The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-01-10

From such state OF affairs the compiled
lions arising are numerous.
~ A dilemma Is presented to the next
National Democratic ConyeDtion-what
delegates shall be recognized as the proper
representatives OF Democracy In virginia
A. matters at present stand the reception OF
one set OF delegates to the rejection OF
another would seriously e1danger Demo-
cratic success in Virginia, which Is essential
10 national success. This question Is JIM
portant, for Democratic success is con.
ceved to be a. essential TO our honor and
liberty as are local questions OF party lac
tions. Not only is our veal involved, but
OF the whole South, and we should shrink
from recreancy to what is left OF II once
common causc-viZ., protection against the
expressions OF northern fanaticism.
| o. In the opinion OF those competent to
| Judge, the McCulioch bill is dead. few
months ago our creditors, anxious lest re-
pudiatiye measures should be adopted,
gladly ayaied themselves Of a compromise,
as they were told. no matter by whom made
or whether by their authority or not. Ihey
gladly exchanged 6 per cent. bonds for
per cent. bonds. They now believe Them
selves deceived, and that the spirit OF repu-
di1tiOn is a. strong under the 3 per cent.
dispensatiOn as the per cent; and so be-
lieving il would be folly to give up per
cent, interest for per cent, believing that
no benefits accrue from the exchange, and
that similar risks attend both rates. Tue
McCulloch bill Is thus believed to be hence
forth noperative, and it Is all-imporlant TO
proyide substitute both for our DONORS
sake and for our material prosperity.
| (30 The question Of the color-linc is again
looming up darkly. and there Is need OF
wise and brave heads and hearts to rightly
meet and solve it. Not to draw 1t darker
and deeper. but TO efl'ice it, as far IA con-
sistent with our self-rcspect and the domi-
nation OF the white race. Not domination
consisting Of tyranny and oppression TO-
| wards the blacks, but Il domination secured
by treating them with fairness and Iustice''
giving them their rights under The Jaws
teaching them TO elevate their own race ior
the good Of the State, rather than by neglect
and oppression inspiring them with WISH
to degrade the white race. a domination
secured by moral influences and wise IeSls-
latiOn rather than by passion, prejudice, or
election trickery.
4O II vitality concerns us how 10 pre-
serve intact and unsulied that precious
berltagc-our judicial system-which has
stood the struggle OF parties, the shock OF
war, the wear Of time, and the bane oil re-
construction. II also vitality concerns us to
uproot all corrupting and demoralizing
principles as have crcpt into our politics
since the war-Such principles as pallIatc
fraud and encourage spoilers.
In view Of all OF these complications and
issues, what course is to be pursuedY 1t
may be deemed Prescriptions, but | ven
ture TO suggest the following:
Let the wise, the good, and the brave
men OF our State unite in calling conyen-
ton to be held at an early day. In this clll
let legislators and constituents, preachers
aad laymen, profeSsiona-men and business
men, unite, for the Interests OF all are in
volved. Surely the clIl must be answered.
For if by single man movement could
| be naugurltcd last spring. which resulted
in . triumphant party, certainly The people
Of Virginia must come when called not for
partisan purposes, not for the aggrandize-
ment Of few or many, but to consider their
own welfare.
Having met. let this convention proceed
to organic thoroughly the Democratic pal
~ in Virginia, and under that name. Let
the organization be in accord with the ma
tional party in national affairs, and with a
broad. liberal, and just platform as regards
State affairs. Let the line be strongly
llcan parties in Virginia, aud thus force the
adhcrent> OF the party now in power among
us either to give up their adherence and
Join the ranks Of the former party, or come
out openly as Republicans. Let the party
be so organized that there will be no diyid-
ing OF people in one way in national cleo
tons and in another in State elections.
To do this there should be a fair and
honest plank i'm the platform with regard to
the debt, promising to the creditors settle
ment to the best OF our ability, and proy-
ding that any proposition shall be subject to
the peoples approval. There should, fur
Their, be broad and liberal plank upon the
negro question. Recognizing their rights.
provision should be made to insure their
maintenance. whether in iury-trialS at the
polls, in educational advantages, or other
wise. Surely it is the most ordinary justice
that we should protect them in rights with
which we ourselves have endowed them.
And, furthermore, we should pledge them
such further rghlS rs to them, being frCe-
men, belong, and are consistent with the
rights and preservation OF our own race.
To effect snch success OF the party the wise,
the moderate, the patriotic, should take
counsel together, and, without foisting any
appeal to passion or prejudice therein, form
lust. In this movement il possible, let the
approval, the endorsement, and the co0pera
ton OF the national Democratic leaders be Sc
cured-men Of the Bayard.1 thurman stamp.
This movement is necessary Immediately.
II is folly to logger raise the cry OF COnSeI-
yatism and expect a rescue, for the reserves
have already been brought up and routed.
The national elections come on apace, and
it is fOOIIardiness 10 90 into the fight with q
broken and disordered line. 1t is not be-
lieyed that the line can be reformed under
the Conservative banner, for 10 many service
hereunder has become odiOus, but the pco-
pie would flock to the Democratic standard. |
The movement Is Furthermore necessary in
order to organize thoroughly against the |
ruinous policy OF the Readiusters, which |
will require another State election TO perfect. |
Are there not men Of fame and stand in |
Virginia TO take some firm, efficient, decided |
step and course! II not the one suggested, |
then some other. Such men there are, but |
whether they will exert themselves, though, |
like the Swiss hero, they have to gather the |
enemies pixies unto their own bOsoms, re- |
mains TO be seen.
But. MesSrS. Editors, | have been too pro-
liX, fear, and am yet painfully aware OF |
having imperfectly treated my subject. In |
the Good Book, however, we are told that |
even from the mouths OF babes and suck.
lings lessons Of wisdom may be learned. aud |
so from me. a.chiId in point Of political ex-
perieuce and political learning, probably !
something worth considering may proceed.
In writing ! have made no offensive alu-
sion, directly or indirectly, TO individuals;
but, restraining partially or prejudice. have !