The New York herald., 1876-12-31

its military force and II necessary renew the frauds
aud duplicate them again agaii: at the subsequent,
election, ana sustain their own announcement oi the
result by the use OF the military. Should the people
OF the United states submit patiently and peaceaoiy 10
military usurpaton the present occasion II - mere
mockery TO talk OF the peaceful remedy o the oahot
box IN the future.
DUTY or DEMOCRATS.
the Northern States the republican party is
OF that section; the largest bankers brokers'
manufacturers, bondholders &c, arc generally repub
cans and they have heavy pecunary interest AT stake
IN maintaining the peace and prosperity OF the county,
On the other hand there may be an association oil pol
cians belonging 10 that party al Washington who
would prefer civil war To the surrender OF power. II
the democratic party should quietly back uown ami
permit itself 10 be buiicd and It's candidates, VINO
we're legally elected to be set aside and the candidates
defeated by them naugurated by military power, The
large class OF wealthy persons above mentioned, while
they might disapprove the act, would not tronole
themselves TO make any decided demonstrations OF
their disarprova; but II the democracy stand irny
by their rights IN every section OF the Union, and let
II be distinctly Known that they intend TO maintain
them, the intelligent ana wealthy class OF republicans
IN the North, 10 say nothing OF all other persons low
ing peace and good order, would doubtless unite III
compelling their leaders 10 respect Tho popular "iii
and would refuse to sustain them IN revolution ana
military usurpaton NY judgment, therefore, " that
the democracy OF the North, conscious as they are
that their candidates trlumphca in The late election
aud were fairly and honestly elected, should stand
hrniy by them and see that they arc nauguraied ana
placed the full possession Of all the authority and
rights resulting from such election.
There should be no hesitation, no ilinching and no
backing down on their part. lie; the Northern demo-
Gratis take hS earnestly and resoluicy ana the
democrats OF the South viii stand by them Every
person acquainted with popular OPINION in the South
crn states must admit ,hve Is an unanmty OF senii-
ment upon this issue winch without precedent Or
parallel. We believe 1don and Hendricks fairly
elected and that the people the United States should
see to It that they are inauauracd
CONFIDENCE iS NORTHERN DEMOCRATS.
We are satisfied that democratic brethren in the
Northern States with thl-, and
that they ready to stand by and yindicatc the
right. what then, should be ia ihis crisis
when the future existence Of tho republican movement
hangs the balance, ardeniiy dcsiriug peaceful sou-
ton Of the difficulty? We should do no rash act: we
should be quiet dignGed and eauttuus but we should
be firm and true should sacrifice upon the altar of
patriotism all personal interest and ambition which
conflict with duty, and should have hut SINGLE reply
TO all inquiries alter position, which reply. express
sve OF firm resolve should be this:--.Wc have
confidence in the Northern democracy we leave them
to decide this issue, and Will during tho emergency,
stand by them with innnvabc irmncgs, bo the
qacnccs what they may This reply assumes lead
crshp IL puts the South in her proper position; 1t
iuily accords with popular sentiment; 1t will not be
misunderstood and 1t will require no explanation
SOUTHERN FCDLc SENTIMENT
There can be no doubt OF the spirit with which this
letter will be received. II will profound
saiion throughout the State. and the Endorsement
with which the people receive II Will amount 10 cnihu-
siasm The codness or positive hostility with which
Mr. Hili's interview the HERALD received n
snrcs warm and hearty reception for this letter.
SAID one of the men who read IL IN manuscrpt:"t
will elect him United States Senator in spite OF his
declining"