The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-11-24

ing a political struggle which was ended at the
Presidential election In most decisive manner aud
IL the radicals cannot maintain their power under
civil rule, after all the advantages they have been
given, the United States government shond not EN-
deavor TO force them on an unwilling majority. Fed
cIal soldiers may compel obedience 10 usurping
power but they cannot compel content and respect.
And II 1t be said that tine radical ocials can organ
we have only 10 point 10 the anarchy which exis In
those states as the most potent reason ng agalnst
such policy. Congressional permission for radical
governors u organize nero regiments, brigaues aid
divisions, arm and then turn them loose upon the
a Mo wlr no. DC =, apnears
win be resisted by force, he whites being resolved
upon not submitting to the armed ruie or negroes.
Besides the effect OF such measure viii DO 70 de-
stroy the cordial feeling existing between the
two races. 10 VIII he destructive TO tho
order OF society," to the interests of cvil-
zatQn and TO the material prosperity or the
South. II the last session of the present
Congress be sgnallzed by firm refusal {, accede 10
the claims oil the adyeniurcrs that nave become
almost crazed at the prospect OF their losing control
OF the exrebel Sta.e governments, the only dan yer
tDat now threatens the peace OF those communities
and the future safety OF the Union will have been
d.spellcd forever. No thoughtful person believes
Una. General Gfant WI give ms consent to any FUR.
to build up or perpetuale the power of particular
political organization, and II under his adnln stra-
ton the radical majority attempt anything OF ne
kind they will not be abe 10 obtain two third vote
TO override his executive objection.
ruRTHER INTgRFEREscE WITH TIE SOUTH UNNEcEs-
sARy.
Nothing can well be further from the truth than
that such legis alton already referred 10 IL needed
Tue astonishing stories reaied through the radical
press OF loyal whites anu blacks murdered by the ku
kiux by THOUSANDS may do very wen 10 influence
country buGpkns. but ca scarcely lind belief from
int ligent, thoughtful men. AT no tlme since the
war closed ha; there been so much order at the
South, excepting the States OF Arkansas and Tea
nessee where they have negro militia 10 preserve ~
the peace. Whites and blacks have already
ceased TO tronble their minds witn poi.
tics; bntn races are living ancloly to-
ge Ter, and II lett undistulbei the bonds OF
friendship VIII be drawn yet closer between them by
the mutually OF their Interests II evcl no other In
haences operate TO this end. Except In the large
res oi popa Ion. where the groes are yet IN
dugng In Idle dreams OF supremacy the impression
grows stronger every day on the minds of the coored
race that no matter which party wins neither poiti-
cal rue over white men nor the coni5caton OF prop
erty for their benefit win be permitted them, ana
consequently the only temptations or Influences
Which held them 10 the radical party being removed,
they evnce n their votes n Georgia and elsewhere
show decided inclina ion TO DC guided In their
evil and pcli,ica alta rs by the advice Of their EN-
ployers or late masters. These have no disposition
to inllre or treat theal. The observation-disclosures were
never, as class, in.uman, and II when they I'D
the negroes as property they seldom abused them
there Is but scant likelihood OF their doing so now.
People who imagine that The power OF the eA-save-
holders has ended are egregiously mistaken. They
preparing TO reenter the political arena stronger
than ever. Hitherto they nave had but their own
votes and those or their white ncighbOr5 whom they
could influence by argument; now they have the
votes OF negroes IN addition, whom they influence by
the powerful attractions OF self-lnterest. Tie planter
who hires thirty negro voters does not intend to NAL
troa them permit others TO do They now entirely
in part represent his political power. ana for him
to allie ale IL Will be to commit political suicide
Thus, even II sentiments OF hunanlty did not die
tate Kindness TO the blacks policy would. No, there
Is not the slg test necessity for further legislative
interfe renee with the South. Beaten In 1868, she
does not intend to repeat the bunders that caused
the bate 10 be lost Her great aim now Is TO repair
the recent disaster and with the aid OF the Northern
democracy obtain possession or the United States
government In 1872 upon new issues and most pro-
badly with an entirely new set or men. II fOi part
san considerations Congress cnacts additional re-
construction laws, or II tile elected Representa-
tives from Georgia and Lot Jbana are refused adj
mittance on the ground that their States are not
loyal, then the responsibility for all the ills that
follow VIII rest solely upon the radicals.
CONCLUSION.
The political situation OF the South M given
In the foregoing sentences will be found fair
as such h' BY BY ali living in this section who
have not at heart the supremacy OF railcasm at
contented. The former have accepted the resa Of
the recent election In 20 faith and have publicly
announced that for General Grant 70 receive AZ
their hands hearty support all ho need do
Ia TO make the policy OF his administration non
partisan one. This request IS certainly within the
bounds OF moderation. The blacks too. are cheer
full and happy. and, " not tempered with again by
bad. designing men. will very soon become steady
workers. Unless the laboring element y DESTROYED
Even with short crop OF cotton and tobacco this
year her people have made money for the Grst time
allowed her and the negroes particularly them are
removed from the injurious Influences Of political
turmoil anu exctoulent, sue Will De almost a.
wealthy ~ In the days OF slavery before Grants
term OF ONCE expires. II is true that peace and
prosperity WIN ehectually destroy the radical party
at the South; but how iittle In Importance becomes
political organization when brought into comparl-
son with the happiness OF entire communities, the
stability OF institutions and the perpetuation OF
tho Union. A sllall display Of statesmanship. alb
OF vIndictfveIess and mscnevous legis alton,
disposition 70 euccor instead OF to opprcss-these
within the next four years can accomplish great
results. The healing OF sectional differences Closing
OF the wide gnf that opened between the Scst aud
rw1tn f,A and H.. II
peace, prosperity. contentment and happiness 10
the land. are or grea moment 10 this republic than
the resuscatng or keeping alive Of all the political
parties that were ever organized In the United
States.