Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-03-19

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there, and brings it back (s'Wood,' .
ssBrooks.n1 Who are these that are in such
confidence with the Southern Confederacy that
they know what they will accept ["Val-
landigham," "Voorhies.'' Whether it is done
by underground railroad, or upon some un-
known telegraphic wire, / cannot tell but
there is one thing-it begins to indicate who
is pretty closely connected with this conspra-
cy and this rebellion applausel and just in
proportion as you can trace them up, don't
you see it is pretty near time for the Govern
ment to begin to make some arrests APP
plause.l And can tell you, my countrymen,
that arrests are not the only thing that ought
to be made in this struggle Of the nations life.
Great applause, "Good," "Good.n The
The time has come, not for stopping this thing
by mere arrests, but the time has come when
some healthy hanging should be done. Loud
cheers. Now, let us follow this thing a little
further Me-. Thomas Corwin, from Free
State, a member of the House, proposed to
I amend the Constitution so that it could not be
changed in anything in reference to the insti-
tuition of slavery. Nothing could be stronger
than this. The resolution passed by two
third vote, and it was referred to the States
Why was it not adopted ? Why did not the
compromisers come forward and secure the in
stitutions of the South They did not do it,
but they formed a party to get power and
place at the sacrifice of the country. A great
deal was said about Southern rights in the
Territories, and the public mind was distract
ed upon the subject. Three Territories were
then formed, and the sixth section of each bill
for those provides that the Territorial I.egis-
lature shall not have power TO legislate to i'm
pair private property, which in this sense
meant slave property. What better oompro-
mise than this? The conclusion is. that
this cry for compromise was all a pre-
text. There was no justification for the ne
farious rebellion. Compromise was the half
way house to the traitors residence. Are you
for stopping the war ? Yes. It can be set
tied in forty weight hours. How? By simply
conforming'to the Constitution and the laws.
That is my compromise Constitution,
sealed with our fathers blood, acknowledged
and obeyed. The rebellion was in contempla-
hon for forty years, and Mr.. Lincoln's cleo
ton was seized upon as favorite opportunity.
Is the country to be broken up at every elec-
ton No The struggle is now between
freedom and moneyed aristocracy-a strug-
gle for free government. | came on to Wash
ington shortly after the election in November
| saw Mr.. Phillip Clayton, of Georgia, who
was an associate of Mr.. Cobb, and Mr.. Cobb,
you know, was Secretary of the Treasury
laughter and beautiful set they We're
[laughter and we got to arguing this ques-
tlon about the change of Administration and
the coming into power Of Mr. lincoln, am
thought, as. most of US do, that | had driven
hm to the wall, had pressed him so hari.-
AT last he exclaimed, 'ETo be serious about
this thing, Mr.. johnson, a large proportion of
the people OF Georgia are not prepared to sub
NIT TO the administration of any man coming
up from the ranks Of the people as Abraham
L:aColn has
Mr.. Johnson concluded a speech of nearly
two hours duration by avowing his utter de
votion TO the maintenance of the Union, come
veal, come woe, with slavery or without sla-
very loud cheers by making an eloquent
appeal to his audience to resolve to spend the
last dollar and the last drop of blood in the
country for 5 preservation, and by an address
to the ladies' OF New York to join in Fastening
on the war by their sympathies, their labors,
and their aid.
An able speech was also made by Ex-Sena,
tor Wright, of Indiana, from which we have
no room for extracts. 'The Loyal League of
Union Citizens was organized, with General
Scott as President. The meeting was i'm
mense and enthusiastic for the Union.
ANOTHER GREAT UNION DEMoNsTRA-
TIoN.--Another immense Union Meeting was
held in Brooklys on Monday night The
Academy of Music was filled to overhowing.
and thousands; it IS said, We're unable to OBJ
tain admission. Speeches were made bv May
or Kalbfeishch, Jas. T. Brady, Ex-Governor
Wright of Indiana, John Van Buren and 9th
ers and the following stirring letter was read
from Secretary Seward
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
Washington, Tuesday, March II, 1868.
To L. b.. lyman, Esq, Chairman Of the
CommiAee Of arrangements, Brooklyn, NJ
Y:
SIR Il regret that | cannot attend your
meeting on Monday evening. Go on and or
gani2e your Union League Write out the
bond in broad bold, unmistakabe hand
Let whomsoever will, be they old or young, of
either sex, Of whatever nation. religion or race,
sign it,. Let each subscriber take certificate
of membership, frame it in the costliest manner
he can stford, suspend it conspicuously in his
saloon or IN his cabin, preserve it with the care
a miser bestows on his gold, and bequeath i'll
at his death to whomsoeyer he loves best The
diploma will grow IN value as years roll away
and happy generations succeed each other in
the glorious land we have inherited
Only those who are physically active and
athletic can secure to themselves the greater
honor of having their names borne on the
muster rolls of the Army and Navy of the
United States, which | am sure will never be
suffered to perish. Those of us to whom this
privilege is denied, through age or infrmity,
are unworthy of our relationship to the heroes
of our country if we do not with our voices.
our votes and our treasure, sustain them in the
trials of the camp and the dangers of the field.
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