The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-03-17
RnosynLg, Va, March 10, 1880

To the State C0nSerUC diUe COMMITTEE ~
Virginia.:
Gentlemen,-Do moo think for one mo-.
menf that we set out with the iDten'lon oi
diciating to you VIII It course to pursue III
the coming preside ntial election. Far from
IL. But we propo ,e TO give few points by
which, II needed, the party will be bene'
flied. There are but the two parties 10 'if-
GINA to-day-fse Conservative Tor Demo
cra,ic) party az ID the Republican party. we
mean parties 30 far as the voting people are
concerned. A few broken-dOwn aspirants
and polilici ans trying TO establish third
marty in the. field is mere moonsbine. The
voting PEG pie are not with them. We VIII
admit thai they were deceived in our last
election by promises OF different kinds on
the state debt, dc. Now, as that BODY has
rc.ssed out If existence, aud we hope never
TO meet ayaln In our legislative halls. you
NAV look for CONCERT OF action WIN the
neople throughout the State, with tue
Democratic party, regardless Of any pro-
test that Groner, Wise, AID Stovali may
enter up; and why you should Tor one
moment have suffered yourselves TO be de-
ceived by parties who have no influence
we cannot see. A popular political aspl'
rant who yields wide influence Is
one who carries out the principles OF
his partv. All parties have basis
upon which TO build, and to judge a
tree by IT'S fruit is an old adige. And where
is the Virginian, or where Is the person,
under he broad canopy Of Heaven that can
polnt TO the first act OF the so-called Read
ju,ting party that is worthy Of note! What
have they done? Let the press tell. Will
the historian hand down TO the future gene
rations " A bill to establish the public credit
OF Virginiai" 1t will appear upon the sill
very Pages Of history Of this once old proud
Commonwealth like q flaming advertise
ment. The reader is struck with il on first
sight. but after getting into the merits OF it,
il there be any in It at all, he is left TO eX-
claim, "Wbere is the credit bestowed
upon this honored and proud old Virginia.
tina, once teemed with wealth and luXuiyi"
It should have been called bill TO establish
the disgrace OF Virginil. Will the people
sustain party proclaiming such principles
as these! No. never. Nor will they choose
them as their leaders. Then what will be-
come of them? They will go 10 either party
that will take them. They do not know at
this time which horse TO saddle, seeming 10
be waiting for Over,ures from one side or
the other. So make no proposal. nor give
no promises, but 90 boldly on with your
to the National Convention regardless OF
what few scatter-brain politicians may
saw, for they cannot carry the voting
population with them, as their acts
have been such as neither party will have
them only as voters; and they will he left
TO eXcaim (as did well-known politician
of Franklin county,, "Neither party will
have me; what in the name Of God am TO
dO?" Virginia is Conservative, and Will
staud by the nominee Of the party, 1t mat
ier> not who he may be, whether TilGen,
Seymour. or Hendricks. The party may
differ on State issues, but when it comes to
speak OF national politics il will be united.
There will be no division in her ranks, and
many cOlOred voters who stood by the Re-
adiusters and gave them the power which
they have welded SO successfully in
our Legislature TO the downfall OF
Virginia's interest Will vote with the
Conservative party. Political freedom
is ore OF the sweetest draughts in the cup
OF human happiness; but IL the people are
lost TO all sense Of prOprieiy that sweet
draught becomes a poison-yes, curse.
The reins OF government in the hands OF
an irresponsible party is like dagger in
the hands of maniac. Look at the furious
mObs and lawless riots which from time to
time disgrace many Of our cities and diff
ferent portions OF our country. Who are
the actors in such scenes OF violel ce ?
Who are they that hurI the destroying
brand amongst peaceful dwellings, That
shed the blood OF innocent citizens,
that violate the laws of the country
and outrage all the principles Of social or
der VINO are they hut scatter.brain and
broken-down, reckless aspirants, the vi
cious, the depraved men, who have lost all
respect for themselves, all affection for
others. and all regard for the laws OF the
Commonwealth. In these turbulent out
breaks can be seen the shadowy figures of
those gigantic commOtions which, without
some saving influence, will ere long heave
our political temple from its base and leave
1t only a mas of ruins. What will be
able to withstand the accumulated
power of reckleSsness and DESPERATION !
What shall be able to counteract these
fermentlng elements OF political destruc-
ton? There is but one thing able 10 do il.
There is but one thing under the heavens
which can ensure our safety, and that is
united Democracy. With this victory VIII
be ours. So buckle on the armor and 90
forth TO win the prize. The erring bro
ther will gladly return and Join in the bat
tie before it Is over, and join IN singing the
chorus. "The victory is ours"
Yours respectfully, ELL PEE.