Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1874-10-10

Idonot apologize for and would not paIiate the
duct Of the Southern whites; but we must consider
the cause in order to find the cure
The wiser and better men Of the South have been
gradually gaining ground. The empire Of reason over
passion is extending, and unless some unfortunate
event shall happen to preeiptate conflict we hope
when Southern public opinion will be healthy and
strong as to preserve order without force.
do not anticipate what is called war of races be-
cause the freedmen will not fight without white lead
ers and they have no leaders who seem to relish a
trial of battle against white forces And the negro is
too kind and humane for such struggle, even If he
relies on the North and on his God. Perhaps this
is fortunate; it avoids fearful war, for which
wemust first stop the AoW Of blood and then en-
deavor 70 restore confidence between the races They
will begin to see their common interest In good
government If they have peace. Political considera-
tions on both sides will have weight.
Both parties in the North must require q change Of
conduct by both sides at the South.
The Democratic party Of the North can not Afford
to have riots and outrages at the South
The Republicans Of the North must demand Of
Republicans South honesty and competency in Of
fee.
Let US unite without distinction Of party, in de-
manding peace and good government. Let the Demo
cracy take such united and emphatic action that the
Southern people will see that Democratic victory
does not mean reaction and suggestion Of insurrec
tion.
It is a sad commentary on the election Of William
Allen that the South should take It as summons TO
arms Let the Republicans take such action that the
cOutn VIII unuefstand bhat hepuDucan Victory Sc
cures not only peace but good government.
II is q sad commentary on our Administration that
the Southern people have not yet learned TO consider
their frendA We are, or ought 70 be, their best
friends. II we are not we must Immediately become
both parties unite in this course we shall soon
see the dawn of a better day.
There is q natural tendency to improvement. The
natural interest OF every citizen requires order ana
II the Government continues to set promptly anu .S
firmly against insurgents, and the people OF the
are unanimous In supporting that action the Sts
ern people will see the hopeeSsness OF fnrtheE Ls
ance and turn their thoughts 10 other means =. &
Then let Us make integrity and capaely aI aie % rs
requisite Of national Office and throw the Whoe nA-
tional influence In favor OF good STATE sONeI -
rIis h the best platform now The two parties nave
little left TO differ about II theg oN" -si00 va '''
WHY can we not ngreeT =. = -.
III ns indst unanimously on honest men 10 once,
ba thew Republicans or Democrats hnd rather see
m ~ ho1est competent, Southern rebel In office in
Snuth Carolina than 10 see the men who have ruled
That State maintained IN power.
II We Of the North Will now adopt and firmly main
tain this policy Of peace and good Will, the passing
events at the South may do ultimate good. The late
outbreak In New Orleans is 70 DO regretted a mani-
bic al the possibility Of another war. Yet II may
prove beneficial II we are wise. II was the rising OF
the rebellous element in the most turbulent and dam
gerous city In the South. II was the strongest effort
the mAeontents could make and on the best pretext
The insurgents hoped for impuntty. They iarcled
the President would wink at their doines and the
Northern people sustain thom. They have misunder-
stood him aud US. When they rose he acted with
promptness and vigor, ana we sustained him. When
an officer hesitated and ssked instructions the Pres-
dent replied; "Put down that insarreehen and then