Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-10-13

real originstors of the war. He answered
the objection 10 the cost Of the war by ref
erencs to glorious historic examples. He
showed the absurdity Of the cry about the ne
groes coming North and about smslgama-
ton, in a capital style which completely car
ried away his audience. But this has been
so frequently dWelt upon that we omit detail
Of those who are so afraid Of amalgamation
he remarked that they ought ts wear label
marked, "Don't amalgamate me" -
[Great applauss.l The General came out
boldly and fearlessly for the great Prinei-
Piles Of human liberty.
He passed to refuts the charge that the
Government was attacking the liberties of
the people, demonstrating that it rested with
the people as to whether they will be tyran-
zed over or not. If the Government is vio-
lently attacked it must use violent means to
defend itself. You cry against the suspen-
sion Of the writ of habeas corpus, but II there
had been no traitors in the North, the writ
would never have been suspended. APP
plause. War is no plaything. We are not
merely fighting the black empire of the
South, but all the aristocraoy Of the world.
Applause. And though we are great ma
tiOn, in navy and money and power, in CO.
lumbiads, iron-clads, monitors, soldiers and
generals, still we must use every energy
" non EIduCo was uOHu uoEuo lueuE-
rection she was mild. But when all Europe
assailed her Institutions she was forced to
use the guillotine. [applausel And our Ad-
ministration must maintain its power. We
must give cur all to it and all will be we'll,
and the Government will not take violent
steps to defend itself. We will have no mas
sacres unless these traitors compel it. Keep
quiet, you snakes, and we will keep quiet
too. Applause.
The General passed to snalyze the projects
of the peace party. He showed the folly Of
armistice with 8 country we had learned to
distrust,-an armistice which would give up
the ground our boys had died to win. He
agreed to the demand for the country as it
was, geographically, but asserted that polit-
ically things must be- changed. The
South were never Republican. Opinion
could not safely be expressed. We must
have all this changed and freedom of speech
must be introduced into the South. He at
tackled most earnestly the demand of peace
men for amnesty to Southern traitors, allud-
ing to the face that foreigner must wait
five years to become a citizen, and protesting
against receiving back at once those who for
three years had been in armed rebellion -
TApplause, and three cheers for Sigel. He
secuted their cries of hostility against Eng
land and France, proving that these cham
piOns of slavery both black and white are
really in the closest sympathy with each
oiher. This whole analysis was received
with the widest applause. As our readers
are already familiar with the thought, we
have condensed greatly this portion Of the
speech.
The General appealed most eloquentIy to
all not to let the State fall into the hands of
this peace party. Even should they gain
power here it cannot stop the war.
believe in the good will and intelligence
of the people. Let the traitors summon evil
spirits around them if they will. If Val
landighsm should call on Claib. Jackson for
assistance, also summon Andrew JRckson's
spirit. Tremendous applause-l If he calls
upon Floyd, who also has seeded forever,
/ invoke Washington. Renewed applause.
We shall come out of the war stronger
than ever, like the Phoenix arising from the
ashes, pride Of the nation and terror to
all enemies of human liberty; Three cheers
strong in moral poEer,-stroug and mighty
and warning only for freedOm,-a citadel for
all who believe in human freedom. Zap
plause.l
The speaker in closing, addressed himself
particularly to ali foreign born citizens,
calling on them most imprsssiveIy to prove
themselves worthy to be American citizens,
to repay the benefits they had received, and
to stand firmly by the country and the flag,
cementiDg with their blood the different ele-
ments Of the Union. He warned them to be-
ware how they voted lest they should repent
hereafter. He closed by expressing the hope
that in the great battle of 1854, he might
have place amid the rank and file
We had secured verbatim copy of Mr..
sigers speech, buI found it too lengthy for
our columns. We therefore present it in a
condensed form, losing the life and fire Of
the Generals language, but presenting quite
fully his argument.
Nine laundering cheers were given for
General SigeI.
The vsst audience at this stand, like Oil
yer Twist, wanted more, and short speeches
we're addressed to them by the Hon. R c..
Parsons and by F. 7. Bsckus, Esq.,F which
were received with the widest enthusiasm.
AT THE THIRD STAND
A large crowd gathered, who were effective
ly addressed in brief and spirited speeches
from A. F. slade, Mr.. Jones and I. Buck
inghsm, Esq.
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