The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-06-19
Taylor Postmaster at Winchester and J. b. Lowry Post
m lster at Danville


m lster at Danvie
NEGRO SUFFRAGE.
Tho decision Of President johnson In leaving the
question Of negro suffrage the States regu-
late is daily becoming more popular not only with the
politicians, but the people, Even the republican party Is
fast swinging around in Its favor The effort of the
radicals to excite sympathy for tho emancpaed slaves
by manufacturing OF III and hardship
bear upon their face strong and apparent evidence
OF being prompted for political purposes that
they reacting against sorignators Political
managers and wire puers In the republican party are
constantly appearing here, remain day two and
turn home. There also large number who never
entered the political further than in casting their
votes, who are called here business. All Of these
classes find tho reconstruction policy President and
especially the negro suffrage the question OF comment
II tho views these gentlemen reflection Of those
of the Of their party home those who expect
to ride into Office the hobby horse of universal negro
suffrage may rs we'll save their wind and hang their
harps the willow It Is almost impossible most
Of the tme to find republicans enough at the
tonal capital who In favor Of comforting the right
Of voting upon the negro TO get up interesting agu
ment. When You do lind person who takes that side
OF tho question: will be found in ninety nine out
Of every hundred that he is either holding position
which he obtained through the influence Of Mr. Chase
past
Tho efforts OF the pretended humanitarans In this
direction instead Of benentng the negro gradually
injunng him. and removing much Of che SYM athy and
friendly feeling which no would otherwise have Judg
ing from the expressions and opinions OF republicans
who visit Washington different sections Of tho North.
II win BIO impossible to find two Northern States,
and those in New England which would at this time en-
dorse such scheme. 1t may be considered as fore
gone conclusion that the Presidents course in leaving
that question to the people of each state will be endorsed
by at least twothrds Of the republican party in all the
Northern States outside Of New England In fact, the
general expression Of the republicans here Is that they
hope the radical portion Of the party will insist upon i'm
mediate negro suffrage for that will enable them to Sc
oure such reputation Of the radicals at the ballot box
that they will no longer give any trouble.
An Ohio politician announced last evening that he
going home to get the convention which assemblies in
that State the 2lst to adopt resolution repudating
the Presidents In refusing give the negroes the
right to vote in the reorganization He Immediately
asked by some of his republican associates II he thought
the people OF Ohio would endorse such resolution
when they do not allow the negroes to vote IN thcr
State in any form, either under property restriction
any other They stated that they thought it would be
eXh biting little hypocrisy, to say the least II the
people of Ohio urged negro suffrage upon the South,
when they would not allow them to vote ut homo under
any circumstances As far as have been able to learn
q majority OF the republicans consider that removing
the chains Of slavery and emancpang the In four
years time Is doing great work, and ought TO be con-
sdered sufficient for generation. They seem dis
posed to wait and how the negroes accept and con-
duct themselves Under their relations before they
radicals to push their scheme too fast will only in
jure the cause OF the black man. and delay the time
when he will be permitted to exercise the right Of
suffrage for the simple reason that 1t will embolden the
negro and make him arrogant
The feeling IN the army among the rank and hle Is
very strong against allowing the negro Espe-
Is this General ShermanS which
has more Of the than any Of the othrs Some
OF tho radicals are trying to get up feeling against Gen
Sbeman by arguing that he responsible for this sen'i
mcnt Thus there all manner OF combinations, and
wheels within wheels operating upon the question Of the
hour.
An effort is now being made TO revive the run1ors Of
Cabinet changes The public may as well rest in peace
the time las not for the changes That there Is ~
be reconstruction Of the Cabinet well as the South
ern states, mny 10 put down fixed fact; but from all
appearances will take place for six eight weeks
yet II Is asserted that the advisers Of the President
accord with him In his general policy and Will not for
political purposes be constantly throwing obstacles In the
way OF executing that policy the with Mr.
Chase while he was member OF MIR. Lincons Cabinet.
Mr. johnson has now fully and clearly announced his
domestic policy In restoring prosperity law and order 70
all sections of the country and is carefully watching the
of tho political factions who endorse
clans and political factions arc commencing to
take sides In the course OF two or three
and who against his policy. He can then select
his advisers understandingy and not be forced to go
upon uncertainties. Mr. johnson has inquired very
mnutey into the performances OF the politicians at the
famous Coopr Institute meeting In New York, and mani
sted small de of pleasure tho defeat OF the
schemes Of the radicals Straws show which way the
wind is blowing and all aspirants for Cabinet positions
may well take notice in time they may destroy all
their chances Those who holding positions and ad-
vocating immediate aud universal negro suffrage may
well packing their trunks for their will
very soon be more acceptable than their company.
DELEGATIONS FROM THE SOUTH.
The delegations from the South who have been favored
rifh in he tap m
delight The manner in which they received en-
them very materially and all without any
cepton from the White House with much lighter
heats and OVERLOOKING with gratitude Msry of these gen.
tlemen, although they Of culture and education
state that they never saw correct copy OF President
Lncon's first inaugural address, delivered the 4th OF
March, 1851, until alter the surrender Of Lees army
That the papers in the South published mulilaed copies
and nterpolated that they read the very reverse
They were thus for over four years in bissful
ignorance OF what the President really said On that
occasion. Now that they see how they were
gans they look back upon the past with dep
SORROW, and realize how desperate men, clothed with
the Southern people. There Is not person
neced with these delegations BIT who is constantly
stating that they never was surprised al anything
In their kind treatment from the Northern people
They had been for long time laborng under the impress
sion that they would be treated dogs and in fact loft
their homes in many instances with great msgvings;
hut, instcud Of being repealed and looked upon with
suspicion, they received with open As some
OF these men relate these facts tho tears roll down their
bic feeling and kindness manifested.
All OF these things bring home to them in much
stronger ght the deception OF the political cqucs OF the
South, and, without any exception, they express n
determination not to p rmit any OF the old political
schemers to represent them again In Washington or
In their State councils but TO bring forward new men
for tn ir rulers In this determination they meet with
the hearty cooperation Of President Johnson
PARDONS.
The President was asked day or two ago II he
would pardon q certain member OF the rebel Con-
gross, the person asking the question stating that
some OF the people In his district wanted TO send
him to Congress. The President Immediately and
emphatically replied ''No; he will get no pardon
from me II It IL intended to send him q representa-
tive In Congress" This may be considered conclusive
that Mr. Johnson far It IL in his power will pre-
vent the political elevation Of that class In the south
Having been engaged as officials In the rebel Congress
they must now take back seat
A number OF pardons have been granted during the
past week Some Of them were excluded from the
nesty by the twenty thousand dollars property clause
others for being of rank above captain The parons
granted without any hesitation upon the careful exam
nation of the cases. and the parties went their way
rejoicing
Newspaper Accounts.
GRANTS LOSSES IN THE VIRGINIA CAMPAIGN.
fCorrespondence of the Cincinnati Gazette