Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-07-30

sage and preparation of the McCuloch bill,
and having SO thoroughly failed in his ei-
forts to settle cur affairs, and made such
a perfect abortion. it was only natural
that he should call in other doctors Iof
consultation. 1t was but reasonable that
the Funders should call in men who are SO
well acquainted with the process OF re-
adjusting and settling State matters. Let
us see what these men are and what they
have done.
SENATOR VANCE.
Senator Vance, of N. C., is an able
statesman. a noble man and wise politi-
clan The state of North Carolina owed
a debt of $2S, oo0, 900, eight millions of that
debt was created before the war; six mil
lions of it was accrued interest, and the
other fourteen was contracted since the
war for which The State had certainly re-
celved some advantage. He 1.-THE speaker)
number of years ago published pam
phlet setting forth the financial condition
of Virginia, and laying down a plan by
which her debt could be honorably ad-
justed. A friend sent copy Of this PAM
phlet to Governor Vance, and he said it
was the first time he had seen man take
hold of the subject who thoroughly. under
stood it. He 1.-THE speaker) would not
vouch for the accuracy of the story, but
ibis he could vouch for that at the next
session of the North Carolina Legislature
Gov. Vance recommended the settlement
of the debt in the manner laid down in
the pamphlet.
Now South Carolina had debt of $751;
200. They have undertaken to settle
that debt in what they regard as just and
equitable manner and cut it down to ST.
OOO-less than 25 cents in the dollar, and
now having settled their debt they can af
ford to 60 out among their poor neighbors
and help them little. They have got out
of the mirs themselves and know how to
feel for those who are yet in it and they
are prepared to go forth on their errand of
mercy with the olive branch of peace in
their hands ard the soothing accents of
love upon their tongues. He had hoped
for a Joint discussion; he wanted to hear
those men tell about the noble deeds they
have done for their states and, perhaps,
we might catch some inspiration from
them that would enable us to pursue
course that would soon help poor Virginia
out of her troubles, but that they have de-
clined.
Virginia's private affairs are of much
more Importance than any national sue
cess. What ayails it to us if we put some
particular man in the Presidential chair,
if the government Of Virginia is in the
hands of those who are alien to its in
terests, and who regard only the success
and welfare of small faction of the
people of Virginia. The dread of the Fund
ers is that the Readjusters should get con-
troll of the State. They would sooner that
Garfield should be elected than that Han
cock should be elected on Readjuster
ticket.
The Readjusters intend to apply the free
school money to the education of the chill
dren of the State. The money appropria-
ted for the State has been misapplied and
the schools have been badly crippled in
consequence, but when Readjuster be-
came Auditor he stopped it. That Re-
adjuster, however, was only an humble in
strument of the party; he was only carry
ang out the determination of the party
which is this: That every dollar which is
paid by the people of Virginia for the sup
port of the free schools shall be used for
that purpose.
THIS FOR THE TAXPAYERS OF THE
VALLEY.
The Readjusters put out an electoral
ticket and instructed it to support Han
cock and English. They did it in the in
terest of every man in Virginia-white
and colored, and if every colored man in
Virginia can understand the subject di-
rectly he will see how his interest lies
with this party more than with any other.
What benefit will any colored man reap
from the election Of Garfield. He will not
feed nor clothe your families. We Read
busters propose that that constitutional
provision to restrict the right of suffrage
shall be removed. If votes are measured
nv dollars man who pays five dollars
ought to have five votes.
THE GOVERNORSHIP.
A yoice.-You should run for Governor
Mr.. Massey said the time had hardly
come for that yet. His political opponents
said that was his aim. He was moderate
man but he supposed he could yield TO
pressure (laughtkr). He had heard story of
bashful young man who was about visit
ing a young lady who was an excellent
uianist, He was advised by his friend to
reouest her to play aud if she refused at
first to press her. The young man paid
the visit and on requesting the lady to ia
yor him with tune, she was little BACK
ward. He could not exactly think OF Wha'
his friend had told him to do in the event
of her refusal Finally he said, miss, il
soneeze you little will you play p
That was the way with him Mr.. Massey
IF YOU squeeze me a little might come
ont (great laughter).
Mr.. Massey then went through list OF
the states that had readjusted their debts
and wound up repeating the familiar story
of Virginia having suffered more than any
of them. and that she was consequently
more entitled to readjust than any Of
them.
The following resolutions were adopted
WHEREAS We Re-adjusters of the County OF Au
cnsta. In meeting assembled, recognizing as we 40
the importance Of the interests and principles m
..oI,,en in the approaching National contest do de
lare our honest conviction that the great objects
and aims of the Readjuster party, touching our VI
state issues as they affect US all individually
and collectively are and 90 IN oi oni
oninion transcend any and all other present polIlG
81 On astions whether local or general. In a word
frst.a
vi ~ w1EREAs We believe that the Re-adjuStef