The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-10-22

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DON P. HALsEY, ESQ.
I am in favor OF paying the State debt and
I Of adopting such constitutional and lawful
means as shall be necessary for the accom-
pIishment Of that end. -. -. 80
T am not in favor OF what Il known as
forcible regdiustment, nor OF reputation
under any other name. 4" t<.&
| Regarding the "Moffett liquor-law !" IL,
its present form, as unjust, inquisitorial,
| demoralizine, and in violation OF the spirit
il not the letter Of our Constitution,
should, il elected to the Legislature, not
hesitate to vote for it's repeal or decided
modification. .cGa =
~. wILLIAN LoyENSTEfE, ESQ.
Recognizing the right OF my constituents
to know; my views upon the important ques-
i tions that will be brought before the next
General Assembly, and believing the ques-
tions propounGed should be " answered
freely" will say that in regard to my po-
sition on the public debt there can be no
doubt. For seven years have ever voted
to sustain the public credit, and stand upon
that platform to-day. 5
AS to the question
Are you in favor OF forcible adjust
ment?- -a -.
l answer unequivocaly, am not.
J am in favor of an adjustment OF the
State debt by which all the creditors OF the
State can be placed upon the same footing
and an honorable settlement made at
lower rate OF interest, to be paid promptly;
and feel confident that il provision would
be made to meet the interest promptly that
the compromise would be readily accepted
by our creditors, who would be amply re-
| - sofa in tba
citation OF their bonds.
Am 7 in favor OF the repeal OF the Moffett
punch law p
I answer, No-until it shall have had
fair trial and then prove unavailable. AS
an original proposition, I preferred another
mode for taxation OF liquors, but the plan
was not accepted, and the present law was
adopted as a compromise measure, and
should be given fair trial, with certain
notifications, which, perhaps, the law de-
mands. + ~ r. .-.-
DIR. A. s. N'RAE. '" 49,
Recognizing the right OF the people to re-
quire of all who present themselves rs can
didates for positions OF public trust their
views on questions seriously affecting their
interests, it affords me pleasure to comply
with your request.
| I am in favor of a reidjustment OF the
public debt, and for the following reasons
First, that the holders OF the peeler and
registered bonds may share equally what
ever amount of interest the State may be
able, 1cith0aH any increase Of taxation, to
paw upon the whole. At this time, and un-
der the operation Of the funding bill, the
holders OF the "consols" are receiving six
per cent. OF interest, whilst the holders Of the
"peelers" arc only receing pay IN promises.
This is grossly unjust, and remedy can
surely be found, and ought, in accordance
with every principle OF equity and right, to
be applied.
In the second place the Court of Appeals
have decided in the case OF Higginbotham Us.
the Commonwealth that Virginia is equally
bound with West Virginia for that portion
OF the debt assigned or remitted to the latter
to pay. I find q great deal Of ignorance
prevailing upon this question, which I sup
pose is due to the fact that some OF our most
distinguished public speakers have stated
that Virginia, by the passage OF the
funding bill, had been forever released
from all obligation to pay this third OF
the debt. Nothing, however, is farther
from being correct. This part OF the
surely ought to be absolved from paying.
This part OF the debt, therefore, would
have aoiped clean out beyond q peradven-
ture. 10 be brief, as you request, think
the State, by reducing her criminal and
other expenses, can pay to her creditors 81
or per cent. on her whole debt. This, l
| believe, her creditors would be satisfied
| with, provided a proper guarantee OF
prompt and regular payment OF the in
terest is given. II this, however, should
not prove satisfactory think that means
strictly and constitutionally legal sheuld
be resorted to in order that the State may
be enabled to resume her sovereignty and
control as she NAV find desirable and neces-
sary her own finances.
As to the NIoffett bill am opposed to it,
because l regard it as a species OF class
legislation which is unconstitutional, I'M
Just, and which is calculated to mar the
peace and happiness Of the Commonwealth,
and which, if persisted in and repeated,
tends ultimately to endanger even the rights
and liberties Of the people.
-. SAMUEL Il. PULLIAM, ESQ.
am in favor Of the payment OF the pub
lie debt, and opposed to forcible readjust-
nent in any form; and while I have obiec-
Itions to some of the features of the Moi
fett liuuor-law, I am in favor OF giving it a
fair trial. The Moffett law has not been in
operation long enough to enable me to come
to satisfactory conclusion as to what amend
ments are necessary. s-.f
1 DIR. w. F. RICHARDSON.
4 / endorse the position OF our candidate
for Lieutenant Governor on the public debt.
I am in favor OF giving the Moffett law a
fair trial before attempting its repeal.
l. FRANK ]. REILLY, ESQ.
think the debt ought to be paid to the
uttermost farthing, but that the revenue for
that purpose ought to be raised BY fair
and equitable assessment Of all the real and
personal property in the State. lam opposed
to class legislation. Every man ought to
Day according to his ability. am opposed
to the Mofiett liquor-law. .
CHARLES U. WILLIAMS, ESQ.
+ Mr.. Williams was in New York on Satur-
day and his exact address could not be OBJ
tanned. His views on the publlc-debt
question, as evidenced by his votes in the
House and publications over his signature,
are that the State should deal fairly with
the bondholders. and if an amicable adjust
ment cannot be obtained which will bring
the amount OF interest within the present
means OF the State, then additional revenue
should be raised. Mr.. Williams voted
against the Moffett bill, believing it uncon-
stitutional. but is understood to be in favor
OF taxing liquor in other forms.
| vOTING-PLACES.
The following are the voting places:
Clay Ward-Westham House, corner Oh
Pine and Cary streets.
Monroe Ward-2O7 east Grace street.
Madison Ward-Bank. street between
/ Ninth and Tenth. .A. e.,
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