The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-11-27
rha "flood Old Rebel"


Once more bur friend the "Good Old
Rebel" pitches into the United states-~or
that part Of II which held the Federal Gov
eminent during the WARRIOR practices and
iuhumanities which, he contends, take away
from them all right to make war upon Cuba
for alleged brutalities and butcheries under
the authorities of that island. We repeat
that 1t is not bad for any nation to look to
its own shortcomings when it is about ar-
raigning its neighbors for their sins.
We altogether fout the idea that we incur
any of our CORES pondeuts satires. we
have been for long years III favor OF the
acquisition of Cuba, for public peace and
order, for bumanity's sake, and for the fur-
Their reason that it is, in our opinion, q po-
liical necessity for this country. The last
would not. IN our opinion, be sufficient I'M
supported By those previously stated. Never
tLsIess, history shows that nations have been
guided by considerations of political neces-
sity In their acquisitions of territory oftener
than by Others. In the case of Cuba we are
satisfied that 1t must be attached to the
power controlling this continent. We be-
lieve In that much of manifest destiny"
though not much afflicted with faith Of that
sort.
But We see that the rulers Of this country
are not on this line of settling the Cuban
troubles, and we withdraw our forces. The
aGood Old Rebel" seems determined to con-
tinue bis onto" Yankeedom." When he
takes it, we shall be glad to hear from him.
We repeat that the war Is over, and We are
under the same Government with the peo-
pie of the North. Government is properly
considered as coming from heaven. When
1t becomes intolerable, the free construc.
tionists, Of whom we are one, feel author
lied by the Dispenser of Justice to throw it
off. But what ure those to do who make
the effort and fail2 To submit like men, to
perform their duties as citizens, and to use
their best efforts to promote the justice and
power of the Government they had failed to
throw of.
Our Constitution and laws we considered
the best that people ever lived under. Had
they been administered faithfully all sections
of the country could have lived peacefully
under them for all time. That they were
not so administered was the fault Of men and
circumstances. And men and circumstances
change. 1t would be upphilosophcal TO as
sumo that they will not change, and it would
be unpatriotic and unfaithful to oppose the
Government under such preiudlced con-
cluSion.
So far from adopting any such delusive
impression, whose tendencies are inevitably
to discomfort and unavaillng impractical
bility, we have the best reasons to anticipate
changes that will put new face upon the
political affairs of our country. We have
reason to believe that the rancors of war
will soon abate, and the prejudlccs of sec
tons of the Union will at an early day
either be dispelled or undergo such meta.
morphosis that they will no longer lead to
that sectional oppression and Partially so
bitterly inveighed against by our CORE.
spondent.
1t Is unphilosophical and unjust to ncul-
cate different idea. This great land, with
its unlimited wealth, cannot be chained down
to the fanatcism of ignorance nor the malice
of prejudice and bigotry. The country's
destiny will rise superior to them, and tho
public power will rescue the victims of these
evil passions from their oppressors.
Let Us not give way ourselves to prcju.
dice. Let US have faith in our institutions,
and do our best to secure their protection
from blind fanaticism, ignorant prejudice,
and the corruptions Of sordid politicians.
Does any man believe that the South is help
lessf II he does, be makes great mistake.
Count it's votes in Congress, and tell us what
they are worth In closely contested strug.
gle of sectional interests!
But all this aside: We say that it is i'm.
possible for the passions from which the
South suffers long to rule the country. War
is bitter and cruel, and Its bitterness und
cruelties are not readily obliterated. 1t
would be wise and glorious to forget them,
if we could. TIE GOOD Old Rebel" shows
that he will not forget them soon, aud we
regret to say there are great many men at
the North who will forget them no sooner |
than be will. IT may be we'll that he has his |
say, and we give him full swing to do 80.
Perhaps the sight of his second indictment |
may inspire some sense Of regret where re-
gret should be felt; but he is not the best |
teacher of charity.
Nevertheless, despite the obstacles in the |
way of peace and harmony, in the way of |
those divine sentiments of repentance and |
the country is slowly marching
out Of Its sad condition of dScord. Parties |
are reforming new motives are coming up !
to control public actions the old ones are
passing away; the South is soon to be re-
garded as the, for time, forgotten prisoner
Of the bastile, and will be brought forth to
receive justice, honor, and equality amongst |
the sisterhood Of States. Therefore, let the
South hope, and let US all feel, that the United
States Government is ours, and that we owe
1t our fealty as good citizens, In peace and 10
war, determined to make it, if we can, just
aud powerful, and Its people contented and
prosperous.
Wooden Buildings.