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

prosecute, with continued energy and
confidence, their efforts to renew the
prosperity OF the Southern States. Let
them heed the Presidents warning and
pay no regard to speeches that may seem
to breathe spirit of hatred and revenge,
They have their fate in their own hands.
If they will take hold promptly and
properly of the task that awaits them,
aDpreciate Alright the new relations, polit-
ical. industrial and social, which he war
has brought about, and act with wise
reference to the necessities which those
changed relations have created, they can
easily disarm all distrust and command
the hearty and effective sympathy OF all
the people of the Northern States
Henry j. Raymond, ". Y. Times.
The most important question which
demands our immediate consideration IS
that of the restoration of political rights
to those who have heretofore enjoyed
them. Since the restoration OF the seat
of Government to this city, have con-
versed with intelligent gentlemen, OF
every shade of political opinion, and
from every portion of the Common
wealth. Orr intercourse has been OF the
most frank and unreserveu character,
and have been most favOrabIy impress
ed with the earnestness and sincerity Of
their good intentions; and L am con-
WINGED that, if the test of loyalty pre-
scribed by our Constitution is enforced
in the election and qualification OF OFF,
GERS, it would render organization i'm.
practicable in most counties of tn e State.
Il is folly to suppose that a State can be
governed under a republican foam of
government when large portion of the
State are disfranchised. But, fortunately,
by the terms of the Constitution, the
General Assembly has control of Shis
subject.-E II. Piepo,a, Governor of
Virginia.
1--WE, alone, among all other nations;
mighty though we be, have never sought
to demineer over another people.o Re-
ferring to the rebellion, he said, 1--WE
can respect the rebels because they were
brave. False to country, to flag, to
liberty,-yet the national army knew
that they were brave and generous foes"
If the soldiers who have won our
victories can give the hand of forgive
ness to their kneeling foes, the civilians
and the politicians-wh have donemOres
to get us into war than they have to get
some of their fine-spun theories and
strong preiulices. In conclusion, he
plead ably for the South, that she might
be received with as few vexatious con-
ditions as possible. Let by-gones be by
cones. Let us pass over in silence the
sins and crimes of those who have paid
so dearly for their foolhardy presump-
tion.-Wgof General Daniel T. Sichles.
On TEST OATH QUESTION.
I ara tbn.ae-..4, -.,,.-,y IT of,Inton, not
only that said two legislative acts are to
be presumed, observed and enforced as
constitutional, until adiudged and decid-
ed otherwise by the proper Courts, but.
that they are, in fact, both constitutional.
Hon. h. q. HdH.
| am for imposing upon all my fellow
citizens who have directly or indirectly.
aided or assisted i'll the Rebellion, every
disqualification and disability;-tha if
could accomplish it, they should not Ne
allowed to hold office, nor to vote, nor to
have any rights in a Court of Justice,
norany privileges as citizens, andifeect-
ed to the Senate, after these public dee
larations of my views, l would consider
my election as an instruction by the peo-
pie to carry out these disqualifying laws
at Wheeling.-Jos. 4. Chapline.
If by voting for the Ordinance of Sc
cession, the perpetuity of the Union is
endangered, it becomes such an abuse of
the right Of suffrage as to justify the
State for a time in DISTINGUISHING all
such voters.-Berketey Union.