The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1865-09-28

law. Now, more than at any other
time in the history of the Republic, does
the President stand in need of popular
support. He is convinced that if the
great object OF perpetuating the Union
is accomplished, all else may be left to
he people and will right itself in time.
To this end he is devoting his energies.
He insists upon the acceptance of all
issues determined by the war, and has
received the assurance Of official action
in many revoited States already that his
demands will be complied with. The
declaration by the Mississippi Con-
vention that the Ordinance OF Secession,
passed by that State was null and void,
| al initio, is surrender OF the doctrine
Of State soyereignty-the .pretext of re-
| Observation-Disclosures Ameracon.
1t will be observed that the policy of
the Government, for the last two years,
has been to induce rebellious spirits to
return te their allegiance and homes,
and submit to its authority. Asa matter
Of course, whoever complied with the
wishes of the Government was entitled
to its protection. Submission to its
authority on the one hand required Its
protection OIL tho otiivr. Submission and
HIOttttlOU NtiS ouOlsf5.
1t must be apparent, then, to all good
citizens, that it is their dut y to aid the
Government in executing the wise and
liberal policy inaugurated by it towards
misguided and erring people.
Instead of attempting to drive them
from their homes, by threats of intimi-
dation, the good citizens should discoun-
tenance such lawless spirit, and set the
seal of his condemnation upon such a
course of conduct. IF such course is
inaugurated, and pursued, it will embar-
rass the Government, create contention
and strife, and be productive of the
most unfortunate results. The Presi-
dents have said by their proclamations
that this Government is in substance
administered in the light of an enlight-
ened christian policy, in perfect harmony
with the civilization of the age. Who
can doubt for a moment that this great
Government, to-day prouder and more
powerful in the rank of nations than
any other upon the face of the globe, can
and should be magnanimous. Then let
every law-abiding citizen aid the Gov
eminent in restoring peace and harmony
throughout our country.-Hon. j. j.
Jackson, Federal Judgeof District Of Vest
Virginia.
If they were citizens before they
entered in the rebellion, they did not
lose their citizenship by becoming trail
tors. They became liable to suffer the
pains and penalties which the law infiicts
upon convicted traitors, but / am not
aware that forfeiture of citizenship is
one of those pains and penalties.
Their conduct may have impressed
upon them the qualified character of
enemies, but did not destroy their in
h herfpt Of fl otherwise they acquireed
James Speed, AHo1aey General United
States.
For myself, / shall hail the Cay with
pleasure when in the State of Maryland
there viii be no longer necessity for
Provost Marshals to assist in the mainte-
nance Of order and authority. Knowing
that day will come, | shall endeayor SO
to pave the way in my command in
loosening the reins of military authority
by allowing the civil authorities to eX-
ercise all power which they are willing
or competent to administer, that the
transition from the laws Of war to those
OF peace shall be so gentle that no shock
may be observed when our functions are
ended, and that the harshness of mill
tary rule may be forgotten.
Since the policy Of the Government is
to trust to the honor of the Southern
people in the reorganization of their
Government rather than to guard their
actions by military rule until later
day, it is the more necessary that charity
should reign in every heart.-Nojot
General II. $. Hancock.
The war is over. There is no slavery
to make a new one. The passions CON
nectsd with ii are subsiding. We have
q great career before us. Our struggle,
bloody and expensive as ii has been, will
inpart a new life to the country and
new impetus to industry. Let us set
the example of inaugurating an era Of
good feeling. If have seemed in the
reflections | have made in this address
upon the distinguished men l have
named, to be animated by a different
spirit. let me assure you have animad-
verted OF their acts only because they
are the representative men of the unre-
lenting party, and want to show them
that their heroes have also need of
amnesty. Lam willing that they should
have it. But, on the other hand, I
should like Judge Campbell and Mr..
| n l. Hoo <,xl a.