American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1865-10-01
THE SOUTH ERNERsA AT MIR. SEM
I ~ &A ARDS INCEPTION.
Interesting and 1micaJle Interview aoitA
Me Secretary and Other Cabinet Of
fcefs, &C., dc.
Correspondence St. Louis Republican. 18TH.

Inc reception at Mr.. Sc wards passed
off very agreeably. 1t was the occasion
for the interchapge,of many ciyilities and
expressiops Of kindness.
The several delegates were introduced
by Hon, p. Phillips.
Mr.. Sewara's Georgia "Reminiscences.
When the Georgia delegation was pre-.
sented. Mr.. Seward alluded to the fact
that be had resided in Georgia, and
taught school there in early life. He in
quired if any Of his, old pupils were pres.
ent. Judge Bingham replied that there
were hone present, but that he himself
was a native Of the county adjoining the
one 10 which Mr.. Seward had resided,
and knew that local traditions there pre-
served the memory Of his former admin
istration.
."You would find it pleasant" said the
Judge, "to visit Georgia, and would be
Hospitality received.
Mr.. Seward replied that were he more
capable of undergoing fatigue and less
pressed with other engagements he would
gladly go; for he entertained sentiments
Of great kindness and respect for the peo-
pie of Georgia.
Attorney General Speeds Remarks on Re-
construction.
This circumstance was soon afterwards
mentioned in the hearing of the Attorney
General, and reference was also made 10
the fact that Mr.. Trumbull, Of Illinois,
commenced the business Of life in Geor-
gia. The reply of Mr.. Seward TO the in.
%vitation of Judge Bingham gave rise to
some remarks in regard to the feelings OF
the people and the work of reconstruc-
lion or restoration. The Attorney Gen
eial said in substance that he reioiced to
see the era of good feeling SO rapidly re
tdfnipg. That the people of the South
had fought for a great stake. and had
fought CALAMITY. The issue had gone
against them, and it was necessary that
they should accept the result while all
just principles of fraternity pointed the
Government TO walk in the path Of mag
nanimiiy and 10 restore the Union fully
at as early a day as practicable upon con.
.,.,..:--l III. - II
%n", haaP eiu''s .na
should not be yielded by the civil SER
wants of the people.
femur q 0~age bingham.
Judge Bingham said the people of the
South had placed The great issues that
had Tor SO many years produced dlscord
upon the arbltfament OF arms. That ar
had gone against them, and
iur'her resistance was looked upon 10y The
Just, minded thinking men there as hope
iessIy in'le, and as even parlaking some
Via OF d~ishonor.
an Iaefeatng Cof0qay.
upon ms subject Mr. Seward remarked
lhat tue poiicy oil u government was TO
restore and improve not TO mare or de-
s'foy.
"Ihus,' said he' "th President has
said TO the large mass--those who were
below The rank OF Colonel. and who we're
pursuing The number walks OF llle-fo u
shall have present amnesty. With others
who occupied positions to b leaders IN
the rebellion, and whose situations IN hle
were sue as to give them influence The
Administrator must necessarily proceed
more cautiously"
A desire was expressed by several that
the Government would at an early day
adopt a general amnesty; Mr.. Seward
said be hoped that the States would all
be IN their appropriate places soon. For
the present the Government must make