We cannot wonder at Swedenborg's belief that the celestial people will be found in the interior of Africa; nor hardly can we wonder at the legend that the gods came down every year to sup with their favorite Africans." One of the most statesmanlike proposals was made by Governor John A.Andrew of Massachusetts.

If, forgetting their theories, the conservatives could have united in support of a restoration conceived in his spirit, the goal might have been speedily achieved.

Andrew demanded a reorganization, based upon acceptance of the results of the war, but carried through with the aid of "those who are by their intelligence and character the natural leaders of their people and who surely will lead them by and by.

These men cannot be kept out forever," said he, "for the capacity of leadership is a gift, not a device.

They whose courage, talents, and will entitle them to lead, will lead ....