The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-08

however but another proof 10 many given heretofore
that The heart ana mind OF President Grant are
whore his political opponents. especially tho South
ern States, are concerned The minority show that
other attempts 10 forcstan public opinion IN
relation TO affairs in Mississippi have been
mace calculated 10 grossly mlsiead. When Governor
Amos took his seat on the LIST dav OF January, 1874
elected in the month OF November previous there was
not an official OF the State who was not member Of
tho republican party. There was not county Official
be appointed by the Governor who was in close
affinity with him. In all republican counics-anf all
were republican in which negroes were IN
maoriIy-evcry official was member OF me
same party Thus the entire control OF tbs state was
IN the hands OF Governor Ames and his party asso
ciates. In all these republican s,rongnods IN which
the charges OF turbulence ard misgovcrprncnt are
alleged to have existed II Is noted that the entire local
power was In republican hands. The minority then
speak of the effects of the republican system OF
msgovcrnment upon real estate and property
and shows at some length. that Governor Amos pros
utu'ed his Office and bargaiEcd WITH appon,ecs, and
speaks OF tho state militia beng Organized preparatory
10 the campaign, the officials being among the most
notorious and unscrupuous partlsans black and White
OF the State administration. many OF them beng
unable TO road This created great alarm among the
white populato and violence, boodshed and force.
as tho only arbiters OF the election. were first
suggested In time Of profound peace in tho
state OF Mississippi by Governor Ames and his political
associates. The minority say ITO Justify any lees-
ation by Congress to enforce the Fifteenth amendment
the obstruction OF tho gh to vote must be Tor tho
solo rcasop OF race, color or previous condition, &c
ana there Is no power In congress 10 INTERFERE lot any
other cause whatever There is not, from
the beginning to the end OF this testimony, single
Of the obstruction OF voter because he
was colorcd man. A vast majority OF the people OF
Mississippi have every element that constitutes good
American citizon, but they have been victims Of mis-
rule which they sought in vain TO avoid or remedy.
The reformation in legislation and adm nisraton Of
Mississippi by The party in control since January OF
1870. has been important and marked with great bcnc
fits to the entire community. rhe minority make
few remarks upon the condition OF Mississippi IN June
last, saying that net ola disordcrly or turbulent
nature wnesscd bv the committee and signs of
enmity or inciviy were exhibited but, on the con
trary courtesy and respect all hands extended
TO tho committee.
POVERTY THH PEOPLE
was apparent their garb, the appcarrpcc OF their
houses and the marked absence OF good and
comfortable vchc Giles The only exhibition Of pleas
ure-seek:ng witnessed was by coorcd people, whose
proccssions passed the committee room, and whose
holiday excursions by railway started from the depot
opposite. The only cannon sound was from their re-
publican ratification meeting and theirs was the only
music heard by us in Mississippi The poverty
OF the coorcd people, also, was often PAIN
fully apparent IN groups OF witnesses VINO
clustered upon tho long galleries, wrclohed in
appearance and mscrably clad, giving to the
hotel the appearance Of country almshousc Inter.
ference by federal authority In the State elections and
internal affairs has since the close Of the war fro
qucny taken place. and never without deplornbc and
disastrous results and tho other hand the applca
tons Of mnoritcs defeated by popular vote TO be.
ncvcri helcss, Installed in Office, has never been
denied by federal authorities without such
Such Interference has always been followed
land very naturally by local discomfort disorders,
case of Louisiana and Alabama, while Virginia,
North Carolina Georgia. Texas and Arkansas are v
ing proofs IN their increased prosperity and tranquil
lily, OF the wisdom Of non-interlcrcnce.