The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-09-13
An Appeal TO the Radicals.

IFrOm the London Post, August 90
rho efforts which being made 10y the demo
and the more liberal and enlightened section Of the
eprbcan party in the United States to reesabsh that
form government which existed previous 10 the civil
wa are 40 pIaisewortby that every well wsher OF the
Rep bic must desire 10 see them rewarded with
II IL now eghseen months since tho a CLOSE
,snd the supremacy Of the government at Washington
was concinsiyey established throughout the length aud
breath Of the Union 1t is true that a twelvemonth
was permitted elapse before Mr.. johnson
officially declared the , great rebellion to be
admission dictated by special totally indie
pendent Or the actual state OF Affairs But, notwith-
Standing the termination Of the and the
restore The aaf quo ant by permitting them 10 resume
heir ancient place In the Union has been sedulousy OPP
posed " The present coneress The same spirit which
tho Southern States in revolt continues to inspire
them now and the resolution by which the repre-
sontaves OF those States denied the right Of taking
their places Congress has been rescnded The
srnne Of dsoyaty 10 the Union OF loo deep dye
20 be purged by return to aformer state Of allie
ganoe and those who loudest In their pro-
fessons OF desire to the Union restored seemed to
consider themselves bound TO impose restrictions which
CON plishment Of their wishes TO put end this
anomalous condition of things, and to re-esabsh the
right of State representation throughout the republic
ere the main OBJ cts which the convention now
assembled in Philadelphia has in view II, in
denying the representatives of the Southern states
abe privileges accorded 10 them by the con
ytution. Conerees was actuated by a sincere
desire 10 advance the interests Of the country, its
duct would be at Ineligible and might even be
considered praseworthy But those who are familiar
with the operation OF American institutions have d
sulty ascrbDg the conduct of those who nj present
by the House Of Representatives b
rhy N hre'. By preventing the admission Of men
who would al all events be their political opponents, the
sspublican not ony realm in their hands the
sce direction OF pt9hc AFFAIR.", bat are enabled
fus..ses thus afforded, without any danger Of Being
called TO account by hostile opposition The
republican party have had u all their own way Con-
ress during the past eighteen months and yet during
that period they have not passed single enactment
which truly calculated promote welfare OF the
fsrent measures were passed by the two Houses, TO
which the President refused his assent and his conduct
tbe American people. Having engaged In war, bloody
and costly beyond all precedent In modern times with
Che avowed object Of effecting union between the
Northern and sOubern States OF the American confede
nation, the republican party have employed the
soest they achieved for the purpose Of reducing to
saAe Of servude those with whom they alleged they
were united by the indissouble bonds Of fellow ct
xensh,p
Of the Convention when 1t held It's first meeting,
aid that the year 1910 body Of had met IN
America 10 consider events momentous 70 the
Try; and We think that IN expressing this sentiment he
vas substantially In the right II Will not improbably
depend the next House Of Representatives 0Aeter
ssan disraesed oy an snsssssne oar When Mr. John.
son succeeded Mr.. Lincoln IN the Presidential chair
been elected before Richmond and Petersburg had fal
lon, and while Mr. Jefferson Davis still directed In the
capital Of Virginia the affairs OF the confederacy ina
~ prosecute the war with undated vigor, and pre-
pared wreak any punishment within their power OF
the rebellious States With this House Mr. johnson ha
had deal for the last eighteen months and u H. no
much to nay that his prudence and foresight bav
alone served 70 prevent policy being pursue
BY Congress which would inevitably have 10
~ another war; is however, manifest ina
cs~sest betsceew chief magstrae and Ais poriidme'
Be prolonged t,osa sefos prejudice % Ne ite,es
~ Sae, and in order 70 prevent recurrence Of thos
frequent collisions between the President and tongref
which the notice Of the world during tn
past years effort Is nov being made TO return
House Of Representatives which will act with equal ju
and moderation by acknowledging the right Of II
Southern ststes cooperate with those OF the North
che government Of the republic. II u were the inter
son Of dominant faction In the North 70 reduce
Of absolute subsection the conquered State
shsn tho policy heretofore pursued by Congrc
would al least possess the merit Of consistency. b.
such mot at least their avowcd intention. II s col
Ssded that after probston more less long, the la
Con fcderate States shall DO admitted TO participate
With The others the advantages accidental 70 membe
ahIp with the great American Union But, dlsmissug
sonederatons Of legality what good object let rs asl
90 be served BY thus excluding considerable porto
- the republic from the pale Of the consttutlonf II
Gpsenoe Of the past would indicate that such polio
alone 10 productive Of evil, and would, therefor
1see that patriotism, n nothing else, may induce u
Npubican party "a abandon line OF conduct fyoNg
s69s the grrasesf danger 10 tie State.