The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-04-13

The last distinguished Southerner TO re
spond TO the request OF the Augusta (Ga.)
Chronicle for q statement Of his views upon
the existing political situation is Judge James
s. Hook man OF some local prominence in
Georgia. His letter shows ia clear head and
rational spirit. We quote:
~ cannot agree with those who counsel an
attitude OF hostility to the new President in
regard to what ~ called his Southern policy
and his manner OF inaugurating 1t. He should
De allowed to fully develop his purposes and
plans, and meantime should command our re-
spectfui confidence until by some overtact
plainly nullifying his expressed determination,
he forfeits 1T. must confess | am willing to
trust him on the promises OF his inaugural-a
production OF unusual merit, and marked by
high patriotic purpose. Gen. Hayes was n
brave and honorable soldier on the Federal
side OF the late war between the States, and
men Of that character, L care not on which side
they fought, do not Intentionally deceive or
mlslead anybody. II is difficult to believe that
a man OF his acknowledged moral worth and
INTEGRITY, occupying now the highest position
ia the reach OF human ambition, will dishonor
himself and stain his robes OF Office at the
dictation OF the mere partisan extremists of
the radical brotherhood. There is no lust
ground for regarding with suspicion, as many
do. his delay IN regard to the removal OF troops
! from South carolina ana LOUISIANA. Nor IL
there any reason for being driven to despair or
| indignation because OF the method he has seen
| fit to employ, Tor informing himself az to the
real status there, before be takes decisive ac-
ton. Let US rather attribute all this to sim
cere desire to do right IN tue exercise OF =
| patriotic caution.
"In any event. whether right or wrong in my
estimate of the President, his character and
his policy. one thing is certain, me comes to the
Southern people, as the represent tive head oil
the Federal Government with the olive branch
| in his hand and invites all good and true men
OF all parties. classes and conditions, to sustair
him IN bis effort TO inaugurate new era il
our politics, In which partisan bitterness and
sectional bate are to be made to give place tc
honesty merit and patriotism. i submit thai
with such q programme promised, IL is the
duty, as IL should be the pleasure, OF our PEG
pie to trust and try him, and let solId Soutt
uphold him, In the hope that his manly
promises may be fulfilled. tn
clear that Hayes Is a man of ability and. mora
firmpess as we'll ~ patriotism, and will TAX,
counsel of the more liberal and conservativ,
elements of his party. From what has gon,
before you will perceive that II Is my opinion
the south should be ready to meet the Presi
dent half way, and IN good faith trust hi
avowed friendly policy IN manner at ono,
kind, candid and conclfatory. Let us help Il
have done with the day Of bad passions ant
worse policies. If the President withhold
Office, be content. III he tender Offices, accep
and do our whole dutv in them, not for tn,
mere sake OF place, power and emoluments
J but with the nobler aim OF doing good TO tn,
land we love-"