National Republican., 1877-11-07
The President and Ills Mission.

shoulu ne very gratifying to the country
that the Democrats have discovered the
true mission of President HAYES, and ar,
not at all backward in coming forward will
very liberal offering of counsel and ad.
vice, To the casual observer this fact might
raise doubt as to the firm fea,ty Of the
President toward the Republican party, tc
which he owes his election, while closer
scrutiny will very likely prompt the idea
that he entered upon what is termed his
two pclicies-that of paciication and civil
service reform-with the most patriotic pur-
poses, but perhaps without the very wisest
advice, and without the slightest purpose OF
intention of relaxing in any degree his stern
faith in Republican principles and the party
which sustans them.
The fact that these policies did not chal-
lcnge the warm sympathies and stern conf
dence of the Republican masses, became APP
parent ea:ly. SO far as the Southern policy
was concerned it was regarded us an aban-
donmcnt of the States of South Carolina and
Louisiana to the tender mercies Of an
armed and drilled Democratic party, which
had not and was not likely to deal with the
Republicans, black and white, with any
thing better than violence and outrage if
they should persist in asserting their rights
and opinions as citizens. 1t gave away two
Republican Governors in exchange 10: two
Democrats who were not elected, unless
SAMUEL J. TnDEN was elected President
Of the United States. II handed over five
Republican States TO the mercy e armed
Democrats, without any hope of succor or
protection from the Federal Govern
ment in case Of interference with the
right of opinion and suffrage. These were
the immediate consequences Of the Southern
policy. Not solitary live and active Re-
publican organization exists now in either
of the five Republican States where Repub-
lican majorities had ranged from 10000 TO
10000. Colored Republicans are threatened
with starvation unless they submit to Dem
Ocratic control in the exercise of their rights
of citizenship, and in that way the Republi-
can power Of the South has succumbed to
the Southern policy. Apprehensions that
this might be the result led earnest and
honest Republicans to question both the
wisdom and justice of abandoning CHAM
BERLAIN and PACKARD, when their deser-
tion could not be defended by any we'll
grounded plea that their opponents
were rightfully elected or entitled to
their positions For these reasons
what is known rs the Southern policy has
been questioned and criticised rs to its wis
dom, justice or necessity, by the wisest and
most loyal Republicans throughout the
country. They dissent, but they do not
protest or urge any change in the Prcsi-
dents position, for the mischief is already
done, and they are waiting to see the cnsu-
ing chapters and results of the measure.
The civil service reform policy of the
President was equally unfortunate in not
receiving sympathy and support from the
Republican party, for the reason that il is
regarded as utopean, unproductve of any
good results and uncaled for by any ne
cessity above that which hinges upon de-
sire to put out one class of officials to gratiN
the ambition Of others, and thus make
changes without corresponding improve
ments in the service.
These carly differences of opinion in the
party, which have pre- .ipitated more or less
criticism and discussion upon the admins
tration, have led the Democrats to hope that
they can capture the President and make
him subscryicnt to their own selfish ambi-
tions and ends. They are now singing in his
ears the songs of the syren, to win him from
his faith and party. The Atlanta Consifu-
ton is one of the sweet singers of the occa-
sion, and is tuning its voice to melody in
the following purely Democratic strains:
Never had n President greater opportunities
for promoting the public good and winning a
lasting and cnvable fame for himself than
Mr.. HAYES. lie has inaugurated his admins
tration with policy that has the popular
heart OF all sections the policy of peace and
reconciliation after long and disastrous war.
The good men of all parties are standing by
him and holding up his arms. lie is free 10
work ont his own patriotic views aud pur-
poses, aud can confidently look TO the country
to sustain him. The great heart Of the Amcri.
can people is with him, and il he is only brave
enough for tho OrcasiOn he will not fail to
triumph. His country saved, his people at
peace aud prospecting everywhere, history
favor, what matters it to him what political
party is left in power at the close of his career
TO carry forward his beneficial aud patriotic
work. Having huCkled on his arlnor and en-
listed for the war, ho must neither daily nor
lehate with the enemies Ol his cause, but must
strike them blow wherever they shall ap-
1car and whoever they may be- More than
his he must be true TO his allies and friends |
no popular leader can afford to turn his back |
lpOn them.
Time will determine whether these Sc
luctiye notes are to win. We have no
ear, If the President has entered upon
his work with high motives and intentions
lie will stand firmly by the right, and per-
nit this flood of hattery, which is the
parent of wicked, bano of honest deeds"
o pass by him as the idle wind. lie can
ot fail to see that not one of his present
Democratic admirers would have suspended
heir war cry Of fraud" and "usurpation :"