New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-05-22
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radical aboitonist, who went South
thoroughly impressed with the belief that Mr.
Summers scrap book stood next to the bible, if
not above it, as the word of truth, has written a
letter to the Chicago Times, in which he records
marvellous change of sentiment. The following
extract will be found instructive:
Before coming South was staunch believer in
all those ridiculous reports, gotten up by unprn-
cipled politicians, in regard TO the dislOyaty of
the Southern people, and | openly argued the
rigid policy that is urged by Stevens Sumner &
Co. But in justice to brave and noble people, |
will say that have utterly failed to discover this
much talked Of treason.
On the contrary, ! have found universal desire
for peace and union | gDntess that on arriving
here, cherished all the prptudces Of true radi..
cal toward these downtroddeu people, but my
opinion has undergone an entire change and am
now fully convinced Of the gross wrongs that have
been heaped upon them by the unmercitul party
now in power. hope this unjust treatment of
brave and fallen foe may cease forever-that the
reports gotten up by political demagogues, who
employ their pens in iabrcating falsehoods of the
deepest dye, may no longer deceive the Northern
mind concerning affairs in the Southern States.
They are all tal5e--only intended to continue the
dominant party in power.
it is the great desire of the Southern people to
bury the dark deeds of the 'past four years and
meet the Northern people with renewed love.
with this feeling existing in their bosoms is it not
shame that they are daily subjected to the most
CALLING insults from party who would gladly see
them deprived of every yestige Of freedom. l ask
the Northern people how is it possible that peo-
pie, after undergoing all the horrors Of a war of
plumber, should lend their aid to a government
which seeks to degrade and enslave them? 1t is
an lmpossbty, and if persisted in Will, before
long, create an undying hatred between the two
sections. Let any other course be pursued, and
kind, brotherly feeling will spring up at once.
EIhe expressions of hatred and deep revenge that
daily ascend from the halls of Congress- TO high
n M Ia tha "A, gF4 IL
nation. In the name OF God then, let those who
represent the people in our National legislature
cease their prosecutions, and turn their attention
to the development Of the Resources Of our vast
country Remove the seourges that now Cypress
the sunny South, and her desUlate fe DIS would be
made to blossom as the rose.
Could Mr.. Stevens or soue of his disciples have
attended mass meeting here short time ago, in
Endorsement Of the policy pursued by President
johnson, think they would be less abusive of the
South in the future. The speeches we're made by
Southern orators to a southern audience. failed
to hear one word that breathed the spirit of dis
loyalty. After few remarks from the president
explanatory Of the meeting, the Hon. Walter
Brooke, formerly UGited States Senator from this
State, was introduced TO the assembly. Soon his
voice filed the hall and could the noble sentiments
he expressed have reached the halls Of Congress,
the political thugs" whose presence there dis.
grace the memory of our fpretathers, would have
been made to blush with shame at their own
perGdy,
Mr., Brooke's remarks Convinced ne Of bis great
pewers as profound statesman. had the honor
OF hearing his eulngy on the death Of Henry Clay
delivered before tie United States Senate. A few
more such men AZ Ar. Brooke could do more to
calm the turbulent sea VI political dscOrd that
Row exists than thOusand such vulgar dema-
gogue9 AS now disgrace our seat Of government
All the statements made before tile ReConstruc-
tion Committee ny certain military officers Of high
command ! believe TO be uRck of falsehoods.
only intended to continue themselves in office.
Let the South only haze fair play. and the whole
world will soon ne convinced of her earnestness
for peace and friendship toward the North /
wish, for the beneft Of our whole country, that
every unbelieysr could he as fully convinced Of
the real state OF affairs myself.