The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1867-10-03

PlnLAEELPHfA, Sept 81.
An immense Republican soldiers meetin
was held tonight at the National Hail.
Gen. Louis Wagner presided ~ Ezssss
Among the resolutions were the follow
ing:
Resolocd, 1. That the bright promise
solid in peace a restored Union, and perfec
harmony, were blasted by the assassination
of Abraham Lincoln and the subsequent
treachary of William IL. Seward and the per
fidy of Andrew johnson.
5 That Andrew johnson, elected Vice
President, and acting President, has proved
himself TO be the worst enemy the Repubhc
has ever had .-.-.s,,.:ss..,..
3 That we urge the House of Represen-
tatives. when it shall assemble IN November
next. to formally impcfch the SAID Andrew
Johnson of high crimes and misdemean-
That now, as in 1861 we are prepared
for an uprising of the American people. We
are ready to quit workshop, factory, desk,
. farm TO cast aside domestic ties and arm
and fight for our country, and freedom, and
the rights of all her children; that mindful
of the past we will never suffer rebels to rule
patriots, our glorious leaders to be reviled,
our Congress to be resisted by traitorous
President, backed by a guilty band OF
party. -ts.'
After the adjournment of the meeting
procession formed and marched to the IN
ion League House. After music from the
hand Generals Sheridan and Sickles appear
ed and were received with prolonged cheers.
Gen WAGNER addressed them as comrades
of the Republic, extending cordial welcome
to them as true to their country IN Its hour
of dancer. and finding them still true IN lis
present danger from court treason. AS we
followed you then in fight, we will follow
Won now in your efforts to reconstruct
the South upon the basis of the will OF
loval men, as expressed by the act OF Con-
gress. go, -
General Sheridan made a brief reply, ten
dering thanks for the honor conferred upon
him. -
Gen. Sickles, having been called for, made
and eloquent speech. He said:
Comrides,-This government is repub-
lie where the will of the people is the law
of the land. This maxim, so full OF Wis
dom and truth, we have from Grant, gener-
al-in-chief of our armies. No military pow
er has been exercised in the rebel States not
authorized by Congress and sanctioned by
the laws of the land. Military forces were
only to execute the laws. Under military
protection loval civil governments will be
established and maintained by ballots put
in the hands of loyal men. If that could
have been done ten years ago we would
have had no rebellion If we do it now, we
will not have another. Have no fear the col
ored race Will not know their friends from
their toes Their hearts, full OF gratitude,
will govern their conduct as citizens. 10y
atty and order are to them almost as sacred
as religion. Safe, and trusted at home, they
will contribute vastly to the resources OF the
nation, and take nothing away from the en-
ployments and franchise of any other race or
class. 49,. ...
Comrades, let me not forget our brave com
rades who fell in the war for the Union
Their shroudless forms lie buried in many a |
forest and field, like autumn leaves. Their |
nameless graves are numbered only by the |
angel. Let us sometimes listen
to sad voices, mournful as nluff1ed drums, |
and heard even through their yielding sod. |
They saw to us now, {" Brothers-you who |
were spared-leave not undone the work |
we did not live to help you do"
The TRIAL. OF Mr.. DAvIs.-A telegram
from Washington to Benefits Herald says
1.-THE opinion is expressed that, allowing
Davis will appear, the trial will be shirked by |
the government, and the prisoner will again
be set at liberty on bail. There is reason,
however, to contradict such an erroneous i'm
Indications lead to the belief that |
the trial will be proceeded with and mass
of the most important events connected with
the history of the rebellion disclosed. The
counsel for defence will demand trial and
if the government urge as an excuse " not
ready" the court will express its intention
to remain in session sufficient time to pre-
pare; failing in this, molle prosequi will
then be entered, by which the discharge of
the prisoner may he be effected. The latter
is not likely, and the trial, which the nation
at large demands, will be proceeded with
Davis can scarcely he convicted. With
Chase on the bench, and Davis in the prison
er's box, and the right Of secession in ques-
ton, drama of great national interest will
be presented, in which the principal actors
will have to study well their parts"