The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-09-10

know they must fail. And has uot the
time arrived when in sincerity We shon,d
accept the olive branch? Is it not time
Tor the pen to take the place of the
sword? Is it not time for the executive
mansion to be changed from barrack
cesspool to life.giving fountain? Is il
not time for President who will show
by example the importance of reform.
and teach the duty of suhordinating per.
sonai objects to the public service? Ia
1t not time for the head of the National
Government to represent the idea of
peace and reconciliation rather than that
OF battle and strife? Is it not time for
that new era, when ancient enemies. for
getting the past, shall ''clasp hands" in
true unity with the principles of the
Declaration of Independence as the su-
preme law? Deploring the fate of Po-
land and OF Ireland, seize the earliest
moment to escape from similar posi-
bility here. Mindful that the memories
OF the past can only yield to happy
present, something would I do to pro
mote this end. Anxious for the eonal
rights OF oil, and knowing we'll that no
texc OF law or constitution is adequate
without supporting sentiment behind,
!! cannot miss the opportunity afforded
oy the present election of obtaining this
strength for our great guarantees.
Reconstruction is now complete.
Every State is represented in the Senate
and every District is represented in the
House OF Representatives. Every Sena-
tor and every Representative is in his
place. There are no vacant seats in
either chamber, and among the members
are fellow-citizens of the African race.
and amnesty nearly universal has been
adopted. In this condition of things, 1
md new reason for change. The pre-
sent incumbent knows little of our frame
OF government. BY military education
ana military genius. he represents the
iaea Oh force; nor is he any exception to
the rule of his profession, which appre-
clates only slightly government that is
not arbitrary. The time for the soldier
has passed, especially when his renewed
power would once more remind fellow
citizens of their defeat Victory over,
fellow-cltizens should be known only in
the rights it assures; nor should it be
Haunted In the face of the vanquished
1t should not be inscribed on regimental
colors or portrayed in pictures ut the ma
tlonal capital. But the present incum-
bent Is regimental color with the for
bidden inscription; he is picture of the
national capital recalling victories over
fellow-citizens. It is doubtful if such O.
presence can promote true reconcilia-
ton. Friendship does not grow where
former differences are thrust in sight.
There are wounds of the mind as of the
body; these, too, must be healed. In
stead OF irritation and pressure, let there
be gentleness and generosity. Men in
this world get only what they give-pre-
Iudice for prejudice. aniinosity for ami
mostly, hate for hate. Likewise, conf.
dence is returned for confidence, good.
will is returned for goodwill, friendship
ia returned for friendship. On this rule,
which is the same for the nation as for
the individual, I would now act. So
will the republic be elevated to new
heights of moral grandeur, and our peo-
pie will manifest that virtue, "greatest
OF all, which is found in charity. Above
the conquest of others will be the con-
quest OF ourselves. Nor will any fellow
citizen suffer in rights; but all will find
new safeguard in the comprehensive
fellowship.