The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-12-05

AAs@Ss people
unrestrped ballots Of the loyal states ~ they had the
right ~ the constitution OF our fathers right tq
prescribe terms on which the rebel states. whe he'd
70 seats In the Senate and house OF Representatives
and the terms on which they should be- permitted 20
ssr mature C, sonsasstou A snSOdisa their Il
what s known a. the constitutional amendment origin
ally Introduced Dy Senator Howard. That proposition
South By the votes oftwohrds OF tho Of
the people, and 1t by three fourths Of the loyal
Ss so WE beS s but r ana
But 90 u was, It rejected, and II denounced by
the Executive end his Cabinet although II was sus-
lApplaoss.l Ana say to you here onight, based
on ny own opportnnities OF observation "a. At
,nu.ns. and sa.sn.d 3 h power css tsa
proposition Of peace and amity and settlement thus
made BY Congress- We would now have peace and tran
executive 10 defeat the constitutional amendment in
Congress nor In the loyal States, but did prove to be
s S,ihin his power to !, prevent single , rebel
But il vas perfectly we'll Known in washington
to all who had the oppor unity TO know
pending that he earnestly and frankly advised not eny
the Southern States accept IT. but that all the weieh
o. bis influence was earnestly and repeatedly exercised
with the Executive 10 induce him to forbsar Ms initial
%Ss next y The a cvspurs s''s cons1sss. =
nv that history will b challenged 70 furnish another
illustration Of equal magnanlmity the part Of con-
auering Power 10 suDjusa.ed foe. Applause In the
Constitutional amendment there word OF consca
tom there 10 no decree Of pains and penalties and pun
ishments; there u no demand for atonemsnt for the
that wsrs required 70 great crime Of the re-
bsiou Mo- proving equal TO the high impuscs that the
occasion demanded quieng the passions that had been
recently onknded the heart OF every loyal person.
dsmssing all thought OF indemnity for the past and e1
acting only security for tho future Congress prescribed
. the Union, dealing % them The largest measure Of
control over local Affairs including the entire right Of
suffrage trusting wholly to their magnanimlty and sense
the loyal Of the rebel States white ana black zap
pause and thereby ncuring responsibility 70 the loyal
s1 ess i.
the single one Of security for the future, simply
imposed on certain men who had saksn . sol
bear faithful allegiance 70 the United States,
and obey its constitution and it, laws-men whe had
taken thai sOlsms oath upon perjury
sworn 70 uphold-wth that singls reservation dis.
franchised these men. who y deliberate perjury had
-. With this rsssr!cson only W Waive an siss and
Will shake hands with yoa and call yoa brothers once
E. r.!ss,s: md 11 S c.s. .ss .ud y
bis influence and advice was rejected by the
rebel statss What II next Congress, impsod by public
three alternatives 70 ysld to the southern de-
mand, that the rebel States should b entirely ren.
pushed 70 the unrestricted control q those Who origin
atsd and led the REBELLION; that they must leave the
Southern States that had BEEN the theatre Of
tho war indefinitely under military government
that Congress itself should the responsibility
and take the initiative Of passing an enabling act by
which society and governmeats could BE- again reorgan-
lied In those States In which the rebellion had pro-
duced anarchy, and thus gve the people there the
means OF projecting themssves and giving tho loyal
q ' og Ds
You have oil seen uuder what embarrnss nens and DIFF
ncuss resulting from many sources, that plan Of re-
construction has been originated But have also
this that while II has encountered the almost irresistible
power patronage and influence of the Executive, has
support q the General IN CSisf & L:
70 myself, except 70 take shas occasion express
given 70 me while in the command or the Carolnas,
amidst al the trying difficulties Of that position. And
fer yoa q s".rsi SrsSss manly . ssdeis rus
frisndship ana devotion 70 duty manifested In the
struggle he made 70 cave the gallant Sheridan
had been sent 70 New Orleans with handful Of
control al the turbulent elements loose In Louis
sss.ss .nd = s,no an rv,inS pso"s 10 ..nss y
their allegiance 10 the national a2 and 70 respect for
the constitution and the laws; 70 extend the band Of
and whom We had called 70 freedom, bus 70 when We
had gwen Of protecting their freedom; COM
= ss % Hos.ra
ss Who he'd gons thsss IN The conndence that Amss
ever {. e ses ".ss ss within our o~a nas
the hand q power. Whistler civil o. military,
will b. exere1 and held over him 70 protect Him from
dcut this delicate and responsible task AID he was
ragssd aad dsmisssd-tor whatf Simply fbr executing
sentative. Of the 81 people iAppisass Did General
Grant then stand upon any more question Of military
etiquette pa ns wrap hmss, up In that reserve aEs
tell you Y his shield and only sscurisyS No; not con-
tent with pssonal rsmons,Tancs-nos content with
q ii. ds.s and p:nnsa in words that vii
die. In language that will do honor 10 his ntsl
lscs - the sentiment did 70 his heart be pennsd that
glorious rsmonstrancs the Executive appealing to
meant efforts Of faithful soldier who had done the
forbsar s in that casa, and not 70 strike down GAL
liant officer for obeyng and executing the law Of The
lana s:ss' Ana A.. = friends .ss you - see
~nsr. sis sssss Of duty would permit, he Genera.
ansirs, he has been hank ana ouspoksn ana usrs
served, possible proper or becoming in any
one in his position % BE- tApplaussl NO man y IN
great qssstions nov before the country unless that
maa wants bs in (ChsersI and ignorance in
exclude any such man from The exercise or the ballot
n 10 had an educational qualification Cheers and
y: .sas n1s Grant a. called a. e
nisnsd q answer % shoss Who had such sda
had not gwen him the necessary experience and qualH
cation for civil once; and You will find many well
meaning people who onterlan the doubt whether
General Grant would mako good business man. 1
shink ne showed pretty good capacity Tor business in
bis dealings With General Lee. (Applause) think
zoe might search from end Of the land the
10 dnd man who moro habitually on the horse
whs gave closer attention 70 what he was ct whom he
was snghsing 10 out that line II took all summer,
(Appauss Bus net LEFT 70 his military history
70 uadsrsand his capacity for business his aptitude
for civil aa who gave bsttsr proof Of his ability
srappls with me problsns thas statesmen have deal
win. (Appaussl He succeeded In the War 0ice, the
illus1rious War Minister of modern times. ire.
msndous applause) And with such predecessor Gen.
sral Grant has made . reputation - the War o0ce.
(AppisusAD He hes introduced reforms which had
cspsA svsn the eagle eye n Stanton. Although the
army . be redsosd, with rapidity and success
that amused Europe, and that seemed almost impos-
sIbis and npractcabs 70 people, General Grant
fashful 10 that obsdienoe, and 70 the will and the In
stinets Of The people which indicated him truly
the great popular leader he responded ~ once 70 the
popular demand for Q reduction In expenditure for
economy In order that they might hasten 70 that happy
epoch when W can resume specie payment and pay
every creditor down. every dollar In honest gold
General Grasss good qualities are we'll known 70 a and
his ssvvoss behalf Of his country ell acquainted
VITA He nag not ke . Bismarck Or Louis Napoleon,
Count Cavern o. Seward There y NO probability