Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1882-10-11

TnEl Virginian Of last week puts the
following query, SIS it not in order for
the gentlemen who write for that pa.
per-" referring 10 the HERALD, some
and all, 10 tell its readers whether or
not they intend to vote for Massey?'
The reference 10 writers, zone and
ALL" we confess, we do not understand.
If the Yirginian means to inquire
whether it is not in order for Editor
and correspondents 10 tell its readers
whether or not they intend to vote for
Massey?' we would simply say that
depends altogether upon the inclination
of the parties referred TO. 50 tar as the
editor. OF the HERALD is concerned, we
will answer the question in positive
| terms.
We do intend TO vote for John E.
Massey. We Intend TO vote for him,
not because he wss readiuster. We
believe that the readiusters were wrong
and were not slow to express our opin-
ion upon that subject. But whether
right or wrong, the question is not now
| in issue. 1t is for the United States
Supreme Court 10 decide the legality OF
the Readjusters' bill. Whatever that
decision may be, the question will be
settled and the decision will bind under
and readjuster alike.
Being no longer an issue, we are
ready to vote for a readjusler democrat
who stands upon the democratic plat
form and favors The principles OF the
Democratic party.
We intend 10 vote for Massey because
he tells us that his sympathies are with
the parties who defeated the infamous
scheme ''to turn over the town OF Lex
ington to be ruled By negroes, who
were a minority of its voters"
We intend to vote for Massey be-
cause he condemned the scheme ITO
oerrymander tue State, 80 as to place
2O6. 900 white voters under the heel OF
l28, 900 colored vOters."
We intend TO vote for Massey be-
cause he deEed the Malone caucus.
We intend 10 vote for Massey be-
cause he opposes Malone, the petty
tyraut who assumes to be boss OF Vlr-
gina.
We intend to vote for Massey be-
cause he condemns Mahone's 'clrculars
making assessments on Office holders
in Virginia, returnable TO the business
manager of the Wing.
We intend 10 vote for Massey be-
causd he opposes Mahoue's effort to
| lead Democrats into the Republican
party, under the plea of readjustment.
a mere hobby that is so badly worn
that .even aspiring Young politicians
find il difficult to keep 1t before the PEG.
pie IN their effort to ride into Office.
We intend to vote for Massey be-
cause he opposes the oppressive and
burdensome taxation imposed upon our
farmers and people by the United States
government, when the treasury has.
after the payment Of extravasant ex-
penses, over one hundred million dol
lars surplus, a standing temptation to
star route thieves and trading polli-
clans.
We intend 10 vote for Massey because
he gave expression to the following
language:
"Was ever such degradation witness
ed in the official conduct Of Virginia
lSenator as that now given by Billy
Malone ? He boasts that he can carry
the State any way with 5000, 600. See
his campaign circulars making assess
menis upon the officebolders in Virgil
MIA, returnable to the business manager
Iof the Wing. See him tolling his dupes
along with official patronage into Re-
publican ranks.
Look around you and see the men
who are following Malone INTO Repub.
lean ranks, picking up the officia! pa
tronage as they pass along. Is there
L hlfnCQlf
land State as to forget the names and
honor of those who shine IN the history
lof Va. and found in Mahone's misera-
lble following? ] believe that Virgil
lnians have too much honor and pride
Ito tamely submit 10 the insult that they
can be made merchandise of for 5000
900.
The time has come for Virginia to
determine whether petty tyrant shall
lcontiDue 10 parade himself before the
lcoautry as the Boss OF The Ma
hone, Virginia. Tie eyes Of freemen
leVerywhere saretpon you; you are as a
deacon light to the States. Pennsyl-
lvania and New York are stripping in
this fieht against Bossism. Shall they
be disappointed when they turn to Vlr-
tginia? Shall it be proclaimed to all the
world that Virginia has degraded her
l5elf? | have faith in the virtue Of Vir>
Iginians and know they will hold to their
INTEGRITY aud honor, aud that Demo-
crecy will triumph. | appeal to yeu
10 day 10 be in earnest, 10 be vigilant,
to be active. Eternal vigilance IS the
price Of liberty. You can bear this
cause 10 victory, but every man must
DO his duty. Take share in the glo-
riOus work TO be accomplished. Rise
above prejudice and personal aulipa-
lhies and remember that you are Demo
Gratis. leave the subject with you.-
Let TIE 7lh of November gladden. the
hearts Of lreemen everywhere, and NAV
the joy Gus proclamation be made that
Virginia to-day, as ever, is the foe OF
tyrant. SIC Semper Tyrcnnis."