The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-05-15

and although We ndd no voice IN their Sc
| lection. We go for measures. As for
men, VIC only inquire, are they honest
ard capable and true to their principles
Great principles are at stake, viz;
| whether local self government shall be
restored to the states Of the South, and
the rights of all the states, under the con-
stitution be secured whether tho federal
government shall be, once moro, limited
to tho powers which the constitution gives
to 1t and all others shall be reserved to
the states and to the people. In these
the Liberal Republicans and the Demo-
cratic Republicans are agreed. They are
both alike opposed to Capitalization, to
military despotism, to federal corruption.
and they, both alike, are in favor of gem
uine civil service reform, from the prcsi-
dent down.
If agreed in these great things; If
agreed upon the living issues of our times,
why disagree upon men? Why allow
the question Of men, among men known
to be true, honest and capable to
control their action
If we lived in ordinary times, il only
the question of duty on tea, coffee, pig
iron, silk or French wine, were involved,
personal preferences might be allowed to
| control our action. do not deny that
may have prciudices against Mr.. Greeley.
In my youth, and until 1856, was always
politically opposed to him. From 1856
to 1865 from the Kansas invasion, the
prelude of our civil war to the close of
that war, acted with him. Since then
in some things we have earnestly differed.
Blows have boon given, and blows re-
turn cd. But he is a man Of high in,elli.
gence, and of undoubted integrity. lie
is true to the main principle underlying
the Liberal Republican movement, viz :;
the duty Of the North to extend forgiving
and fraternsl sentiments to the people Of
the South, as the best and only sure basis
of the restoration of loyalty to the
Union.
Instead Of unforgiving hate, no would
exhibit fraternal sympathy, and affection.
In himself he embodies that idea Here
is the secret of his strength. He appeals
to the heart of tho South. a man of high
moral courage, he was among the first to
raise his voice for universal amnesty. lie
proved his sincerity when he bailed JEFF
ferson Davis. lie was first among Re-
publicans who had the control Of tie press,
to denouncc'in the Tribune tho carpet.
bag swindlng governments of the south
system of robbery and oppression
which no language can adequately de,
scribe and no heart can sufficiently
detest. lie ia in favor Of putting dowr
military despoti.m of granting freedom
to the whites of the South of giving in
telligence and character voice, once
more, in the government Of the South
he is honestly in favor Of liberty, equality
and fraternity.
While l do not agree with him in hi
views upon the tariff, he is pledged not t.
veto any act Of congress which may favoI
genuine reform in our system of taxa
. s'oii, ic'ieu uPo" the coHsuHiPtioH Us wei
as upon the business and industry of tn,
country.
While do not assume to speak for thu
Democratic Republicans of Wisconsin,
can only say for one, that if the question
is whether Greeley or Grant shall b,
elected, should greatly prefer the elec
; ton of Mr.. Greeley.
With great respect,
Truly Yours,
j. Il. DooLITTLE