The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1864-1911, 1865-12-13

opening of the ports invites the restora-
ton OF industry ard commerce; the
postofice renews hsfaciliiies OF social
intercourse and Of business. And il it
net happy for Us all, that the re>tora-
tiou Of zach one OF these functions of
the General Government brings with il
blessing to the States over which they
are extended? Is It not sure prom
ise OF harmony and renewed attach
ment 10 the Union that, after AL that
hiss happened, the return OF the Gcner-
al Govei nment is known only as b,n-
eficencc?
RISK ATTENDING TnR POLICY.
| know very we'll that this policy is
attended with some nix; that tor It's
success it requires at least the acgues-
cence OF the States which it concerns;
tLat it implies an invitation to those
States, by renewing their allegiance to
the States oil the Union. But it is a
risk that mast be taken; in the choice
OF difficulties, it is the smallest risk; and
to diminish, ard, II possible, to remove
all danger, have f 1t it cunt mt on
me To assert one other power of the
General Govcrment-the power of par
don. AS no State can throw defense
over the crime Of treason, the powrr of
pardon is exclusively vested in Ire Ex-
pcutiye Government of the United
States. In exercising that power, |
have taken every precaution to coGnsot
it with the cledTest recognition Of the
binding force of the laws OF the United
States, and an unqualified acku owl.dg-
ment OF tho great social change OF
condition Ia regard TO slavery which has
grown out of the war.
THE AMENDMENT OF THE c INSTITUTION.
The next step which | have taken to
restore the Constitutional relations oil
the States, has been az invitation tc
them to Participate in the high office ot
amending tho Constitution. Every pat.
riot must wish far general amnesty at
the earliest epoch cousi tent with pub.
he safety. For this great end there l.
need of a concurrence of all opinions
and the spirit of mutual conciliation.-
All parties in the late terrible conflict
must work together in harmony. 1t is
not too much TO ask, in the name of the
whole people, that, on one sid", tht
plan OF restoration shall proceed in con-
forluity with willingness to cast the
disorders of the past into oblivion; and
that, on the other, the e idcnce of sin.
ccrily in the future maintenance of the
Union shall be put beyond any doubt by
the ratification of the proposed amend
npnt to the Constitution, VI hich provi'
des for the abolition of slAye~y forever
within the limits of our country. Sc
long as tho adoption oitlis smendnen
is delayed, SO long will doubt, aud jeal
ousy, and uncertainty prevail. This il
the measure which will ttf-ce the sat
memory OF the past; this is the mcasur,
which will most certaiuly call OF ula
ton, and capital. aud seeulty to tics
parts OF the Union that need them most
! Indeed, IL is not 100 much t@ AK Of TIL
States shi,h are now rtsuiung ,hci
places in the family Of the U.'oc L
give this pl-dge OF perpetual loyalt,
and peace. Until it is done, the past
! however, much we may desire it, vii
not be torgo, ten. The adoption Of th,
am, ndmen reunites us beyond oil pow
RI OF disruption. It heals the wouno
that is still imperfec,ly closed; 1t re
moves slavery, the clement which ha
50 long perplexed and divided the coun
Try; it makes Of us once more a unitct
| Al h n
bound more than ever TO mutual afec
ton and support.
THE ADMISSION OF SOUTHERN CONGRESS
MEN.
The amendment to the Constitution
beng adopted, it would remain for th
States, whose powers have been so lon
in obcyance, to resume their places i
the two branches Of the N ational Leg
, is|a;u and thereby complete the wor
: of restoration. Here IL is for you fo
a low citiz rs Of the Senate, and for yo
= fellow citizens of the House of ltepr,
t seutatives, to judge, each OF You f,
t yourselves, of the clccti II return
# aud qualifications OF your own meu
Il bers.
: THE RE RERsrABI1sHMENT OF THE Fedora
!. COURTS
: The full nssci ton of the powers
# the General Government requires II
n holding of Circuit Courts OF the Unite
n States within the districts where The
l. authority has been interrupted Iutl
IL present posture of our public affair
l. strong oLjpctins have beel urged ,
d hol Ling those courts in any Of Il
/, States where the rebellion has exlste
d aud it was ascertained, by inquiry, th;
!, the Circuit Court of the United Stat
e would not lie h,ld in the District
st Virginia during the autumn or ear
+, winter, nor until Congress should ba,
Of an opportunity to consider and act
e. The whole subject" To your del'be
J. ations the restoration of this branch
d the civil authority of the United Stat
j. il, therefore, necessarily referred. wi
ui the hope that early provision will
nude for the resumption of all its iun
10 tions. 1t is manifest that trea.op, me
e hagrant in character, has been comm
Il. ted. Persons who are charged wi
l. its commission should have fair and il
q, partial trials in the highest civil trib
~ mails OF the country, in order that I
u Constitution and the laws may be tu
ID vindicated; the truth clearly establs
a. ed and affirmed that treason is cru
MS that traitors should be- punished a
~ the crime made infamous; aud, at t
IS same time that the question may be i
y dicially settled, finally and torever,t
lg no State of its own will has the right
il renounce its place IN the Union.
d, THE QUESTION OF MICRO sUFERAGl
Us The relations of the General Govel
ment towards tile four millions Of