Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1867-11-15
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, Third District Of New York, BROOKLYN
, in the place of T. G. Callicott.
: The Conservative Army and Nav
= Union have rendered the President
sereDade. They invited all Conservative
and Democrats 10 join them in the de
monstrstiOn tonight. The procession
Termed at the headquarters OF the Arm
and Navy Union, and was composed O
: delegates ard associations, inclndin.
johnson clubs and the Unions OF Wash
, iDgt0n and Georgetown, and a larg
number Of soldiers and sailors Nam
army flags, banners, lanterns and tOrche
were carried 10 the procession, and duriu.
J the march there was a continuous dis
play of fireworks. There were thirty
bands Of music. A broom about fou
} feet long and nearly as broad, with
huge handle, was significantly dis
played. 1t is the same one that was pre-
sented to President Lincoln, and which
was purchased at an auction sale.
When the procession arrived at the
Executive mansion, a Presidential salute
OF hundred guns was fired. The mas:
Of spectators repeatedly called and
cheersd the President. Music was
played in the meanwhile, and fireworks
exhibited. A commiteee,e consisting Of
- ~ =
Col. James r. O'Brien, escorted the
! where he wss greeted with repeated
cheers. Col O'Brien then addressed the
President as follows:
I" Mr.. President: The Conservative
Army and Navy Union OF the District OF
Columbia tender you, their hOnOrsd chief,
the compliment Of a grand seFenade in
cougratulatiOn of the newly promises
hope for the welfare Of our recently
hitherto unhappy country. Our Con-
servative friends throughout the District
of Columbia, representing different
! States Of the Union, join US in trusting
/ that the present, with its arrangements,
may be a harbinger of renewed future
prosperity, tranquility and brotherly
| love throughout our land. We invoke
| Providence to strengthen your hands, to
give you courage and fortitude, and aid
/ you in the successful performance OF the
mission it is yours to perform. SOlus
! YOpUB le supTeBld est"
The President then addressed the as
semhlage as follows:
Z" FsllOtU Citizens: 1t is not my intention
l ton to make an address on this OCCASION
/ but simply to tender you my thanks for
this demonstrations demonstration ap-
| prObating what your fellow-citizens have
declared in the recent elections 10 the
various States of the Union. They will
| appreciate your response to what they
| have done, and send back greeting. The
| Union of the States must be maintained
! according to the original design of our
| fathers. / confess l am gratified, but
not surprised, at the result of the recent
elections. have always had undoubted
! confidence in the people. They may be
sometimes misled by lying spirit in
I the KlOuths of their prophets, but never
Perverted, and in the end they are
always right. In the glOomiest
hours through which I have passed,
and many Of them, God knows, have
/ been bad enough. When our Constitu-
ton was in the utmost peril; when our
! free institutions were assailed by a for
midable force and our great Republic
seemed to be totteriug to its fall, and
when l felt how vain were nv efforts
alone to preserve thess institutions 10
their integrity and save the Republic
from ruin, I was still hopeful I had
still an abiding confidence in them, and
l felt assured they, in their might, would
come to the rescue. They have come,
and [ thank God for it, and that our
Republic may yet be saved. It was but
tbs other day that I officially declared
that the remedy for the present Uu-
happy condition of the country
must come from the people themselves.
They know what that atremedy Is and how
it is to be applied at the present time;
they cannot, according to the forms Of the
Constitution, repeal the obnoxious laws
they cannot remove or control
this military despotism; the remedy
Fa M VII NhaNaa ~. = ]
sure one il not controlled BY fraud and
overawed by arbitrary power, or from
apathy on their part and too long de.
laysl. With abiding confidence in their
patriotism, wisdom and integrity, l am
still hopeful that in the end the rod Of
despotism will be broken; the armed
heel Of power lifted from the neck of the
people, and the principles of a violated
Constitution preserved. The people have
spoken in a manner not to be misunder-
stood. Thank God that they have
spoken, for il is on their intelligence and
their integrity that I have always relied
and still rely. The Constitution of the
country, which was imperiled, and has
recently been before them for cOnsidera-
ton, has had new life and vigor i'm
parted 10 it from its original source-the
people. It comes back to US with re-
newed strength. Let it now be trans
lated high up in the heavens, written in
letters Of living light, as the symbol Of
liberty, union, justice and fraternity.
Good nightu
The President was cheered during the
delivery Of the speech and also on its
conclusion, and retired from the stand
amid repeated cheers and instrumental
music.
Frequent calls were made for Attorney
General Stanbery. He was on the
premises, but did not appear to make
speech.
ST. LOUIS, November I3.-The annual
meeting Of the Society Of the Army of
Tennessee was held tonight at the Ner.
camille Library Hall, which was crowded
with a brilliant audience. The address
Of welcome to the members of the So
ciety was delivered by Secretary E. c.
Franklin, who gave rapid sketch of the
formation and deeds of the Army Of
Tennessee, and rendered to the officers a
warm and hearty welcome to St. Louis.
The regular annual address was deliv-
cred by Gen. Sherman, who entered into
a detailed account Of the operations of
the army while under his command, be-
ginning at Chattanooga and following IT'S |
course to Savannah, thence through the
CarOlinas to Washington. He also al
luded in rather = philosophical vein TO
the causes of the war, attributing II
mainly to the acts Of extreme men, North
and South; but looked hopefulIy TO the /
future, and urged every man to do his duty /
as his judgment prompted. He secuted /.
the idea Of another attempt to DESTROY !
the nation, and said If such an effort /.
should be made the next Northern inva- |
sion Of the South would not merely de- [
yastate it, but besutiiy and regenerate it. /
There were no direct political illusions |
made, but he took calm and cOnserva- /
tive view Of the present and future con- /
dition of the country.
After Gen. Sherman finished, Gen. /
Howard delivered beautiful and glow /
ing tribute to the private soldier, por.
traying his trials and hardships, his en-. /
thusissm and valor in vivid eOlors.
The ball was beautifully decorated /
with flowers and banners, and the va
rious paraphernalis of war. A tent was |
erected on the platform, and q section Of /
ard stacks of small arms oecu. [
pied prominent positions. The audience /
was very enthusiastic, and loudly cheered |
Gems. Sherman and Howard, and the 1
mention of the names of Grant, Mae [
phersOn, Ord and other prominent par |
in the war ELECTED prolonged /
applause. The exercises wereinterspersed |
with music by the post band of Fort .
LeavenwOrth, which came here for the .
occasion, and patriotic songs by Capt. /
Church and Mr.. Anderson. Altogether /
the entertainment was a brilliant one.
and so far tEs proceedings of the society 4
has been q decided success.
Among the officers here are Gems.
Sherman, Howard, Corse, McCook, A. J.
Smith, Belknap, Macarthur, Giles, A.
Smith, Fairehilds, Heckenhoper and
Strong
A grand banquet win be given to.
morrow night at the Southern Hotel. at
which it is expected about four hundred 1
officers will be present.
LOUISVILLE, Novem Der l4.-An exteD- I
sive fire is now raging on the corner of /
Market and Fifth streets. Eight to ten
buildings, occupied as bar rooms, retail 4
groceries, livery stable, etc, are nearly I
all destroyed. The firemen have not 4
been able as yet to master the flames.
The loss will be quite heavy.