There is a South of union and freedom. that South. thank God. is living. breathing. and growing every day. How we have illustrated the truth of that eloquent dictum let the impartial history of the past twentyfive years tell. We have passed through the dark days of reonstruction with the iron hand of irresponsible power at our throats. but ne1iher the destructive influences of war nor the blighting forces of carpetbagism as practised in the South could totally destroy or check our progress. and since our political emancipation we have marched onward and upward. our lands have advanced in value. immigration has been steady. crops have exceeded in value the most wonderful outcome of antebellum days. and we have enioyed the blessings of industry and good government. The two races have arranged themselves to meet the changed conditions. and year by year their relationship has become more and more cordial. Nor have the former slaves failed to utilize the new opportunities presented to them.
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