Washington telegraph., 1865-08-23

the policy aud principles which have governed
the Telegraph in the past the views which
now influence it, and its probable course in tho
future, Wills. under the control ef those in
whose hands it has been left, by the recent
editor. s ~ r..
In the past we may congratulate ourselves on
having been consistent and steady to our prin-
cplss-at least upon the great questions or the
war. The Telegraph was opposed to secession
As a political remedy for recognised aud unds-
niable evils; but in common with the great
mass Of the Union party in the South and in
consonsnee with the solemn declarations Of the
border States WAS opposed to coercion
Amidst much denuacation and obloquy it OPP
posed secession, and claiming only the ordinary
influence Of village journal, is sure that it
coutributed materially to prevent the secession
Of the State at the first meeting of the Csnven-
tioa. Il was laboring assiduously in the same
cause when the first collision OF arms occurred
at Fort Santer. r.r. F.......
Then began the revolution, and civil war OPP
posed 10 coerci-n. 1t had no option but to Join
the State in resistance to Federal authority. To
be candid, it did not wish to do otherwise. 1t
sympathzed with the South, and believed that
the people of the North had not met the efforts
of the Southern Union msR to preserve the
government in the proper spirit. 1. struck
hands with lis former opponents, the secession
lists, and made co mmon cause. L. brought ne
lskcwsrn support to the Confoderacy. Until
the surrender Of the last organized army of the
South, it never falt1red once in its devoted al
herence to the caus.. Everything was sacri-
feed to its time, for,une, and aspirations for
position. The end of the war leaves the oEice
impoverished. These things are mentioned, rot
by way of defiance justification. The time
for elimination has passed. 1t may have erred
1t certainly mad not the blessing Of Providence,
and humbly recognizes the fact. Il is brought
| to the minds of our people new, when mos. Of
all It needs confidence to enable il to effect good
| Objects If they think it has been faithful 20
It's principles, and convictions in the past. thev
are asked to trust il at least for calmness stead
mess and integrity in the future. They are
asked to behave that it will put forth No hasty
nor hippaut views, or advise aught which j. does
not believe to make for the happiness and PIGS
peTlty OF the people. They are asked to believe
1t will not talter in the advocacy of any whick
it believes viii so cerduce So much for. the
past. This is the mound thrown upon it for
decent sepaltGre. Let the green turf OF Charity
now grow quickly over it, and the flowers of
mutual forgiveness shed fragrance around il.
1t is buried. ''Regsiesca, is pace" II. record.
are in the hands of Gods angel, and we ar.
ceutent.
We lost. Inc two great issues of the war
were decided against US. Throw then. too i,
the grave to die. There is no right of State
Secession. Slavery is abolished. With the
forced surrender Of our armies, these fact. be-
came as clear as MONDAY. To spill another
drop Of blood in hopeless cause became a i,ci-
nous crime. 10 retain and cherish hatred and
nahsnity between people who must necessarily
live together under the same government wa,
20 less so. 1t was in its. .conse quenees destruc
tive OF all quiet government, all social order.
all domestic happiness, all national prosperity.
all Christian progress. 1t set at desauc. Him
who came to proclaim " Peace on Earth and
Good VIII TO men" ....
With seeming regeneration, subiecting !. 70
snsers from the thoughtlc.s, but with higher
consistency, arising from Truth to the duties Of
Humanity and Patriotism. imposed by change
ct circumstances. the Telegraph gave in its ad-
hesion to the Federal Government, w;,hou.
hesitation, but without seryility or craven re-
csntation. 1t counseled acceptance of pardon
for the past and submisson in the future l,
weat further, and counseled the eradication o.
all bitterness from the heart the exorcsln Of all
tie svil passions of hatred and revenge which
can never be blessed. Il advised the restora-
tion Of social relations with all our former enc
mics, wiling to meet us in the same spirit of
amnesty. In this it was aaead of a large num-
Der of those who had surrendered their arms.
Time is correcting this already. snd it still
hopes to see the good end accomplished, and
universal harmony and good VIII prevail.
It noVY sounseis every one TO apply for par
don and smuesty, aud 20 submit in good faith
70 the authorities of the United States, seeking
their rights BY legitimate n.cans under the Con-
stitution and laws of the Federal governm ent.
Forsible resistance is no longer to be thought
os To seek redress By arms for every evil is
madness. The fierce of the Constitution, and
msfal inaaenees, are the only weapons. ...
For the restoration Of civil government q.
home, it favors the cheerful adoption of the
Safe Government under Gov. Murphy. There
are grave and serious objections to it certainly.
Ii was established by the will O. small mi,
noriiy Of the people. The Legislature was
elected in the most unsatisfactory manner. Its
laws are some Of them in the highest deeres
Objectionable. Still, upon fsi, consideration
OF all the surroundings, Of our duties to the
people, the necessity of speedy civil govern
nsnt, and the restoration of our State the
Telegraph has believed that it's better to accept
the State gsvernucnt with all its objections sbls
features, and has eounseled its adoption and
support by Southern men There is 10 nearer
or speedier course to law and order There is
no other way of restoration no. fraxghs with
danger to ourselvesT eertainly none which win
not I'LL our Stats with the most violent party
contests. We may, perhaps. glide peacefully
into The Union upon that, and in time TO come
may correct all evils within ourselves They
are only temporary, but the constitution itself
is permanent, and AS good one perhaps as We
could frame, if the work were thrown into our