The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1866-10-18
Mischief Brewing.

Gen. John A. Logan, the great leader of
the Republicans of the Northwest recently
delivered speech in Peoria, Illinois, which
is noticed as follows:
General Logan's speech was worthy of
his great reputation as a popular orator no
man in Illinois, since the death OF Douglas,
| has so wonderful a magnetic influence over a
vast audience. The main points of his speech
were the same as reported from keokuk; but
one part of it, which was more enthusiastic
| ally and earnestly cheered than any other,
| deserves mention as indicating the popular
sentiment, when he endorsed General Buffers
remark, which also had been loudly applau-
died. that if he had his way no rebel who ev-
er fought against the Government should
have part or lot in it hereafter the audience
gave one prolonged cheer, which was sur
passed only when he said, in referring to the
Presidents alleged plan, recognizing sec
ond Congress, composed ofCopperheads and
rebels, that if such an act OF treason was at
| tempted, a million of swords, now sheathed,
would leap from their scabbards, and the
Potomac be Redeemed with blood from Wash
ington to the sea, and that he himself would
go, if he could find men to follow him. He
gave johnson solemn warning he would
march to overthrow him, matter in what
seeming guise of law such an attempt should
be draped. The vast audience surged with
irrepressible enthusiasm, and cheered loudly
and long"
On the 18th instant Gen. B. F. Butler was
unanimously nominated for Congress, in his
absence, by the Republicans of the 9Th dis
trict of Massachusetts,. On this occasion DR..
Loring, leading citizen, made the following
remarks:
"Speeches were then made by DR.. George
G. Loring, of Salem, Hon. James NJ. Buffum
and John w. Barry, of Lynn. The speech
OF DIR. Loring attracted good deal of atten-
ton. In the course of his remarks he allu-
ded to the important action of the Conven-
ton, the great responsibility that rested up
on the Republicans of the district, and how
important it was that Gen. Butler should be
elected 20 Congress. Speaking of the pro-
posed impeachment of President johnson,
Mr.. Loring said that when Gen. Butler made
up his mind, he allowed no obstacle to stand
between him and its accomplishment. The
course he pursued during the war was instan-
ced. He led the first forces of Massachusetts
into the field, and for the sake of preserving
the Federal authority deied not only the
Administration then in pow er, but defed the
General of all the United States forces, and
did his own business in his own way as suit
ed himself best and now the crisis has come.
And now that the President is bent on revo-
luton, Gen Butler is pledged to and is pro-
ceedlng to lmpeach Andrew johnson before
the people of the loyal States, and he will
not leave that Impeachment until the PIesi-
dent is called to answer at the bar of the |
American people. The people of the Fifth
District, MIR. Loring said, had, therefore, as
sumed an immense responsibility. Gen. But
Ter is the great leader in this crisis of the |
country, and TO stand by him is to save the
country from ruin.
Mr.. Loring's remarks were voeiferously APP
plauded. 1t is understood that as soon as |
Gen. Butler takes his seat in the next Con-
gress, for his election is foregone conclus
sion, he will move for the impeachment of
the President. The Fifth District, two years |
ago, gave between eight and nine thousand |
Republican majority"