National Republican., 1881-07-14
A STIRRING APPEAL.
About the Zeal OF the vIrninir
rbons-RcadJasterst 90 the Front.

Something About the Zeal OF the Virginia
Bourbons- RcndJasters 90 the Front.
To the Editor of Tirr REruBncASi
fhe zeal of Virginia Bourbons TO pre-.
vent their State suffering ut the hands Of Read
justers appears highly commcndable especially so
when we consider that many who are absorbed in
regard to the payment of the State debtor rather
In the promise to pay-haye never condescended
to liquidato the claims held against themselves.
This utter contempt Of private affairs and jealous
guardianship Of the public veal is magnificent
example of unsellsh patriotism But the intense
interest manifested by Democrats in every section
of the Union in behalf of the Republican party OF
Virginia is probably the most remarkable event OF
this eventfu year. One would suppose that the
Bourbons had not time to spare In looking after
the interests Of other political organizations con-
sidcring the sad condition Of their own. Perhaps
they are convinced that their party is too nigh
dead to inspire any hope Of rcsuscitation. What
ever may be the cause this nervous anxiety for the
welfare OF
THEIR OLD ENEMIES
Is truly touching. Il is painful to witness their
hcbrt-rending agony as they contemplate the
probability Of Republican honor being stained.
Noble Democratsl Can Republicans ever express
their appreciation of such disuterested generosity
You speak Of Republican honor, When did you
learn that such an article as honor existed among
any one compared hyena to n Republican, you
would have considered 1t jushhable homicide had
the hyona slain his traducer on the spot. When
did these "stralght- out" honorable" /" con-
scientious," "debt.paying" Republicans become
so marvclously transformed2 Virginia Republl
cans, If IL is your purpose to follow Democratic
leaders, nominate ticket at Lynchburg. Not only
the Democratic press and speakers of your own
State but throughout the country Democratic poll
ticions are pressing you to this. If Democrats are
to dictate to you, divide your strength and
PERMIT THE rYRANrs
who have 60 long prosecuted you to achieve an
easy victory and when they renew their iron
grasp II will be sweet consolation TO remember
that you have bartered away your rights that the
oiiice-ho might continue to enjoy his mess Of
pottngc. on the other hand Republicans from
every quarter OF the land look forward hopefully
| to the defeat Of the Wickham party at LynChburg
and the consequent destruction Of the last hope Of
Virginia Bourbonism. Nominate a straight"
ticket, and the Richmond Dispatch will pronounce
your conduct manly" and your enemies every
where will chuckle with delight that your folly
has given them new lease of power IndoTso the
Cameron ticket and the tidings will be welcomed
by the Republicans OF the Nation foreshadowing
| the dawn of a bright day for the Old Dominion.
That Republicans arc
URGED ny DEMOCRATS
| 10 one pOlcy ana Dy tncN itlenus 70 u contrary
| one are facts which should awaken reflection In
every Republican who has the least doubt of tho
course which he should pursue. Do not be en-
tiood into the trap which Dourbons have baited
| for you. 1t Isl good maxim which says: Find
out the policy your enemy wishes you to adopt,
and pursue the opposite" Democrats are indus
triously working for the nomination OF a straight
out Republican ticket you should work ener.
getcully TO defeat such purpose. The wise old
Trojan would have saved his city from capture
| had the authorities needed his advice when he
warned them against confding in their old ene-
mics, though they offered gifts. As well might o
lamb ask protection of wolf as Republican
seek counsel from Democrat This Is an i'm
portant crisis in your history. The party which
has
so LONG sCouRGED
the old Commonwealth again confronts you-a
party which has robbed you at the ballotbox and
in the jury-b trampled your sacred rights into
dust, and hunted you down MS though You had
been banded outlaws. Shall this party continue in
power through your instrumontaity, or will YOU
seize this opportunity to strike down your torment
ors aud prosecutors? You have no strength to
waste. "Do not shoot in the air" but FIRE at tho
heart of the enemy Il.