The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1868-08-21
a From the ~ Y. Herald, Aug. z.
POLITICAL AFFAIRS IN GEORGIA.
August 4. 1a88.

ATLANTA, August 7, 1858.
Despite the efforts of the democratic pa
pers here to conceal the effect of Mr.. Rob-
ert Toombs recent speech at the mass meet
ing In this city, it is quite evident that the
great majority of the conservatives are NOR
titled at the expressions used in some por-
tions oft, Still it surprised nobody who
is at all conversant with the past history of
the very eloquent and able, though cratic,
orator. Mr.. Toombs never understood, and
seldom practised, the virtue ofmoderation.
iare On his own as well as the opposing
party, which singularity of conduct was
never more plainly exemplified than in his
efforts first to dissolve the Union, and sub
sequently his row with the Confederate
authorities. So far as his anxiety for an
other fight is concerned nobody notices
what he says on the subject He certainly
was not guilty of very remarkable share
of fighting in the recent rebellion, nor is it
at all likely that he would shoulder mus
ket should another civil war break out. 1t
is to be regretted that Mr.. Toombs should be
so determined upon learning nothing from
the events of the past eight years, as he is
a most estimable gentleman personally and
man of fine ability. 1t must be apparent
to him, however, as it happily is to nine
tenths of the white citizens of Georgia, that
the day of his influence is over, Robert
Toombs is as politically dead as is Joseph
e. Brown. i1e-H On. 'd27 tyrei Iii
With regard to the speech of General
Howell Cobb think that his sentiments
have been much misconstrued in the North.
He did, it is true, denounce with much
force and bitterness the carpet-bag State
government and carpet-bag Congressman
that have been elected from some of the
Georgia districts and from every part OF
the South. But careful reading Of what
he said will show that his remarks were
not applied to all Northern men who have
come here since the war closed. have
good reason for believing that Mr., Cobb
would heartily welcome large influx OF
of population from the Northern States, no
matter what the political opinions Of the
new corners are. But is it not natural that
he should suggest the impropriety--to use
no stronger term--of men running for office
who have not resided in the State three
months No unprejudioed man who visits
this section of the country and witnesses
the utter mockery ofrepublican government
in every part of the South can fail to feel
indignant and disguised with the entire
horde of carpet-baggers who now fill every
office by the votes of ignorant negroes
Against these miserable leeches upon the
people General Cobb hurled his denuncia-
tions, but not against any Others. I men-
ton this merely as an act of Justice to the
General, who has honestly accepted the re-
suit of the war, and means to abide by that
result. 'A9si'o' ...a '-4- .-l-'-> ~ 2''4g.H
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very interesting, and the indications are
that if Georgia is permitted to take part in
the Presidential elaction she will be carried
by an overwhelming majority for the dem
ocratic candidates. The most marked
features in tLe-campaign so far are the
immense activity and enthusiasm of the
conservatives and the utter apathy and APP
parent hopelessness of the radicals. M.
merous meetings are being held in different
parts of the State every day, which arc
largely attended, not only by whites, but
also by immense numbers of negroes. The
organization of.colored conservative clubs
has become perfect rage, the number Of
negro democrats in one county thus organ
lied reaching nearly twelve hundred
"Free barbecues, under the management,
of the State Executive Committee are being
held at the rate of five or six every week
they being attended by large concourses o
negroes, varying from five to fifteen Thousand
strong. AT these gatherings any quantit,
of edibles are consumed, the negroes mean
time hurrahing for Seymour and Blair ant
grooming for the radical ticket and party
This is very ludicrous to think OF, but i
| is fact. Competent judges and men wei
acquainted with the sentiments Of the nc
lgroes estimate that of theirninty-six thous
and votes at least forty thousand win
cast for the democratic ticket, and if b
these figures be added the seventy five o
eighty Thousand votes which viii assuredl
/ be cast the same way it win be seen tina
Georgia is almost certain to be carried b,
1 the conservatives by perhaps not less thar
J forty thousand majority. Some few radi
Gals here try to convince themselves tina
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