The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-04-14
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John Bull, JEFF Davis and the devil. My heart
feels good today towards everybody and ]
would not strike dog.1q l9T9aUH owl
Mr.. Galbraith then referred to the first symp-
toms of disunion between the North and the
South and traced its rise until it finally culmi-
mated in rebellion the almest absolute overthrow
of which we rejoice over to-day. Rejoice
then, fellow-citizens, rejoice! Richmond is
ours; JEFF. Davis has gone off somewhere.
He related several anecdotes to illustrate his
views of things generally, which brought down
the crowd, and closed with a glowing tribute
to the American people and their future great
ness as a nation. '. '
Gov. Miller again appeared on the balcony
and handed Gen. Sbley a telegram he had just
received, announcing the overflow of Lees
army, which the General read, and was the
signal Of loud and long continued applause.
After the excitement had subsidized Hon. J.
NJ. Gilman was introduced and spoke as fol-
lows: .g.1 ak ~ .,,. u "a" - nv:
speech of Mr.. Gilman. n r~a.s
After the time already consumed by the
speaker, l shall not weary you with, any
lengthy remarks of my own, which, have no
doubt is the most agreeable thing I can say
Upon an occasion like this, anything that any
one can say falls so far short of giving a full
expression to the emotions of the heart, as to
render speeches tame and insipid, and would
refrain from saying anything, but from the
fact that my motives would be misconstrued
by those who have not American hearts and
cannot become Americanized, and therefore
Judge others through an influence of chronic
spleen and malicious insanity.
is mod fast hot 10 Ia
war which has ragged in this country during
the last four years, has spent its fury, and is
rapidly drawing to a close, as far as regards
the actual collision of hostile armies. The
people now have the satisfaction of realizing
that their immense sacrifices to support the
government, maintain the Union and uphold
constitutional liberty, have not been in vain,
but that as reward for these sacrifices they
now see the armies of the rebels overcome and
dispersed, their cities captured and their coun-
try occupied by the national forces. This is an
event we have all predicted and expected and
labored for and therefore rejoice in its accom-
plishment Whether this result of the four
years war could have been achieved in less time
or with less cost in blood and treasure it is not
necessary or proper now to inquire That is a
matter that will receive the attention of the
historian in after time. The people will not
care to speculate upon this subject at present,
SC long as the object aimed at is actually &C
cCmplished.
When this war broke out four'years ago, all
differences Of opinion as to its cause or neces-
slty were forgotten or laid aside in unani-
nous feeling and determination to uphold the
government and suppress the rebellion. This
feeling has continued to animate the hearts
OF the people throughout the war, and indi.
Gates how deep-rOoted is the love and affection
OF the people for their government and con-
stitutional liberty. Notwithstanding the efforts
n I0Io fNr ,nNfS- 80
the belief that nearly one half the people of the
North were in sympathy with tie rebels, they
have utterly failed in forcing any party or por-
ton of the people into that position, or in
making any candid person believe their insane
charges. The resources CT the government in
men and money have by unanimous consent
been placed at the disposal of those in power,
and the feeling and determination that the re-
bellion should be put down has continued I'm.
divided and undated.
Whatever difference Of opinion has existed
or may still exist as to the wisdom or policy
of any of the acts Of those in power in coah6c.
ton with the prosecution of the war, therehAs
always be9n a unanimity of wish and desire
among us that the National forces might cofi-
quer and overcome the rebel armies, and that
the Union and authority of the Government
might be established. We can therefore all
unite in rejoicing and in celebrating OUR mill
tary successes. That we should indulgein
manifestations ofejoy over these successes is
natural and proper, in view of the great stake
at issue, the immense sacrifices of the people,
and the long suspense in which we have been
held, as to the result of the struggle.
But while we rejoice that the rebel armies
are overcome, let US not forget that the great
work we havetn hand is by no means yet ac-
complished.
This great struggle for national existence is
naturally divided into two parts. This first
nor nf no hn Gr.< oh, x<k <,
accomplished was, to conquer, capture, or dis
perse the rebel armies and get military posses.
sion of the rebel States. In this work, military
ability and genius were required, and this work
is now virtually accomplished. ThS second
part, and which now lies before us to be un-
dertaken, consists in reconciling to the
Government, Constitution, Union and old flag,
the discoptented and distrustful feeling of the
peop.e in the States which have been in re-
bellion. In re-uniting and re-cementing the
States in the bonds of Union, re.establishing
feeling OF mutua. respect, love, confidence and
interest, between the cOntending sections of
the country. In the accomplishment of this
work, read craftsmanship is required, and its
successful accomplishment is necessary In Or
der that the people may be fully rewarded for
their efforts made in behalf of their country.
Although there my be no armies to encounter
and overcome, Yet the war cannot be said TO
be over, until our armies can be brought
nome ana QlSD0n0ed. AT present, IL Is folly TO
shut our eyes to the fact that the state of feel
ing on the part of peaple in the rebel States is
any thing but friendly to the Government, and
that our armies cannot safely be Withdrawn
from the conquered country. Let US indulge
the hope however, that a line of policy may
be adopted, which will win back the al
legiance and confidence of the disafected, and
restore feeling of respect and mutual interest
between the two sections of country. 1t will
indeed be strange if this war does not teach US
some lessons of wisdom, and correct many
erroneous impressions heretofore entertained.
Each section thought it would be an easy
matter to overrun and conquer the other, and
both have been mutually mistaken. The Gov
eminent has triumphed BY reason of its supe-
riority in numbers and national resources, and
now let Us use the victory 90 a. to save the
Union, and when the time comes for the
South to join hands with us in rejoicing over
the res..oration of the Union, then indeed will
be have celebration, that shall eclipse any
thing that the world ever saw.
J. w. Taylor's Address.
j. w. TAYLOR, Esq, was next introduced.
He commenced by saying that he was willing
to believe that the spirits of cur revolutionary