The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-07-13
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views and ConyictfonHE QI men Will feSuAlSuAl
70 the fame aud capacity Of nominees LOT
Governor, is nothing. more than q ftasoo.- ~
IS dead already. The financial question. OF
Virginia is an old story, and demands an
amount OF deliberation and wisdom that
cannot be expected of any but hess''sery
wisest and most honorable Of yirginlas
sons. Certainly WILLIAM MAHofs, " " no no
has shown neither elaboration nor " isdom,
and wilo has been successful only IN taking ak
care OF himself while wrecking the public
interests, is not the man to trust with the
helm, Of State at o time that requires the
very highest craftsmanship and public faith
that virginia can bring to her service,
The matter Of the public debt perplexes,
us all, and no man wouidtoppnse any obsta:-;
Gle to- any honorable and wise measure;
which may be practicable. We venture to-
say that not q man in TIE Slate but would
agree to this general proposition. Nor can
anybody say that itsEWouid be sensible TO
expect any such measure from any but those
who drereputed for both integrity and
wisdom. We cannot expect to. gather
grapes from thorns, or figs from thistles.
There is adherence of views amongst the
people Of. Virginia about the public debt
that forbids any hope 81 harmony upon any
specific proposition that may be presented.
It is impossible to present any such propo-
ton with any sort oftsreason at this time.
There is no course left but that Of asserting
to general propositions that is upon its face
unobiectionable., The true y irginians-thel
sons OF Virginia who compose the Conserve
tive party--wiil 4 not, as long as they are
faithful to their allegiance, admit an issue
into their counsels that will ALLEVIATE them
from one another. They cannot, we re-
peat, afford it.. The welfare and order Of
the State, and the maintenance Of the con-
troll Of the Government by the intelligent
and faithful people, are above all things.
It is only from the continued predominance
of the better part OF the population that we
can hope to secure the :wisest and most
prosperous results to the State.
The national Democratic or Conservative
party-or. rather both combined-deter-
mined in regard to two national subjects,
finance and tariff-to leave them to- the con-
sressional districts. binding their presiden-
tial nominee to respect the wishes OF the
people as expressed by their Immediate re-
representatives.. It is. only possible for the
people OF Virginia and the Conservative
party to initiate this prudent and patriotic
example,. We repeat that upon the. intri-
cate question that exercises the public con-
Germ tits not possible to fashion any propo-
sition for the judgment OF the people. The
parties to the present public indebted
ness, and the complicated condition Of it.,
leave no way to any, oother political So
luton. "A great deal of fefberation and
conference, with patient and probably elabo-
rate litigation. are before u.s.. and we. can
only wisely and prudently say that all men
are in favor OF the wisest and most practical
arrangement of the TROUBLES OF the State.
The direct and efficient way to get at them
is through the Legislature, with. the CO.
operation of the Executives The people
must appear in their calm and honest iudg-
ments through their representatives, and
not until they enter upon the Investigation
OF tie subject will they, know indeed its
true character and the difficulties that; sur
round it. ..,tl.n, liz uo.;l a&s-ssaj@,jT .
Now, when such men as the people elect
men of knowniability and Judgment find
the way out Of the public. embarrassment,
that will meet the general approval. Not a
man who aspires to any position or is fit for
that OF Governor but would concur with
the people in any wise and practical nlea-
sure toi relief adopted after, patient and
thorough deliberation.. TbisIi is the view OF
the whole State, we have not doubt. The
Conservatives all may stand on this plat
form, and there IS no reason for q change OF
opinion as TO the personahmerits Of the dis
tinguished men now presented las caudi-
dates for Governor. E2.h1 - -
1--WE anticipate q harmonious Convention
and united party in the grand work of con-
serving the. public welfare and protecting
the publieicounsels from corrupt tendencies
and bad customs. y,5, "&.l.I r..
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