The New York herald., 1864-03-14


made there 70 fear that great injustice will be
done these faithful volunteer defenders recogpi
ton Of their services at Baton Rouge Fort Bslaad po
m this stats and just compensation for their sacrifices,
should be among the earliest acts Of the State govern
ment In view OF the peculiar circumstances which sur
round Us, u may be we'll 70 afford such assistance
ought not 70 be withheld in national OF the high
est magnitude. The increase OF the volunteer forco d
state upon tho basis Of compensation adopted other
States win assist materially 10 the carly restoration OF
ny soaass nro sne an'
light before mo ] am constrained 10 believe that
the cause Of rebellion is in extremtes AZ all
or prepared to deliver deadly blows and il seems 70 me
not extravagans 70 look this the final one Of
the most senseess, causeess aud murderous rebellion
that occurred in civilized nation. Where earth
will the conspirators who took up arms 70 destroy the
Semseyes from when The naton
has triumphed9 The loyal men Of louisiana have sur
fered much and deeply; but with the blessings Of God
upon our exertons all will be right again and peace,
happiness and prosperity will sme upon our thresholds
as Of old Fellow citizens, again from the bottom Of my
heart thank you for the confidence you have reosed 10
and the you and heretofore lavishcd
upon Ny fondest and most cherished hope 10 that
when my service shall have ended you may
joy the pestimablc blessings Of perfect Unionn
with s accompanying justice, domestic tranquility and
liberty and that you may be able % assure me that
worthy Of the distinguished trust which have this day
assumed, and which, true son OF Louisiana. shall
feel more ambition 70 discharge meitorously than any
other upon earth.
AT the conclusion OF the address the Anvil chorus from
IL
BY forty tmebeaters upon anvs and fifty pieces Of
tlery This was received by the audience with repeat
Silence deeped be
GENERAL BANKS ADDRESS TO THE PEOPLE
Mr.. PRESIDENT FELLOW CrIzENs-At the request OF
the Committee Of Arrangements am present spec
ator TO witness the imposing and grand ceremonies Of
this interesting occasion, and reluctantly to express in
words my great qualification the progress that has
been made In the restoration Of Louisiana to the Union Of
States and 10 the majestic evidence before me OF the
deepest interest the pregnant events 10 the struggle
through which We are passing from Its inception 70 the
trymen have sorrowed at reverses and reoiced at
victories. have mourned over the heroes that have
brothers In arns-and have joined In the hcnors which
grateful people have showered upon the gallant spirits
They be forgotten. Day by day and hour by
hour have observed the receding armies OF the enemy
until than half the territory covered by the shndow
OF the rebel flag at the beginning Of the fallen
into the OF the and covered by
the Stars and stripes-the emblem Of liberty now and
forever here and everywhere At the call OF the Pres
dent the people have sprung 10 the defence of their coun
try with alacrity and strength Of which the history
Of the world furnishes no parallel The national
resources have been developed 70 extent
before realized, never before anticipated Foreign
nations no longer threaten Intervention, and
friendly public opinion abroad into respectful
silence. The stupendons difcntes Of administration
by one under the lead Of the great men Of the nation
have disappeared and for the second time 10 history
the representatives Of the people have snen the rock
OF anarchy and revolution and the gushing weters Of
public credit poured forth refresh nvieorate
the land requires no power Of prophecy % satisfy US
shall have ended the fourteen nsurgent States that
little while since commanded the Atlantic
Of the Gulf and the valley Of the Mississippi and
Territories bordering the Mexican frontier and the
most important OF all the pnorganized and ncpent States
sne Gs s re- os our - o.
BILE land with either loyal foreign States
Of this continent we bave enough 70 rejoice hearts
10 the progress Of and to give joy 70 the
tivitics Of this glad hour
But much remains
10 conquer still. Peaco hath her victories
No loss renowned than war.
In order maintain the ground have with
such terrible sacrifice Of precious ne, enable
gallant leaders and heroic OF armies 70 retire
the walks OF civil life again. il n necessary that civil in
new subdued yet patriotic spirit. like that which held
The helm OF Rome, when robes. not arms,
Repeled The fierce Epirose and the bold African,
and OF the nation Louisiana has not been faith
70 ner nor nor s sne now NOR WI s0s h se y
OF trial were her sons and her daughters. Among
ser Ss ns s S
great revolution OF IDEAS rather than OF arms 10 organize
her public schools upon = war footing and infnse
ment OF nationality. by The daily repetition. with the
morning prayers, OF the magnificent anthems Of Ame
rcan liberty She the 0rst 10 institute the system
Of labor Tint makes the restoration of the
institution OF slavery on this continent impossible that
compe to for the elevation Of the oppressed
and the ultimate recognition Of oil their rights
She ia the FIRST 10 this revolution c ideas TO give TO the
portsnce And to-day celebrates with becoming spen
dor the recognition by the people. in ~
votes the integrity OF which has been questioned
OF the national sentiment that union and liberty
are, and must be and forever one and uscpara-
ble 10 proportion to the confidence with which the
peone o the American continent shall view the resu Is
this days history will arise all parts OF land
cry OF JOY of people liberated from the bondage OF
slavery death from the hearthstone aud the
aiars VIII arise the prayers Of the good and wise that
naThinger n
" all human institut States OF the slow
est growth and require the deepest root To he perma
ncnt they must be founded in the habits and customs OF
the people. Like statue they cannot be brought into
existence by edic decree constitution Their laws
must be founded the institutions Of social life and
Tate the business ana bosoms OF The constitution
that has this day been partially revived and the state
on II is not called into life BY vote Of the people
nor bv the inauguration OF the Governor u has
that the changed habits or the people, the
adaptation Of their customs and their interests and daily
fe 70 the new condition o things, and the demands o
the new and great age upon which entering. You
will see II In the salon yoo will find II 10 the Workshop
IS pregnant with life on the plantation, il is
10 the counting room, the Levee, on the
Merchants Exchange, 10 the army. and
than aIl-abcve all-H lives In the precious music Of
the young hearts that about us, that with
the majestic accompaniment OF artillery aud the chimes
Of bells, rises like universal holocaust 10 Heaven 10
praise God for the day that has dawued upon Let
remember 70 inauguration we celebrate
the bnsis OF century for have achieved deeds OF
'os pas. ,wo years ana 80 long as .ne peop
Louisiana, the first returning State in which every
10 freeman, the architect OF bis fortune, with
nothing between him and bis Maker limit bis aspra
iions or hts opportunities But requires cspociy de-
vooa and purpose II must be done by the peope, and
not by their agents and, ip invoking blessings OF AL
mighty God upon this auspicious day and occasion VIC
ask Of Him In the plenitude OF his power AMI wis
dom TO do moro and to do less tnau 10 impress
upon the people Of Louisiana fitting idea Of their respon
sbilities and their duties
The addresses OF Governor Hahn and General Banks
received with loud applause. and at times tho
thusiasm rose 10 such height that moment more
ELAPSED before tho speakers could proceed
Tho band struck up tour Flag Is There the chill
dren joining, assisted by the and bells Prayer
by the Rev Mr.. Horton followed, when national aud
ponular airs were played BY the band The benedic,on
then pronounced by the Rev Mr. Chubbuck the
band piayed "Amerca" and in addition to the voices Of
the children, the ringing OF bcs the firing OF
the spectators joined In tho chorus three
OF infantry discharged their muskets
The entertainment closed with grand display OF Ore.