Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-11

ton bowed its head IN sorrOw-Old men and child
ren, young men ana maidenS wept together, but not
| ripple disturbed the harmonious working of our
| grand republican system.
Scarcely had the reins of power fallen from the
nerYeeS grasp of the dead President when they were
gracefully but firmly zed by his sUcccssgr and the
ntate, shrouded in shadow and gloom, was guided
| win master hand in safety through the fearful
CRISIS winch threatened il. As the sad realization of
war gave way to exultation the return of peace
| INC deep sorrow at the death of Abraham Lincoln
became merged into thanksgiving TO God for the gift
! OF Andrew johnson. History affords no such in
fSnCn ol UIlossad eGandeur and submiy as that of
N ~, "teu oy ms own unalded merit to
the lOttiest civil distinction stood forth in the hor
9l ms couhiy peril unswayed by prejudice, unse-
ouced ny hatterE, undsmayed by menace and dared
70 do his duty; checking the tide of personal aumns
| iiy' calling back with gentle words of exhortation
ihe erring SSterhood OF States and while maintain
| ing unmPaired the dignity of the Government ner-
seveTing in the labor of reconstruction uuon tbe
| enduring principles of cOncilaton iorHcorgnce o+d
fraternal concord. Not year has eapsei since Anu
drew Johnson assumed the office rendered vacant Nv
| the death of the lamented Lincoln and SreojIt % ny
| he impressed the world by the greatness and MAJ
| nanimity Of his achievements, and made himself
reputation lasting as time itself
| , What, then, Senator'S are the teachings of tha
| hour? liow stand relations to the nation and
the state AS citizens of this great Republic anx
lolSiE desiring 70 restore the national character,
/ ana hlid more hrmy together the States of our
glorious Union, 1t is in my Judgment, our first duty
10 Iit up the hanqs OF the nations Pres dent and
sistently pursued, and which has already occomnsb
! ed such marvellous results. The man VINO throws
himself in the path of the Administration rnust Iook
to 1t that he is not swept away by the advancing
surges popular indignation. must realize fhaf
the war is over and that measures. and oninioTs
and preJudlces which inSeparahle from wears
OF conflict for the life of the Republic now that fc
Is secured can no longer be entertained or enforced
with prCpTiety. An earnest desire for restored con
cord and faithful adherence to that policy which
pest promotes this end, are not incompatblc with
hearty detestation of treason and stern resistance
l3lls SnshteSt demonstrations. 4 Skful surgeon
alter using freely the scalpe and cautery Ipon dis
Gd5ea imp does not, when these painful agents have
zone the'' T9iE AMI the angry malady has given
place to sIhdued ami healthy reaction continue TO
probe and initiate the tender point lighting up fresh
,hualhmatiou and starting newly fostering Siuuses
but by soothing applications aud remedies endravors
TO restore health and vigor to the crippled and dis
ordered member. War is sureery-hcroc primary
anu eTnaGSt!Vc; Peace Is conservatism. and good
careful, JudiciOus nursing.
II is not TO be presumed that so sudden collonsc
OF vast, continued, ana bloody civil war married
by unusun vngictiyenCSs. should be Immediately
succeeded by thorough and universal rev crsiuu of
who stll swagger and bluster, inducing in ,ily and
offensive speeches, which injure only Themselves
Let such simmer down into amiabic moods if they
VIII OF lret ana chale themselves nto increasing fits
OF harmless and lmp9tent rage. Either condition
serious c"nSiucraon The results of State action in
the South unmstakably indicate that the people
accept the situation, and arc resolved to make the
heIt OF II. Inc Trgludices ut the sections must and
VIII give way-0ld things will yield 10 ncw-tbC dead
past will be buried-and, heart within and God
oerhcad" the country will take a holder siai, ,,'
ward aud upward in the march of empire.
1t Is our duty, then to adapt ourselves 90 ho new
order Of events and to act together in bi,
80
institutions Wdlcn So long rendered the name OF the
Tsr4b.ic honoEcd at home and respected abroad
IN the language Of William l.. GOgEin, of NiIgiuil
and tate Of the Confederate array: Lei a. be dclrr
mined, Crcr h.r"Utter 10 bind the stars ana! .Finre
upon the rampartS Of the Constitutions and in sun
Shihc or III storm IN peace or IN war, 10 hail fasa
gtoae as the true embicms OF the lanl If u,1r
fathers, as they shall ever he Of t'e home Of ogi
IA citizens Of this OLD State Of Maryland we have
Iaucn To ieci proud Gl-mueA % thank God g.7 ifr5r
the yct bordcr-with hostiIearmies surzina ,l, and
..lr. tod
blood anu social ties with those VINO lifted the ann Of
TtbC!ign-Cur faith and LOYALTY have r0nIi.Tfaj IN
Vloiatc and IL, daring short reign Of terror the
polar star OF upy seemed to be hidden from view ii
was but thc III -tnG II cloud oyCl its .:ir surface
tary obscgration No State claims a this bogr vil
command in the annals OF the future q ,rpuErr
record Not content to yield up her sons sIcr,t;cr
upon me aitaF {" tue country, she tool in advance
step towards the extinction OF tat fatal cause of con
tcntlon which eliminated in the recent cpnni, Of
arms Inc hrSt note OF freedom went forth from
these halls rroclaming that within tue IiuiIs of thi,
OLD commonwealth, st least, human bondage should
no longer exist. since then ether States bayn
wheeled into line, until it has become morally certain
lhat II III after years rebellion should ever a=aip i
It's hldeOus front upon American soil . vii Ei ~
ralylng centre upon the question JI slavery
with the exncuono otths great evil ana the brilliant
presented uniulilled duties and OBLIGATIONS In bo
emaacipated people within our borders whir5 We
cannot, which We dare not overlook if we wouIG-thr
prompt consideration Of which IS demanded bv cycTy
pIInCIpe oI humanity! advancing civilization, aud an
ehightencq pIolo opinion. alude not here TO the
.4giitt
1--WE theGry II Is evident that tho time for legislation
upon this subject has not arrived in this country VET
and certainly not in this State. The problem mTst
DC Ieft 10 Work out ITS own solution Bu; indepeudert
OF this are obligations TO the ooored peoUe of which
we must acqut ourselves once ana which are the
logical sequences OI emaucipatiOn
Not only should they enjoy ample protoction =,
person and property but also in the courts of Justice
where the common rights of manhood have hecT
negro 8hou4 DC placed upon the same JIoffrU9 1rith
t Of The 'chie ng, to bejudgcd ot By the sane aodes
g trea9hng the g0iue Qt eDiGencc. This is demanded
ooth Tor the general ends Of justice, and the special
protection 0! those common individual rights which
under our laws, the black man has not shared
At the same time that he may properly appreciate
the new relations to which he is advanced the corcd
man should unqqestionably possess the benefits vi
ed.'o@ftoR. Already much has been ACCOMPLISHED hv
benevolent private associations towards mrr1yiny,
the minds and e!cvatng the morals of this unfnr-
tunate class Of our population. TheStatc shoulI for
us own credit sake, take measures at once TO pro
VIDE Tor this common want Of humanity. There is
nothing to be apprehended from the education Of
any part Of the community. On the contrary The
enlightenment of the least portion however insignif
cant, proportionably improves the whole; and rice
No apology is necessary 1 am sure. for treating
more IN detat than is customary the absorbing uugS
ucnS OF the hour. The period seems to render 1t |
u9nql and State opics l could hardly have said les
before taking MY seat you will allow me- Senators
10 express the great pleasure have IN again mcetin
you, lace to face, within these venerable walls Tho
pleasant remembrances OF agreeable intercourse on
year ago, but deepen the anticipaiuns o. coming en-
Joymeut / can express higher hope than thaf |
our future interviews may he marked bv tbe sam
gentlemauiy bearing and friendly sentiment which
sixty-iiyc ~ AHu
Here am reminded that since the close of the last
session death has made vacant place in our circle
Inc Senator from Kent, who was accustomed to Dr-
cupy yonder seat has been called hence to lofticr
manner his qWet, unohruSiy0 disposition. the eau
ouS conscientious and discreet part he took in cos
atlon twill be for the Senate to take special no
ce OF his demise, and for other tongues than minn t
relearse his virtues.
Soliciting your ipdugent support III the discharge
81 my ouela' duties and invoking the blessing Gi
Heaven upon our deliberations, | now declare the |
senate open for the transaction Of business
,1dIlS me senators Ge%y elected to fill vacancies
MesSrS Eaton, OF Baltimore city Frazier of Dorchrs
ter, lckerS, OF hent, and Wells, of Anne Arundel
qualified and took their seats. MeSsTs Orr and Vink-
els were appointed the committee on the part of tl
= -enate 70 wait upon Governor Swami. and they re
the General Assembly at y O'Clock ~
The Senate then adjourned until tomorrow nj |
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
Inc House met AZ noon, and the new Facmrars
following address " INV
GeI,i'ca,ea Of he House Of DeIeyates. wabasoo.
sehGled tgday IN extra session. by order OF the EX
ecUtlye OF the State for the transaction Of hines
I an important character During the period that
lhe gait year, we have had opportunities afforded |
rs to seek our homes and recupoIate our strength so
mat We can now enter with renew cd vIgOr upon the
discharge of the duties demanded b. the Interests i
the C0mmonwca!th we represent And indulge the
ppe ildt We are all Ittht ana anxious renew |
kindly feelings and extend the courtescs and amcnf
ties that characterized intercourse Willie engaged
IN the business OF the regular session.
IN the remarks that had the honor 10 submit in !
taking leave OF yCU the last day of that session
l OK occasion TO express the wish that before
meeting Of the General Assembly Of our State the
irchdiui clFl! war, then tCarfuily raging would |
nave Subsded, and our country become united and |
peaceful as OF yore These remarks had reference tu
The regular session that will assemble year he1c,
lud, although confident # the ultimate triumph Of |
ne cause vt the great ubiigbaSCd as it wa. up0u
me tpuldahou OF Justice, and honor, ah1 human |
lgAS-l did no anticipate that the beginning yt the
present year would witness great n change ir am, |
latlonal cOuncl!s as IS now presented to ne yiay
oT TINS consunInatIon gratifying m ali lis esrc,
me country Is greatly indebted to tLa rn6Ia al |
lero!c eAerugns OF our patriotic President - |
iereiy trust tnat ourselves, well as those we rarr
eht VIII eve DO ready to second the effort. of tha-
great man IN healing the disscnsious and suLdIfnr
ne anm0slues iAat recently exercised their hanetI
influence upon the welfare Of the whole De,uIe Fool
ng IN common with all my ellOw-citizens great RE-
lei at seeing oar country at peace, and our neopIe
lnce more with the prospect Of happiness and pros
peflty before them, have yentuTed in this presence
ma on thls OCCASION to give expression to a sent-
nent OF gratitude caused by our escape iron the dan
gers ana penis tAat once enyironCd us Pardon mo |
Sehuemehr H. IN the annuncatiOp of this feeling 1 |
IA! e transcended the limits that properly circnm
cTloe the position have aow the honor to occuny
But must turn frOm a contamination of H.. |
pleasant and happy change that the past few months
nave brought about TO the stern duties and respons
Olues thal attach 10 US as representatives of the