Year: 1876

mind We not yet In full possession OF all the facts
relating the elections the States sll In doubt
and II would bo idle 10 any conclusion to
the responsibility Of either party while these facts
have not been clearly ascertained. 1t is 10 be
hoped that the gentlemen Of distinction, repre-
senting both parties who have gone to the
southern States, viii ample opportunity
Of thorough investigation do not think that any
persons would, the present condition Iubnc
mnd desire TO place any obstacle In the way OF such
rn investigation into the conduct Of any official
aad duties 10 perform ia connection with the election
A. Tar as can judge the people OF all parties VIII DO
quite content at any result IRON lair election on
the other hand, believe they will regard election
which Is tainted by reasonable suspicion OF fraud ON
The part OF either party treason TO the Republic ana
as denying the most important rights oil the people IN
the expression OF thor sovereign Will thnk l am
right in saying that respectable OF all parties are
most earnest In hoping that such disaster VIII occur
the gentlemen OF whom have spoken, VINO have
gone TO make this investigation are, lar as can
understand, vested with no legal authority; but at
Tho same time, their mission WILL have no DOUBT DO
respected As To the various legal questions which
have ar sen or may arise, IA connection vito the elec
iions IN the south, now and aiier Congress meets,
have any special examination and prefer not
10 give you any opinion that would necessarily DO
hasiy aud OF hand. The field of examination on such


subject is large and no lawyer should desire TO give
on SO important question anything but a deliberate.
well considered opinion Indeed TO arrive AT any cor
rect opinon Ii is essential that all the facts be first
scrtained, that subject expect We shall soon
be enlightened by the report OF the gentlemen who
have gone South Tor the purpose of ascertaning
lhem"
portant reported upon differently by the
representative gentlemen OF both the particsr


ave anticipate SO unfortunate result,
but II 10 happens We have no experience to guide US,
and M ust depend upon such the consttu-
and law provide Congress, when II meets, will
doubt, take such steps as Will be found wise and
necessary the assertion OF the peoples rights We
must hope TOR the best. In the meantime every man
Is bound TO cultivate calm good temper and lorbear-
Ence, and all the newspapers will, l trust help in
encouraging such condition OF the public mina. l
don't believe are likely 10 be less resolute
tcctng their rights because they have been careful
cautious and deliberate in the consideration OF their
duties the subject On the whole, believe
shal get this difficulty without any serious jar 10
The constitution, any serious blow against the rights
pl tho people"


sDo you think that the democratic gentlemen who
have TO investigate the affairs of the South will
be denied the means of examinationin


''No, do not think So l do not think that In the
present temper OF the public mind, any party would
dare TO assume the responsibility OF conceaing any
important matters. The truth must como out. have
no idea how long the invest CATION VIII take We may
not hear definitely perhaps, Tor week. Every days
delay positive mischief to the trade OF this
CITY, which Is practically, at standstilL"


What do yo1 think OF Senator Baynrds action in
refusing to become member OF the committee OF in
vestgationrn


al have doubt Senator Bayard has good reasons
for all he does and fer his refusal TO do anything he
refuses TO do AS understand he refuses TO take
prominent part in the preliminary exam naton OF mat
ters of-fact which he thinks may before him
quarrel with his views OF his duties in that
gard Senator Bayard IS man OF high and well de-
served distinction oil stainless character acknc wledged
ability and growing reputation. 1 should say Senator
Bayard entitled TO be regarded q sincere and
highminaed patriot and statesman