The Black Republican., 1865-04-29

for the dead but for the living and especially for the
open the pathway for Us all as he has done in the
past Who is there that can look into the seeds OF
time and say which grain shall gr0W--shall know, IS
he could nave done had he but been spared to usl
But we must believe that God, who mas been SO good
until the present day has raised up great leaders
equal to every emergency able 20 accompisn sVsry
people will be able to supply the loss III they nave
sustained
ouire into the motives of those who have brought
this country to the great grief which 1t now depores
seem to 60 for nothing: but we have right to draw
from 1T this lesson: that when men enter upon
ni9nity. Whether the assassinaton Of the Presi
dent be the work of few individuals, wh9ther it
tee ensmes of The tSe G distance which
separates from the terrible scene forbids Us even
have right to say that it is the elimination of that
great conspiracy which has been waged against the
people for the last four yearsthat it IS the legit
mate and natural elimination, and in the presence
people Of this Country tnat when they begin the
OF wrong there is no point At which they can
until humanity Is outraged, and the world is ap
palled by the magnitude and the henousness OF the
offense which they may commit. We cannot sepa
rate therefore the act which has caused the wrong
suffer, from the general course of events against
which, ali OF us as officers and men of the Army and
Navy have been the best of ability, protecting
the country We cannot separate the deed from the
eause-we must feel that the secret blow is lpeled
By the same general mind, and the same unholy
cause, against which have partially successfully
laborad- But we know. as IN the case OF ali wrong
the agent and the actor be his motive what 1t may
will never reap advantage from his success: the
consequences of this unparalleled crime Will faH
upon the people who instgated the rebellion against
the Government.
In the President and in the Secretary State, his
tried and trusted counsellor, they have STRICKEN
down the foremost men, whether in power or in pri
vate life, who have labored for the welfare OF the
people in arms against the Government and at the
moment that they were strioken-one in death and
the other to tha verge of this graveWe may well say
that there were two who had greater desire
greater power to protect the fallen arm of the re-
belIion than they. We do not know what may be the
consequences of this loss or the course of who
must naturally supply their places but we must feel
assured that it cannot be any possible event die
tated by spirit of kindness more strong than that
which has been manifested by the chief and counsel
lor whose loss and injuries we depore. 1t will be
seen hereafter, that in this case as in all other
crimes, the consequences have been most terrible to
those VINO have been most nearly connected with the
crime But of this we have no right to pronounce
Judgment We leave the future in the hands OF God
for their country and its people, as to lose
advantage but we pray that the loss may be made
good to the country. More than this sir, in your
behalf and in behalf of the officers and soldiers
whom we see here today, cannot say but counsel
them to consider well the lesson which II enforces
upon us, and to remember well that i IS their duty
ernment which these great men represented must
tutions of that Government have been founded must
still be maintained. If upon the battle field, let dan
contest still must e be faithful to trust there
The world has right to demand of us this course.
that Whatever may result from the great wrong under
which we labor and depore that the institutions of
Government shall still be maintained.
and the liberties OF our people still be preserved.
The General, also, was much affected at
times, and his remarks were listened to with
profound interest throughout.
Gen. Brayman then introduced the follow
ing preamble and resolutions, which were
read. The General, in presenting them made
a short but interesting and appropriate
address Owing to the low tone, and our
distance from the speaker, we heard his re-
marks but imperfectly. The General touch
ed upon the profound grief with which all
We're overpowered, at the loss of this great
and good man-one who had risen from
comparative obscurity to the great position
he occupied at the time of his cruel death.
1t seemed the will Of God that he should be
the man to save the country and restore to
all men their rights. Every one must recog-
nize the wisdom and skill with which he
conducted the affairs of the nation. In
every great crisis great men are found ready
for the emergency, us Mr.. Lincoln appeared
at the opportune moment for this country.
His great qualities. his virtues, are not
the property of State or nation, but they
belong to the whole civilized world-to all
who are interested in restoring to the down
trodden mass their rights. The reelection
of Mr.. Lincoln he had hailed with joy, for
to him it was an assurance that the war
would not be conducted for revenge, but
that kindness and moderation would rule.
1t would be so still, and he hoped the time
was not far distant when we could call all
Americans brothers 1t was still subject
Of inquiry as to who inspired the. hand of
the assassin, but he saw in the deed an eyi-
dence of the rapidity with which men drift
to barbarism.
five should be called upon again to shed
blood in defence of the nation, let us re-
member that Abraham Lincoln fell by the
assassin-hand, because of his love for that
cause in which we are all enlisted. In him
the enemies of the Union lost a friend, but
still let us meet those enemies to overcome
them not for vengeance.
Gen. Brayman's speech produced an excel
lent impression upon the aSsemblage.
The Chairman then read the resolutions q
second time, and they were unanimously
adopted as follows:
The officers Of the Army and Navy now at New
Orleans profoundly sEmpathizlng With the national
Comma nder-in. Chief, Abraham Lincoln President
of the United States. and being desrous of testify
ing their appreciation of his character their graft
tude for his great public services and their respect
for MS memory do resolve as follows
] That in the life and character of Abraham Lin
coin, they recognize purity of life, unfaihng good
sense, unconquerable honesty generous and mag
unanimous spirit, unerring sense of justice lover
of liberty deep devotion the country he served SO
well, and an humble reverence towards God
ship the duties OF the soldier and called to the
Chief Magistracy at period of national oonyusiou
assume great decide %tBout %
cedent and act upon the impulse of the hour-he sus
tanned hlmsef and the country with wonderful wis
dom and ability if chosen and inspired to save the
mon, maintain the Constitution and regenerate the
nation.
g. That having recently been chosen BY the
country to complete the great work of vindi-
peace, we hailed the recent glorious triumnhs
Of our with greater satisfaction because we were
conndent that while his humane and generous nature
and desire for peace would dictate only the most ia
vorable terms Of submission to the law the National
unity and glory the supremacy of law, the honor Of
the Rag and the rights of humanity would be fully
g. That this most foul and cursed murder Is but an
other sad proof that treason against so good and
oenehcent Government ours, is the fountain and
nsflg9t1on OF all crime against God and humanity
and when desperate from impending failure finds ex
preston in acts OF mad ngeance and folly like this
which bhe nation mourns
s. That though this loss is irreparabIe, and the
wisest and best statesman Of all fs removed from
faith in the goodness Of God and feel assured that
he Will raise mp and inspire other men who will
all her trials TO a lasting peace.
s, That we pledge ourselves anew to our country
and win not falter forsake the until the last
hostile arm is paralyzed and the flag of united
people shall be honored throughout the land
That we invoke on the part of the Government the
most rigid measures to punish all who are comprom
ised in this great crime that traitors and assassins
ready with our swords and able by the gallant arms
of our soldiers and sailors to ayenge the blood so
part Of the character Of the true soldier and saior
and that we viii endeavor rather to follow the humane
in Chief.
7: That the President Of this meeting be requestrd
70 forward to the family of our departed Commander
copy OF these resolutions. with letter of
sympathy and coincidence and that the officers Of
the army and navy be requested to wear the usual
oadges Of mourning for three months.
On motion OF Col. G. A. Pierce it was resolv-
ed that the officers of the Army and Navy
mere to-day be requested to meet on Sunday
at such place as shall be designated by a
committee to be appointed for that purpose,
TO form procession and march to a place of
public worship and that the committee give
notice OF the time and place Of such meeting
through the city papers.
The Chair appointed Brig. Gen. Brown,
capt Emmons and Col. K. G. Beckwith as
the Committee.
The meeting then adjourned.
e INTERESTING EVENT. COMINa 0FF.-We
understand that, in consequence of the
probable occurrence during the summer of
ar r1rt I+ny,