Year: 1866

We make the following extracts from two
or three leading moderate Republican pa
pcrs Of the North, to show how the Senate
caucus plan for restoration is regarded
among that class Of Northern politicians, as
well as to show that they hope through its
adoption to bring about reconciliation be-
tween the President and Congress.


From the New York Times.l


1t is altogether practical question, and
should be approached with due regard to
what is feasible as well as what is theoreti-
cally right Dislike it as we NAV, the eie-
ment of expediency enters to an extent that
should control the action Of Legislators.
Subject only to restraints imposed by the
Constitution, the expediency or inexpe-
diency Of any course looking 70 reconstruc-
tion or restoration should determine Its &C
ceptance or rejection.


The problem TO be solved is not what is
best, but what that is practical is best. Any
scheme Of this kind therefore; will of ne
cessity be compromise. 1t will involve a
reciprocal giving and taking Conqueror
and conquered, both must yield somewhat
The South, having staked its all upon the
hazard of die and lost, ought not to ex-
pect only that which is agreeable 10 itself.
The North, impelled alike by magnanimity
and interest to desire the renewal of harmO-
nious relations with the South, does not de-
mand any more rigorous conditions than ap-
pear necessary to perfect and secure the
results achieved by the war.


The inexpediency of contending against
the amendment as now modified in its third
section becomes more manifest when it is
remembered that there yet remains point
Of difference, as between Congress and the
President, upon which compromise should
be sought Whether the right to represen-
tation in Congress shall be recognized as
now belonging TO the Southern States under
the Constitution, or shall be subject to con-
dtions-p precedent, dictated by Congress- is
a question so vitally affecting the restoration
policy that the further exercise Of the con-
ciliatory spirit displayed by the Senate in
reference to the disfranchising clause is ex-
ceedingly desirable The amendment, as it
now stands, although not perfect, may well
be accepted cheerfully, if the relation of the
States to Congress be adjusted by an enlarge
ment Of the compromise.


From the Trenton CN. j. Gazctte.l


There can be no doubt that the PROPOSE
lions as amended are much more acceptable
than in the form in which they passed
the House. They are now relieved of every
feature to which reasonable objection can he
made, and while some may desire more radi-
cal measures, the wisdom of the proposed
notifications must be obvious, since they
tend undoubtedly to strengthen the Union
party before the people. Indeed, it is al
ready stated that the Republicans who sup
ported Mr.. Johnson's policy, with two or
three exceptions, finding that the Con
gressional plan will be based upon lasting
principles and will effect permanent cure,
are preparing to give it their support. 1t is
believed by some that if the President would
give his sanction to the measure in its present
shape, it would be accepted by the Southern
people, who would scarcely consent to re-
main outside of the Government merely to
crafty few disappointed politicians.
From the Albany Evening Journal


Calm and temperate discussion shows that
there are no real differences of opinion
within the lines Of the Union party, which
cannot be speedily and harmoniously ad-
justed. The danger of rupture and collision
lies not in any conflict Of vital principles,
but in the heated and unwise controversy
respecting non-essentials; in the imputatiOn
of improper motives; in the suspicion and
allegation of treachery, where no treachery
is intended.