The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-11-29
GEN. BUTLER ON THE laPEACA-
MENT OF THE PREsXDEAT.
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Major>General Butler delivered his address,
last evening, at the Brooklyn Academy o
Muac. on the wrongs and abuses of the ex-
ecutive power, and the constitutional rem
edy.
His first point, in his appeal to the people
for the impeachment of President johnson
in his own words, are as follows:
" Therefore. | charge Andrew Johnson
rs well while Vice President as while dis
charging the powers and duties Of President
of the United States, with degrading and de-
basing, while taking the oath of Office. the
station and dignity of the Office Of Vice Pres
ident and also that Of President, by indecent
ly exposing and exhibiting himself, upon of.
fetal and public occasions, in state oil
Drunkenness by the voluntary use of intox>
icating liquors, to the great scandal and the
disgrace Of the whole people Of the United
States and the Government thereof. Zap
planse.
"As to the specification and evidence Of
the first charge of public drunkenness, II
common and uncontradicted fame speaks
truly, and that il does in this instance, the
blush of shame which mantles the cheek of
every true American when the occurrence is
mentioned, is the highest guaranty; then ev
cry Senator who Witnessed the disgraceful
stammering tongue Of the Vice President, as
he mumbled his oath of Office, and slobbered
the holy book with drunken kiss, will be at
once the witness and Judge. [Applanse. !
And to other like public and disgraceful ex-
hibitions, almost every depot and station
master between Washington and St. Louis
can give evidence laughter and cheers !
Indeed. it we're Christian, kindly charity to
III tL.t Al Ia
occasion had that excuse, because then
they would be errors of the head,
wherein an enemy had been put to steal
away the brain. and might be reformed,
but q heart that could send forth such utter
ances, especially that made by Andrew J ohm
son at Niagara, wherein he said he WAS glad
that by the Constitution he was made Presi-
dent, can never be made better, save By the
omnipotcnce Of divine grace. That may
do Mr. johnson no wrong, will give bis
words as reported on that occasion: "The
victory was obtained, was made Vice Pres
ident Of the United States. Can't you see
the graduation comes along regularly. and
know that by the Constitution Of the country
was made President, and | am glad Of it. z
daughter
this charge and specification How say you.
tApplause and Laughter. charge Andrew
Johnson. Vice President, discharging the
powers and duties OF the President Of the
United States, and sworn faithfully to exe-
cute the same, with officially and publicly
making declarations and infiapmatory ha-
rangues. indecent aud unbecoming. and in
derogation OF his high office; dangerous to
the permanence of our republican form Of
government, and with intent and design 10
excite the radical fear hatred. and contempt
Of the people against the legislative and judi
cial departments thereof"
His next points we're relative to the making
Of indecent and incendiary speeches. intended
to incite the hatred and fear of the people
against the Constitution Of the United States,
with usurping the powers of Congress-; with
transportation OF the Government funds;
with corruptly using the pardoning power
with appointing unintelligent men to Office;
with neglecting to carry out the provisions of
the Constitution, and with the pardoning of
John T. Monroe, that be might be Mayor Of
New Orleans, and so use his influence in in
terfering with the Louisiana state conventions,
and in killing, assassnsting, rioting and muir
dering its members
The following is his charge relative to the
rebel Monroe:
II charge Andreww johnson with unlaw>
fully and wickedly coniederating with one
John T. Monroe, late rebel against the
United States, pardoned by himself that he
might hold Office, and other evil disposed
persons, traitors and rebels, as well pardon
ed as unpardoned, TO prevent, hinder, and
dispense a lawful, peaceful, and rightful
meeting and convention of lawful citizens of
the United States then assembled in New
Orleans, to consider their constitutional
rights and privileges, and to submit to the
judgement of the people of the State Of
Louisiana certain propositions of the amend
ment TO the constitution OF that State, for
their discussion and action, rs such conven>
ton might rightfully do; and in pursuance Of
such unlawful and wicked conspiracy, An
drew johnson did incite, move, and permit
J. T. Monroe and his rebellious and wicked
associates to dispense and break up such law.
fuI convention, and the members to thereof
kill, assassinated and murder Fellow citi-
gems. what say you? Ought not the New
the assassination Of Horton to be investiga.
ted before the highest court in The IAnd,
with the highest criminal At the bar? What
is to be urged Why these grave charges shall
not be tried and punished, if found true r 3
The Generals scathing arraignment
closed with the following passage, in which
he remembers Mr.. Secretary Seward:
"Must this Government always BE- carried
on by wretched swapping and compromises ?
Nav 1t not be carried on in the great truths
of iustice, 10 the end that it may be Coy
eminent of law and not men? tits eaid II
an impeachment 10 attempted, the Executive
will resist BY old Of the army and navy
Then he will add treason 10 his other crimes
IL he can successfully oppose tAs people IN
their constitutional rights, then anr people
are gone forever. If BY The maaner
prescribed BY the constitutions this Gov
eminent cannot try and punish any
criminal in Office, It is not worth preserving.
But lei the the timid fear mot. and the weak
quake not. The army and navy are tried
and true, and will obey no lille.
gal orders from ana one; bpt il
WAS possible for them 70 do %, they could b
swept avay BY the majority Of . people, Mss
ing like that Of 1851. have been told that
the Secretary Of State has threatened that the
Representative who voted - impeachment
will end himseH In the Old Capitol prison.
The ,eSssouable tinkle Of tAat litte tQlln h9l
sounds that order ~iH be the sleGAh 4u66 q
the lnkle. Laughter and applause. viii
not believe the threat was ever meds. If It
is made, let M - u reefG1ue Representa-
tive Of the people - great : soRasd = nett
vote an impeachment under such ~ Execu-
tive threat. Ithsd been better for him if he
had never been born.
s.Iiis eoantry's easss, his shildssa.s sl1ns;
0utcsat Of vistss, pssss AID ianA" ss +
WAhsvs paid fve billions Of dollars ard 1
half million ef hires 70 preserve or tloe eov.
ernment, We will uqt yieid 70 itsrsGl pesioG
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