The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-10-16
"TBE ISSUES OF THE CANVASS
RECONSTRUCTION OF LIBERTY.
TIVE TWO GREAT PARTIES ANALyzED
KepDbBicanism Upheld and Democracy
Condemned.
MIR. Deeoher Resumes His Position
rs One of the Faithful.
&c. &c. &c.

The Rev Henry Ward Beecher delivered an address
evening Academy of Music, Brooklyn, on the
issues Of the Present Contest Long before the hour
for the appearance of the reverend gentle
naD-eight oclock-the doors besieged by crowds
anxious to gain admission, and the moment the build
pg was thrown open the galleries and the body OF the
ball were filed full they could possibly hold. The
atSorm crowded with ladies and leading gentlemen
Mr. Beecher making his appearance, was enthusiasts
ncay cheered He looked in perfect health and spoke
with ns usual energy The orator Of the evening
introduced 10 The audience by the Rev. Dr. s,orrs
Sow remarks, in substance as foows:-
sroRRs.
undertake with great pleasure, though with some
atdence the ofice which is rather honorable than
. responsible laborous office, OF presiding nj this
neeiinsa meeting which needs other president than
~ sense OF right and proprety. We are assembled
Ah evening" as understand it. not rs connected exclu
nvey with either OF the two great parties which
nanvassng the country and presenting their measures
5or the SURFACES OF the nation Some OF us doubt
ssAny, are attached integenty and enthusiastically 10
Abe policy OF the candidates OF the republican party
Applause and cries OF Hi, hil'n without uDdertak
ing ~ be confident the subject l would
snued cheersi There may be some as weli-snd hope
trre arewho attached TO the policy and candidates
u the democratic party, who also confident tor them
0sIves that the interests OF the country will be safe it's
guardianship. and some, doubt who accustomed
10 stand outside OF all party alliances, regarding parties
Instruments of the political WILL and accustoning
themselves with another their utterances
accorded with their own views and thor own uterances
Of what they esteemed noble IN public policy. But
hope there IS class entirely nnrcpresened tonight
Ahose who are accustomed to regard with Interference all
nnAsonal and public policy For in country like ours,
whose institutions moulded and policy determined
by public opinion, and especially in emergencies like
xhose which surround the nation ind ference 10 public
affairs and or the principles which underle them in man
woman, is both q biunder and crime Cheers and
applause have little doubt whether you all agree with
Ahe gentleman who will address this evening not
IA AL he says viii at least give him tho tribute OF
your unanimous personal admiration and respect.
tonight you will say swell done. y In conclusion you
same 20 listen a speech from Mr. Beccher and not
from and wthou, further preface have the honor
- present 10 you the Rev henry Ward Beecher Great
APPLAUSE
:. M. BsGcHsns AppE~s. '.-.i
: NJ Beeyhef spoke as folcws:- ~c
FxIlow crrrzsSs-alreadv our recent history divides
suef into three grea. and well characterized sperods
ahss Of dscusscn by which they secured great
0ora awakening IN this nation TO principles Of liberty
chat had elumbered to the enormes of slavery thai
Aad been rosscd over by every description guse and
dhguse This the first great period, and the longest
Ibe second was that Of marshal conflict The third 70
Shat OF reconstruction; and when the fourth shall he
a0ded, that OF restored unity and peace the hist0rc
circle will have been completed But actors
m the third and relatively most important period Of
recent history. What the duties OF that period
what the work to be doney What must he known be-
ssre in position to determine which are
Abe best Instruments, and which. from It's nature,
syDpathes, history and general tendencies Ia 70 be
chosen 10 execute the work OF reconstruction These
shen, are In general this things that 20 be done
First. the utter destruction OF slavery root and branch,
which has been the fundamental of national dis
cord treason and Second. the purganon Of the
constitution of all influences derived from slavery and
shc purgalion OF the laws and civil courts OF ali
and proceedings derived from slay cry infected with H.
Thrdiy the readustment OF the sundered political rela
lions OF states long IN condition Of suspended anma
ssor Fourhly the security education and cnranchiscd
negro population, happily made frce Lastly, the
ssestabshment OF good will and cordality among alien
sssd citizens the revival OF the sentiment OF unity
tonal life, the revival OF enterprise, industry and
commerce, which, like the circulation of tho blood
IN the body, brings the whole nation under the in
~ IUttn IEa
- inclined, perhaps, add sixth the duties Of
aodayvn our foreign relations and their adjustment:
Sut fellow citizens long we are 81 al home
have foreign relations No foreign chooses
10 attack long are az peace among ourselves
further Is thereY This America is the worlds host.
This continent, like hosptablc mansion, stands with
doors vide open and the United states alone OF all nations
Onen generous entertainment 10 the citizens Of every
the globe; shd our foreign relations might
almost be written in sentence" Room enough;
Reconstructed period which have briefly skeiched
h~sds 20 more in number more varied and com
pj,cated subtle and difficult than before
Submitted 10 the decision OF free people They would
considered knot which the teeth OF Bismarck could
NOT unite which oven the subtle Napoleon might well
be puzzled al but we shall show the world that
sdncaed and frec people are better diplomacy and at
settDe public questions than the best instructed single
bead Of any statesman on the earth applause Yet
should disguise from ourselves that called
- ,he consideration OF questions that voiumnous
and profound and many q them questions scarcely be
fore brought for adjudication before the people and
ust u will the patience and task the wisdom even
o. an intelligent democratic community TO scttle Them
sghi Reconstruction is to he effected part. by The
appicaon OF political and legislative forces IN part nv
:ssia and moral crces IN psr by the application Of
sasaci,y much must be left 10 time. Is II possibeS will
any physician ,e you that u body, simple human
body having suffered long OF chronic disease sharply
~ acute disease that can be restored At touch The
Gays Of mifaes gone by and time cures, and The
OF % needed In proportion the length Of the
sickness and the dcsperaencss " the disease bat
when that body not an ndv dual man. but IL that
collective crauseiy complicated body called State
ham lrDu
WORT dsesse since the times OF the that ever
infected the national life. and when |, has had likewise
IN scue attack OF war do expect 70 eject and cure
Asse diseases in day by the Law OF voltion, You
d much. You can help nature; hut after ALL time IL
The hest nurse and will he the best doctor Hence Ia
90 be expected IN so great subicct-and subject
which touches different mems dispositions 20
very direrently-that there will be great
Aivsrsty Of Judgment, among good and patriotic
men arises nom differences Of temperament and dispo
ssn = .nsulne and coosseoas a cautions and nnsns
nA,cuaaing Men mag agree In principles and yet dis
sgree A. % The methods OF applying them Men may
ace 10 objects and Disagree TO the best measures by
which those objects 10 he gained We there.
ssse 20 regard such variation Of sentiment dangerous
bot ~ the only and the best means Of reaching truth
only 10 be toler,ed-it ~ be encouraged II
40 the duty 81 every csizcn take part then this
great complex but not easy Of reconstruction A.
N the war man could approve himself IN his own
conscience Or honor . good oit1en who vss .ndn-
ssrens 10 thai struggle, who did not either in the
Seld At home eSert every parllce OF his influence
Tor the maintenance of the national unity ami health
shooss vheh-he may rfIpcse instrumrnts but some.
-bere every should Do found thinstnq feeling and
stnf Tor the rcpnhltc Ia day has the right Ia the beet
Gfs ard the Dobesf zeal Of every ~ IFS citizens
Applause No WEAKNESS, dainty love OF retirement
and Injurious dlcncss fsar OF personal discomfort
should he allowed a. excuse II 10
i've IN city or in . community whcvs there BE-
conflict ~ opinion, form your opinion deliberately with
The heti tights that yor have and h. willing then to
sdvocste y and take The ca nsequencor for he noe
hall man who has not tie courage Ia ADD
MAINTAIN hs serious and solemp Convictions respect
national Affairs tAppattse n better TO
sand alone, booted and de,esad for hcrcsy, than
70 care enough for truth have rresy lausb.
te FOR there 10 nothing dstessbe IN heresy Than
Ne spirit of ndinerentism whether 10 he Ia religion
politics. tko man and like woman bat do not
hke som sthiug that neither the other tp4
sewed laughter Now called this recon
syyctve work each IN MAKE hts contribution according
VI hF rc~rrnl ability mus, set thrcogh parties /
AD s~crf that great many a1ect despite parry
cass frat With the spirit that afscfs or
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