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president. But nothing is more untruel
When saw that issue raised and pressed
with such disastrous effect upon the party.
by the adroit representations of it's enemies.
l took early occasion to say to timid friends
that there was no real danger; that 1t was
contrary to the settled convictions and ira
ditions of the people, and that they would
elect no man president for a third term. l
was actuated by no hostility to the presi-
dent, nor by favor to any one DESTROYS of
being his successor. | deemed the promo
stion, by whomsoever favored, quite as
fatal to the republican party as would have
been proposition to amend the constitu-
ton so as to elect president for life.
WHAT HAS BEEN GAINED IN TEN YEARS.
Having opposed the policy of reconstruc-
ton, when adopted, it is not surprising
that the organ sees little or no progress in
the southern states, and that it criucises
me for expressing the opinion that there has
been progress, and that there Is a better
feeling than heretofore. Having been an
an,i-slavery man for thirty nine years, and
having read and thought much of southern
affairs, examined, with some care, the
present condition of the south. There have
been, unquestionably, mistake, mismanage-
ment, and, in some cases. corruption, on
the part of those called to the high duty of
working out the practical problem of a re-
construction in these dscorded and devas-
tated commemorative. But with all these
mistakes and corrupt practices, | saw pro-
g;ess-slow, but think sure. tad a pro-
phet, at the close of the war, predicted that
in the short space of ten years, there should
happen just what has happened, few would
have believed him. Then, the colored race,
just emanclpated, had neither property,
homes, education nor political or civil
rights. Now, though little accustomed to
habits of economy and thrift. it possesses
millions of property, has hundreds of thou
sands of children in Schools has been
clothed with civil and political rights, &C.
cupies high positions at home, and has rep
resentatives IN Congress. Then the white
race, with Institutions industries and la
Dor disorganiZed, unaccustomed to toll,
disappointed and defeated, were careless
alike of the rights of black men and of the
opinions of their countrymen Now states,
industries and institutions have been reor-
gained, labor is becoming more honorable
and more universal, the government is more
respected, the old flag is more loved, and
the favorable opinions of the northern peo-
pie more highly appreciated. Much re-
mains to be done but beginning has been
made, and hopeful progress has been al
ready secured. There are yet unscrupulous
men who are seeking to divide society and
parties upon the perilous line of race. En-
emies of their country, of mankind and of
God, these reckless men should receive the
sternest condemnation of the patriot, the
philanthropist and the christian. In spite,
however, of all untoward influences, there
is unquestionably kindlier and better feel
ing pervading the south. l pity the head
of that man, who does not see and compre-
bend it, and the heart of him who does not
acknowledge, hail and welcome it with
gratitude to God and with hope for human
ity and the nation.
WHY lie DOESN'T KEEP QUIET.
1t may be that have spoken too often
and too much ; but my convictions have
forced me to raise quite often the voice of
entreaty, advice, warning, remonstrance
and protest. | fear from the present out.
look and the temper of few presses it
will be my duty, it will be the duty of
all devoted, experienced and thoughtful re-
publicans, to continue to do SO, however
dstateful it may he to those who seem to
heed not the lessons of defeat. / am not
one of those who believe that the way to
make party strong is 10 make it indefen-
sible, or TO close its ranks to the believers
in its principles. The sin for which l am
now is sharply rebuked by self-constituted
censors appears not TO be unfaithfulness to
the republican platform and organization,
but my continuous efforts TO win back to
the republican ranks honest men who still
adhere to the republican faith. Having ad-
vocated the ideas embodied in the republi-
can creed and illustrated in republican
deeds, in nearly fifteen hundred speeches,
| in twenty seven states, | ought to know
onp,atb;nv Of ,a taalipno Iacirao
| poses of the American people. Finding
nothing in the constitution, nor IN the ira
ditions of the people, tnat forbids a vice
president to entreat or advise political asso-
| ciates to heed the lessons of experience in
| legislation and administration, have WARM
| ed, demonstrated and protested against mis-
| takes believed would bring defeat, if not
| dishonor.
THE REvERsES OF LAST FALL.
Eighteen months ago, thought | saw
danger looming up in the near future.
warned my republican friends of the i'm
pending peril, and advised that we should,
| by wise and prudent legislation and admin
istration, and by timely and efficient or
ganiZation, strive to save the present house.
But / was considered, by some who did
not 'scare well, an alarmIst and was told
|
driven from us so many republicans accus-
toned to organize victories, that "the vice
president had better not play the role of a
| political prophet. In spite, however. of
confident assurance of these presuming,
| but not very sagacious politicians, unex-
| ampled disaster came had no doubt than
that these were republican defeats rather
than democratic victories. Nor have l any
doubt now that majority of the nation still
adhere to the distinctive principles of the
republican party, and can recover what
was then so heedlessly thrown away, So
believing. think duty to the country de-
mands that republicans should do all they
| can to so reinstate their party that it shall
| again invite and command the support of
all who profess to believe in its principles,
and who rejoice over every reform of ac-
knowledged abuses. | have endeavored to
| look the situation squarely in the face, and
| have done and intend to do all in my
| power, in spite of carping and captious
| criticisms, To reunite republicans and SO Sc
cure again the ascendency of the party that
has saved the union and emancipated a
| race.
IN CoNCLUsNIo.
| Believing the continued success OF the
i
sure and more speedy development of the
nation in its varied Interests, upon the
achieved basis of human rights, think Its
presses and its leaders should now, in the
sonal aspirations, rivalries and ambitions,
and welcome all to their ranks with gener,
Gus magnanimity, and so leave reunited
recognized and re-inspired party, the Sc
lection, at the fitting time, of its candi
date for the presidency. They should now
forgive and forget and by reformatory
and generous policy, and by earnest and
honest appeals for unity, win back, in thu
elections of this autumn. Ohio, Pennsyl
vania. Successes, so won, will insure a ma