requesting the Congress Of
the United States to relieve all citizens Of
this Commonwealth from the disabilities i'm
posed by the 14th Amendment.
Legislative Ripg. Is there such a thing
extaut? We hear it mentioned on all sides.
Is there any truth in the statement that the
offices in the gift of the Legislature are to be