Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1867-09-13
To the Union Republicans of
the 9th Congressional District.

the 9th congressional OlSlrlct
The newspapers have given account.
from time to time Of the operations Of the
Congressional Committee in the rcbc
States. Iou are already aware that the
tConMittec have been distributing great
quantities of documents suitable for the
purpose and that they are in constant con-
municaiion by letter with individuals in all
portions of tlie.c States. In addition to
the distribution of documents they pay the
expenses of a large number Of speakers,
principally colored. who are busly engag-
ed in instructing the Freedmen in the excr-
else of their newly acquired rights as citi-
zcns of the Republic.
! Documents are sought for and read with
the greatest avidity: speakers are listened
to with the profoundest interest and work
done In these ways is having an immense
influence on the destiny of the nation. No
similar opportunity has ever been presents
ed to our people Of realizing the largest
political results from small expenditures
of money.
Thus far the necessary expenses have
been paid mainly By Congressional conr-
button but as the calls for documents and
,eakers increase it is found that the sup
ply ofmoncy is inadequate. Il d at a meet
ing of Senators and Representatives just
before the close of the recent session Of
Congress it was voted that each member
ii coli,.ir iI fro rhnsp hi.
constituents who feel disposed to render
assistance in comprising the great object
of restoring the rebel States to the Union
with governments based on equal rights
Next 10 doing more than their share OF
giving Governor Chamberlain the largest
Of majorite> next Monday. the people OF
this District can do nothing better for the
rebel States or for the nation than TO con-
tri ute freely to educate and organize the
Freedmen who will certainly take excellent
care of HE destinicS of those States when
they find out how to do so.
And Ineed not add that whatever money
is to be contributed should bc given at once.
The President by his regent movements. is
obstructinS the restoration of those States
and like all other 'impediments to recon.
>truction' he must be removed. This will
be the first business of Cong esS on its re-
assembling in November and or accosnt
of the early day fixed for the Session. the
House should do it, part of the necessary
work before adjournin- for the Christmas
holidays.
In order tn render this result certain and
prompt. the rebel States should. meantime.
follow the example of Tennessee and give
strong impression ofopiuen at the polls in
favor of their own rehabilitation upon the
principles Of the Declaration of Iudcpeu-
dence. This they are sure to do 1.-THE prep
er effect is made. The Freedmen have
been 30 long accustomed to allow Others
the full control OF political affairs that they
are slow. in many instances. TO camprr-
bend the importance of their own action
aud in other cases they are timiA about ex
crci-iug their rights and need the aid ofas-
Sociafion and combination so as no, TO be
overawed by adverse influences All OBJ
stacics. however. are being rapidly remev-
ed and there are the strongest reasons for
eXpectin . the most favorable results
have already forwarded some generous
contributions from different parts Of the
District and | hope that others will add to
the amount. Persons everywhere may re-
ly uponit that it is Il moderate statement II
say that ten liars expended now will do
more execut' OH than a thousand in an Or
binary Presidential Campaign.
Those wishing TO contribute can send
the amounts to me or directly to the Sec
rotary of the Committee at Washington
and any sums larger or smaller. will be
gladly received and made to do the largest
possible work.
F. A. PIKE.
Calais, Sept. 2. 1867.