Rensselaer Union, Volume 9, Number 37, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 31 May 1877 — SENATOR MORTON'S LETTER. [ARTICLE]

SENATOR MORTON'S LETTER.

A letter which Senator Morton i»gbU»hed last weak has been the t hies topic of conversation in polilicMl circle* «i«tce its appearance. H wat written in answer to an open letter add leased to him by a hundred or more aouthern republicans, that was pablished in a New York newspaper several weeks ago, and also a general .answer to Interrogatories contained in numerous private communications from gentlemen both of the south and north. The same characteristics of strength, clearness, vigor aud originality which have made all bis . former letters and speeches influential and effective also make this later production. Mr. Morton's mental and wonderful command or powerful language is something remarkable. His keen faculty of perception, his immense strength of reasoning and his good pratical sense combine not only to elevate him to a position of leadership in his own party, but also give his utterances more importance and greater weight in the estimation ot his political enemies than would be carried by the mere incident of his leadership. In the paper under consideration Mr. Morton argues at considerable length the general condition of political affairs in the south, but more especially the situation in the state of Louisiana ns it bears upon the election of aUnitcd States senator. He further reviews the general polities of the country, aud the probable effect upon its future welfare of -a solid sentiment in the south which in reality and'truth is nnited to regain as far as possible-the prestige which that section lost in the collapse of the rebellion. From this premise he deduces the necessity of unity in republican ranks in order to resist the encroachments to-

wards an unequal and unfair propor lion of power which he foresees a solid south may find itself in a condition to attempt. Senator Mor ton, while not aba;ing a jot of his own convictions in regard to the treatment of the people who were lately hi rcbaUfou against the government, expresses tho utmost faith iu the integrity and honest intentions of President Hayes, and scouts aa unworthy of serious thought the suspicion that has been whispered in certain quarters that he meditates any scheme that could probably be classed under the expressive American political form Tylerization. Tiiat is to say, Mr. Morton lias no tear that the president contemplates treachery to the principles ot the party whose candidate lie was, and by whose votes be was elected. To sum up the whole ten? or of Mr. Merlon’s letter on this rubjeet in a few explicit words: He is Both policy and ditty for rojfijffiliea ns to sustain in good in his experiment with tbatlpoUcy of noneiliatioiL Mr. Morton’s good practical sense tells him, what must be apparent to every man of judgment who wijLoonsent to a momerit’s calm reflection, that no possible good can come to republicanism from n division in the ranks of the party; aud, therefore, he urges a manly yielding to inexorable circumstances, and perfect harmony of action. If in Louisiana and other southern states there has been a Ibteible revolution resulting in the overturn of a numerous but feeble .majority and the triumph of an Aggressive minority, which Mr. Morion believes, the blame, if it atmehes to the office of the chief, magistral** at. all, cannot right-' fully be upon President Hayes for the reason that tttU revoiutimi had already partially established itself several wrecks anterior to Mr. Hayes’ inauguration. \Ve-have not room either for the letter itiself nor any extended review of h, but commend its perusal to all guud republicans whose de- I toti<H\ to the principles of universal liberty and progress and whose soJicitHde for the prosperity of the country aud prosperity of free inHtitutious have made them nervous about what they feared was an iudieation of fattening on the part of tlje man whom they have assisted guavd their

Chsrished opinions. There is also another class of people whom the reading of Mr. Morton’s letter may benefit. They usually vote with the democratic party. They find it difficult to conceive how a great man and a powerful leader can see his advice set aside and then cheerfully settle down to earnestly work to carry out the plan which superseded his own difficult, to be sure, for people of narrow views to understand the philosophy and consistency of this action; but comprehensive minds look to results rather than engross themselves with the details that are to accomplish them. Mr. Morton and President Hayes are united in a patriotic desire to promote the welfare of the people, and to ad vance their prosperity through the establishment of peace upon an en during foundation, they differ simply as to details. Mr. Morton sees that insurmountable difficulties have arisen to prevent the adoption of his own plan, and with that dignity which is an attribute of the truly great statesman or general, he gracefully yields his own opinions and cheerfully unites with his coinpatriots to carry forward the great in which they are engaged though it is to be accomplished through the medium of a plan that has been submitted by another. Mr. Morton’s determination as revealed in the letter under consideration, is but another act confirming his right to the distinction of a front position among the great statesmen of,this nation.