The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1872-08-10

This was an event which the supporters
of President Grant declared impossible.
L do not see how it can be regarded 9TH
erwise than as
PEACE OFFERING.
As such it is of infinite value. 1t is
revolution, and its success i'll pacifying
the country will he in proportion to its
acceptance by the United States. Idare
not neglect the great opportunity, nor
can | stand alOOf. tits i'll harmony with
my life, which places
PEACE ABOVE ALL THINGS
except the rights of men. Thus far in
constant efforts for the cOlOred race, |
have, sincerely sought the good Of all,
which | was sure would be best obtained
in fulfilling the promises of the Declara-
ton OF Independence, making all equal
in right. The spirit in which acted
appears in an early speech, when said
nothing in hate, nothing in vengeance,
nor have I asked for punishment. Most
anXiOusly have [ looked for the time,
WHICH now seems at hand, when there
shall be
RECONCILIATION,
not only between the North and South,
but between the two races; so that the
two sections and two races may be lifted
from the rutS and grooves in which they
| are now fastened, and instead of i1rita-
ting antagOnism, there shall be sympa-
thetlc cooperation. The existing diff
ferences ought to be ended. There is a
time for all things, and they are admOn-
lshed by widespread popular uprising,
BURSTING THE BONDS OF PARTY,
that the time has come for the estrange-
ment to cease between the people, who,
| by the holy ordinance of God,
MUST LIVE TOGETHER.
Gladly do | welcome the happy signs.
Nor can | observe, without regret, that
the colorcd people, in organized masses,
are resisting the friendly OvertrlreS even
to the extent of intimidating those who
are the other way. ltis for them to con-
slider carefully whether they should not
| take advantage Of the unexpected open
ing, and recognize the bail bond given
| at Baltimore as an
ASSURANCE OF PEACE,
holding parties to the full performance
their rights are fixed I am sure it can
not be best for the cOlOred people to
band together in hostile camp, provo
king antagOnism and keeping alive q
separation of the races. Above all, there
must be no intimidation, buteVery voter
must act freely together, without con-
straint, from league OF lodge, and much
better will it be when the two political
parties compete for your votes, each
anxious for your support. Only then
will that citizenship by which you are
entitled have its full fruits. Only then
will there be harmony, which lis essential
to true civilization.
The present position Of the cOlOred
citizen is
IN PERIL.
Heis exposed to injurious pressure where
heneeds support, but there is no early ex-
trlcatlOn except in this way, nor do they
propose to let him cast adrift from the
manager whOwOud WELD him as political
force with little regard for his own good,
and bravely stand by the candidate who
has stood by him. II the Democracy
must work them, SO much the better ;
the association once begun must natu-
rally rlpen in common friendship and
trust. | am for
PEACE IN REALITY
as in name from the bottom of my heart
l am for peace, and welcome all the
workers for peace with deep-felt salts
that drew his sword against us has srlf-
fered by our hand as eXecutiOner. In
this just association with this humanity
will be the triumph of equal alrights when
our promises and declarations are all
fulfilled and our people are united as
never before III enduring fellowship OF
common citizenship. To this end there
must be
/ RECONCILIATION, 49,.
nor can I withhold my hand freely.
acceptthe hand that is offered, and reach
forth my own in friendly grasp. I am
againstpOlicy, hate, and tanning ancient
flames into continued life. I am against
raking i'll the ashes of the past for Goals
| for the fire that is yet burning, Pile up
the ashes, extingrlish the flames, abolish
hate.
SUCH IS MY CREED; .--
and now, turning to the Democratic
party, hold it to all that the covenant
solemnly given in the adoption OF the
Republican platform, with Horace Gree
ley as the candidate, there can be
NO BACKWARD sTRIDEL,
with no common sympathy. / have oh
served that Mr.. Hendricks, leading
Democrat, known and esteemed in the
Senate, has recently announced his ac-
ceptance of the constitutional amend
ments, with their logical results. He
proposes, as the proper keynote to the
/ extraordinary movement now swelling
to assure the triumph of just laws and
/ public virtues. This is a worthy aspir-
alton, entirely fit on this occasion. Ny
Kentucky note is the unity of the repub-
| lie and the equal rights of all, with
RECONCILIATION.
As such is my cry, and wherever my
voice can reach, there do I insist upon
all those, humbly invoking the blessing
of Divine Providence, which I believe
must rest upon such a cause. Accept
my best wishes for yourselves, person
ally, and for the people you represent
and believe me gentlemen, to be youl
faithful friend. .....- .'-. -.... .,.>...z.
s rs CHARLES SUMNER,
To Dr.. Augusta, DR.. II. Wol1nIey and others
The mass meeting to be held at the
Court house, to-day, promises to be a
success. Those who favor the August
Convention movement, viii have an OBJ
portunity of trying their strength on
fhiC oeoo cinn Mo Ialinr-o 4r,ro +b;~l.