The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-01-30
express regret Chat there should be found

'A ~ coz itklCt tn0t tuCAt Sufsu1u Ut IOuUi
In the conduct OF my portion OF her con
stltuency occasion for such inquiry as thu
on which the resolution before the Senat
was In part predicated; but he proteste,
that Tor the violent overthrow Of law an,
the unprovoked murder Of nnarmed citi
zens at Danville on the occasion referred
TO the real majority of the people OF Viz
GINA were In no way responsible. II wa
due to the fair name Of that State, ant
TO the love Of Its people for liberty, ant
their respect for law, that both actor
and conspirators In those foul deeds don,
within her borders in contempt OF tn.
civilization OF the age and Constitution
and laws of both the State and Nationa
Governments should be brought 10 thu
bar Of public opinion. At 10 time In The
glorious history OF Virginia until the late
canvass and election for the Legislature
had the sentiment found root with an,
party that political ends may. be achieved
by such fostering methods as gave rise to
the Danville massacre. The leaders OF 0
political faction ambitious for place and
desiring TO dominate over the people who
had repeatedly repudiated them and their
shifting principles openly advised any re.
sort which might give them power. That
reign OF terror and Iawlessness SUD-
pressed and superseded the functions OF
civil law the Chief Magistrate of the Com
monwealth in his general message to the
Legislature had sufficiently borne witness.
Mr.. Malone then quoted from the mes
sage Of the Governor OF Virginia
TO show that while admitting the
killing Of citizens OF the State on
the occasion referred to, yet, on the
theory that rs his own duties were merely
executive, he disclaimed any purpose OF
recommending legislative investigation,
and left the matter entirely to the scrutiny
OF the courts. The action Of the Danvile
grand jury, Mr. Malone said, only COM
pleted the picture of the helplessness Of
law and the hOpelessness OF Justice from
that source. The time had come when,
from the failure OF the local authorities,
the National Government should intervene
for the protection and vindication Of the
rights OF its citizens. He hoped an inyes-
tigation would be called for and the matter
siited TO the bottom. Virginia had faith
fully endeayored TO observe her faith to
the nation, and the violence displayed at
Danville WAS at variance with the senti-
mcnts OF her people, and should not be
ascribed to them as a whole IL was i'm
conflict with their temper. habits, tradi-
tons. and convictions. Let the RESPONSE
bility for it be fastened upon those to
whom it rightfully belonged-the faction
leadcrs-who are endeayoring to screen
their foul deeds from exposure and the
from punishment.
Mr.. Malone then briefly reviewed the
,fct 81 -,.,.. ..,
the rapid strides made by the State toward
a condition Of high prosperity. This pro-
gress had continued, he said. until the
credit Of the State had been restored to It's
old integrity, the expenses OF government
reduced % per cent. and the rate OF taxa
ton 90 per cent Sectional asperties had
passed away, and cordial relations had
been established with other portions OF the
nation; but faction leaders, for their own
had set on foot the shotgun
scheme to compel irresolute and timid
voters to endorse at the polls principles
which had already been repudiated.
Il rejoice" said Mr. Malone, in conclu-
sion, " that personal slavery is no longer
egalized in our own fair Eden OF Liberty,
md that all men are liberated to an even
,hance in the race Of life to which God and
nature have given them title Virginia. The
.olored people ask no more, and the white
nan there who enyies him this privilege
md apprehends his supremacy reproaches
he intelligence and manhood OF his own
ace. TO discover the gross violations OF
human rights which have been committed
n Virginia during the late political
and to find and apply
\ col, g H., LII
If the proposed investigation. / have no
ear that the State will suffer by the in
JURY. On the contrary, | am confident
lie will emerge from it free from all stain
Ipon the reputation OF the majority OF her
,eople. while upon the violent faction will
,e found the responsibility and blood OF
Ter murdered citizens. Here where the
breath OF freedom has ever inspired devO-
ion to the GOd-given rights OF men, here
n the Government, which is founded on
he everything basis Of equal rights, is the
,lace to set on foot the investigation OF
uch fragrant acts OF moral turpitude and
Il crime, in contrayentiOn OF the Constitu- .
ion and laws Of the Union. and reach out /
or the remedy"
At the conclusion OF Mr. Mahone's re- !
marks calls OF vote" were heard, and
he Chair announcing the question to be on |
greeing to the resolution, demand for |
he yeas and nays was made, and without |
remark from any Democratic Senator the |
natter was brought TO vote and the resolu- /,
ion was passed by SO yeas to 30 nays. The |,
'reamble was then agreed to: Yeas, 81; .
avs, 30.
Mr.. Allison called up House bin making
n appropriation for the payment OF the !
ebate on the tobacco-taX, and providing !
or the expenses OF the Legislature OF the ,
'erritory OF New Mexico. For the to-
acco rebate it appropriates S3,750,000, or |
0 much thereof rs may be necessary and |
Dr. the expenses Of the Legislature OF New |
leXico 1t appropriates S2l,96j. The bill
vas read three times and passed.
After some further business OF no gene
ri interest the Senate went into executive |
ession, and soon adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE.
MIR. PettibOne. OF Tennessee, offered
solution, which was adopted unanimous
7, providing that the funeral ceremonies OF
lie late +. William Mackey, OF south Ca
Dina. shall be held in this hall tomorrow
/ o'clock, and directing the Clerk to in
lite members to be present.
Mr.. Broadhead, OF Missouri, presented
clifton, signed by 1885 citizens OF st.
.ouis, asking for the Improvement OF the
lssissippi river. Referred.
After the transaction Of some miscella-
eous business the Speaker, rs Of Monday,
roceeded to call the States, under when
all the following bills, etc.. were intro
uced and referred:
BY Mr. Buchanan, OF Georgia: For the
rection OF public building at Columbus,
a., at a cost not TO exceed 100000.
BY Mr.. Ward, OF Indiana: Reducing
,e tariff on sugar and woollen goods.
BY Mr.. Van Eaton, of Mississippi:
ranting lands to the State Of Mississippi
, aid in the construction OF railroad from
random to the Gulf OF Mexico.
BY Mr.. Mayo, Virginia For the erec-
on OF public building at Fredericks-
llrg.