The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-12-28
Cancellation.

1t is assumed by the Democratic press that
overtures have been made by Gen. Hayes
to Messrs. Hill and Lamar, to the effect
that if they will acquiesce in his inaug ura-
ton, and interpose no caDtloas opposition 10
his administration, they will be recognized in
the disposition of the public patronage in
the South. OF course there is not one
word of truth in the statement. Such IL
proposition is totally inconsistent with the
character Of tile gentlemen named Gen.
Hayes would scorn the thought OF purchas-
ing the opinion or influence of any man, or
the appointment of any one to public posi-
ton who was known to be in the market. -
Messrs. Hill and Lamar would frown upon
any overture rejecting upon their integrity,
as such bargain most certainly would. Gen.
Hayes will stand to the declarations of his
acceptance letter. The principles there enun-
ciated are just and right. Messrs. Hill and La
prosperity Of the South at heart, can consist
emily meet him there. 1t will be the pleasure of
Gen. Hayes to join hands with them in earn
est endeavor to promote the general welfare
to naugurate policy that will blot ont
sectional distinctions, and contribute 70
the interest OF all sections alike. Gen. Hayes
would doubtless recognize any honest an
noupcement OF q purpose to aid in q faith
unnatural arrangement that exists, and to
promote the good OF all the people in his
conduct OF the affairs of the nation. 1t would
require no bargain-no formal overtures
from such men, animated by such a SPIRIT
They would come together as if by instinct.
They would be controlled by common am
bition-inlluenced by the same high, patri-
ic motive, and having the same end in view,
their efforts would be joined by reason Of the
attractions OF common sympathies. "hc mis-
cradle marplots and agitators who would
have power at the cost OF the peace Of the
nation, cannot understand the deep sense OF
duty that moves such men, Surely, Hill and
Lamar, and all others who have brave
and honest hearts, have had enough OF con-
tention and strife. They can see no sacrifice OF
principle, no recreancy to section mo depart
urc from line of patriotic duty in uniting
their efforts with all good men in healing
the wounds of war, allaying prejudice and
recognizing national Obligations. Tae future
peace and prosperity Of the South is with our
people. They have the assurance OF Gen.
Hayes that he will deal fairly with them
He will not deceive them. Let them not be
led away from their own interest by ohe de-
signing demagogues who would rule or ruin.
Sooner or later this class Of destructives Of the
public peace will have to take back SEATS
They have wronged the people enough. They
have inflicted injuries without reason or
cause; and it is time they were properly dealt
with by those who have had to suffer. The
opportunity is grand for the men OF both par
ties who regard country as above party and
VINO are willing to meet upon a common.
platform OF libcra,ity and Cancellation, in the
interest of a common country. Let it be
utilized. Let the true men Of the Soath meet
the true men Of the North and West. and by
their combined cndeayors build up and per-
pertuate the liberties of the people under just
and uniform laws. The time is peculiarly
suspicious for such IL determination. web |
icve il will come, aud that it will create an
era OF uneXampled peace and prosperity fol
he South IS well as the North ana west.