The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-03-22
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| The Augusta (Ga.) Constltution1lsst is anon.
those who still seem TO think it wise policy to in
dulge In abuse OF such men in the South Us ar,
disposed to accept tho situation. Its sentiment,
may be inferred from the following structures OF
Mr. REvERDY JOHNSON, for the part he hae recentl,
taken, pending the discussion of the Supplemental.
Bill: a>'" Az .
1T may astonish some folks to learn that Mr.
heRerdy johnson concurred in the opinion Of Mr.
Morton. He even went q bow shot beyond and
according to the Washington correspondent of the
Baltimore Gazette, hintcd the method of compul.
SION. c., recognition Of any government formed
by the minority. il tho whites Of the South failed
to oct under the demands Of Congress-.
This is the man to whom Gen. Chalmers nd
dressed his letter advocating Southern submission.
This the man to whom many apologies have been
rendered by Southern journals for harsh language
man delivcrs himself over for the sake OF expoe:i.
ency tho 1rstfase step is the only difficult one in
progressive stultifcatfon." IN D.
The Augusta (Ga) Chronicle and Sentinel is
hopeful, as Will be from the following extract
from Wednesdays pager:
From our knowledge Of the negro character, and
his present wholly dependent condition, we enter
Sin 4 no fear as TO- the course which he viii pursue
the decent white people take proper and prompt
action in the matter. Nineteen n-twentieths of the
black voters can be. Influenced and controlled by
those who give them food, lodging and employ
ment. 1t lies now in the power of the white em-
ployer TO- cast as mosy ballots in future cleo
49,
service. ET-l7% oT-f".S
The machinery Of Union Leagues and Freedmen
Leagues cannot step betwoen the employer and
the ordinary prudence and foresight in this mat
ter, which he brings to bear in the usual transac-
aons Of life. The negroes have already learned
soon forgethat the Southern people are their best
trends. This feeling has been growing and in
tensfyng since the 1st Of January, 1866, and will
their old masters treat them kindly and con-
siderately. V-.ss 77-.s
The Augusta Press we believe, was one of the
first papers in our sister State that came boldly
forward in favor Of accepting the ultirnatum Of
fered us, and in Wednesdays issue, we find the
following remonstrance:
It'll unfortunate that those who manifest the in
terest IN this subject which its Importance de-
mands, and make overtures of Cancellation to tho
freed people, are forthwith denounced MS seeking
the negro vote. It is unques6onably to tho inter-
est OF the colored people to 1nnintain good rela-
tlons with the whites for they are, and must for
some time be, dependant upon them for employ
colored people the chief agents for carrying on
our 1ndustr1a. pursuits. This mutual identity Of
interest, should beget feelings of kindness be-
ored people-their EaithFnlness during the war and
the friendly spirit they ;have generally evinced
sl snse manc.Patlon-leave; no room TO- doubs that
tney Will IN the future look to their old masters as
their best friends. 10 --F,'.'- =
we were prompt in acquescing in the procla-
violation Of the conditions on whoh va y la n:a
down our arms-and have enacted Just laws secur-
ing them civil equality, which have been enforced
IN spirit OF kindness and sympathy. Our court
rooms have borne constant evidence Of the
thorough purpose Of au Law abiding people to treat
them justly, and protect them IA the full enjoy
has not recovered from the shock of their sudden
emancipation, when we are called to 90 peyond
the code Of civil rights, and extend them the pri-
are denied, let US still exhibit tho same prudent
ioroearance and kindness. They are to vote. Let
US not, by indifference and neglect, leave them to
Convince them, readily can, that it is to their
interest," 70 vote With and for those who have been
being led away by designing strangers
The Macon, Ga, Journal and Messenoer Of
March u, talks Supreme Conrt, and quotes
dignihed remonstranoe against the action OF Con
gress, from the Mobile Register.
The Columbus (Ga) Enquirer, Of March 10th
says: 5ss 4:
Our opinion is. that egery friend of the existing
state governments, should, il qualified according
to 10th the Acts OF -Coneress, register bis name as q
election comes should do all that he can to cave
what We are permitted to save from violent over
them. s5 . -..r1e - = . = ''o1o
We need only refer to the state Of things in
is SOME chance for conservatism even in tie
programme which We are required to observe
some things not required, which only our own ac-
ton can prevent. '',e
The following from the Same paper e (oolumfnua
Enquirer) beara on our present topic:
The first meeting called at Cartersville to second
Coy; Browns movement did not take any action.
At the second meeting, held on the 18th instant,
t,ae a1tes considerable discussion upon some resol9
tered the following as substitute, and it was
unanimously adopted: .,, ~ ..43, -; 49, +
la VS. W do what the th az rs o. ths
States require Us to do. We are for the Union and
the Government, and will abide-its action mon ali
subjects affecting our interests; whe thor it comes
nom Congress or the President, our duty is to
obey. We love the Governm ant, Of, our. fathers.
and an desire that party differences be buried 10
The Mobile Adoertiser Register is; hopefdl il
seems. In issue Of March 6 it says: ,
There are intelligent people who believe that
Radical Congressman are not getting their ewes
open to the results OF their legislation an honr
tSe and q, that show that u
ed its point Of elimination, from wlioh &c viii raw
idly descend to its fall Having nothing to do
with the business We can only'w and sea.
The New Orleans Crescent speaks unfavorably Of
the late Congressional legislation. So does the
Mobile tribune. .
The Damopolis (Ala.) Ee,o Era takes q common
sense view OF the situation, IT aays :: :feFs
II the people meet and send delegates to a coo.
vention which shall :ra6ty this Sherman amend
ment m!etter snd n spirit then and in that event
NJ ea R9 S
Of the Congress- msy decide. II We fall to do this
however Degrading we may yesteem 1t, thdnsit viii
enough unconditional Union men and free negroes
IN the State of Alabama to frame eonstitut ton:i IN
double quiektinie. in which the military n -wodid
will the people take the PHI prescribed; by Con.
gTess nauseoas though it be- hoping to outlve: its