Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1867-03-29
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MAHhAN1AN2H A4a4kA - AofH
Editors Memphis Appeal
The efforts of Gen. Butler, and q few
other of his sympathizers in the house,
men who feel, lor, as is more probable,
the effect of home popularity, a fsnsti-
cal hatred Of the south, to prevent the
massage of the resolution for the relief Of
the destitute Of the southern states,
Droved to be q signal failure. The large
msiority voting for the amended resolu-
ton shows that Gen. Butler and his as
sociates are not very influential in the
house.
So far. Gen. Butler has not been as in
fuenual in influencing the action of con-
gress as he had hoped. His first great
measure was impeachment of the presi-
dent. He pressed this with great earn
estness in the caucus, but TO no purpose.
His second grand rally was in opposition
to relieving the destitute Of the south
ON this another defeat. These signs Of
Gen. Buffers weakness are encouraging,
because they indicate that the cry for
vengeance against the south does not
find sympathy in congress. Gen. But
Ter is one whose success depends on the
continuation Of the era of hatred. He
is the most fitting representative OF the
prejudice Of the north against the south.
II kind feelings take the place at the
north of the present hostility to the
south, Gen. Buffers occupation will be
gone. Hence the general merely, 1
think, as a business transaction, and not
an act Of personal malice on his part,
keeps alive the northern prejudice against
the south. Gen. Buffers success depends
entirely on The future relations of the
north and the south. II these relations
become more envenomed, Buffers star
rises. But if matters become harmon
lied, Butler will be nowhere.
It is q relief to turn from the repulsive
course Of Gen. Butler to the resolution
OF Senator Wilson, Of Massachusetts,,
calling for the trial or release of Mr..
Jefferson Davis. Mr.. Wilson knows
there is no probability of an early trial,
because, if nothing else were IN the
way, the chief justice has persistently
refused to try the case while the mill
tRry were the paramount authority.
This is certain to be the case for the
balance of this year, at least in Virginia.
Hence Mr.. Wilson's purpose is to unbsr
the gates of Fortress Monroe and let the
prisoner 20 free. Mr.. Wilson's deserves
honor for his humanity in this particu-
lar. He has constantly manifested q
feeling Of generosity and kindness to
the south. 1t was his accommodation
that induced Nj. Clay's release from
Fortress Monroe.
Chief Justice Chase il very much an
noyed at the patronage conferred on
him by the bankrupt bill. The appli-
cants to him for the position Of registers
are legion. Some persons from the
south, who cannot even take the test
oath. are applying, but the law expressly
excludes them so that they need not
take any trouble on the subject.
The passage OF the resolution to fur
nish ten thousand stand OF arms to the
present government Of Tennessee, indi-
Gates q very bad state of things. When
was il before, that in a time OF profound
peace in this country, u party called
on the federal government for arms to
maintain themselves in power? It is to
be hoped this unnatural state OF things
will not continue long in your state. Is
not the prOscriptive spirit manifested by
the party now in power in your state, an
instructive warning to the other southern
states that they should not abdicate by
folly or insctiOn the opportunity now
being presented 10 them Of directing, to
& certain extent at least, the course Of
political events within their own limits ?
Ii must be remembered that inaetion by
the majority Of the whites south in the
approaching election viii throw power
into the hands Of the opposite side.