The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-10-11
The Bolt.

Our Harrisonburg correspondent FAX, :"
furnishes the following. We publish it as
news:
STAUNToN, VA, Get, 5, 1871.
Messrs. NJ NJ. sbert, John H. wartman and
F. Gentlemen-Youri letter of the goth ult has been
received. You enclose q resolution passed by the
citizens of Rockingham in public meeting assem-
bled. That resolution in substance declares Gen.
James A. Walker, nominee OF the Conservative
convention which assembled in Richm Ond, Va,
on the It'll of August. has abandoned the:platform
of the party which placed him in nomination.
That it is the determination OF those who favor
adjustment OF the public debt to substitute in place
of General Walker some one who recognizes and
respects the plain terms and principles set forth
in the party platform; and you inform me that
my name has been mentioned among others as a
candidate that platform for the office OF Lieut..
Governor of Virginia, and you ask my views on
the "all-absorbing question of the State debt"
Much as regret the necessity that prompts your
paying and tax-oppressed Conservatives to be
heard and needed, to call for and have my views
on any question of public concern and especially
upon question of such vital Importance rs the
funding bill debt of Virginia." Very briefly
stated my views are,
Ist. That the debt as ascertained by the funding
bill is not only uniusty discriminating, but is op-
pressive to our people to an unbearable degree.
Cd. That Justice and honor alike demand spec
dy equitable and final re-adjustment Of the debt so
as to bring our liabilities within the taX-paying
resources of the Commonwealth, and at the same
creditor.
Sd. T.at nocncrease of taxes can be borne or
tolerated by our people
These, gentlemen, are my views. They are the
views substantially embodied in the platform, or
recognized by the late conservative Convention
as the things to be done by the Legislature now
to be elected. Upon these questions you, of
right, should be heard. and there should be none
TO make you afraid. am with great respect,
Your humble servant,
ROBERT A. RICHARDSON.
At q meeting of the consolidated committee of
the Conservative citizens of Rockingham county,
held Tuesday, the 9th OF October on motion. Col.
Robert A. Richardson, Conservative re adj ulster,
of Marion, Smythe county, was unanimously
nominated as our candidate for Lieut.. Governor,
in place OF General James A. Walker nominated
by the convention at Richmond
The views of Col. Richardson, on the issues OF
the pending canvass, in his letter to Capt. M. M.
Sibert and others, dated Oct. 9th, having been
carefully read, they heartily endorsed
being in accordance with the views entertained
by conservative eitizens who favor reimbursement
of the public debt
On motion, G. Z. Barbee, John H. Wartman.
John l. Wood. Benjamin. Arnientrout. Capt. R.W
Harrison j. D. Price, +. c. Paul, cQI. John E. Do
vel, e. Stephens and E. $. Kemper. We're APP
pointed c6Mmittee to meet Col Richardson on
his arrival il .HarrisaGbArgr and on further mo-
tion the name of n. NJ Sihert was added to this
On motion
EesGyed, That all newspapers published in the
State that are fayorqble to REIMBURSEMENT Of the
public debt be requested to publish these pro-
ceedings and that they also be requested to place
before the people as the re-adjusting candidate
for the office of Lieut.. Governor of the State.
M. M. SIBERT, Chairman.
JNo II. WARTMAN, Sec'y.