The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-02-10
matior of the delta Of tl,c Mississpp. pressed i

nation of the delta of the Mississippi. Pressed
by Mr.. IIale as to others, lie acknowledged
that another was the Texas Pacific Railroad.
Here Holman and Randall sprung to their feet
anddiscfaimed the right of Singleton to speak for
his party. I!c was further questioned whether
the other was not the repayment of the Cot
ton tax, amounting to some sixty millions
dollars, but he would not answer. The man.
ner and the circumstances surrounding an
swered for him in the affirmative. These huge
jobs startled the Northern and Western men,
and compelled Mr.. Singleton to diseiaim speak
ing for his party.
But so it is, throughout the whole programme
of Retrenchment and Reform. There is no
sincerity in it, ard before the session is over,
the watchfnl Republicans will cause great
deal OF jarring in the happy Democratic fam
ily
Equally mixed is the democratic expressions
as to the nominee Of their party for President.
Hendricks seems to be more spoken of by those
who frequent the halls of the Hotels and from
a surface view a stranger would conclude that
he was the coming victim. But the thinkers
of the party, who have learned their lessons in
eastern politics, boot at the idea. They want
Northern man, and Tilden seems to be the
more prominent. Hendricks they regard as
too vulnerable OH the questions that will enter
more largely into the discussions of the cam
paign-fnance and the results OF the war;
Thurman. Bayard and Judge Davis republican
in his anteeeaentss are spoken of, but very
| rrlo51,y T,Io all I
outsivings Of those who arc disposed to talk on
the subject, leave the impression that there is
very little encouragement for success.
A subject Of frequent remark is the claim Of
Mr.. Pinchback, to seat in the Senate from
Louisiana. lie was elected three years ago.
but by reason of the conflicting claims OF par
ties in that State and the confused condition of
politics and government there. 90 action has
been taken Ola his credentials. 1t is generally
believed he will he admitted to his seat, in
which event he will draw pay tor three years
and mileage.
Mr.. Pinchbaek is very fine looking man,
handsome face and pleasing address. To a
casual observation, he would not be taken for
la colorcd man-his complexion being fairer
than some OF the white men of our OWE locality.
He is good conversationalist, with the excep-
ton Of grammatical irregularities. His lam
, guage is choice, of easy how, and his hearing
modest and unpretending. Re is evidently a
man Of very decided natural ability, and COM
pares favorably in this respect with many Con-
gress:nen. He is well informed in current pol
atlcs and especially posted in Louisiana affairs
t and his own ease. He will not suffer in eom-
parlsoR, in any respect, except his educational
advantages, with many who denounee him,
because Le claims his identity with tine negro
race
Harrison, the sitting member in the House
from Alabama, whose seat is contested by
Bromberg, is one OF the blacklist men we have
lever seen. His head is well shaped, and his
manner easy. lie is said to be man of excel
lent sense, but illiterate, having been planta-
ton slave up to the time of the Emancipation
, Proclamation. Bronbcrg is what they call Il
''carpet-baggcr,7 acted once with the Republi-
Gang. and represented his district in the last
Congress. He WAS defeated in Convention by
Harrison, and then ran independent, tie dem
by $500 majority, but fraud and intimidation
are charged. Harrison will keep his seat, from
| all the indications.
The Goole-Platte contest from Virginia will
not be reached til late in the session, under
the rule adopted by the committee, to take lip
the cases alphabetically. by states. There can
be no doubt Of the result, if the facts of the
case have any weight. Extreme men may
support Mr.. GooGe in the course he has purs-
!. ed, but square minded men. of neither party,
: will. lie will find to his sorrow, that his claim
ing and holding the seat under the circumstan-
ces, will damage him hereafter, and throw
cloud over his political sky. 1t defeated him
for the US. Se:,ate. Had he refused the GER
tificate of election, given to him under the cir
cumstanccs 1t was, he would to-day be the cleo
ted successor OF Senator Johnson
Tucker, of Va, and Hill, of Ga, are thorns
in the democratic side. Their imprulent
speeches, and the extraordinary sentiments an
| nouneed, will cost their party thousands OF
votes in November next. 1t is useless for
| then, to keep their mouths closed for the bal
aaee OF the session, even were it possible to do
so. The dana .ge is already effected, and their
speeches will be in the hands of every Repub-
iican speaker in the North an6 West during
the approaching campaign, sand used with tel
ling results.
Tucker. however, does not seem to think
| that he has been doing anything out of ORDER
lie struts through the halls of Congress with
measured steps, as though he had Just par
chased the establishment and was cogitatng
! what to do with it.
| The spiutteI and pretension about the nemcr-
GUS investigations the Democrats have institu-
ted will amount to nothing, unless It be dana-
age to the Pecksnffs who have initiated them.
They will be something like their retreneh-
ment in cuttiag down the salaries of the poor
clerks, ti.e West roit:t Cadets, and the consul
lates, when they do not now get enough to
support them decentiy, and asking Tor subsidy
for the Texas Pacific Railroad, appropriation
for the repair OF che ievees of the Mississippi
a huge and costly undertaking, Involving mil
lions-and the refunding of the cotton tax
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