The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-10-15
Bourbon Subterfuges.

BoufDCu Supt6EA 1kcs.
II is announced that there is to be a
great cavalry parade at Lynchburg on the
18th. Fitz Lee, Wade Hampton, and Jno.
b. Gordon are to be present on horseback,
and Lee is to ride the black stallion, Mo-
hawk, the same he rode at the Yorktown
celebration, with his uncle's saddle and
bride. 1t is expected that several thous-
and mounted men, most OF them OF the
ex. Confederate cavalry, will be present.
Great preparations are SAID to be making
for the demonstration, which is to take
place during the far at Lynchburg.
This is the statement that is given to
the public. 1t is by such displays and ex-
elements that the Bourbons hope to elect
F:tz. Lee Governor. They dare not go
before the voters and discuss the practical
questions involved in the election and re-
lating to the interests of the people. They
know that the Bourbon record on them is
so Inconsistent and offensive that it would
turn from their candidates many who may
vote for them, in ignorance, or under the
excitement and enthusiasm occasi0ned by
such war demonstrations as that above re-
ferred to- The weakness and ignorance of
the people are relied on, and not their in
teligllis apps on Of the present wants
of the State and the legislation necessary
to promote the general welfare. What do
the suffering people of Virginia want with
cavalry parades and a revival of the hates
and passions of the war? Did they not
have enough of that twenty years ago !?
They are now passing through condition
ofdepression, prostration and apprehension
such as they have never before expe
rienced. With many it is how is the next
days supplies, necessary for human susie
nance, to be procured. They realize that
| .'hard times" are on them in deed and
truth, and it is to escape from the direful
effects of this that they are concerned
Distrust of the Democratic party and a
Democratic administration has driven
money from the channels of trade and in
dustry into secure places. tits afraid to
come out, for no human ken can penetrate
into the future legislation of the country
under a party which has opposed every
measure that brought the Nation out OF
chaos and advanced it to wealth and
power. 1t is a brazen mockery of the con-
dition of the masses to be cleaving the all
with shouts and huzzahs from marching
columns and Haunting banners. 1t is the
offer of q stone instead of bread. 1t is
laughing at the calamity and mockiDe
when fear cometh upon the people. 1t is
an insult to the intelligence and manhood
of men and should arouse the resentment
of the voters of the commonwealth and
bring forth rebuke at the ballot-box sucl
as has never before been given by {
wronged and oppressed people.
| Not only is the condition of business
such as to increase the pinchings of power
ty, but the affairs of the State are in such
| a confused relation as to add to the dis
tress arising from Frustrated business.
The debt question has been unsettled by
the stupidity of Bourbon Legislature
the purity and freedom Of the ballot has
been put in jeopardy by an infamous par
titan election law the public schools are
made the subject OF party caprice and nal
ice, and Ring Despotism rules the State
| with relentless iron hand. Coupon clip
pers, curb-stone brokers and paper shavers
flourish as a green bay tree, y while tht
toiling masses are struggling for bread t
keep soul and body together.
And yet the Bourbon papers suggest nc
plan or measure Of relief-disdain to dis
cuss the questions affecting these condi-
lions, but are parading the State in col
umns of calvary. reviying the hates and
passions of war, appealing to sectional
prejudices, driving away capital, inviting
/ the contempt of the civilized world, and
/ all to delude and deceive the people into
electing Fitz Lee, Governor, who has not
1 a single qualification, known to the public
for the position.
Let the people think of these things,
and record their verdict Oh the Sd of No
yember.