The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-08-07
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Uro, nceau Resnonds to the NI0untaan'
-. Itsis; unfortunate that the debt question
ever assumed the shape which it ms nad
for he mast two years. We are, however,
willing to believe that ip!udielous Dut non
est ,yeni and unjust elimination anu recrlln-
NATION forced certain gentlemen 10 occupy
nosltious far more ultra than they thcnl-
serves desired. Tf this be true, then tue
settlement OF the question winch was
agreed upon at the last session Oh LUG
LEGISLATURE affords to all such an easy
and a graceful way OF abanuonIhS tnet
uncomfortable position. But tnere nre
GOOD many who have failed TO eHoois e
this settlement. NOTWITHSTANDING luz
fact that in solemn meeting OF Tue Lesis-
Iature the settlement was adopted Wy
Solemn Observation-Disclosures the fact that
consideration OF it was long ana earnest
and bv men specially chosen with reference
to Notwithstanding a pledge as sacred
ne state can give has been given 10 our
creditors, and those creditors have acted on
fhe faith OF that pledge, these men (happliy
n small and insignificant minority are seek,
ing to dcbauch our people into gross ana
flaerant violation OF the contract. Uhder
the euise OF love for US, like the scd"cef.
they come 10 take from Us "that pearl OF
GREAT price," our honor, and, like the Sc
Queer. when their object is accomplished.
they will leave US helpless and despIsca
enid The ieers and contempt Of the world.
In the western portion OF the state they
arc many and aggressive, but the news
from that section tells Us they are TO De
met by the Hon. John W. Daniel. IhouSh
the west is most in danger. the destlnies OF
that section may be safely left in the sklllnl
and intelligent keeping OF such men as he.
For second time a Daniel is III the mons
den, but the good angel OF the people OF
Virginia will save him harmless from their
rapacty.
Before long we will hear the voices Of
orr sneakers rolling towards the mountains
like the loud surging OF the pillows. Al
ready the canvass has opened here. Yes
tprday at Princess Anne Courthouse the
peopie were addressed by Major W. T..
Taliaferro, Colonel Griffin, and Hon. John
Goode. They all endorsed heartily the
settlement which the State has made.
Our section is safe. There are but few
political rakes in Underwater Virginia,
and those we have arc harmless. What
influence they possess is circumscrlbed
in tbe extreme, and il we read the signs OF
the times Alright is not likely to grow. But
were they more and greater we would still
be safe. Our public men are capable OF
holding more and greater men than they in
check. Mr.. Goodc is ready and willing 10
90 to every county in this section to main
tain the position he has taken on this ques-
ton: and armed with that great ability,
puriiy OF sentiment, and integrity or Dur-
nose which have ever distinguished his
nlblic career, he will lead The column OF
the honest men in Underwater Virginia in The
fight against those who, under the black
flag OF Reputation, threaten destruction to
the credit and honor Of the State. We hope
that all throughout the district the people
will assemble at their respective court
houses to give expression to their views on
this all-important subject. Let the leaders
OF public opinion in every county come 1or'
ward in behalf of the good cause and bury
forever beneath the weight OF Il peoples
wrath the men who would bring diShonor
upon the Commonwealth Norfolk Ii'yin-
ian.