The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-10-03

ANOTHER ASSEMBLAGE oN THE SQUARE
Nix. SHANKs MAKES A FEW REMARKS.-
Having nearly completed his invcStga-
tions concerning "rcbcl atrocities at
Libby and Belle Isle, according to an
nornccmcnt Congressman Shanks spoke
on the Square yesterday afternoon to the
entertainment of a mixed aSSemblagc Of
various ages and sexes. Our reporter
went prepared 10 take extensive notes Of
the observations of one who, from his con-
nection with the legislative branch OF the
United States Government, might be cX-
pected to utter something important and
interesting. These preparations, however,
were unnecessary, and we Will not occupy
valuable space with more than few para
graphs Of the common place haranguc.
After lengthy introduction, in which
the speaker congratulated his hearers on
the "pcculiar circumstances under which
they had met" indulgcd in the usual re-
, Elections about the two hundred years Of
African bondage, he proceeded to dwell
upon the march OF Republican ideas, with
a brief glance at foreign politics. The
English he said, under John Bright, are
speaking for freedom, the French will
move at an early day, Prussia is marching
forward sword and school-books in hand,
and the Gar, having freed nine mlllons,
will soon yield to the pressure. The uni
ted monarchs of Europe, who have re-
Gently entertained with princcly honors the
Grand Turk, the murderer OF Christians,
will soon trcmulc in Incir boots. Europe
must be rcpublicaniHcd, and her people
look to America for encouragement.
Mr.. Shauks then returned 20 America
and rccitcd the northern view of United
States history since l71j. The whole
blame OF the difficulty rested upon the
South, and slavery was the cause. lie
thanked God, however, for the war, as it
had brought freedom to the whole country
and innumcrable blessings to the blacks.
Andrew Johnson then came in for a
share of fvtupcration-a great deal ofbame
rested upon him-in fact, he sS responsible
for the delay in reconstruction. The people,
therefore, consider whether he should not
be removed. ShankS would not give his
opinion on that subject, but If the accidental
President does stand III the way, he should
lump from under. He then described the
process of impeachment, and SAID that II
the loval people were determined to carry
ont the measure, it would take more than
the rcbel-oliiccrcd Maryland militia" to
prevent it The people OF the North
would again spring to arms and rush to
the support of Congress.
He then alluded 10 the false hopes Of
southcrncrs concerning 4 rejection in poll
tical sentiment. The Republican failures
in Connecticut, Maine, and California he
treated lightly, and said they were as the
drop in a bucket. Ohio would give thirty
thousand majority for universal suffrage.
The recent visit of Sheridan had shown
what PENNSYLVANIA would do. In New
York lie had every confidence.
Finally, the gentleman from Indiana ad-
vised tne negroes, in the language OF Ge-
neral Washington, "after conquerinS the
enemy to conquer themselves -; and cX-
hortcd to sobricty and industry. But they
must stand firm on the rock Of universal
freedom-taking no step backward.
The speech was continued until long
after dark, and until a large part of the
audience had left the spot. Mr.. Shanks
was introduced as "natiVe Nlrginlan by
Governor Peirpoint; and MesSrs. Ward
we'll and Iunnicutt stood at his back du-
ring the performance.
The spccch, as q whole, was rambling,
incoherent, and composed Of the most
COMMONPLACE observations. In the most
friendly manner, we would advise the IN
diana Congressman, during his soloura IN
Virginia, to take few lessons IN oratory
from Fields Cook, study grammar with
John Oliver, and borrow q few grains OF
common sense from Lewis lvey. These
colored gentlemen are able to teach mm
great deal.