Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1868-12-04

cial prescription far more fatal to peace and
republican principles than the present fran
chise law. | cannot believe that the citi-
seus Of the State will, for moment, enter
tain 50 erroneous view. They will look
rather to their material interests than to
past differences.
The passport to Tranquil prosperity in the
State must be bv the Pronunciation Of all
vindictiveucss AMI spirit Of prescription of
our fellow citizens on account Of the past. .
IL must be through the mutual pride OF our
common nationality, and a righteous desire
TO promote its glory and perpetuate its uni
ty and the great principles upon which it
was founded.
am not prepared to speak FOR Gen. Grant
further than my Judgment formed from his
personal character aud his past COURSE
Estimating his policy from these lights,
do not hesitate to promise the country an
eminently inst, wise, national and patriotic
administration.
Gen. Grsut has attained already all that
human ambition could desire, save one
thing, and that Is the restoration OF the Uu-
ion to peace, prosperity aud itsiormer reign
of civil government, administered 10y the
unrestricted voice of the governed. To
achieve this grand result remains to fill the
lbtl lhtdNNtb VI tD illhL human bUlblllbN
could desire. THIS wftI be an achievement
compared with which his great military tri.
umphs are ms enticant. The work lies be-
fore him inviting his influence and purpose.
Nor is 1t one OF difficulty. IL demands pa
tieuce, wisdom, patriotism and large, low
ing, national heart. ! cannot doubt that
General Grant will firing these qu4lifica-
tions to the work. He will endeavur to Sc
ieet his Cabinet from among that class of
citizens known 10 be truly national in char
acter and tree from strong partisan bias and
sectional " judice. Snch q course will
command the respect aud confidence of the
whole people and etcuFe their support
Through all bis pact eventful career, he
has shown a generous iorbearance and a
magnaulmous and liberal policy towards his
enemies and friends In no instance can
the Southern people complain OF his condi.
lions or his fidelity to his pledges when
made. In war he has exhibited his regard
for his couptrymen in error, and now that
peace has come and come to stay" he will
be no less devoted TO CHRISTIAN charity and
patriotic m4guaninity. lie will do all that
a humahe, Just and benevolent Chief Mag
strate can d. 10 reconcile every element of
society TO the just and peaceful rule vi the
republic. 1t would be useless to name the
many instances Of his generous and liberal
spirit. They are known and admitted by
every one At all conversant with the great
events Of the war.
Gen. Grant has shown great capacity in
the selection OF his agents in the work be-
fore him. 1t is not to be supposed that on
this, the great event of his lite, he will dis
play less wisdom. 1t will be great bless
rug to our country If that choice will fall
upon men IN whom the whole country con-
lide, and whom our Southern fellow citizens,
now 50 sensitive TO their condition, can be-
iieve to I've their friends, are at any rate
who are disposed 10 embrace them within
the protecting and fostering arms of the
government. 1t would be extremely un-
fortunate if choice should be made that
night tend to magnify their fears and chill
their returning hopes of equality and res
pect. The tendereSt regard and the most
enlarged and liberal policy should at once
be manifested towards these people. Our
government is TO. he maintained 10y its JUS
tice aud capacity to protect and uphold the
rights aud Interests of all its citizens, rath.
er than 10y its power TO snbdue and punish
/ Its superior merits must be so excited as &c
win the love and devotion of its citizcns.-
! The people are satisfied with Gen. Grln',
! klhtutsN hll'i IdNlibtl0ul II lNuihlhN W.
| him to surround himself with a ministry
that shall command like confidence, AMI
/ his administration will win not ouly the res.
pect, but the love Of the great BODY Of the
people throughout the republic.
All the qurs'ions calculated TO shock the
public mind ami distract the people have
been settled. The country generally has
acguiesced in the result. IL is not prob able
now that any subject calculated to mar the
general tendency 70 peace will arise during
the coming administration. The function
Of the administration will be to reconcile
the disai'ected and encourage the despond
ing by its broad patriotism aud nationa
lihreslity. ! believe can safely assure tn,
country that Gen. Grant will endeavor t
meet the just expectation of those who
really love their government in reference
10 his policy and character.
As to the policy Of impartial suffrage
which has been avOwed for the South b,
the party that elected Gen. Grant to Tia,
Presidency, AND the mass of il is commit
ted TO manhood suffrage, cannot doub
tha' be will exert his Influence TO secure al
amendment of the constitution providiu,
for universal suffrage. The subject of uni
versal suiira is hut the work of time
In short period il will he no question
: before the country. 1t is no longer prac
teal issue. No man now suppOses tina
there will be either trials or punishment
for offences committed during the war. Tn
work Of amnesty may now be considered a
reduced to those affected by the operation
Of the third section Of the fourteenth Hrti
Gle Of the constitution. Congress has tn
power 10 relieve these, and must in a shor
+ time perform that work. do not doubt tina
Gen. Grant would favor such an mendmcn
OF the constitution if any good would result
nom H..
The pardoniDg power Is properly an ex
ecutive one, aua should never have bee
. disturbed. | cannot but regard any inter
ference with the power assigned by tn
Trainers of the Constitution to the yariou
Departments as extremely dangerous {
the safety Of the government. The exampl
set by Nj. Lincoln and followed by MI
johnson, has commanded the approval q
f the civilized world, and will secure tn
favorable verdict Of posterity. The Presi
dpnt elect will rot set aside a policy 5
, consistent with the present age.
In the firm hope of soon seeing on
country restored to its former prosperity an
Maternal unity, | am with sentiments {
sincere regard your c)edient servant,
Jos. F. FOWLER.
Giamfs Of OtdeR Times.
Ia one of his recent lectures, PrOfessC
Siniman, the younger, aluded 10 the dii
, coyery OF the Skeleton Of an enormous liz