New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-05

willing second him IN Offering honorable terms 70
brave foe. they were not willing and II know the
Of any loyal people in the south TO the mercies OF me
men who rot up the Rebellion CheeIsl IN Lhese
Gen. Grants views are just well known to any oneef
who has served under him and listened - his instruo-
IONS and had opportunity TO execute ms orders a. 40
ree and baofs OF The ioyal states claimed
have as by the Constitution they had the right TO
prescribe the terms which the Rebel States when
mad announced their allegiance should be again repre-
seuted I'm the senate and House and whchhey should
participate hencefOrth in the AFFAIRS OF the kepuphc
Congress after q mature deiberatOn embodied their
Judgment in what known the Constitutional Amend
ment originally introduced by senator Howard. That
proposition OF peace amty, and settlement was rendered
10 the Soutb by the votes of tWohrd OF the Representa-
uves of the people, ana Tathed Dy thiee Iouhs OF u
by the South and they and repent now. IL de-
nOunced by the Executive and his Cabinet but II was
applause IN The Executive had lent influence TO that
proposition thus madeI say II from my experience ana
observation in the SOuthwe would have had peace ana
tranquility. Applausel It not in the power OF the
Executive defeat the Constitutional Amendment IN
within his power 10 prevent single Rebel State from
accepting It. 1t well known TO all who had opp0r-
tunity at any time TO know Gen. Grants sentiments
when that amendment pending that he earnestly
not only advised the Southern States accept but that
all the weight Of his influence was repeatedly eHerCseG
with the Executive induce HIM 10 forbear his 1ial
opposition TO that measure OF peace what next Inc
first overture OF Congress was refused IL was magnah
nous aud uncqualed, No demand was made for atone
ment FOR the tens OF thousands Of lives and the countless
treasure that were required TO overcome thS leDeiol.
Only indemnity for the future was asked Congress IN
prescribing the terms on which the Rebel states should
be restored left 10 them the largest measure OF control
their local affairs including the entire question
Of suffrage trusting 10 their sense justice for the treat
ment OF loyal men IN the lutue congress 5py IpVseu
certain men who had peured themselves ny violating
solemn oath before God, 10 hear faithful alegance TO
he United states ms was neh0uhce9 oy lne LATVH
live and his Cabinet and, under bis advice rejected Dy
the Rebel states Congress moved by pubnc ophon, as
well by OF duty was driven To one or THESE
alternatives First 20 yield 10 the Southern demand that
the Rebel States should be entirely relnqushed TO the
Rebels second 10 leave the Southern states indefinitely
under military governments; or, third that Congress
tself should assume the initiative, ana pass an
enabling act by Whlch soCley ana gpNeI'Hcut
could be TeOrEani7cd in those states. And you
nave that while that plan has met the persistent
opposition OF the Executive. ~ has never for moment
lacked the steady loyal faithful support OF the General
ence to myself except 10 take this occasion to express
my appreciation and gratitude for the support so steadily
ryon TO while in command Of the CarOnas. anna al
he trying dmculues OF tbat position let me POM you 10
he manly. soderke, true friendship and devotion to
he gallant sheridan Loud applausel There was Sher
dan, sent TO New Orleans with handful Of men
and Texas 20 bring order out OF anarchy, 20
bring an unwilling people TO sense OF allegiance 10
our nag 70 extend The hand OF protection 20 the helpless
negro whom had emancipated obliged 10 shelter from
persecution the loyal whites, and 10 ahotd security 10
Northern capitalists. Aud he was rcmOved-for whatf
rP'! Ma Cent nd mon any, osiiou on mere mill
liry etiquettei DID he wrap mp himself
and silence which 10 rs alleged IS his only security No!
Not content with official appeal be sat down instantly at
MS desk and penncd IN words that will not die doing
equal honor to his intellect aud ms heart, that
Yior0us remonstrauce against the striking down
" an officer FOR obeying and executing the
avs OF the land. Great applause No man
he questions before this country. Ignorance upon
natter plain easily ascertaned should, think eA-
cude a man from the " the ballot. II had an cdu-
sltion.l qualification. Laughter The career Of Gen.
Grant Secretary Of War gd interim II seems 70 me- is
4 sufficient refutaton OF all assertions that hs merely
military education has not fitted him for civil Office He
mad amply proved his capacity Tor business when he was
dealing with Gen Lee lLaughter. But We are nor 10
.ooK TO his military history Tor an evidence for his
aptitude for civil affairs. lie succeeded IN the War
Office tho most illustrious war Minister OF modern
fimes Loud applause.l And with such pre-
dcces5or ne has made reputation he mas
introduced reforms that escaped The eagle eye Of
stanton Although the army had been reduced with rap
ldy and success that amazed Europe YET 9cn Grant
obedieut 20 the viii Of the people responded al once 70
he popular demand toI reduction OF eApenaltuie III
order that we may sooner come 70 Ai hapy unc Nheh
'ge can resume specie payments and pay every public
creditor dollar FOR dollar 90 honest sold und SILVER lAp
pause Gen. Grant. u may De- true, does hot owe hrs
iamo or his opportunity 70 perform mo great SCI.
hose 9sa p or lHP sa e NOBODY DSi
prctends that Cen. Grant j. another blsmarck'
another Louis Napoleon, or Count ta'onF or sew
nrd Iaugher There y no pIoDa9i5ty a. az t t u
ordinary school district IuIlIy. leLoNtq H,Ilil'uli
And there danger think may safely assure you
mar pc WOuII ucluge Nons.ss va, Ih y. h
Constitution oi lhe lnll attie 'lu" ~ eusIA 70 VIC
productions Of George William Curtis Cen Grant Is
tense that the American people ue5c 70 c IN
heir public affairs Although We have important ques
c iTnl relations with foreign powers the
necessity % maintaining vast standing armies
"a
or prime minister We have difficulties 90 be sure
aud do require first rate capacity n high public office
character and capacity required 20 lead this Republic
safely and hOuOruby 10 its high destiny But what our
great officers most need Is ttraghtior~ard dealing win
he people cOnciliatOry demeanOr toward the coOrd
nate branches Of the Government a respectful rccog
gentatiyes IA Congress, and willingness on
The part OF men In high executive position to
prerogatve TO the demands OF the people az expressed
through their representatives Applause Ana ms
.f.t, ef,.fI Can .rarf m a
questions every attitude he has assumed since the sur
render Of Lees army, has faithfully done let me OBJ
ION would De misunderstood II in It's object and design
attributed to any mere purpose 70 40 honor 70 a
stood supposed TO have for It's object mere par
Jlsan lnteTe.s ,d 40 f ia atm 10 Sssa To- i'm
pug njure tho political prospects or 10 defeat the
c9finate ambition of any OF our iustrOus statesmen
zeal party. do not understand ~ therefore shall
NOT hermit uysef 10 speak In terms OF dis
-espect OF any authority, legislative, execuyenudicia
40 Noibine mat can see except 20 nh the offices
have NOT seen thor nj an OF recon strnction
unless they adopt the Executive pla-the restoration or
the Rebels to power just where they were before the
people Applause They are, IN other words, commit
tentiyely the addresses OF their distinguished men
absolutely committed 70 reaction TO use lawyer phrase
the stdu quo ante beh1n. They would ignore the war
They would say with the Executive his recent mes
sage Those Rebel states are today In the Union pre-
csely as they have always been and nothing that they
have done has deprived them Of a single right" Well
that true FOR one, don't want TO stay In the Union
Laughter and loud applHuse What Is proposed by the
am really embarrassed TO state 90 what
party his Excelency belongs therefore speak OF HIM
si Gsneris-laughter- with profound respect IRE
newed augter Well Nc proposes 20 Congress- as far as
can see daily reading OF the Constitution and the en-
ploymeut OF the remainder OF the session IN careful CON
sderaton thereon. lLaughter Iwish 10 do no injustice
60 His Excellencys platform IL Is sound. But how far
II leads 10 peace and tranquility without some practical
measure which will elucldate our problems do not see
But very likely IL AttOrneyGen. sanhery were called
nuOn for an opinion he could make IL entirely clear
Haughter and cheers JIG Is equally true on the other
hand think that the American people do not desire
mira measures Of nero docrtndics ~ delay impede
The lust and proper settlement OF all our relations
with the Rebel states. IL Is equally true that our
neoule desire 10 DO relieved possible, and
~ "a nrnctcnhle Of whatever burdens they may bear