The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-06-20

rance also by iuvctcratc prciudiccs or
prcconccptons on certain points, and these
no arguments could shake.
His faith in the Judgment of the people
was unlimited and 10 their decisions he
was always ready to submit. One Of the
people by birth, he remained so by con-
viction, continually recurring to his origin,
though hc was by no means the only Sena-
tor of the south in like circumstances.
Mr.. Davis mentioned Aaron Y. Brown, of
Mississippi, who had been Postmaster -Gc-
neral under President Buchanan, and Scvc-
raj others who were of like democratic
education with Mr.. Johnson, but who
seemed TO forget, and in regard to whom 1t
was forgotten by their associates, that they
had ever held less social rank than that to
which their talcntSand industry had raised
them. OF Mr.. JohnSon'S character justice
was an eminent feature, though not un-
coupled, rs true Justice rarely fails to be,
with kindlincSS and generosity. lie was
cmincntly faithful to his word, and pos
scsScd courage which took the form oi
angry resistance if urged to do or not TO
do anything which might clash with hiS
convictions Of duty. He was indifferent to
money, and careless of praise or cenSure
when satisfied of the necessity OF any line
of action. But for his decided attitude
against secession he would probably have
been given the place of Mr.. Stephens on
the Presidential ticket of the Conicdcracy.
Mr.. Stephens, indeed, held the same attl-
tudc up to the last moment; but on the
secession of his State had two alternatives
of State or Federal "treaSOn," as 1t was
called. presented, and chose the latter.
THE POLICY OF CANCELLATIONS.
In the better DAYS of the Roman empire,
when its possessions increased, and CON
Quered countries came in a few years tob
integral and even jealous members of the
imperial system, il was the policy of con-
ciliation, following that of military con-
quest. which achieved the desired results.
Certain laws and restrictions of the lmpc-
rial Government were imposcd-So much
annual tribute, so many lcgionS to our
military lcvicS, and obedience to all such
laws of the central government as may be
issued for your control. But within these
lines, and with these points conceded, the
empire strove in all minor and domestic
matters 10 conform in so far aS might be
possible 10 the former habits, customs, and
laws OF the people absorbed, and the indie
pendent governments superseded. Even
their pcculiariticS of morals, manners, and
religious views were studied and respected
when not conflicting with the necessities
of the empire their leading men were
Justly treated, and no efforts were spared
10 make the new order Of things Sit lightly
at first, and even pleasantly III few years,
on the ncckS OF the Sublugated provinces.
Generosity is the true policy, both OF ma
tons and individuals. "There is that
makcth himself rich, yet hath nothing !:
there is that makcth himself poor, yet
hath great riches" While my people are
held as conquered subjects, they must be
10 YOU continued source OF expense and
danger-a country pcnncd together with
bayonetS. Let the past he cXpungcd, II
vou please: we have nothing 10 blush for
in il, and nothing to regret but failure.
The necessities OF the n@rthcrn treasury
and public debt, Mr.. Davis thought,
would, before long, compel us to do JUS
ticc 10 this section"
SOUTHERN oN-BELLIGERENTS.
Mr.. Davis said the press Of the south had
enjoyed more liberty and given more
trouble TO its Government than that OF the
north. Properly conducted, its power was
an important adjunct to the machinery OF
war; but engineering it was complex
study, calling for special education i'll its
professor. The only men still remaining
vindctivcly bclligcrent and anxious to per-
pctuatc trouble in the Souti--So far as he
knew and as their words could reach him
would be found in the small-fry of little
country editors, and certain classes OF ci-
villains who had been exempted from mill
tary service by special legislation, the pur-
chase OF substitutes, or the procurement OF
details. 1t was the -bclligcrentS OF
actual conflict who had always been and
would remain most fcrociouSly bclligercnt
in speech and writing. Not having borne
arms in the struggle, they might claim re-
wards for their loyalty or neutrality IN
Federal patronage, or offices TO be filled by
popular vote; and such claims would
likely he allowed by our people, to the
exclusion Of those fearless and honest men
who, having fought, failed, and accepted
defeat, were now only anxious TO erase all
painful souvenirs and legacies Of the un-
fortunate and unavailing strife.
STONEwALL JACKSON.
OF Stonewall Jackson, Mr.. Davis spoke
with the utmost tenderness and some
touch of revercntal feeling, bearing wit
ness to his earnest and pathetic picty, his
singlcness of aim, his immense energy as
an executive officer, and the loyalty of his
nature, making obedience the first of all
duties. Gle rose every morning at three"
said Mr.. Davis, "pertormcd his devotions
for half an hour, and then went booming
along at the head of his command, which
came to be called 'JackSon'S foot caval-
ry,' from the velocity of their move
mcntS. He had the faculty, or rather gift,
of exciting and holding the love and conf
dence of his men to an unbounded degree,
even though the character of his cam
paigning imposed on them more hardships
than on any other troops in the service.
Good soldiers care not for their individual
sacrifices when adequate results can be
shown; and these General Jackson never
lacked. Hard fighting, hard marching,
| hard fare, the strictest diScipline-all
these men will bear if viSibly approaching
the goal of their hopes. They want to get
done with the war, back to their homes
and families; and their instinct soon
teaches them which commander is purSu-
ing the right means to accomplish these
results. Jackson was Singularly ungainly
man on horseback, and had many peculi-
arites of temper, amounting to violent
idiosyncrasies; but everything in his ma
ture, though here and there uncouth, was
noble. Even in the heat of action, when
mnst exnuSed he rninht he coon thrnMin inC