The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-08-12
The Situation i'm Georgia and
Tennessee.
The COlOred Democracy of the
South in the Field.
SPEECHES OF PROMINENT POLITICIANS.
GENERAL POLITICAL NEWS.
POLITICAL AFFAIRS IN GEORGIA.

POLITICAL AFFAIRS IN GEORGIA.
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Effects Of Mr.. T0ombs' Recent Speech-The
Political Situation In Georgia and the South
Good Feeling Between Negroes and Whites-
Anxiety for the Maine Election.
ATLANTA, August Z, 1868.
Despite the efforts OF the democratic papers here
to conceal the effect Of Mr.. Robert Toombs' recent
speech at the mass meeting in this city 1t is quite
evident that the great majority OF the conservatives
are mortified at the expressions used some portions
Of it. Still it surprised nobody who is at all con-
versant with the past history OF the very eloquent
and able though erratic, orator. Mr.. Toombs never
understood, and seldom practised, the virtue OF
moderation His entire political life has been one Of
warfare on his own as well as the opposing party
which singuarty of conduct was never more plainly
examplihed than in his efforts first to dissolve the
Union, and subsequently his row with the COME.
derate authorities So far his anxiety for another
fight is concerned nobody notices what he says on
the subject. He certainly was not guilty Of very
remarkable share of lighting in the recent rebel
hon. nor is it at all likely that he would
shoulder musket should another civil war break
out 1t is to be regretted that Mr. looms should be
30 determined upon learning nothing from the events
OF the past eight years. as he Is a most estimable
must be apparent to him, however as it happily is
to nne-tentls OF the white citizens Of Georgia. that
as politically dead as IS Joseph f. Brown.
with regard 10 the speech Of General Howell Cobb
think that his sentiments have been much mis-
construed in the North. He did, il is true, denounce
with much fierce and bitterness fhe carpetbag State
government and carpetbag 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 VIII show that his remarks were not
applied to all Northern men who have Gene here
since the war closed. l have good reason for be-
lieving that Mr. Cobb would heartily welcome a
large Influx of population from the Northern States
nj fha
new corners are. But is 1t not natural that
he should suggest the impropriety-to use
no stronger term-Of men running for
onice who have not resided in the State three
!n0nthsS No unpreJudiced man who visits this Sec
oil republican government In every part Of the South
can fail TO feel Indignant and disguised with the
ONCE by the votes OF ignorant negroes Against
these miserable ecches upon the people General
Others mention this merely as AN act of justice to
the General who has honestly accepted the result OF
the war, and means to abide by that result.
The political situation Ill this State is very interest
ing and the indications are that II Georgia is per.
United TO take part In the Presidential election she
win be carried by an overwhelming majority for the
democratic candidates The most marked features |
In the campaign so far are the immense activity and
enthusiasm of the conservatives and the utter
apathy and apparent hopelessness of the radicals
Numerous meetings being held in different parts
OF the State every day, which are largely attended
not only by whites, but also by immense numbers OF
negroes: The organization OF "coored conservative
clubs" has become q perfect rage the number Of
lied reaching nearly twelve hundred. sFree
barbecues,' under the management Of the state Ex-
ecutlve Committee are being held ut the rate Of five
or SIX every week they being attended by large con-
courses OF negroes, varying from five to fifteen
thousand strong. AT these gatherings any quantity
OF edibles are consumed the negroes meantime hur-
raining for seymour and Blair and grooming for the
think Of but it is fact. Competent ndres ana men
well acquainted with the sentiments OF the negroes
estimate that Of their ninty-six thousand votes at
ticket, and If TO these figures be added the seventy
I'VE or eighty thousand white votes which Will as
suredly be cast the same way 1t VIII be seen that
Georgia Is almost certain TO be carried by the con-
servatves by perhaps not less than forty thousand
majority. some few radicals here try TO convince
themselves that the result will he different but the
more honest among them frankly admit that the
only question is as TO how large the majority against
What has been written OF this state can be applied
TO every Southern state Even in South Carolina
the democrats boast they will carry the State by ten
thousand II the Legislature does not take the cleo
ton from the people. This has already been done In
n the Leg slatures OF all OF the southern States ex-
cept this enact laws looking 10 the same end. There
IL nothing IN the political Ine plainly evident "a
the panic Of the radical leaders at the exten.
eive assertions OF their negro allies II we take the
detection will become all the apparent. There
at the election for Governor. negro could the
democratic ticket unless escorted to the polls by
white men, all armed and ready TO protect the con
servative darkey at The risk OF their lives. To-
day there several coiored democratic clubs In
Savannah which meet openly without fear transact
business, admit new members and express their
political sentiments unreservedly and plainly. AT
every meeting their numbers are increased, and
now three out Of every four negroes who apply for
work produce their badges and certificates as proof
positive that they intend 10 "yote wild dar white
frenan
1t Is this entente cordtale this good feeling this
disposition to support each other, exhibited by
the two that has caused the radical panic and
II Is this Also believe, that has produced the recent
letter OF Governor Yarmouth, OF louisiana l state
here on my own responsibility. that have reason
TO believe Is part OF the radical plan OF campaign
TO manuac ure just such stories OF 'rebel atrocities
for the purpose OF innaming the Northern mind
against the people OF the South. Certain circum-
stances have TRANSFERRED here which influence tins
opinion and predict, In advance, that before six
weeks have passed there will be reports from every
southern state OF outrages on "origina Union
men," nine-tenhs OF whom, by the way, are the
btterest opponents OF the radical policy. OF course
can offer no opinion as TO the truth or fasity OF
Governor Warmouth's letter; but IL Is certain that
prominent democrats In Northern Louisiana cha
lenge hun TO mention nfteen murders committed In
that pa OF the state during the past MONTH instead
OF the one hundred and NIFTY he refers to-
The Kentucky election has not caused a ripple I'm
the political waters That the State would 20 demo-
cratic was pcertain, and an unusually heavy majority
was anticipated. The great xiey Is for the Maine
election, which takes place next month. No one
here expects the democrats TO carry the State but
all are hoping that they Will either reduce the repub
lican majority Of last year or hold their own.