The New York herald., 1867-02-26
RE CONS TRUc TON.

Ex-G0vernor Joseph Y. Beawn. or Georgia,
on the QucstioD-He- Recommends the Ac-
ccptaace Or ssshermnn's Amendmcnt'' BY fhe
State, asd = Revision of the Constitution so
as TO Provide for UnivcrsaI Sahra@c-The
Negroes Consultin& the Interests Of South.
erncrs M the Ballot Box. &c.
ATLANTA, Ca, Feb. 2s, 1867
Ex-Governor Brown, OF this city, will publish in the
papers Of tomorrow morning three column letter,
viewing the political situation Of the country and advs
ing the people Of Georgia to accept the terms imposed
by the bill recently passed by both Houses OF Congress
He says:--sqt only remains for me to add that
considAf IT tho duty OF the Governor Of
George 70 call the Legislature together without
dclsy and TO recommend the passage Of act calling
convention Of tho people Of this State to change
State constitution TO provide for universal suffrage in
conformity with the which has passed Congress
known ~ the 'sShsrman amendment" and 70 provide
FOR the early election OF Legislature which win adopt
the constitutional amendment in accordance with said
requirement We now have the assurance Of Congress
in the passage OF this bill that this shall settle the ques
Zion Of admission. We shall get better terms
Iss comply with them and bo ready to be presented
In the next Congress possible.
respectfully suggest that the people Of the several
counties Of this ssass who favor the proposal hold
public meetings with little delay possble and urge
upon the Govsrnoy 70 the Legislature and
commend them 20 take prompt action The Governor
and Legislature elected before the constitutional
nmendmsnt Proposed, and respectfully submit
Ahat rs their imperative duty in the present condition
OF tho country take the necessary steps TO refer this
,quessioa 70 tho people at the ballot box. The most
appropriate mode Of doing this is 70 order election
for delegates TO convention to act the PROPOSE
Ition now submitted by Congress. This they cannot
with pFoprioty refuse II the people demand IL Let
tho people speak. II tho State will adopt this line OF
policy and the Convention will memorabilia Congress.
asking that the judges, county officers and others
sary 70 the efficient working of the State be
relieved from the provisions OF the constitutional amend
mont believe tho petition II presented in proper
spirit will be granted, and shall be relieved Of
much Of tho gloom which Is now widespread over the
whole South.
II We reject the proposed in the Sherman BILL
confess sec hope for the future. Should accept
thcm trust the example of Georgia may be followed by
other states and this question may soon be
permanently settled upon the best terms which we will
ever be sblo 70 get
am aware of the rapidy or the changes which We
are required TO make and OF the natural prejudces
which people entertain against negro suffrage, but
should forget that in yielding To inevitable
ally sympathze with Their conduct during the
proved this II, then, treat them kindly, pay them
thcir promptly and In All respects deal justly by
them, shall seldom have TO complain OF their
refusal TO respect wishes consult interest at
the ballot bog.
As the questions which have discussed are of vital
importance 10 the whole country. and do not wish
TO be msunderst00d msreprcsentod, respectfully
request the editor OF each newspaper who comments
upon my letter give entire hs readers This Is
God whs rules the universe may speedily bring order
ont OF confusion and send his blessings upon our
whole country, am very respectfully, your obedent
servant, JOSEPH L. BROWN.