The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-03-22
OUR SOUTHERN EXCHANGES
ON
qHE RECONSTRUCTION PLAN /!

THE RECONSIDERATION PLAN /!
The Augusta (Ga.) constuuionalia is arlong
those who still seem to think it wise policy to in
dulge in abuse Of such mon in the South Of are
disposed to accept the situation. It's sentiments
may be inferred from the following structures on
Mr.. REvERDY JOHNSON, for the part he has recently
taken, pending the discussion of the Supplemental
Bill:
ssIt may astonish some folks to learn that Mr..
Reverdy Johnson concurred in the opinion Of Mr.
Morton. He even went bow shot beyond, and,
according to the Washington correspondent Of the
Baltimore Gazette, hintsd the method of compul-
SION. O., recognition Of any government formed
by the minority if the whites Of the South failed
to act under the demands Of Congress-
s'This is the man to whom Gen. Chalmers ad-
dressed his letter advocating Southern submission
This the man to whom rnany apologies have been
rendered by Southern journals for harsh language
expressed. We have nothing to take back. When
man delivers himself over for the sake Of expedi-
ency the first false step is the only difficult one in
progressive qualification"
The Augusta (Ga.) Chronicle and Sentinel is
hopeful, as will be seen from the following extract
from Wednesdays paper: " e. =.
II
his present wholly dependent condition, We enter
tain no fear as to the course which he will pursue
in the exercise of the elective franchise, provided
the decent white people take proper and prompt
action in the matter. Nlneteen-twenteths Of the
those who give them food, lodging and employ
ment. It lies now in the power Of the white en-
poyer to cast as many ballots in our future cleo
tions as he may have adult male negroes in his
service.
The machinery Of Union Leagues and Freedmen
Leagues cannot step between the employer and
employed, provided the former will but exercise
the ordinary prudence and foresight in this mat
ter, which he brings to bear in the usual transac
tions OF life. The negroes have already learned
one valuable lesson, and ono which they will not
soon forge-that the Southern people are their best
friends This feeling has Deen growing and in
tensifying since the 1st Gf January, 1885, and will
continue to increase and strengthen as long as
their old masters treat them kindly and con-
siderately. ~ az
The Augusta Press, we believe, was one of the
first papers in our sister State That came boldly
forward in favor Of accepting the ultimatum Of
fered us, and, in Wednesdays issue, we find the
following remonstrance:
It is unfortunate that those who manifest the in
terest in this subject which its Importance de-
mands, and make oVertures OF oonciliaticn to the
freed people, are forthwith denounced as seeking
the negro vote. It is unGuestionably to the inter
est Of the oolored people to maintain good rsla-
tions with the whites; for they are and must for
some time be, dependent upon them for employ
men 50 to- the Whites are dependent the
our industrial pursuits. This mutual identity Of
interest, ahou1d beget feelings Of kindness be-
tween the races, and the past conduco Of the col
ored people-ther faithfalness during the war, and
since emancipation leave no room to doubt that
they will in the future look to their old masters
their best friends. - - =. :,
We were prompt in acquiescing il the procla-
nation announcing their heedom-though it was
violation Of the conditions on which VIC laid
down our arms-and have enncted just laws seour-
ing them civil equality, which have Eeen enforced
in a spirit of hndness and sympathy. Our court
rooms have borne constant evidence Of the
thorough purpose Of al law abiding people to treat
ment OF all their rights. And now, though society
has not recovered from the shock Of their sudden
emancipation, when we are called to go beyond
the code Of OWL rights, snd extend them the pri-
are denied let US still exhibit the same prudent
forbearance and kindness. They are to vote. Let
us not, by indifference and neglect, leave them to
be led into the formation Of parties hostile to us.
Convince themas VIC readily can, that it Is to their
interest 10 vote WITH and tor those who have been
being led away by designing strangers
The Macon, Ga, Journal and Messenger Of
March 10, TALKS 6 Supreme Court" and quotes q
dienifed renonstrance against the notion of Con-
gress, from the Mobile Register.
The Columbus (Ga.) Enquirer, Of March 18th
says:
Our opinion is, that every friend OF the existing
State governments, should, fqualihed according
voter on the military rolls, and when the day OF
election comes should do oil that he can to cave
what We ore permitted to save from violent over
throw. There are many evils that We may aV ert-
evils that will overtake us if We DO nothing to ayoid
them.
We eneed only refer to tho state Of things in
Tennessee and Missouri 8s an Illustration. There
is some chance for conservatism even in the
programme which We are required to observe
some things not required, which only our own ac-
ton can prevent.
The following from the same paper Columbus
Fnqutrer) bears on our present topic:
The frat meeting called OF Cartersville 10 second
Gov, Browns movement did not take any action.
At the second meeting, held on the 18th instant,
after considerable discussion upon some resolu-
tions reported by committee, Judge Minor Of
fered the following as substitute, and it was
unanimously adoptedl
law. We will do what the authorities Of the United
States require us to do. We are for the Union and
the Government, and will abide it's action upon all
subjects affecting our interests; whet ther it comes
from Congress or the President; our duty js to
and desire that party differences be buried in
oblivion. MA; g.
The Mobile Advertiser d Register is hopeful it
seems. In it's issue of March 6 it says:
There are intelligent people who believe chat
Radi cal Congressman are not getting their eyes
open to the results Of their legislation an hour
too soon, and that ninoty days will show that in
the passage Of the Military Bill, Radicalism reach
ed its point Of elimination, from which It will rap
idly descend to its fall. Having nothing to do
with the business We can only wait and see.
The New Orleans Crescent speaks unfavorahly of
the late Congressional legislation. So does the
Mobile Tribune.
The Demopois (Ala.) Nean Era takes common
sense view Of the situation. It says:
If the people meet and send delegates to con-
yention which shall ratify this Sherman amend
ment in letter a4d in SPIRIT then md that event
in the General Government, according as the whims
Of the Congress may decide. IF we fail to do this,
however degrading wo may esteem it, then it will
be done for US, and that right quickly. There are
enough unconditional Union men and free negroes
in the State of Alabama to frame constitution in
double quick time in which the military bill would
be the mildest feature. What then, shall we do =?
will the people take the pill prescribed by Con-
gress, nauseous tno1Sn IL De- h0plne 10 out1Ye It's
effects, or, like poor Tennessee, be turned over into
The hands Of family physician, who will exhaust
upon the body polite the whole radical red repub-
hcan dispensatory?
The Montgomery Advertiser is one of the best
and most influential papers in Alabama, and in the
days Of the Confederacy was remarkable as one Of
the strongest organs in opposition to MIR, DAVIS
administration. The following vary sensible ro-
marks from it's columns will be read with interest
TIE TIME FOR Acr1oN.-The public sentiment at
the North has long been in favor OF the constitu-
tional amendment; We have but little ground to
hope chat it is less favorable to the military gov
ernment ill, which has now become q law. The
peculiar crisis now at hand requires prompt and
united action on the part Of the good people Of Ala
bama, else body Of irresponsible mon, opposed to
the larger class Of their fellow-citizens, will bind
them hand and foot.
Under this law, it is not made the duty of any
particular one to call convention, but it is tho