The Placer herald., 1865-02-25
THE PLACER HERALD.
AUBURN, FEBRUARY 25th, 1865.
SACRAMENTO AGENCY.
E. K. Phipps, is our authorized Agent for Sac
ramento City. His Office is on Third Street, be-
tween and K.
Peace and Re.Union.

drsd, depopulated cities, and devastated
plantations, the growing Importance Of the
African, and the lesseniug regard for Cons,i
tutional Government, the farcical admins
sration Of law, and the abject submission tc
military rule, has for years been like forbid
den fruit in Eden; INDUCED in a. peril, com
manded to abstain from all argument having
for its object the peace Of our country upon
mutual compromises, and within the limits
Of the organic law Of the land, We did feel
greatly in hopes that the harbngers of a
cordial reconciliation were abroad in our
beloved country. No doubt this feeling of
hope is tho predominant desire Of tho Amer
lean people. Why, then, were the recent
efforts in behalf Of restoration and the re
pose Of the country, ,hwarled! Upon what
grounds were compromises in behalf of a
common brotherhood, or common humanity
deferred! Is it possible that our adaptabiity
for commercial transactions renders US for
gelful that great civil commotions are of nc
more import than to "dicker" for a trifling
advantage in trade, or TO higgle about the
complexion Of the Government, where the
vital interests and the liberty Of millions are
involved! we hope not, as such would be
beneath the dignity and magn animty Of the
nation.
Does Washington fear to recognize Rich
mond by treating for that which is so much
desired the return Of the States and the
end Of the war! small matter this, after
acknowledging it national belligerent.-
Does Washington prefer to deal with States
disposed to involve themselves in double
treason! A great matter this to those who
disavow the sovereignty of the States w,
contend for a settlement regardless of The
fears or the preferences Of diplomats OF
such minor points. If we would have an
enduring peace the conditions must be cor
dial and mutually agreed upon. II must be
founded on the most perfect justice TO the
fair claims Of the returning States. Law, y
il is said, sis benevolence acting by rule, y
aod Washington should not act as if abou,
10 confscate the property and sell the people
Of one color, to benefit and make free those
Of another, if it would establish harmony
and peaceful intercourse with the States now
in rebellion.
Common sense and forbearance are needed
and should not be left to the future. II
more in earnest for reunion than for su-
premacy, we should concede the equality,
and not infringe upon the boundaries of
State power. To entertain the idea Of utter
subjugation to the will Of superior power
and its conditions is incompatible with a
sense Of freedom or republican institutions
And to suppose such conditions however
liberal) 10 endure, is to suppose the days o
their humiliation will be forgotten by any
people under the sun, savage or civilized
This notion appears to US no grea. improve
msnt upon the very Rev. Doctor Breckin
ridges "extrpation" plan, which be pledged
Kentucky, in the recent campaign, was tht
"doctrins and fixed purpose of Mr.. Lincoln.
How idle to expect that by continuing the
chastisement, rebeious and (after all Sian.
dsr) a valiant people, will "chesrfuly kiss
the weapons of their subjugation." We
envy no statesman or gospel minister who
endorses such sentiments.
Give US tha: peace which is full Of hap
piness and as permanent as the everlast
ing bills, because Of the re,establishment o
justice. friendship and equality. Give u
that peace, based upon fair and honorable
concessions from the extremes North an
South, and which will make reliable friend
Of those who upon less honorable terms vii
remain lasting enemies. Forego all selfish
trading, or revengefu! conditions. "Deferre
revenge" some one wrote, sis like money a
compound interest,"" and any settlement Q
our difficulties must rise above such miser
able ideas
Whatever may be the future of the negro
this settlement must be Nth the achite mil
lions Of the South. No other arrangement
Of peace will be OF long duration or secur,
the cooperation Of those who ara our bro
thren, and altogether worthy to worship
again at the same national altars.
CELEBRATION AND BALL on ST. PATRICK
DAr.-Denuis Hyland, Of the Forest Shad
House, Fores. Hill, in according with hi
annual custom, is preparing for celebrato
sod Ball on St. Patrick's Birth day, at hi
house, 90 Friday, the 18th Of March Thi
will make the eighth annual celebration c
tha. day at the "Forest Shade" and as usu;
alarge attendance may be looked for.
Ham tn PIEAsE-It has alwavs haen