Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-02-22

the willing Union Of all the component States;
that upon no other principle can free repub-
lie like ours be maintained; that such union
can only be perpetuated through obedience TO
the law of life in which 1t or ginated. Hate
beeets hate; injury provokes TO retaliation: en-
nifty excites repulsion and destroys union
BuS justice, and generosity, and acts OF frater-
nal Kindness create that elective affinity which
held indi viduals and States indissolubly united.
We have tried the diabolical ~ stem OF policy
and have seen the results. Shall we not now
heed the lessons Of divine wisdom, uttered
more than eighteen centuries ago, and made
applicable TO our political condition through
the lips of the Father Of his Country. These
would have preserved us in peace. They can
even yet restore US 10 union, prosperity and
greatness.
Resolred, That on this natal day Of the patriot
hero OF America 1t is eminently proper that we
should endeayor 10 inspire sympathetic fer
yor in the bosoms of all our fellow-country-
men, and that we should invite a united effort
for the full restoI alton of that Union which
was so signally the object of his patriotic devo-
ton. We therefore call upon our fellow citi-
Zens, Of every shade Of political opinisn on
other subjects, TO rally around the nag OF the
Union with lis thirty stars entire, and 10
stand by him who now fills the seat and who
has Enthusiastically manifested determination
10 move in the political footprints Of Washing
ton On this suspicious day let voice go
forth from this metropolis which is called by
his name. and which is on other accounts so
intimately associated with his memory, that
throughout our wide domain. We have had
enough of war and bitterness: let us henceforth
cultivate the spirit Of peace and national con-
cord. Let us learn from our past misfortunes
that the perpetual Union we all seek can ne yer
be secured without preserving that feeling out
of which it sprung, and by following the coun-
sells of him who did so much to bring it into
being and of him who is now laboring in the
same spirit to effect its early restoration.
Resolred, That the wise, humane and patri-
otic efforts of President Johnson to restore all
mands our unqualified appreciation; that we
doubt not they will be fully endorsed by the
American people, now and hereafter; and that
when this meeting adiourns we will repair to
the Executive Mansion in order that we may
by our personal presence give greater en-
phasis to the assurances of respect and con-
f1dence with which he is regarded by all
true friends of national union and harmony
throughout our reunited country.
number of passages in the resolutions
We're aPpIauded by the audience.
Judge Kinney, of Nebraska. seconded the
resolutions, and said the gentleman WIZ pre-
coded him had misrepresented him. Il
Mr. Cox.-Not Intentionally. begyour par
don.
Judge Kinney.-I accept the apology.
Mr. Cox here came forward, and IN grace
full manner stated the reasons which led him
10 make the remarks with which he had closed
extending his hands and welcoming him and
the Territory of Nebraska, which he repre-
scented. The two then shook hands, amid leud
applause
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PLANTATION, stated that he was against the rad
zeal movement. and against negro suffrage. He
would aid the negroes to ameliOrate their con-
dition, but would never lend his aid towards
extending the elective franchise. [Applause.
He would never have thought of disturbing a
meeting for the establishment of great and
glorious party to sustain the President of the
United States. GApplausc.]
Hon. Montgomery BLAIR was next called for
and introduced. The great danger now was
the excessive party feeling. Now we see a
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break to keep the Union sundered, which is
more dangerous, il possible, than the rebellion
Just put down. They were afraid, if the
people of the South We're readmitted that they
would join the democratic party of the North,
and thus obtain the control of the government
Will the white people Of the North allow
the blacks to eat up the sustenance of the
country. loud cries of "No:'l Every
sensible man saw that secession was the
death of slavery, and this having taken place
they now seek 10 inaugurate movement
which Will result in the death of the freedmen
See Mr.. Williams speech in which he charges
that every man asking for representation for
the Southern States is disloyal. Have we not
reached a period when there should be a cessa.
ton Of this feeling. Every great President
has had occasion to check the party spirit OF
those who elevated him. Abraham Lincoln
put his foot on this exclusion which these men
endeayor to fasten upon the country. Every
one who can see, can see that we are hurrying
to a war Of the races. This meeting augurs
well for the country. [Applause.l
-
and said that upon this occasion the memorie.
OF the revolution rush upon him. Washington
founded that the safety and peace OF the colo
mics depended upon the union Of all the colo
mics. We are now on a time when the work o.
union il to be done over again. and the question
is, can we perform il! A yoiee-''Andrew
johnson can do it'll You have a duty to do
and are performing it. The States and Terri.
tories would do their duty. Now, will you
stand by the Union or desert il! Who will
say he rs not for Andrew johnson because
he Is for the Union! (Applause.l He expected
10 sustain Andrew johnson SO far as be
is IN the right, and no farther, but he believed
on the present question Andrew johnson was
light. He knew that Andrew Johnson offered
resolution that the war should be prosecuted
10 restore the Union, and no further, and thai
| resolution had been the guide. The question
is now, shall Andrew Johnson swerye from Q
doctrine to which he is committed He knew
hat there was u lion in the path, but there was
power in the people which can move it. He
was glad this meeting was held, and its effects
Will be 1elt all over the country. CApplause.
Hon. Green Clay Smith was next introd uced,
and stated that from the beginning of our
troubles he was an uncompromising and de.
voted friend TO the Constitution eff the United
States and did all he could to preserve il. He
lad seen no cause to change the opinions he
then entertained. He would now do as much
to bring all the States back into the Union
lApplause.l He did not believe any Of the
states were out of the Union: they could get
out only one way-by consent OF three fourths
OF the States or by successful revolution-and
they are now in the Union and entitled TO re-
presentation. He would, however require
the IN TO do as he had-s.t to take the oath to sup
port the Union, and that they had not done
anything to aid the rebellion" Applause
He had seen men rejoicing as the Union armies
advanced that they were free from the Con
federacy: and ifany of them were now wronged
he would defend them if II cost million OF
men.
MIR. Smith proceeded to give a short history
OF Andrew johnson, and closed it by remark
ing that Andrew johnson, the tailor boy OF
Tennessee, was the man for him. fApplause
He had had the honor of being in the Thirty
eighth Congress, tit they would pardon the al
lusiOn,) and voted the war measures. He voted
for Andrew johnson because he knew he
would be as true as he has. (Appiause.l He
congratulated Mr. Cox that he had got into the
church which would save him daughter and
applause. He had no authority to speak for
the President-only saw him once a month,
and believed Mr.. Cox saw HIM no oftener
Mr.. Cox stated that he had not seen Mr..
Johnson, and that he kept away from policy.
The Democratic party of 1,sOO,GOO, however,
were veteran reserve corps, and they would
aid to fight the battles Of Andrew johnson,
without hopes Of reward. [AppIause.l He,
however. was content 10 be with that army as
a private, while Lis friend Smith would be q
skirmisher.
Mr.. Smith replied in appropriate terms, say.
ing these episodes tended TO show that the