The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-08-17
First Fruits of the Convention.

From He DAILY NetDs.
Even IN advance of the organization of the
Philadelphia Convention, and before entering
upon the routine of business, the concentration
of the conservative elements of the country
upon ground hallowed by the associations of
'76 has resulted most favorably in calming the
fevered palse OF the republic. The simple act
of lnterchanging greetings between the repre-
sentatives of the North and South has opened
fountain of good feeling, from which healing
waters are already yelling. For the first time
slnce the storm of civil strife burst upon the
land the States, without sectional distinction,
are Represented in national council and the
existence OF the Union, the integrity of the
Republic, Is attested and symbOliZed by q
constructive gathering OF the whole house
hold. For the first time since the cessa-
ton OF hostilities the hands that were then
raised against each other in murderous war
fare are Joined in common service of the COM
mon nationality. AS the representatives of
States so lately hostile met at that Trusting
place, they bore with them no hideous relics OF
the deadly strife. No distrust nor jealousy nor
hatred marred their friendlness. At the con-
viNial board or in the crowded thoroughfare or
in the retirement OF social intercourse they
met as in the days OF old, as the friends of
"auld lang syne," with pleasant words and
smiles upon their lips, with kind feelings and
the hope OF better times beamng in their eyes,
with the hearty grasping OF hands that meant
sincerity, with no thought of upbTalding with
no wish to open the tomb of the past and
reveal the ghastlness within.
The spirit of peace and brotherhood had been
invoked, not forbidden, as by the radical
fanatics who are seeking, for their own ends, to
battle its ministration. The influences, whether
of seltinteIest or of regard for the general
welfare, that prompt the masses to renew the
bonds of mutual confidence and esteem require
but to be untrammeled 10 fulfil their mission.
The people may see illustrated in the social as
well as in the political action of their repre-
sentatlves at Philadelphia, the popular dispOsi
ton to offer and accept concilation. But the
radicals, like the uniaithtul physician who
retalds the convalescence of his patient to
enhance his fee, would prolong their country's
malady for the proiongation of their par
usan power. II seems strange that an en-
lightened people have so long submitted
TO be ruled by faction whose selfshness and
ambition block up the path OF the republics
prosperity. Exhausted and oppressed with debt
and taxation, stlll are the elements of health
and strength withheld from us by 6emagogues
whose legislation has been succession of usur-
pations, blunders, injustice. and extravaganza.
But at last we hope, the spell is broken. The
radicals have climbed high, and when they fall,
il will be 10 the bottom OF an abyss where poll
tical oblivion will engulf them The action of
the Convention thus lar has been of a nature to
inspire the Conservatives with confidence and
energy; and If the same spirit governs it's
its future proceedings, the National Union party
Will be established upon basis and endowed
with vigor and enthusiasm that will insure its
triumph. ..