Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-10-04

ty could be established, 10 accordance with
the requirements Of Congress. The events
Of the rebellion taught us that the en-
franchisement.of of all tie loyal people OF
the rebel States was an essential guaran-
tee of present and future security and re-
pose; and that unless the freed people were
enabled to-protect themselves by the bal !.
J lot. they would have been compelled in
self defense to seek refuge in the loyal
States aud overcrowd alIfhe channels Of
industry; or.else to prevent that exodus
OF millions Of blacks flying from opprcs.
sors, the Governments would have been
compelled to protect then at home by pro-
loDging military occupation until the rebel
State Government voluntarily afforded ad
equnfe security for the lies aud possession
OF the loyal colored people, and it remains
TO be said that the military officers on
duty in the rebel States were sent there
hy tie authority Of CoaSsssa, and with the
sanction Of tbeloyal fecFt who put down
the rebellion, expressed through their
Representatives. ln the discharge Of his
duties, an officer trusts oil 10 the approval
Of the Government; from the people he on
I ly expects that consideration and judgment
upon his conduct which follows the publi-
cation of the official record of his acts,
Comrades, il il impossible TO undo that
noble net Of justice which has elevated the
loyal freedmen of the South to the rank Of
citizens. From many points view there
is no reason to apprehcnd that subordi-
nate race can do more than defend their
rights. A law Of gravi.ation controls the
moral as il does tho malerisl world; the
weak cannot overcome the strong numbers.
Culture aud destiny combine TO assure
the domination of the white race. Ii was
Mr.. Fore. | believe, Hho called reaction
the most dangerous form Of revolution.
Such would be the character of reaction
that restored the rebels aud their friends
ITO powers May that day never, never
dawn. 81 itfH ipt4-
+ Gen Sicklcs speech was listened to with
most earnest attention, and frequently in
terrnpted by storms Of applause. He
spoke In clear, ringing voice, and was
clearly audible At the very outskirts ofthe
immense crowd, which bad now increased
to at least ten Thousand people,. Several
times lie attempted TO step, but the demands
that he should go on serc so impel alive
that he could do nothing but obey. He
finally concluded, aud retired amidst the
greatest enthusiasm. Ills speech is ap-
plauded to the echo as being a most bril-
liant effort, and noble vindication of
military RECONSTRUCTION, as well as com
porting entirely with the circumstances
under which he is here.
The procession then formed aud march
ed dowu L street to the Avenue, to sere-
made Gen. Hancock. On arriving at the
Metropolitan Hotel, where Hancock was
dUmicIled, the crowd became yisibly exsit.
ed AZ the evident lack of preparation for
their presence. Over Wizards 5 aud the
Ebbht the uational fae noaIed, and their
fronts we're brilliantly illuminated, but
the Metropolitan appeared AS dark and
gloomy as on an ordinary occasion. Ii is
proper TO say that the Intention to sere-
made Gen. Hancock was unknown 10 the
proprietors of the hotel, which was sufii-
cient excuse for lack of preparations. The
assemblags failed to appreciate this fact,
however and with all the earnestness of
an excited crowd, yelled for asgs aud
lights in the most boisterous manner.
OfN. n1NCOJk bfEECu
They we're speedily brought forth, and,
after the land had played one or two airs,
Gen. Chipmsn conducted Gen. Hancock
TO the balcony, introducing him as follows;
1t is an event Of no common pleasure
to you, comrades, to extend a, greeting TO
three such distinguished personages, upon
the same occasion, as Gems. Sheridan,
Sickles and Hancock. You have just
paid a welcome to two Of those who are
fresh from srduous. duties, manfullly and
successfully discharged, and you now
come to bid God speed to the heroic Han.
cock, who is entering upon new field of
usefulness. The mantle of Sheridan could
not have fallen upon more knighty sue
cessor, or one who enjoys more Of the pub
lie gratitude for past services. In the
names of many Of your late comrades,
Gen. Hancock, bespcak for you fresh
honors aud prouder achievements.
The earnest Endorsement Of Gen. Han
cock in Gen. Chipman's remarks as sc-
ceded to by the multitude as guarrsn-
tee Of his status, with a few exceptions;
and in responcc TO the call for cheers, they
made the velkin ring again and again.
Gen. Hancock, dressed in full uniform,
bowed gratefully over the ratings aud
briefly spoke as follows:
/ La going to my new field of duty, IL is a
matter Of pleasure and relief to know that
! | carry with me The sympaihies, good wishes
aud confidence Of my old companions in
arms. have, therefore, to thank you,
soldiers, for thus tending to Tighten the
burden of cares imposed upon mc in the
arduous and dcli,ate duty Of commander
In the Southern STATES
| As he concid dded the crowd again com :
menccd cheering snd the gathering finally
dispersed with three times three and u
tiger FOR The hero Of Spottsyvania.
Scottish.
s Dean Ramsay, in his "Reminiscences Of
Scottish Life aud Character" reports a
dialogue between a shopman and Gus
toner about plaid hanging ut the shop
door which affords an example of the prom
inencc given 10 yowels 10 Scottish discourse
as well as of the national cautiousness:
Customer-Qnquiliog the material)--
%? (wool?)
Shopman-Ay, 90 Eyes, wool
Customer-A' 90? (all woolO
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