New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1874-09-10

the Republican party respecting the ncgr3 as
to place him in condition little. if .ny.
better than that of slave. We regret to
be forced to such conclusion. We were
born in the South and have learned to love
its people and interest; therefore would we
see her such a country as her extensive ,!o-
main and unparalleled resources make her
capable of. But such are the facts. and so
plainly and forcibly brought to bear aq TO
preclude any other solution of the problem.
1 once rejoiced in view of an carly, complete
| and final settlement of the Southern qrcs-
ton. 1 had hoped and believed that the
mind of the nation would soon be relieved of
its consideration, and that her people, taking
| counsel Of bitter experience, would enter
| the avenue to permanent peace and pros.
perity. But they still choose to linger around
the grave of their departed greatness, vanly
hoping that by some means it may yet be
resurrected. How much they are in their
own way will probably be very clearly set
forth in a few years. Certainly the course
which they are now pursuing can bode them
no good. That the Southern people have
suffered and suffered greatly as result of
reconstruction, must be admitted by the
most superficial observer. The ruined credit
of nearly all her States but too fully attest
the truth of the assertion. But in many, if
not in all respects, they themselves are the
responsible parties. Taking my own State,
NORTH CAROLINA,
as an example, they must charge upon them
selves the entire responsibility Of whatever
may have been the evil influences to which
they have been subjected. The colored
people would have gladly placed the old
leaders Of the State in power and entrusted
to them the conduct Of State affairs. They
desired, on receiving the right of free Amcri-
can citizens, to put them in charge or affairs.
They will, however, learn sooner or later
that if they would ever attain TO the great
ness TO which they can ana should, they must
recognize snd accept all which has been
done for the protection of the negro rs n
fixed fact. They must give mp all hope of
ever derriving him Of any ri4ht which he
now enjoys or to which he may be justly en-
titled. Let them once fully and unrcscrvcdly
accord to him his just rights, and they will
find no truer Or more faithful friend.
l write as do, Mr.. Editor, because am
Southerner and feel for that section of
country. | want to see it prosper ana its
people happy. Therefore would gladly see
every intolerance to its progress removed
and its people advancing. Until that is done
the South must remain deserted Of the very
and essential element of her prosperity. l
am glad to say of North Carolina that the
feelings between the races are Of very cor
dial and friendly character, and that they are
so far as have seen or been able to learn,
getting on well.
The Civil Rights bill, however, did not fail
to awaken some unpleasant feelings, and l
might add, do us serious damage IN the late
election. But 1 have no good reason for
thinking of repetition Of the scenes Of
187O-'7l in even the slightest degree, though
may be mistaken. Concerning North Caro-
lima will speak more fully in a future epistle.
The above has been hurrieay prepared, and
without time for revision.
Again, yours, {. n. II.