The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-05-22
Grei.i,ta State Jonrmal.
OUR MORNING PAPERs.

49, kANSht e~--N- T
ers of whatever of interest they may con-
tain. 1t is not necessary to see both the
reader and the read of our morning papers
to judge of his appearance or the paper be
prefers. You have only to know that be is
engaged in glancing over the Enquirer. to
know that he is an old-fashioned out and
out Democrat, opposed to waterfalls, tight
breeches, or any innovation of old customs.
He is sure to be old-fashioned in all his
acts and thoughts hates the yankees and
negroes worse than a rat does hard soap,
and would rather die than not be bled If
he felt the least unwell.
You have only to see a gentleman with
the Wing before him, to readily perceive
that he is one of the old stock, who recog-
nized each other by instinct as gentlemen.
They are the we'll educated gentlemen of
the past, who were the property owners,
and who fought to the knife against the
Democratic doctrine OF universal suffrage,
believing that the property holders were
alone entitled to the management of the
government. They read it with dissatis-
faction, to think, that circumstances COM
pei them to vote with the men whom they
formerly detested, and are still clinging to
the hope that before long the political COM
plexion of both parties win so change that
one will be formed more in accord with
their notions than either which now exists.
They don't like either, but the idea Of the
negro having vote so disgusts them that
they fret and fume, and swear they won't
be Republicans, at the same time they have
no love for Democracy.
The sprightly Dispatch is read by the
young, giddy and thoughtless, the do
nothing, kid-glove, no-party people, many
of whom feel great interst in church meet
ings, and who don't care particularly who
is elected, SO they prosper.
1t will aud it wont. Its wisdom goes
far beyond that of its neighbors combined.
1t knows how to be friendly with both
Wings and Democrats, because it is neither
one or the other, and wont be until things
uu1srgo a change. 1t would like to be
Republican, because its own party wont do
just as it says, but can't exactly see how It
can break faith with the party that bss
prospered it, until its circulation is daily the
boast of itself. The ladies are fond of it
because it is fond of the ladies, and partic-
ularly Of Mile. Nillson.
This morning it has but little to say
about the nominations of its party. 1t
evidently don't like the way matters are
progressing. 1t sees too many of the old
members brought out, knowing very well
that the people are sick and tired of them,
and no doubt feels as if they ought TO be.
It must have Democratic Council though,
if it even has to take the old one. The
city printing is worth something, you
know There is something evidently
wrong with it. but we have not yet found
out what it is. 1t knows nothing about
the little row Clay ward engaged in Satur-
day night, aud no doubt feels like saying,
al told you so,' but forbears sulkily.
Like its ignorance of the lawyers dinner
the other day, it never speaks Of these
matters unless they goits way. Il knows
this morning how to be President, rather
not how to be, and informs US that we
have had the best misgoverned government
10 the world
it advises the Northern people to correct
all their wrongs inflicted upon the South,
by letting them have their own way and
doing as they please. Disinterested in
deed
The Enquirer says, if the present pomi-
nations are not entirely satisfactory, none
ever will be. This is about its usual way
of speaking Of all its party nominations
they are the best in the city-im possible
to find their equals Why not 2? 1t
represents every nationality aud every in
terest, except that of the colored people;
even carpet-baggers come in for share.
We confess our surprise that either john
son, Cooley, Abram Hall or Isaac Hunter
was not selected as one of them then, Of
course, nobody could object, but inasmuch
as they were entirely overlooked, we pro-
pose to the colored people that they object,
and with the aid of the scalawags and
carpet-baggers try their hand and see if
they can't do just q little better.
1t is slightly mistaken in the assertion
that its advice bas been followed and all
differences healed. We can account for
this, however, from the fact that the arti-
Gle was prepared before the "little un-
pleasantness" in Clay ward. How was it
possible for brethren SO loving to quarrel
or course, this was not anticipated.
1t wants to s,oeep Richmond. Indeed
A beautiful job, particularly if the dirt of
the present Council is to be included in the
contract.
Upon the election Of its present ticket
depends the election of the next President.
Stupendousl We thought Hoffman,
Walker and JEFF. Davis, were rot so thick