New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-01-03


New.York, received dangerous wound, being snot
through the back Mr. w. Clark got badly hit IN the
arm, and two deck hands were more or iess in]ureu
The Rebels were armed only with guns and knives;
The Empire Parish had 1870 hhds. OF sugar on board
nj the times she would therefore have proved valu-
able prize Discounted, the sssailants departed TO
another river landing, where more sugar was await
inc sbipment The steamer returned TO Baton Rouge,
TO procure medical assistance, and then steamed for
Nsw.Orleans.
Gen. BntIcr's Address 10 tho People 81
New-ORlcans.
The following farewell address OF Gen. Butler to
the people of NewOrleans was, on the evening OF
the ed ult. placed in the bands OF Capt. John Clark
with the request that it be issued in The Delta after
the departure of the Spaulding. We are indebted to
Col Z. NJ. Brown for an advanced copy of this last
performance Of the retiring Major-General:
CITIZENS OF NEw-ORLEANs: 1t may not be inap-
propriste az It 10 not inoppoune in occasion that there
should he addressed to you few words at parting by one
whore nsrne 10 be hereafter iDdissouby connected with
your city.
shall speak 10 no btens" because not conscious Of
single personal sumosty. Commanding the Army Of the
Gulf found you captured but not surrendered; conquered
but orderly relieved from the presence Of an army but
incapable OF tskrg OF yourselves So far from IT, you
had called upon foreign legion to protect from your
selves restored order punished crime opened commerce.
brought provisions to your starving people. reformed your
currency and gave you quiet p0tsoton such " you had not
enjoyed for many years.
While doing this my soldiers were subjected to oboqny
reprosoh and insult.
And now, speaking you. who know the TRUTH here de-
clare that whoever has quietly remained about his business
sAodps neither aid comfort to the enemies Of tho United
States has never been n,eered with BY the soldiers Of the
United States
The men who had assumed to govern you and to defend
your city having fed Of your women houed
tho presence Of those who 70 protect them by
simple order no 2s called upon every soldier Of this army
to treat the women gentlemen should deal
with the sex with such effect that call upon the just
minded ladies' Of TO whistler they have ever
enjoyed complete protection aud calm qnst for themselves
and their families since the advent Of the United States
troops
The enemies Of my country unspepsnt and mpscsble,
have tIessd with mehsd severity. hold tina. rebellion 10
treason and that peed In Is deah and any pun
isent short Of due traitor gives much clear gain
to him from the csmsncy of tho Government Upon this
thesis have sdmntedtbe authority OF the United states
because Of which unconcie1s OF complaint do not
feel ths. have erred much hsshness for that harsh
ness has ever been exhibited to doys enemies my coun
try and not 70 loyal ferd To be nigh, have RECALLED
you with the amenities Of British civilization and yet been
within the supposed rules Of civilized warfare You might
have been smoked TO death In csverns. as were
the Coyensnteu Of Scotland by the command Of
General Of the Royal House OF England OF
roasted Ike the inhabitants Of Aisiers during the
French campaign your wives and daughter. might have been
given over rsvsher the unfortunate danes OF
Spain In the Penin,usr you might have been caped
and tomshawksd mothers were at Wyoming by the
savage allies OF Great Britain In reyou,ion your
proper,y could have been turned to indiscninsio
loot" like The palace of the Emperor Of Chna works Of
art which adorned your buildings have been sent away
tho paintings OF the Vacan your might have been
blown the mouths Of like the sepoys I" Dehi
y. oil this would have been within tic rules Of civilized
prseced by the most polished and the not hypo
critical nations OF Europe For such scts tho records OF The
dous Of some Of the inhssn, Of your city toward thu
friend, Of the Union before my coming. we've sufficient
provocstlve and Justification.
But have not conducted On the contrary the worst
punish sc,ed except Tor criminal se' punishable by
every law has been Punishment with labor to barren ane
where encsmped my soldiers before msrchias here
10 trae have levied upon the wea by rebels aud paid out
nearly half million Of dollars to feed 0o OF the starving
poo, Of ell n.sa ...~slea here, made 80 by '@''
saw tina, this Rebellion war Of the uisioera's
sxsins. the niddlng mem Of the hch against the poor
war Of the landowner sgaint the lsboer that ~" ''rus
for the retention Of In the hands OF the few san
the many and fog nd conclusion TO ssve In the subu
g.tion Of the few and the dsenhrsment OF the many
therefore felt h,On in taking she substance Of the
who had suffered by the And shSll now leave you
with the proud consciousns. that carry with the bic "
inys humble and loyal under the roof Of the cottage
and the csba Of the slave and quito content to incur
the sneen OF the salon or the curses Of tho rich.
found you trembling ct the terror Of serye nsusction
All danger Of this prevented by treating the slave
that he had no csuGe 10 rebel.
found tho dungeon. tho chain, and the Ash only
enforcing obedience in servants leave them
peaceful labOrOus controlled by the laws Of bndne" and
justice.
have dsmonsrsted tina, the pssilsnes be kep, from
your borders
have added million Of dollars 70 your wealth In the form
Of new land from the bAtture Of the Mssssippi
hav. cean.ed and improved your streets. canals and pub
lie squares and opened avenues 10 unoccupsd land
have given you freedom Of elections greater than you
have enjoyed.
have caused justice to be administered impsrisy that
your advocates have unanimously esmPlimehed the
judges Of my appointment
You have seen therefore the benefit Of the laws and justice
Of the Govornmsn, against which you have rebelsd.
Why, then will you not all retcfn 10 your allegiance TO
that Government-nOt with lipserviee but with tho heart
Icopure you you desire to renewed prosperity
Giving business TO your streets and wharyes you hope to
see your city become again the mart OF the Western World
fed its rivers for than three thousand miles aiming
the Of country greater than the mind Of man
hath ever conceyed-r,tun to your Allegiance.
If you desire leave your children the inheritance you
received Of your fathers stable constitutional Government
If you desire that they should nj tho future be portion Of the
greatest empire the shsne TO your ale
glance.
There IA but oue thing that s,ands In the wsy
There 10 but ung iat at U hour stands tstoeea yu
and the Gors,nmeat, and that ia Sarery
The instution cured OF God which has taken it's last
refuge here Ills providence will be rooted the tares
from tho wheat although the wheat be tom ny with it.
have given much thought 70 this subject.