Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-04-24
WASHINGTON, d. c., April 22d.
Messrs, Herald:--

MeSSrs, ltcralu:--
Looking over beyond
the river on the beautiful line of Vir.
gina hills clad in the rich freshness of
the early spring, your occasional is re
minded of his long neglected engage
ment. Those green hills, where Ar
lington and the old mansion in Doric
beauty look down upon the nations
capital, remind one Of the beauty
throughout the old commonwealth-of
domain, of manners, and the unsullied
beauty other past history and the in
spiration drawn from these recolleetions
prompts the hope that her statesmen Of
the present time may guard as jealous
ly her mtarnished purity as did those
ofthe past.
am inclined TO think that Virginia
politics arc not generally well under
stood outside Of the state, mainly for
the reason that differences between the
conservative factions are not clearly
cfned-or that they may be too readily,
controverted with double entendrc, as
was noticeable in the two bills-one
vetoed and the other approved by the
Governor, IN which the old problem
was involved that characterized the
question Of tweeledee and tweedledum.
The Washington press, as near neigh
bors as they are, failed to discover any
other difference in the financial question
than adjustment and reputation. But
this may be owing to the influence OF
the Judgment Of outside bondholders
whose arguments are based upon the
principle Of rigid enactment Of the
pound offesh.r The crisis has evil
IDENTITY been reached in State policy, and
those of her statesmen who have taken
positive position on this question
deserve to be regarded as bold and
honest politicians, for as failure or
success attends these measures, so will
he the political career of their respective
advocates.
Congress will probably adjourn some
time in May. About the usual push"
has been exercised during the present
session as is characteristic Of that body.
and, on the whole, it compares very
favorably with the general average OF
American Congresses. But, l believe,
It is generally conceded that the demo-
cratic party in this Congress has COM
mittcd more blunders than vas ever
known TO have been committed i'll the
same length Of time. From the mistake
Of the electoral commission down to the
time of The dccapitation Of doorkeeDer
Polk. in which proceedings some reve-
latons of questionable acts were made
for which Mr.. Polk was not wholly re-
sDonsiblc, they have sadly Numbered
along until the next House is in danger
OF being reclaimed by the Republicans.
With these opportunities Afforded those
Republican jackdaws, Frye, Hale,
Conccr and their conlreres, TO raise the
cry Of rdccule and reproach, VIC have
much cause to fear the jubilaucy Of the
Republican Congressional Committee
in their confidence in the result Of the
tall elections. The manner in which
they are organizing resembles more the
preparation for a presidential campaign,
and shows their carnestness in the at
tempt TO recover the next House of
Representatives.
1t is rumored here that there will be
some changes in the representation
from Virginia. Mr.. Hunton's dis irict
will have choice Of several candidates
already spoken Of, and it is thought
probable Mr.. Tucker will have forma-
dable opposition, whilst it has been
said that Fitz Lee will succeed Mr..
Douglass. Gov. Walker has long since
declared his determination not to be q
candidate for reelection. Other changes
haye been limited at, but am inclined
to think them premature cOniectures,
Whilst Virginia has, upon the whole,
very creditablc representation, yet,
there is no doubt, some few changes
could be judciously made for the better
But there Is, also, at this time some
danger in disregarding party organiza-
ten IN the districts where Republican:
might take advantage OF party dis
sensioBs, or Independents be elected
and weaken the party status Of the next
House Of Representatives.
Congress is at work on the genera
appropriation bill, together with severa
deficiency bills, and are making usua
Roadway. The District bill is also
being ground slowly through.
| think there will be some develope-
ments in regard to the fall cOmpaigns
very shortly, when l will try to gather
you little billet again.
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