New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-07-20

NAshNDIVN, ILufsddy, ally ~,
The Loyal League of Washington were addressed
tonight at the Fair Budilg by Gov Hamilton and
Logan building occupied by several thousand peo
pie least fourth Of whom ladies' The enthusiasm
great, and every alGon to the President Con
gess received by the crowd demonstrations Of dis
respect o. the former and appreciation Of the latter
Gen. Seheaok chosen Chairman. and having briefly
euogzed the soldiers aud sailors their efforts for
country and Landed grand results achieved through the
Loyal Leagues encouraging successful ending the late
Rebellion. introduced HamiltOn Of Texns who in sub
stance spoke as follows
GOV. HAMILToy's ADDRESS.
If some years hence any Of us shall remember the
late struggle tear aside the veil OF the past and look back
upon this occasion when we met to confer what be
done with traitors shall wonder that had mis-
giVings the Of Rebellion and that there had
been those who had doubted that il props and infu-
Of past would have give way -Four years Of
anxiety and suffering not hsye brought the people
country TO the conclusion AL the points OF the
overty had been settled Slavery which We admitted a.
legal Institution. Bot let not suppose We can
stop where are believe docs not exist me Con'
back upon that doctfinsed Of States Rights which
"cw h' opposed sedSn that the a
Of representing the loyal sentiments Of the people Of
country have sand 1t Is not enough That simple protection
anteed but II is best that the Executive give tho
southern people chance to decide whether the ao
States 10y or not was one sent s2aI 10 lnis me
authority decide oone what was necessary but held that
Congress had the power 60 determine what essential
an opportunity to allow the people the chance to illustrate
which The lessons OF tie past hey propey appreciated
He has no more power 10 say what shall be done than
you lAppanse Where derived the poWer 70 de.
eide by any what return thesr
II is oil with the Executive but with the pot
lnica department Of the Government to sy what
whether native or foreign I wonder why It Is thu
this Government has 20 little power over local enemie, while
II IT, "
Govern hds ess power than other Governments II IL
mistake have much II not more but the idea Is 10 To-
cato whore these differences directed to perform
tie duties Of Governor for the they bad overhrovn
their laws Texas Was not in corporate capacity aud
they told the Texans however much they might refuse
the Government had the night 10 take oil thoT
property under crcuus anco when cad be turned -
the account OF the enemy Tho OF Il South could
league themseycs witt either side but we know they were ~
sympathy with us When the war ended the Ffo'i.ona
Governors directed to aud call Conventions Of c
but the negroes were ezen- when the war ended au
dd pass though ! contend that the negro WAS cti'
zen. lie was Wiling 10 tslt, TO DIE 20 stand by his
country Whence came TIE power OF Tue tIe'iaeul
state that any class of citizens known 90 have been
go through this trouble without going back We shall have
iort gs. The 5aeRneyed phrase Tia, It's White mas
government is lie It, free mans government ioi those
half lit be- white mans government. why Is tie black man
Of NOW York enjoying toe elective hanehse subject 70
hei 1t may not be your taste TO be bis equal Are
wse to i9se the start and run ne race VIZ BIN and DO
would star,e 70 death II Wa problem Whether they
IA matter OF dispute whether the white would work
no'. Some months tie souhcners were asking what
will you do with Let Us reman here DO lot drive u on
They pleaded for bare existence. assured them the Govern
ment wo1ld protect and aid them but they must take The
BODY was hurt nor 10 any way uerfered with and that the
courts doing nothing and In sezng PROPERTY they were
getting pardoni and from atci humility they strobe 70 The
coolest arrogance aud were aSng What were De 70 ae'
cspt They proclaim The Radicals worse than Aboiionisis
AMI decare Andy Just The ma1 fof he Is goaF 70 lai ~,
upon the neck OF item id faalees DOVE WIZ we
putting The Government upon The rock 81 eiefns Justice to
al. Is returning IT TACK 70 tIee a.-'oT .,
CLAIMS himself tho judge OF the character OF The new Coy
crnmens and IN lls al oar cyl C3DFe,s ne power
derived direct from the people but tie President y only the
Executive ] envy not TIE man Who could render
such verdict as has NJ Johs.oa ~ t4p2ify ppr6l
20 s ' covered Oh over with bread and butter role
win s is' thS iT provided the South allowed
a Que portion pay her debt Randall a clever man AZ
He Is to settle that little debt you know contracted by ie
family trouble Ofcourse nc orphans Sot' arc % m
mutual benefit is less expense Those Who lot her
patronage 10 regain their feet Poor jon. ba,l. ~
mighty uind aud intellect should not BE- lost 10 Ie states aue
q course he would MOI be IaasleT more ,1 y,S ny Con-
gress with bayones and take US bsek INTO our seas rsag
never went out o! ne OI ~ liant samebody saving
around this city the Constitution had Deeh cs ~
undertaken TO cary out tle ,e ILL., SrSfed pTe.dcni
that incohereni man lIp.s 20 ed hv ;bst Instrument
10 fta hmm u
God forbid There Christian IN Toe iand nlt CUES
tis n taking of OF oar beloved Lincoln Dil TINS Wseere
ri Tbruay find On reading OF thlt interest," ing lapef
H., IL ion had broken out and lasted four years ana
a., vcrument was successful he should by virtue OF MS
G as hef Of the army decide WHO sLoula
% ,he citizens look ConRess-they have dehberhed
his mattcr and although / have been impatient
am content with their patriotism, ability ana
cool Judgment believing to be such a. 10 other congress can
Law cioms TO- All they have done content win vhat
ey have proposed good Throehhs OF tho slaves OF the
south nov remain and 10 refuse them e0uDenanee a. GU
tens IA an outrage They hm as not worthy 70 DC con
selection OF Legislators Buf Wlch
10 Districts he be counted a. the iofce
nus be Kept sufficiently large here in WashngoR 20 hgbt
Yankees A. Provisional Governor Of Texas was WING that
he Legislature should allow blacks 10 vote under properly
and restrictions but even that Wa secuted ana
rejected. how TO determine tSAt ba4ch
si he nroscbed We are Pharsees holding ~ our hand
we are boiler than thou" But the negro IL rec can bnya
hnne own house raise family and. although iD.n may
sneer nj his being invited white MAJ house nc WI haNe
The high privilege Of inviting 20 refusing BIN ms Mhehef
Congress will do it, whole duty OF not cannot
Tell sense Of public danger Is sbroad. II m
strange Is II not Twelve months when tue war ehuse al
was Security But constantly being ADVISED tat
sWb and ,ch tends TO revolution Don't you discern the
ia dsys Of the bred Scott decOni 1t Is the duty OF men
vnr he watch tower 10 remain hero and leave their
Mace Applause / woud feel easier 81 this congress
ond remain when minority can bring on revouton
he price OF liberty eternal vigilance with the rghts ana
nteests Of her citizens oil protected we VIII leave e cause
In The care and keeping Of He who watches over all ana
We VIII catch ia the future grand country,
ne land OF the free and home OF the brave