Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-01-22

lew incompetent northern leaders. AG
there VIII then be no furtherneause for
sectional strife, there will be as much
reason why the Democracy shall subservs
the best interests of the South, as there
will why the South shall subserve the in
terests OF the Democracy of the Union.
When sectional strife and hate no longer
exist, aud we have one united country, the
reason for solid South and solid North
will cease. Parties will then no longer exist
on sectional issues or race lines. but they
will be formed upon the great living practi-
cal issues OF the day, such as tariffs, bank
currency, etc. While this may Rot be bst-
ter for the class OF politicians who live
by keeping eectioral issues alive,
am sure 1t viii be better for the South, bet
ter for the North and better for the whole
country. The great laboring masses of the
South are tired of sectional strife. They
want peace; they want faithful execution
of the laws; they want full restoration of
property; they want the Union OF our
fathers, upon the Constitution as it Is. With
this restoration and the vast resources of the
South properly understood and appreciated
by the men OF means. the substantial husi-
ness men OF the North and West, many of
whom would then come South, there Is no
limit to the future prosperity and wealth of
the South. 1t is destined to be the richest
section OF the Union, because Providence
has been more lavish Of His gifts there than
in any other section.
THE OLD AND THE NEW ERA.
"All patriotic citizens now admit that the
Union Is to be perpetuated and the States
by which It is formed iudestructible. And
think our past experience should by this
time have convinced all sagacious men in
the South that we can never reach the full
measure of our material prosperity. nor at
tain the high destiny which awaits US, until
we have placed ourselves In accord with the
other sections of the Union and have digui-
fed labor and secured legal rights to all.
Under the slavery system we could not do
this. Nov there is no serious obstruction
ter. The destruction of slavery inaugural
ed new era. and we must keep pace with
the age or fall behind Ia the race.
''1n this connection permit me to say that
writer In the Herald of the 25th ult., who
states that am now trying to impress the
Senate of the United States that / was
Union man, greatly misrepresents me.
have stated in the Senate distinctly and
emphatically that | was an original seces-
sionist; that l believed was right then,
and believe now was right then. But that
the war settled that question against US
of the South, ard we now, In good
the old era l am satisfied that State
had the right to secede. Under the new
era and the constitutional amendments a
State has no such right. The old South,
under the old ere, maintained and practised
slavery. The new South, under the new
era, has consented to the abolition of
slavery, and that our former slaves are now
citizens with every legal right Of citizen
ship. This change has swept away slave
labor and has elevated and dignided free
labor. 1t is now our duty to see that labor
has it's just reward and that citizenship is
protected in every legal right"
NEGRO EDUCATION.
"You have interested yourself consldera-
bly, In pressing au educational bill ?"
eyes, and think that Of the very first
importance to our people. We have ac-
cepted the enfranchisement of the negro In
perfect good faith and are determined topro-
tect him in his every right. The platformion
which was elected was free vote and
fair count. But we want these people edu-
Gated so that they can vote intelligently and
honestly, and prevent them being defrauded.
Georgia is doing her duty in this matter to
the extent of her ability, but we cannot do
all that is needed. New England has heavy
responsibility at this point. She
brought the slaves from Africa and
them after we had bought them She en-
frsnchised them after they were freed. She
will fail In the discharge of = solemn duty
If she does not help to educate them.
knowledge will protect them as armies nor
laws nor anything else ever can, and | will
here add that l am very happy to see the In
terest manifested by the Northern Senators
in this subject. In the late debate in the
Senate they showed most liberal and just
spirit.''
''I have seen intimatIons that you would
possibly be called to Garfield's Cabinet. Do
you prefer this TO a leadership in the Sen
ate ~
81 do not anticipate the possibility Of
being called to the Cabinet, and see no rea-
son why [ should be. I can say very posi-
lively that under no circumstances would
leave the Senate to go into the Cabinet. /
consider Senator's place in dignity and
character next to that of President, aud |
have no higher mark for my ambition than
the place | hold. do not aspire to the
of leadership in the Senate,
and illusions to such a thing are distasteful
to ms. l am willing to follow any man or
men who propose anything that l msy be
satisfied will work to the good OF the eouu-
try. | am ambitious only to help my sec
ton and my country In its struggle for ad-
and prosperity"
IMMIGRATION IN THE SOUTH.
"With what reception will immigrants to
the South meet In the futur6?n
ga perfectly cordial and hearty one. It Is
useless to deny that Just at the close of the
war, when we were irritated over the loss Of
our cause, our sons and husbands and
we did not meet Northern settlers
with the proper cordiality. Bat | can say
with equal frankness that that feeling has
died cut and now Northern
man is met just the same as q Southern
man. There is literally no difference, ex-
cepb that little more trouble may be taken
with Northern man of good character to
make him feel at home. The testimony of
Northern men living In the South will show
this to be true. There is no section of the
country in which such inducements are Of
fered to legitimate enterprises as In the South
and there Is room for all that will come and
a hearty welcome without the slightest dan
ger of ostracism. The Sists OF G orga is
an Empire within itself. L. has more iron
than Pennsylvania and inexhaussible beds
Of coal, and it is said By the State Geologist
that it has more gold than California. The
yield of gold bullion with our imperfect
mining system is over 81. .000, 900 year, and
our iron ore and pig iron command pre-
MUM In the best markets. We lead the
Southern States IN cotton manufacturing,
and are adding from twenty to sixty thou
sand spindles a year. The factories are
profitable, and / see from the re-
port of the largest one that it has paid
1913 per cent. in dividends In eleven years,
being about eighteen per cent. a year,
sesides having built new mill
from its surplus earnings. Every new
mill started is q nucleus for Others. In the
northern part of our State clover and cot
ton lap each other and grow In the same
field; in the middle portion wheat and cot
ton grow side by side. In South Georgia
rice and cotton are raised on the sane farms,
We have unbouuded forests Of the finest TIM
Der, and an untouched wealth of naval stores.
The mountains and valleys of Northeast
Georgia offer every inducement for orchards
and stock farms, and is just being penetrat-
ed with railroads. Added to these facts we
have the liberal and progressive course
taken by Georgia, the cordial temper Of her
1t most inviting acid for
CLIMATE, SOIL AND PRODUCTS.
"What part of Georgia, in your opinion,
Is the most inviting for immigrants gi'
"That depends entirely upon the taste
and pursuit OF the immigrant. The climate
Is genial aud healthy, with every variety to
suit the preferences of the immigrant, hat
ever may be his intended pursuit. IL he
desires to raise rice, sea island cotton, and
;emi-tropical fruits, including the orange,
and have fish In abundance, or desires to
engage In the culture of early vegetables
and fruits for Northern coneumptioD lie
can find a suitable location unon her
southern coasts or islands. If he desires to
Engage extensively in the lumber business
here Ia no heiter field oman To him IN tba