The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-04-01

dEN. S1oKIES TO THE FREEDn1EN.-1n the report
We published on Friday Of the speech made by
General s1oKLEs to the freedmen Of this city, who
honofed him with serenade on Tuesday night
last, there were some typographical errors, and
we now republish it in corrected form:
MY friends, thank you for your visit Although
unexpected, it is none the less gratifying. It is
your privilege, not mine, to take part as partisan
IN n hs PSSea fSsa neoR Of the s a Ny duty is
Carolina, not dsHanchised, has full and fair op-
portunity to vote as his Judgment and conscience
The colored race in this country have gained Just
praise for their admirable conduct during the
war and pending the recent agitation Of their civil
and political enfranchisement. In nv department.
I can truly bear testimony to your patient for
bearance: When sorey provoked to retalate cruel
acts Of violence and humiliation you have borne
yourselves with unfaltering confidence that the
day Of your deliverance not distant. lCheers.l
Let me enjoin upon you all in this hour of your
citizens Of the republic. Remember that the
strength Of the nation lies in the virtue, industry,
loyalty and courage of it's citizens: You must try
the iorebodngs Of the sooptical By p proving sR;
yourselves worthy. Of the privileges to
which you have been admitted: IApplause:1
the voters Of State the same apprehensions m hens have
been expressed that are now heard with reference
to yourselves Those already enfranchised are
easily alarmed at any considerable change in the
established order of things: So far, in this coun-
try, experience has shown that uni6h, liberty and
fher bread BY the sweat Of the brow o wo
None love the land of their birth more fondly:
none viii defend it with more constancy and valor
mons wealth. [Applause-l So long as the des-
TIMES OF this country are in the hands Of those
whose homes are made sacred by justice; whose
are maintained; the old flag may defy all enemies
whether from without or within. [Great applaUse.j
It would be difficult under tie most favorable
circumstances, for any race of men to engage as
you have now to do, in the most interesting po-
ltcal events, without being deeply moved by their
Importance and novelty. Let me advise you as a
affairs to preserve at all times the utmost modera-
tion OF expression, temper and conduct. A44;d
DO not give even your adversaries just occasion to
complain she least disrespects Shown to them in
Yenf discussions, public. And beware
between the white and black races.
The prosperity Of the South, the welfare of the
country, are intimately associated with the harmo-
the people Of both races. Whatever seriously I'M
pairs the interests Of one race must result inju-
rionsly to the other. Intelligence, culture capi-
tai land are not less essential than abor and yet
without prosperous, contented and happy labor
ing class, lociety lacks an essential element of
strength and repose. You have already shown
ness with which You have employed the opport,1-
mites lately given to you to educate yourselves. It
VIII not be long before the white race in the South
will see how deeply they interested in the edu-
catlon industry, thrift and progress Of their color
ed population; In this mutual dependence lies
the security Of all. gHs -
Abundant time and opportunity will be afforded,
and ample notice will be given, Of all the success
sive steps to be taken in the organization Of the
State Governments within my command It viii
not be necessary nor can it be otherwise than in
9urous to yourselves for you to neglect your regu-
lar employments and associations to attend to
political affairs. promise you that without any
SUCH sacrifice on your part every in the Caro-
mas entitled to 9 voice in the decision of the
great questions to be- passed upon under my super
vision, shall have fair chance to act his part,
without let or hindrance from any one. NV
trends. wish you all good night. Enthusiastic