The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1865-08-31

pathSOt llfuprcsS open DelOre US anu
themes One of these leads toward the
ultimate separation of the races, as
being human families so distinct from
each other, that the highest advance
ment of both may be found in their
separate existence. The other path
seeks that civilization and advance
menk which we unite in desiring, by
means Of the iDterfusion Of the two
races in ono political community
Here is no question of absolute right
or principle, but simply one OF mutual
advantages and Of practical good, No
absolute rights of man would DO vio'
latcd1 by taking either road. The
principles which would actuate US 10
choosing the one or the other would
be tlm same. The question simply
would'be which, in view OF the cir
cumsianccs and conditions of the prob
lem, is the best practical road for
thcmlnud for US.
THE pRoBbEM OF THE RACES
In determining it, we have TO weigh
The prgjudices and the enmities Of men
the dntipathies, and even the wicked
hatred which may exist, not because
such prejudices or such hatred is right,
but because, as existing facts, thcy
mustaifect tho happiness of both races,
and the success Of any plan which at.
tempts to secure tho highest advance
mentand happiness of both. No plan
is without its difficulties. Each has its
dangers. According to our tcndencles
and habits Of mind, and the impres-
sions which different classes of facts
have made on US, as we have observed
thom, we may prefer the ono or the
other; but our differences with regard
to this question, as with references to
thatof reconstruction Of tho white 30
cicty ut the South, being differences
simply OF detail, not of principle, are
such as need not prevent our hearty
and sincere co o.operation, and our cor
dial aoquiesceucc in whatever the good
sense OF a majority Of the loyal people
may finally determine.
In this respect, the difference be.
tween us and our opponents is hea.
ven wide, They ignore the rights Of
those who have boon slaves. While
they were in subjoction they not only
avowed the fact, but reioiccd in it, that
these people had no rights which tho
white man was bound to respect. II
they argue that the two races can moi
co.exist in the same political govern
ment, they argue it in order 10 draw
forth the conclusion that the one must
md ought, to remain a subject and ser
vile race, while the other shall be the
only one which can either claim or ex
crcise those personal and politica
rights upon which our Government il
based. When any of the Union party
advocate the adoption ofa plan whicl
would lead to ultimate separation, they
do it because they believe hat hereby
the truest and safest advancement car
be made. And they urgo it, not tina
one race may remain master and th,
other subject, but that both may finC
tho fullest opportunity for all the pro
gress in every thing which onnoblo
the humanity Of which God has mad
them capable, The determination O
this question is a thing which is no
imposed on us at present. 1t, like som,
others which | have briefly referro
to, is left for the decision of Congress
ard OF tho Administration, when tn
progress Of construction has tho
roughly developed the true cours
which should be pursued. Event'
meanwhile, will continue TO throw ir
oreasing light upon other phases of tn
problem, and we arc bound to hold oul
selves in such. a candid spirit as to b
able readily TO accept whatever the Il
gic of events may teach, and cordia
ly to CO. o.operato with zach other in III
completion of tbft policy which ma
finally be decided on.
PERSONAL OPINIONS.
Having been questioned with regar
TO my personal opinions, | have al
swered frankly aud fully. 1t is n,
necessary Tor mo to discuss the que
top further. have no disposition
force my opinions upon others, Al
bove only desired, by indicating Il
fact that there are divers modes OF ca
rying out the Same process, to keep Il
question open, and loave IL for tho
TO whom we have entrusted il, TO d
termine, when tho proper time arrive
what shall be the action OF the 10y
party with regard to tho matter. Th
it will be determined rightly and wis
~ by the united wisdom Of tho 10y
men Of the nation | can not doubt.
When men agree in principle, timo,
self always tends to bring them
Eether upon all questions Of practiC
detail and tho history Of the past 70
years gives us numerous examples
the fact that great divergence OF opj
ion, under tho pressure OF rapidly pl
crossing events, soon becomes genel
agreement aud cordial CO operation
HHa MR.. LINcoLN's WAY.
Our convention wisely adverted
tho policy and habitual frame of mi
OF our lato lamcntcd President.
the carly part OF his administration
indisposition to detcrmin in advar
precisely what course he would Ia
in given omcrgency, was often
sailed as weakness, but before
death tho people had learned TO
gard it as sagacity, and deep wisdo
aud to SOC that IN such cases tho
luton Of difliuIltics seemed to gr
out Of tho very crisis of the difficult