The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-05-17
TO THE REPUBLICANS OR THE Union.

NEW DIRK, May 16.-The National Union Com
mittee appeals to the Republicans of the country
for their assistance and cooperation in this au.
spicious crisis Of our country.
we deem IL of the highest importance that the
Republicans OF every State should mmediat tely
reorganize for the remaining elections of 1867 pre-
paratory 10 the coming Presidential contest Espe-
cially should this organizauon be Immediately
effected in those States which have never before
recognized as the only just basis OF government
the equal and inalienable rights of man. Not
day should be lost in forming and streng the ming
within those States public sentiment in conso-
nance Win the principles which underle the great
political organization TO which we belong.
To this end we desire to prosecute a systematic
ana thorough canvass of the southern States by
the most efficient speakers of both races. We
would second their efforts by distribution of doc
omentS, enforcing the principles, policy and aims
locality where 1t is possible, meetings for discus
sion, where those who are with in principle
may learn to act with unity and energy These
measures are required to bring the vote of the
large body Of Republican UnIonists who now rem
der the southern States battle- field of principle
1t is the pressing need of the hour that bold judi
cious and able men, thoroughly imbued with our
creed, should there explain our principles, estab-
lish our faithfulness TO them, and prove that a
tional greatness and human freedom depend upon
the permanent triumph OF our cause.
Bey ond this 1t is most essential tnat we should
now establish in these States free thought, free
speech and a free press. Every part of this re-
and measures. This must be sustained as a car
dinal point in our creed at all and every hazard.
Efforts to intimdate the humble and ignorant
voter on the part of the southern planter must be
met with the spirit of freemen and the determina-
ton which q lust cause sane ct1one
In time past the Republican party has struggled
against the unjust reproach OF being sectional in
its aims and character though its purposes and the
means OF efecting them were such as the fathers
OF the republic approved. 1t was accused of being
governed by selfish motives, and Of desiring to
aRgrandize the north at the expense of the south.
It's adversaries having the power to silence and to
crush all opposition, denied all discussion, and
oyerawed even freedom of thought in ffteen
States of the Union II is, therefore, now an i'm
perative duty which we owe TO our party and to
ourselves to embrace the first opportunity OF truly
anttr 10 GfaN hnVU UVa
have contended for the interests, welfare and free-
dom of the whole Union.
The overthrow of slavery and the rebellion, ana
the enfranchisement of the freedmen, rendering
this overthrow secure ana hnal has happlly VIM
dicated our course and organization; but 1t is ne:
cessary to stamp the conviction of our loyalty and
fidelity to the right irrespective OF secuon OF race
upon the reconstructed States. For the hrst time
in many years the enthusiastic followers of our
nag and confessors OF our faith are there takin
part in the popular gatherings, and in many OF the
Southern States we have reason to believe they
form a decided majority. They are, however,
without organization, and lack the coheslon ana
discipline necessary 70 success S 10 M 80
lItical knowledge of the means whereby the popu-
lar will is expressed. With many OF them the
habit is fixed of rendering implicit obedience TO
able and dexterous politicians who are implacaoly
hostile to our principles, and determined on the
Our Immediate action is therefore imperative
We cannot delay without imperilling all for which
so much has been sacrificed IN the past: Oopnoen
in our strength in the north and west and PaclnC
States, we must not forget that we nave grea
duty to perform towards the loyal and true men
of the south.
RBPUBLIoANsf our appeal is to You, to carry or
and sustain the work which few loyal and true
men have so nobly begun. We cannot ask speak
ers in addition TO giving their time and talents fo
months to this labor, 70 defray their own necessary
expenses. We cannot print and distribute docu
ments of the character required without heavy
outlay We have means Of reliance excep
upon the generous spirit of that party which hold
the claims of humanity and freedom above al
price, The patronage of the government brongh
into power by the statesmanship tho courage ant
the loyalty Of that party, Will not aid us In thl
good work.
We must therefore appeal directly and person
alIy TO YOU. If you are rich, give generously. L
poor send TO us whatever you can AFFORD. Th
Renerous purpose and the noble aim sanctlfy thu
humblest efforts. At all events, act promptly, ant
let Us feel that the sympathy OF the Republlcal
parry Is with us in our purpose OF making thi
great land the home OF true Republican princi
ples, where distinctions of race and color are un
known, and where liberty, virtue and intelli
gence form the enduring basis OF our greatnes
and prosperity. -, ~.
Gus l.. Wards Chairman and treasurer, NswafA
N. ]. MARCUS L. MAhD, y.
WILLIAM CHAPLIN, Mass,
JOHN B. CLARK, N. H. 81
HORACE GREELEY, N. Y.
H. H. STARKWBATHER, Ot
NJ B. SAIIrHRRs, Del.
H. w. HOFFMAN,, Md.
Executive Committee OF the National Union Con