Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-05-31
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From the Pittsburg Commercially
1t is certainly not the least of the numerous favor
able signs Of the times, that words of amity and
soberness begin to be spoken and that. beyond
limited number of presses and individuals whose
whole consequence depends on their being in con-
slant row. hear little of the denuncatory Ian
guagc, which by kindling and keeping alive bitter
feelings and angry resentmens, has done so much to
postpone needed legislation. and estrange men and
sections that ought be fast friends. We might say
that the principal obstacles to reconciliation and
harmonious action between the President and Con-
gress, and all the members of the great National
Union Party. the and the presses whose exis
tence depends on keeping up the quarrel who desire
separation and doing their utmost to produce it,
because the moment peace and harmony are restored
they must go out sight to be forgotten This is not
an extreme opinion does it proceed from preju-
dice. Whoever calmly surveys the present state of
public affairs must perceive that it is in accordance
with the fact. The public men of the land who have
differed most, after having in opposite directions
long and far enough to convince themselves that
there Is neither wisdom nor safety in pursuing such
course longer, are beginning to come together, in
obedience to the requirements of and patriot
ism. The reign of passion must necessarily be brief
Reason sooner later. will resume her throne and
extremes will be abandoned for the common grounds
whereon men striving for common object can con-
sistenty and tremendously act This is as natural as
grayltation. 1t is question of time only, and the
time will be long short according as the spirit
suitable to reconciliation is suffered to prevail As
we have said what interposes the greatest obstacles
and is most productive of delay proceeds from the
fact that there in the country men and presses
bound to have their quarrel out and bent in fighting
it out to the bitter end.
Now although they may rule supremacy for a time,
such influences cannot rule long, The political any
more than the natural elements arc not to be kept
in a turmoil always. The storm will cease sometime
when there will be q state of natural quiet and calm
and when men will be left free to do their duty, We
believe the storm which has been raging is passing
away In other words, the tendency is toward recon-
Citation, and, it will be observed, the stronger this
tendency the louder will they shout whose interest it
is to prevent it, This tendency is strongly marked in
recent speeches by public it is felt in the beat
ing of the public pulse; it is the necessary result of
the operation of natural laws And the strong neces-
sity which combatants, who must and will be COM
batants still. to aloud and do everything in their
power to stem the current that they go not to the
bottom, Is seen IN the course of the class of ind-
Viduals and journals to which we have alluded
There may be and probably many who are en-
tirely sincere in resisting the prevailing tendency
Of such we are not speaking We respect their sin
cerity. while we deprccate their error. We are con-
fdent they will forsake it when, as they soon will
become convinced of it.
1t is not through the sacrifice of any valuable prin-
ciple that this change is being brought about but
through the abatement of personal feeling and pri-
yate animosties and they who have cherished them
least will have the fewest difficulties to surmount in
cutlvatng the spirit of harmony. With the truth of
these observations the observer of current events
must have been already impressed, and probably
this view is corroborated by nothing more strongly
than the speeches of the Cabinet Ministers on We'd
nesday night. and especially latter Mr. Stantons ad-
dress the following portion of the speech made by
Governor Dennson:
But one thing remains, my fellow citizens to
complete the work of restoration and to clothe the
Southern States with all their constitutional privi
leges and that is their representation in Congress
tApplause.) Upon this. with the loyal millions of
the country regret deeply regret that there is any
difference between the President and friends in
Congress. But you will have observed that this diff
ference is not to whether We shall represent the
Southern States. Their loyalty is to be tested by the
taking ofthe oath prescribed by the constitution and
the laws required alike by the President and Con-
gress Tor every Senator and Representative from
every State, North and South. The difference then
Is not as to how, but to when these States shall be
represented. The whole theory of the Executive
programme for the restoration of the Southern States
looks to the early admission of loyal Senators and
Representatives from those ates-(apslause)-whl
the Congressional programme. far as it has been
developed looks to delay conditioned on the adop-
ton of certain amendments to the constitution.
NOW, my friends, we must not overlook the fact
that II this difference DO not adjusted it may lead
and 1t will lead. in all probability to unfortunate re-
SUITS not only to the Southern States but to all the
country-and may 1 not add, to the Union party in
whose interests learn your association has been
organized? need not tell you. or those who init
m al 10 ErrnX ma hot Sc
dancy OF the Union party that rely for the peace
and prosperity of the country (Applause) I need
not tell you that 1t that party that in the field
ana at the ballot box saved the nation from the as
saults of armed rebellion. (Applause) 1 will only
add that to the party founded on the principles of
the Baltimore platform look to establish indstruc-
tiby on the basis ofjustce and constitutional equal
lily the rights of all the States of common coun.
try. (Appiause) Let me refer one moment to the
difference between the President and Congress. I
want to deal frankly with you when say that do
not oeheVe that these differences irreconcable
do not believe that there any cause of separaton
between the President and the majority in Congress
(Applause) Nay, if am not greatly at fault, time
and discussion are bringing the President and Con-
gress rapidly together the basis of comon plat
form of action. Appause.) Certain it is thew are
not so wide apart at the opening of Congress The
prominent Senators and Representatives argued that
the insurgent States by the of rebellion had COM
mltted suicide and should be treated as conquered
provinces. or territories. Then it argued by some
distinguished congressman that the public safety i'm
peratively demanded that this condition should he
imrosed upon them all; but these propositions are
not now argued in Congress. and do not think that
in the future VIC shall hear them debated. see in
this fact steady and encouraging advance towards
practical adjustment; and may we not reasonably
hope their concessions made to the end of seem
ring reconstruction satisfactory and full that shall
DC ailke consistent with the dignity and patriotism
both of the Executive and of Congress Every con.
sideration OF patriotism and wisdom favors such
result The work of restoration calls for every con-
eession authorized by the constituents 1 will not
doubt that this concession will be made and the re-
suits of the war by which the nation was preserved
will be secure and perpetuated on the basis of peace
and concord between the people of all sections of our
country. have said much more than l expected,
and return my thanks again for the friendly call and
now bid a very good nioht