Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-06-04

ever, TO be efficacious, must be real, not
nominal; genuine, not evasive. ~ must
carry along with it equal rights, as well as
equal protection to ALI Tor the removal OF
disabilities as 10 some, with enforcement Is
to others, leaves room Tor Suspicion that
pnrdou is measured by political gain.
Especially viii such protfered clemsncy be
futile in the presence Of renewed attempts ct
prolonging suspension Of the habeas cor |
pus, in Q persistent resort to martial rather
than civil law, in upholding those agencies
used to ALLEVIATE races whose concord is
most essential, and in prepar
ing another elaborate campaign on
basis of dead issues and arbitrary inter
ventions All will rightly credit such con
duct al but mockery of amnesty, and de-
maud an Administration which can give
better warrant of honesty in the great work
Of reconstruction and reform.
! In the array Of sectional isseresls of Re
public so widespread as ours IS never en-
tirely safe from serious conflicts. Tbesebe'
come still more dangerous when compli-
Gated with questions Of taxation, where un
equal burdens are believed TO be imposed on
one part At the expense Of another part. IL
was a bold, as well as admirable, policy, IN
the interest Of present as well as future
TRANQUILITY, TO withdraw the decision OF IN
-. dustrial and revenue matters from the Vlr-
D final arbitration of an Electoral College,
chosen with single suimstinS purpose OF
marty asceudency, aud refer them tor more
a 5,rac, popular expression TO each Congress
IS ;on,I district Instead OF being muZzled
a Nv some evasive declaration, the country is
thereby invited 70 its frankest uttersnce, and
sections which would revolt at being denied
Z a voice, out Of Difference to other sections
l. would be content to Rcquiesce IN general
q Judgment honestly elected. IL local gov.
n eminent be, as it undoubtedly is, the most
vital principle Of our institutions, much ad'
vance will be made toward re-estAblishins
e it by enabling the people 10 pass upon ques
tious, so nearly affecting their well-being
dispassionRtely through their local represen
tation. The precipitsucy which woull
70 force controlling declaration on the tai
IF or tariff through the presidential candi
T. dacy is only Disgusting form of centrslzs
, ton, involving hazardous breaches o
v executive influence The conclusion wi
be much more inpartsliy deter
ie mined. aud with less disturbsnc
10 TO trade and finances, by appealing to ii
9, most truthful aud diversified local expre
It sion. ludusirisl issues can be- thus likewis
ii emaucipated from the favor OF great monol
IN ohes, each canvass made 10 determine Il
er own specific instruction, and each represeI
I'd tative held TO fidelity towards hisimmedis
ID constituents. These are the most prom
IS, nent featul es OF the general concert OF acJiC
MS which proposes TO replace the present A.
rn miuistratiou by one more in sympathy Wi
q the aspirations OF the masses Of Oug cou
lis trymen. OF course, such concert cannot
Of attained BY thrustiug every minor or pa
difference into she foreground, aud 1t will
Gy for the people, therefore, to determi
OF whether these objects are Of such msguitU
ip aud present urgency as to Justify them
ed deferring other adjustments until our cou
put try shal, be first restored 10 free suitra.
CO. uuinHuenced by official dictstion, and OF
be become, in fact, free Republic, releas
yiIl from apprehension Of q cbutra, dominate
ON Without referring Ia detail. 10 vario
ace o:her propositions embraced n The reso
iious Of the Convention, but seeing how
contemplate restora zion of power to the pC
ng pie, peace 10 the nation, and purity to I
tne government; that they condemn the a.tem
~, Us 10 establish Gu ssceudaucy Of military OF
an. civil rule, and affirm with eXplciiness {
pms maintenance OF equal freedom TO all citizer
1as irrespective OF race, previous condition.
on pending disabilities. have only to pied
agsin myself and my sincere cooperate
"a. have the honor to remain, very re PEI
10 fully, yours,
;sb tSguedJ 3. GRATz BRowS.