Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1867-03-26
WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENCE


Editors Memphis Appear
The resolution Of Senator Sherman 70
permit ex-Gov. Brown, Of Ga, aud
Gov. Patton, Of Ala, to hold ONCE
has created a considerable impression.
1t is thought to indicate the beginning
of a new line of policy, that OF conc1l-
iating the prominent men Of the south,
who are wiling to act with congress. Oi
course, the moment this policy is begun
It must become general. If Brown and
Patton are relieved from the penalties OF
secession. all who take the same pOIiti-
cal course they do, must also De
relieved. There is opposition to this
measure passing now The extensive
republicans oppose it very much. 1t Is
considered, however, as a very signin-
cant fact as to the future. The opinion
is expressed by some Of the most intelli-
gent thinkers here that we are rapidly
appr0aching the period Of 8 new organi-
cation Of parties. They argue in this
wgv. They say the republican party
rests on the fundamental idea OF the
legal equality of all men without regard
20 races. By acting under the recon-
struction bill and accepting its terms OF
reconstruction, this principle becomes q
settled principle in the United States,
both north and south, and the republican
party will thus have entirely accom-
plished its mission, and its principles be-
ing no longer in dispute, and its object
attained, il dies. Party, it is said, is
combination for purpose that when
this purpose is accomplished the
pertv dies out, and another party
takes its place. In oSher words, party Is
an effect By combined action to accom-
plish the supposed public necessity of the
day. The republican party having spent
itself by success, then new comhinRtsons
take place. The more conser ervatlye re-
publieans, with all other conservatives,
will gradually tend to sssimulate and act
together. Material interests, which have
been so much neglected in government
affairs of late years, will, 1t Is said, de-
mand consideration, and parties viii De
formed upon them. Fortunately, there
will be no barrier to the formation oi
party on this basis Of national character.
There is DO rational cause on the ground
Of interest in the continuance OF Sec
tional parties.
The presidents decided pronunela-
mento against the so-cailed aris-
tocrscy of the government bond
holders, has caused great uneRsi'
Qe.S III AuauGlh4 IiAClE1s lACA 4~Ni
that this is a dangerous question, and thai
the probability of agitation and repnnia-
ton is increased by extending the basis
of suffrage. 1 recently heard conver
sation in which the idea was suggested
10 a leading member Of congress, thai
cOnferring the franchise on the basis o.
gniversgr suffrage was only putting the
rich u ip the poEer OF the lswiess
the fE;e of which was frsnkly aeknewl
edged, and the admission made that tht
government was drifting along to no on'
I knew where. This antAgonism OF the
poor TO the rich can find no favOrs pop
ular in this country as hostility to thi
/ holders Of government securities. They
I bought below par. They are exemP
/ from all taxes The president has strucl
/ a note Of terrible alarm, therefore, II
what ne has said upon this subject
/ What invests this subject with more
danger is, that the country is daily get
[ ting more influence by mere NUMB
and public men constantly assume
more dependent character. 4ou se
/ hardly any man of real mark direct
ing the affairs Of government. Success
now is to those who best interpret tn
popular wants of the hour. The bust
ness Of public men now is to anticipat
| the will Of the people, and set accord
ingly. -