The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-08-18

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DO practicable TO take from the freedmen tne TIL. VI
suffrage though this latter is doubtful Inese poC.ans
are willy and spacious They VIII MAXI 40 .t VIZ
are not equal on their to al men II IN the ex-
&c uion of these laws which 10 bear equally on all
thas wrong will done, and condition OF Things pro
dn-ed which bears no resemblance 10 free government
Green, in name Social exclusion. withdrawal OF bust
mss relations oren exhibitions Of hostility, not indeed
s:tua hostile acts interruption OF Q. VIII me
contributions from the North-these VIII DO the YEA.
pous against Union men and the colored race Acts
81 wrong and violence will meet sufficient redress If,
indeed any redress a all In the courts These nets
which cannot he reached by the general government,
impossible and establish discrimination against
classes or coler, odious and unbearable ! say,
then again a5.r Ss fes, sUsanmn I1cI ,ha
influences against il by decisive majorities will SIM
ply have reproduced and pepetuaed in the South what
sought 10 destroy We ought to know in advance, if
possible whether the presence of the leaders OF these
incurable react,oniss and their active influence in this
country compatible with the peace OF the country
and the security OF our institutions.
Another question ought to be and probably will be de-
cded in the course or the coming for and against
a convention. That question ~ this:-have the slug
gishness Of mind and body and the tendency
TO assail by violence the right Of opinion and
discussion cngendered by habits acquired during the
existence OF slavery the system of politics IN the
south, united the people such sefgovernment as is
able discussion OF all pubic questions2 This most
important question and one which, Il answered IN the
light OF existing acts, must be answered uInavorsbly
Not only do reactopary observation-disclosures use
all the instrlmentaities have named, except such as
they are restrained from using by the military authori
ties, but there is little doubt that they
would resort 10 the intimidation
and violence which long practice has made
habit, II they dared do in the presence
Of he military forces of the United states Caudor
pes 10 that this tendency repress freedom Of
speech s not confined 10 either party, but prevails,
though 10 much Tess extent among the reconstrdcton
lists whether they been always Union men or have
lately joined the ranks OF the reconstruction party II
becomes the government of the United States 70 frown
upon such measures by whatever party exercised and
rebuke so sanitary or so pregnant OF good results can
parties in the exercise OF free speech Results will show
what we must expect in the future by establishing in the
South what are cardinal principles of our government
The foregoing remarks refer exclusively 10 the white
in this district The condition and the future Of the
ooored race far hopeful and encouraging The
earnest and touching anxetes of the freed people TO
learn cannot but make profound impression upon the
mind OF any who has had the opportunity 70 OBJ
it, II may safely be said that the marvellous
progress made in education and knowledge by these
people, aided by the noble Charitable contributions OF
Northern societies and invidrals, finds no parallel
IN the history Of mankind IF continued,
II must he by the same means; and il the
masses OF the white people exhibit the same indspos
have transferred ncienc and education, so far The
concerned to the cclored people of this dis
ric The social and political results Of such change
cannot fail TO be important, and to great extent decl.
sive OF the questions which seeking to solve II
becomes us therefore to guard zeaously against any
reaction which may and will check this most desirable
progress Of tho coored race In this view, ALSO we
should ourselves that tho reconstruction
attempting TO set up in the South is of character and
possesses The vitality TO and maintain this
progress and perpetuate its results
These General, are briefly my views upon the condi-
ton Of affairs IN this district aud they furnish the
sons why am pursuing the course in the administration
OF my Office which have indicated you. 1t is nos n-
probable thai may be mistaken and that reconstruction
forced and hurried may finally result in equal good It
seems TO me, however, that we will incor great
measures we fail 10 accomplish the results nis
upon these psople and upon the country and will have
disarmed ourselves OF The power to remedy it. am
con1den. that reconstruction will be satisfactorily
plished in this district in spite OF the open anu active
opposition OF the doyal rcactionists can SAT ely
that Alabama will give not less than TO- 600 majority OF
white votes for reconstruction, and think il may BIO
sad with almost equal certainty that Georgia will give
white majority in the same direction. Not less
than three,iourths Of the colorsd vote in each
The remarks substantially true OF Florida. II
have earnestly invited your attention to the danger
necessary 10 meet the and 10 justify the course
have thought it udicious to pursue All the facts that
can pear upon tnese Questions ! snali continue
TO report as they come 10 my knowledge. !.
s, however, my duty to state that in my
judgment the condition Of affairs in the Southern States
even should reconstruction DO satisfactorily accom-
plshed, will Of necessity be reproduction, moro
less modified degree Of what now exists in Tennessee
unless some measures adopted to free the
country OF the turbulent and disoyal leaders Of
the reactiorary party. While these persons re-
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believe that in Florida and Alabama the danger from
this cause is less than in Georgia; but IN all these States
tueIe 80 uanSeT OF TIE OsOfdCr ana violence
which make the daily history OF Tennessee that would
seem wise TO adopt whatever practicable
to remove from The states in process Of reconstruction
The causes which now cndargor loyal government IN
Tennessee. | did not venture TO suggest remedy
for the evil that may be developed Such matters
merit, and will no doubt command. patient examination
aud careful action and having laid before you
and my own general views upon them, consider my
duty performed
am, General, very respectfully, your obe6cnt SER
want, JOHN POPE
Breve; Major General Z. s A. command ng
in pi n.
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