The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-10-30

figures. Geo. L. Smith stated to gentleman
here that he had no hopes of election.
WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, Oct 29.-The following letter,
given to the press to-day, is significant and fore
shadows the future course of the Administration
in reference to change in those officials who
are corrupt or incompetent. Especially is it
significant when the interview alluded to has
occurred and the entire change in Texas
officials has been made:
WASHINGTON CRY, Oct. 20, 1874
My Dear SIR hasten to reply to your note
requesting me to give you my views OF the
ton for the Southern States. Your note
reaches me upon the eve of my departure for
Georgia, and can only express in general
terms views which I would most cheerfully
undertake to state fully if had leisure to do
SO.
Upon the great subject of reconstruction
have very decided opinions; opinions formed
at the close of the war, and which have been
strengthed by all the events that have occurred
since that period. l have, as you state, for
more than thirty years, been intimately con-
nected with the politics of that portion Of the
American Union. As you we'll know, while
and advance the prosperity of the people OF
the Southern States, have been devoted to
the union OF the States.
Never was that sentiment stronger within
my breast than it is to-day. I believed, when
I saw the condition of the Southern States at
the close of the war, that o generous policy
would speedily restore peace to the whole
country. The hearts of the Southern people,
warmed by the noble and magnanimous
words uttered by Gen. Grant when Gen. Lee
surrendered his command, were ready to re-
spond to generous policy:
We have all witnessed the deplorable
scenes that have hindered the work of restora-
ton. It is not my purpose to review the
past, but 1 wish to express in the strongest
terms my full concurrence with the views ex-
pressed in your letter as to the policy that
should guide the future course of the Govern
ment. believe with you that the reconstruc-
ton of the Southern States is political propo-
sition, the solution of which is within the
sphere of political wisdom and statesman
ship, and that further harsh legislation is un-
necessary and inimical to the peace of these
States.
Those words Of yours are noble and true
words. What q reproach it will be to our
craftsmanship if we cannot find some mode
of restoration for the people of our common
of the Government. Il is never so strong as
when its Administration makes all the people
feel the Government is their Government and
the whole country their country.
The most powerful bond OF union for these
States is national spirit, or Ixmight better
say an American spirit. Hostile legislation
can never restore the loyalty of free States
and high-spirited people. There should be
attractive power in the Government. In my
Judgment, the triumph of no party can &C
complish the great work Of restoration.
1t must be wrought out by the people them
selves. A great government cannot, Of course,
limit its aims to the narrow lines of party. 1t
must embrace in the range of its measures,
the wide horizon of the country. Clearly the
policy of the Administration ought to be now
to win the confidence Of the people, by turn
ing out of Office incompetent and unworthy
men, and by filling their places with good and
true men, who will command respect.
Such course would draw to the support of
the Administration, men who really love the
country men who wish to save the American
Union. The dangerous men are the sectional
men, no matter what section they come from.
The craftsmanship will aim to restore peace to
the whole country, and to advance the pros
perity of every section. Let there be no more
harsh legislation let the laws be firmly and
from Office, and good men put in their places,
and you will witness revival Of confidence in
the Government.
The great glory Of the statesmen, who upheld
the Government and crushed the army mustered
against it, must be now illustrated in sustaining
system OF legislation that will carry healing On
it's wings. The men who represent the Govern
nent in the Southern States, are in too many in
stances, not equal to the positions which they fill
nor can they command the respect OF the people.
As you well know, the people estimate the Ad-
ministration by these men, who are chosen to
represent it.
It was when the troops of King Charles
were winning victories over the Parliament
forces that Cromwell undertook to bring out
against them a body of men who made some
conscience of what they did-the Eonsides, q
terror to the Kings best troops-and swept
them before them like chat. But I must end
this hasty letter.
trust you will have satisfactory interview
with the President, and the large and noble
views which you have expressed to me will
have wide support in the country Let there
then be complete restoration. am very glad
to have met you, and shall observe your course
truly yours, HENRY w. H111lARD.
To Col. B. Baker, Washington City.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29.-Judge Lemuel
Dehaus succeeds Major Tom Ochiltree as
Marshal of Eastern District of Texas. It re-
quired the combined influence of all the
bloody Rogers to secure Major Ochiltree's
decapitation.
WASHINGTON, Oct 29.-President Grant has
proclaimed Thursday, November 26, for day
Of thanksgiving, ann the laying aside Of all
political contentious and secular occupations,
to observe such day Is day Of resi-, thanks
giving and praise,
The wife II james g. Holland, Of the A.