The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-07-21
VIRGINIA POLITICS.
SPECIAL TELEGRAM 70 TIE Htsslu.

John Minor Bolts Platform Of Prisctpfes-
Speeches by Governor Pierpoint mt Whites
vile and Glover Depot.
Rlcunoxp, Julv 20, 1887
IL O'Clock p M.
John Minor Bolts has written q letter to sJamcs Il
Bannistcr, Alexander Jackson and other colorcd
friends" and after lengthy exposition OF his
views OF the situation lays down the following plator
Of principles which 10 actuate him in his
tho forthcoming convention The letter wilt appear ia
tho Wing Of Monday
FS'zt-That secession "a not a blunder simply but .
crime 10 be pun shed
Srosd-Thst tho first allegiance Of every citizen
his country, and not to has State. which only
ponent part Of his country.
TAirdA liberal aud enlarged system OF education fcs
oil at tho public expense
F6arh-impartai suffrage and eqrality in political
and legal rights, without regard race or color
Fsfh-Froe thought free speech ard free pres.
without licsntousncss dcpnvity, throughout frss
SiDa-Tho recognition and pcrpetuatcn or unaversss
liberty whether heretofore conssitutiouay perfected
Ssuen.h--rhe nsaintcnance OF the public faith ana
credit by the payment Of tho public debt creatcd
tho perpe,uaton OF American liberty. and the repsda-
ton Of the Confederate debt created for onslavs
Eighth encouragement TO Northern republicans 70
seitie among freehoders or lease owners, far
preferable IN the scheme foot 70 introduce Irsh
and German democratic voters as common laborerz.
that industry In all honorable pursuits may 10 ap-
precia'ed.
7emn-Universa, amnesty restoration TO the grsss
body Of the people misIed seduood nto the
by moro art'u and wicked men, but exclusion froaa
G political power hereafter to those who instru-
mental, either by speaking. writing or preachne IN
bringing the This Is nothing less than
they woad do with an opposed TO them If they had ~
Governor Pierpoiut made long address at Whites.
vile yesterday TO a largo crowd OF citizens. anroof
whom were many the most respectable gentlemen of
the county The chief points Of his discourse we've
where he remarked that the white mn Of the South
nave ,. g,ea' rs so1 wegav spoas,oy threw.
education and experience in government. Il y
their duty citizens and friends OF their country oaA
and advise the coored people honestly and faithfully
TO the discharge OF their responsibilities
They had but one cnn'ry and one destiny. and msse
cannot prosper without the prosperity OF the othea
As TO those IN virgioia who arc opposed 70 shs
what they 10 favor Of. At time they cat
ing upon the white people not to register o. "
and and a another urging the white men 4
the State % form . party In opposition % sAa
wisdom sound policy such q couxes As certain -
step Is taken Il viii evenuate in conflict q
races ana VINO can nov S p n% the nv
HIS obi ct was 70 combine oil white men and baaok
who truly love their country and desire III
Organization, and call il the republ can party;
that they may unite in reconscting the State
merge itself into tho great national republican party q
the country The principles OF that party we'll De-
fined and may 10 briefly summed up as foilows:-TU
cultivate harmony peace and good viii among all msns
equal political civil rights all tho people
without distinction Of race or color; to esahinA
. liberal system Of school cduoatio0~
and the ooored and protect the iutercet9
and dcveiOpe the resources Of the country. But ell
tue people OF vlrznia wirte colored. who believe
In liberty and republican government, and desire the
welfare and prosperity Of their country will only come
together. it wall not DO long before shall have II
Virginia party powerful in character talent infuence
and numbers. Then reconstruction viii DO easy asQ
speedy. bocaus, the peopie will have mind for the
work Upon the conclusion OF this speech the Gotenos
received the warm congratulations Of many OF hA
friends. '
The Governor and Mr.. b. y. Garrett mombsr OF the
House OF Delegates addressed the people NJ Clover
Depot Halifax county. to-day. The audience larger
than at whitesvie yesterday, and embraced Dumbss
o! members Of the Legislature The Governors spseeh
well received aud his visit TO the county ~
excited . considerable amount Of enthusiasm. On NO.
day court day. the Governor will speak ~ the 0oaee
House, when very large attendance s expected