Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-11-30
Vermont Daily Transcript
ST. ALBANS, VT.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 80, 1868.
HOW quiet can be Restored 70 the
South.

the suDlOlIlcu
we think, contains much wholesome
truth. The writer of the communica-
ton, Mr.. F. says, has resided in the
South nearly three years, and is at the
head of flourishing foundry and ma
chine shop in Tennessee. He is an adj
vanced and intelligent Radical, believ-
ing in his nolitics as he doe in his re-
ligion. Without being partisan in
any sense, he never conceals his sentl-
ments, and for the utterance of them in
trains, steamboats,, hotels and the streets,
he has never been disturbed or menaced.
He insists, as will be seen, that the
Southern people should not be con-
demned for the out ages of their own
ruffains, and declares that by this rule
no community could escape, certainly
not the West, judging by the recent ex-
element in Kansas. But to the COM
munication in question:
What can be done to bring peace to
the country, and quiet and prosperity
to the South?
Military power may hold turbulent
eIemeut6 CIlcCA, ti0 temporary PAO
tect the few localities that need prOtec-
ton, But that does not throw light up
on the mind, nor cultivate the germs OF
loyalty among prejudiced and mis-
guided people. The South has been ed
ucated into false theories and bitter pre-
iudices, which have borne their fruit in
rebellion. The practical question of the
present time Isl How can those theo-
ries be changed, and these prejudices re-
moved? How shall loyalty be brought
to take root and grow vigorously on
Southern soil
Happily there is to this very simple
and plain answer, viz: by sending t.
the South constant and healthful the
of loyal emigration. The same instru,,
mentality that so rapidly creates loyal
States in the West will strengthen 10y
alty in the South. Without the little
emigration that we have had the first
steps toward reconstruction could hard
ly have ueen taken successfully. Let 1T
be increased, as it may be, hundred
fold. and we need no other cure for our
national troubles.
Not a 1.-THE of the lands in the South
are really occupied. Let Northern men
buy these lands and settle upon them
and in nine cases out OF ten they will
have done much better for themselves
than if they had gone to the far West.
The South needs capitol, manufactures,
and all kinds of skilled labor. The
North from her abundance can supply
these wants, and mutual benefit Will be
the result
The vast mineral wealth of the South
lies almost wholly undeveloped, while
Northern men are besought to come
with their skill ald capital and take ii
at fabulously low prices. Why will net
our Northern people muster the courage
to come and see for themselves the in
viting field that is open before them
The larger portion Of the South is as
quiet to-day as their own quiet homes
in the North. And then they should re-
member that emigration carries safety
with it.
flour people would but dismiss their
fears and go to the South as they now
go to the West. they would meet cor
dial welcome from thousands Of Nor
thern people already there, all the loyal
Southern people, and large share OF
those who took side with the rebellion
while the insignificant Klu kluX Klans
would disappear like the mists OF the
morning.
Northern and Southern people living
side ty side, and mingling in business
intercourse, would soon forget the PIE
iudices that now divide them. Recipro
cal benefits will produce reciprocal good
feeling. Free schools and loyal news
papers will follow Northern emigration
as naturally as effect follows cause and
with such agencies can any one doubt
that loyalty will have a healthful
Many in the North are now standing
aloof and waiting for the worst portions
Of the South to reform themselves
They might as well wait for the river to
run by. Where evil counsels are left tc
an entire control of the field, they will
continue to produce Their evil fruits. Il
they wish different state Of things they
must help produce it.
Let the Loyal masses of the Nortf
dismiss their fears and take h.ld of this
business with the vigor they now show
in developing the resources of the West
and they will make fortunes for them
selves, the whole South will thanh
them, and our national troubles will b'
at an end. An immigration that bring
with it capital, industry, loyalty, ant
free schools, is better than san army
with banners" If the National Gov
eminent would spend in encouraging
emigration and industrial enterprises il
the South, a 1.-THE of the money 1t is nov
compelled to spend in military restraint
we should have peace and prosperity il
all our borders.
The Pacific Railroad is carrying lin
of safe travel across the continent. Ih
industrial enterprise of the people vii
soon save the nation the vast expense Q
Indian wars. So emigration and indus
trial enterprises In the South would 500
save the nation the expense of stand
ing army to take care of the Ku'KluS
KlanS.
Is not this view of the subject worth
the consideration of our rulers an
statesmen, and also of every loyal &c
itor? J. w. N.