The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1867-03-07
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SAerman ueconssruetion Ill.
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State, viii Do oos in - manning papers With thres
column letter, in which he reviews tne pocai sisoA
ton of the country, advising the psopss OF seorga
70 accept the terms .pa.sa By Ina bail rsesasy pas
"a BY both Houses OF Congress. He says; at only
reaains for ne 70 odd that consider it the duty Of
the Govssu0s Of 0eosEiA u call shs Lsxisiasurs -
gesher without delay, and reoomnend the passage
q . sss ealliug Gosvsseiee a. sbs Psopas Of this
STATE 60 90 change State Constitution As 10 pro-
yids for universal suffrage, in conformity to the mea
sure which has passed Congress, known the Sher-
Amendment, and 10 provide for tbs early election
of : Legislature which viii sdePs the constitutional
anendmen. ia accordance with said requiremenss--
We now have the assurances of Congress in the pas
sage Of this BILL that this shall settle the question of
our admission.
We shall never get better terms; let US comply
with them and De ready to be represented in the next
Congress as soon as possible. Respectfully suggest
that people Of the several counties of this State,
Who favor the proposed action, hold public meetings
with little delay possible. and urge upon the
Cover to convene the Legislature and recommend
them to take prompt action.
The Governor and Legislature were elected before
the eonssi tutonai amendment was proposed. re-
spectuly submit that it is their imperative duty in
the present condition of the country, to take the
cessary steps to refer the question to the people at the
ballot-box The most appropriate mode Of doing this
is order election of delegates to convention to
act upon the proposition submitted by Congress.
This they canno: with proprety refuse if the people
demand it; let the people speak. If the State will
| adoF this line of policy and the Convention will
memorable Congress- asking that the judges, county
officers and others necessary to the efficient working
of the State government, be relieved from the pro-
visions Of the constitutional amendment, believe the
petition If presented in proper spirit, will be grant
| ed, and shall soon be relieved of much of the
gloom which is Widespread over the whole South.
If reject the terms proposed in the Sherman bill
I confess see hope for the future. Should we
accept them,L trust the example of Georgia may BE-
followed by the other States. and that this vexed
ton may be permanently settled upon the best
terms which viii ever be able to get.
| I am aware of the rapidly of the changes which
required make and of the national prendicss
which people entertain against negro suffrage, but
should not forget in yielding to inevitable ne
cessity. that these people were raised among and
naturally sympathze with US. Their conduct during
var proved this if, then, treat them kindly, pay
them their wages promptly and in all respects dea
Justly by them, shall seldom have cause to com
plain of their refusal to respect wishes consul
our interests at the ballo,-box. = e s.#+
As the questions which have discussed Q
vital Importance To the whole country, and do
wish to be misunderstood, respectfully request tn
editor of each newspaper who comments upon m,
letter give it entire his readers This is due alik
1 to and To the public.
! Praying that the God who rules the universe ma,
speedily bring order out OF confusion, ard send hi
I richest blessings upon whole country, am, Fer
respectfully, your obedient servant.
g-H.s tL-0lts A-@ JosErH E. BRowS.