The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-03-14
saoyassaer Holiisinys

HaKpDEN sInNEY al, 81 ascis I'LL, 1873.
E.sssst0rS DiSpatci /: aas Fer haying seen the
sianderous and calnfDns pns articles iIs re.
gard TO the course OF our noble aud pa
friotic Governor which have lately befonled
the columns OF the ttp aaia, j though a young
man, cannot forbear TO express my serlti-
ments and the Views OF my eounEymen In
regard to this matter OF repudt ation, which
SO deeply involves the honor aad interests
OF our CoMmonH ith. am deeply grieved
to see that The time has come when d Yir-
.ginia paper can SO far forget the past as to
heap undeseryed ealumny upon the head or
to save the State from bankruptcy In
honor, virtue, and common honesty.
To-day the sons OF our old State, scattered
throughout the Union, are anyionsiy await.
Ing the decision oil this momentors aues-
ton Sand rs they look upon the actions OF
the present Legislature they see that the
Governors decision Is all that lies between
the State and disgrace, and they hail his
manly conduct, by which he has maintained
his individuality, as the only power which
could have saved the State. Yes, the first
men In Virginia, and the honest men OF all
States, endorse Governor Isl lliday's course;
and / thank God that it is only those who
wish TO repudiate their priUate debts who
now desire to make itrespe by whole
sale robbery OF the creditors OF the State !
Whatmeans this cry about tan empty treas
cry? By the 1stol June nextit will be re.
plenished by the payment OF taxes, licenses,
de-, to the amount OF from one million to
one million and hall dollars. But this is
not the real point at issue. Its only mere
subterfuge, and is only designed to screen
the black scheme OF reputation which
turks behind it. The matter has reached its
eliminating point. 1t is no longera ques-
ton OF ,chen we shall pay; but the question
now is, whether we shall ever pay at all.
Governor Holiday has we'll said that ga
State without honor is deadn; and il our
Legislature persists in its present course
we had better blot out Yirginia's name from
the catalogue Of States and write Ichabod
in its place; for her glory will truly have
departed and her name will have ceased to
be the synonym for all the virtues.
Yes, let us be bankrupt in everything else
before we are bankrupt in HONOR. In the past
the name OF Virginia has commanded respect
and admiration from every nation under
Heaven; and her statesmen have been noted
as much for their purity as for their talent.
But, alas, it seems that her own sons will
tear from her brow this priceless diadem of
her honor. What means this degeneracy |?
Can we forget the teachings OF our anccS-
tors? No! II this disgrace mast come, let
it be STAYED off Till the present generation of
old Virgnians have gone in peace to their
long home. Let them not see the old State,
which we have loved so long and well, dis
graced and brought down from her high
position. care not what may be the senti-
ments Of others in regard 10 this matter;
but feel that express the sentiments of
the people OF Halifax when / say that she
heartily endorses the Governors indepen-
dent and manly stand OH the side OF justice,
honor, and integrity.
Halifax sent no Reputation delegation to
the Legislature; and il they fail to oppose
every tendency toward reputation they
will not only betray the trust OF their con-
stituents, but will give the lie to the pro-
misses which they-made to that effect in the
nominating convention. Yes, il the ques-
ton OF Reputation or reidiustment were
put to Halifax to-day she would thunder
forth 'tNo!" which would make her
rock-ribbed hills themselves to CULVER.
Halifax extends her thanks to Governor
Holiday, and bids him God.speed in his ar
duous undertaking.. w. Z. OWEN.