The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-01-08
The Alliance Not an Alliance.


The Alliance Not an Alliance.
Mr.. GosuaM, the editor OF the Ndhond'
Republican, IL, We suspect, more anxious 10
be elected Clerk OF the United States Senate
nv the aid of General MAHoSE's vote than
TO promote the success OF the Repubiican
marty. What he says must, therefore, o'
taken with many grains OF allowance. HE
articles show thai be is more than Wiling
N firm an alliance with General MALONE
however the latter may he affected towards
him. Nevertheless, as Sir. G0RIAM has nae
frcouent conversations with General MA
HONE, we reproduce some OF his remarks
unon the subject under consideration. H'
says:
During the coming summer fall there L
IN be n State election in Virginia Tor the
choice of Governor and Legislature. III
that election the State debt is TO be the main
issue. Those who agree with the fairness
and integrity OF General Mahone's position
will. without regard to previous politlcs
oninjons. support tie State ticket TO DC
nominated by the Resdjusters. The resu''
In 1870 showed that this party embraced
majority of the white votes as well a. a ma.
;or;,v n the coIored votes. We hope and
believe II will he Atended with similar sue
cess i'm the coming campaign. we nope
this because in opposition to IL Is The Bour'
hon DemOcracv-a party welded 10 tOe
mast. su,lcn and hsstile TO the constitutional
RIGHTS of the blacks. faithless to the condi-
tions on which Virginia was readmitted u
the Union, bitter aud uDrelenting toward
nopular education, and alien to all sympa'
tbv with the nation.
In 1874 minority OF the Republicans Of
tho State. unfamiliar with the debt question,
and deceived bv the clam0r OF brokers ana
wreckers. declined to follow the majority oil
their political brethren into the ranks OF the
Resdiustels and voted for candidates OF
their own. Doubtless some who agreed
with General Malone on the debt question
were dstrusiful Of the professions OF the
Readiuster Democrats As to fair ballot, q
fair count, and fidelity 10 The public schools
In 1881 these objections will not exist. The
GOOD faith OF the Democratic portion oil the
Readiusters concerning elections ana edu'
cation has been abundantly proven. They
are found to be al solutely free from nos
tjIity 10 the political rights OF tue enIran'
cbised blacks. They have earned the con-
jdence of tbat race. and can, u not oD'
structed by Republicans, overthrow Tue
old Bou bou, reactionary, implacaDie' ana
irreconcllable Democracy. This the Rep"5'
hcan pqrtyof Virginia cannot 90.
II the statement OF General Malone on
the debt Question shall commend itself 10
The good judgment OF Republicans through
out The country; il he shall satisfy The pop
ular conscience that his party more than any
other proposes to devote all available STATE
resources TO the maintenance. 1rst, OF Tue
government and the schools, ana inen 10
The discharge OF State Indebtedness, why
should the Republican contribute 10 Bour-
bon success by making 1t 4 three-cornereo
cOntestf III we are asked what Det'er OH
the Republicans would De under Readl lust
or Than under Bourbon Fuuder rule, we
renly that in the one case freedom, nation
atty, equal rights, educ itlon, ana puoiic
honesty will have been vindicatcd, while I'D
the other they will all have been tramp!e0
under foot.
General Mahone's purpose is and mas
bcen TO show the justice OF the Rradluster
cause. so that in tue coming struggle III Nlr-
oinia northern Republicans may not be useo
,,nwirtineIy ia promote Bourbon success.
II General Malone aud his thousands OF
white followers can lead in campaign Tor
the overthrow OF southern Pharaob>, why
should not thu Republicans delight TO make
the work sure! Are we contendipg Tor Q
cause or for name? This summer VII
decide. The election in Virginia can be
made the signal for new departure. The
opportunity may not come again eXcep'
through great convulsions. Let us not al
low it TO pass unimproved.
The patriotic men OF Democratic antece
denis who follow General Malone in Nlr
gnia will not be deceived by the Bourbon
naners which seek TO seduce them back int
the party OF the Funders. They know tha
General Malone is man who has grit ant
independence. He will no sooner surrcn
der 10 one side than he Will fawn on tn'
other. He will go straight forward. I3'
Republican Readjusters will stand by Mn
as he has stood by them.
| The much.talked-of interviEy VIII SHOW
for itself. There is 10 it no INK OF lolnin;
the Republicans; nor does General Mahon
contemplate any such course. Oh this I'M
writer hereof is fully aware.
The course 10 be pursued by senator Ma
hone as to the organization OF the Senat
greatly distresses many people. we know
that he awaits the fulness Of time for To-
proper decision OF that question. He ha
proved his patriotism by the severest tests
is his advocacy Of liberty, Union, ant
equality in State party worthy OF The co
operation OF the best elements OF the North
10 whom some Virginia Republicans WI
lool: for advicef Ii he and bis thousand
OF faithful white followers are sustained ID.
Republican votes, Virginia will be redeem
ed. and the future will take care OF ltseli
Ii Use men are required to walk into IN
Republican fold, they will not come.
the Republicans OF Virginia divide, ana on
wing makes a straight ticket, the candidate
cannot secure the other wing, and tn
northern Republicans would have no sym
patty with their folly.
The outcry Of reputation Will have n
charm after tomorrow. Selfish men WI
cannot rise above personal interests WIFI d
poweress to grind their axes by reslstin
progress aud reiarding civilization. Thel
little minds may now see only TIE quesno
OF how General Malone will vote concern
ing a few Senate offices and committees
but il will not be long before they viii sc
a rising tide OF national feeling and regar
for law and right in Virginia which WI
unite all liberal men and sweep away Boul
bons toithOut regard TO party.
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Mr.. GARFIELp "formally declined " TO az
cept the appointment OF United States SCI
ator from Ohio and Z" renowned" the same