New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-03
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OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE UNITED STATES
OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF NEW ORLEANS
srnLNRR,s LETTER.
Reminder Of the DOcumeHt-Greeley's
Nomination a Peace Offering.

Reminder Of the DOcumeHt-Greeley's
Nomination Peace Offering.
We present this morning the conclusion
of Senator Summers letter:
Allow me to call your attention to an
other and controlling consideration, which
can not be neglected by good citizens
watching the remarkable movement which
has ended in the double nomination Of HOr-
ace Greeley. II is easy to see 1t did not
proceed from politicians, whether at Gin
cinnati or Baltimore. Evidently it was the
heart Of Ahe people, sOrely wrun9 by the
war and the controversies 1t engendered,
which found expression. Sir Philip sidney
said of the uprising in the Netherlands,
ct is the spirit Of the Lord, and it is II
re6istible," and such spirit is manifest
now outstanding the cOuntCractlng
influence Of politicians. The Republicans
and Democrats, in the face of persistent
ridicule, and against the cXtrayagant and
interruptions opposition to the nOmina-
ton at Cincinnati, triumphantly adopted
it at Baltimore Such an unprecedented
victory, withOut concert or propulsion Of
any kind can be explained only by suppOs-
ing il is in harmony with the popular long
ing that Democrats and especially those OF
the South, should adopt a lifetime Adolf
ZIONIST for Presidents an assurance of
willingness to respect the rights Of their col
ored fellOW-citizens. With that recOnciha-
lion, which to Greeley was the early repre-
sentative in standing by Jefferson Davis at
his trial and signing bis bail bond, he
showed the same sentiment of humanity he
constantly displayed in standing by the col
Ored race throughout their prolonged trial,
so that tlfe discordant races find a kindred
hospitality in him, and he thus becomes the
tie of the Union. His nomination has been
adopted by the Democrats in convention as
sembled. This was an event which the sup
porters of President Grant declared impOssi-
BILE / do not see how itcan beregarded 9th
erWise than as peace offering. As such it is
of infinite value. IL is a revolution, andits
success IN pacifying the country viii be in
proportion TO its acceptance by the United
States. ] dare not neglect the great OppOr.
tunity, nor can / stand aloof 1t is in mar
mony 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 Declaration
of Independence, making all equal in right.
The spirit in which / acted appears in an
early speech when ] said nothing in hate
nothing ia vengeance, nor have / 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
two races may be lifted from the Iuts and
grooves in which they are now fastened and
instead of irritating antagOnlsm, there shall
be sympathetic cooperation. The existing
differences ought to be ended. There IS
time for all things, and they are admOnish-
ed by widespread popular uprising burst
ing the bonds Of party, that the time has
come for the estTangement TO cease between
the people, who, by the holy ordinance Of
God, must live together. Gladly do / well
come the happy signs Nor can observe,
without regret, that the COlored people, in
organized masses, are resisting the friendly
Overtures even to the extent of intimidat-
ing those who are the other way. 1t is for
them to consider carefully whether they
should not take advantage of the unex-
pected opening, and recognize the bail bond
given at Baltimore as an assurance of
peace, holding parties to the full perform
ance of its conditions; provided, always,
that their rights are fixed, | am sure it
can not be best for the cOlOred people to
band together in hostile camp, provoking
antagonism and keeping alive a separation
of the races. Above all, there must be no
intimidation, but every voter must act
freely together, without CJnstraiBt, from
league or 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
then will there be harmony, which is essen
tial to true civilization.
The present position of the cOlOred Citi-
zen is in peril. He is exposed to injurious
pressure where he needs support, but there
is uO.early extTicatiOn except in this way,
nor do they propose to let him cast adrltt
from the manager who would WELD him as
political force with little regard for his own
good, and bravely stand by the candidate
who has stood by him. If the Democracy
must work them, so much the better; the
association once begun must naturally ripCn
in common friendship and trust. l am for
peace in reality as in name; from the bot
tom of my heart / am for peace, and wei
come all the workers for peace with deep
felt satisfaction, aud remember that no citi-
zen that drew his sword against us has sut-
fered by our hand as eXeCutiOner In this
inst association with this humanity will be
the triumph Of equal rights when our
promises and declarations are all fulfilled
and our people are united as never before
in enduring fellowship of common citizen
shin. To this end there must be reeOncilia-
ton, nor can | withhold my hand freely
| accept the hand that is offered, and reach
forth my own in friendly grasp. l am
against policy, hate, and tanning ancient
flames into continued life | am against
raking in the ashes Of the past for Goals for
the fire that is yet burning. Pile up the
H8neH, tAllHH ulSl llb llllltHg dbbAioh litAtN'
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 back
ward strides, with no common sympathy.
l have observed that Mr.. Hendricks,
leading Democrat, known and esteemed in
the Senate, has recently announced his ac-
ceptanCe of the constitutional amendments,
with their logical results. He proposes, as
the proper keynote to the extraordinary
movement now swelling, to assure the tri-
umph Of Just laws aud public virtues. This
is a worthy aspiration, entirely fit on this
occasion. My Kentucky note is the unity
Of the republic and the equal rights of all,
with reconciliation As such is my cry, and
wherever my voice can reach, there do in
sist upon all those, humbly invoking the
blessing of Divine Providence, which | be-
Ieve must rest upon such a cause. Accept
my best wishes for yourselves, personally,
and for the people you represent and be
lieve me, gentlemen, to be your faithful
friend. CHARLES SUMNER
To Dr.. Augusta, Or. H. WOrmley and others.
The New Governor of North Carolina
Interview with Herald Reporter.
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