Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-09-24

occupation anoroeo TOT the security OF life aud
properly northern capital and nerthern enter
prise have been Iebnilding the cities and cuI.
tivatIng the fields, restoring the railroads and
navigating the waters, constructing bridges
and building telegraph lines, reopening com.
meTce, reviving industry. opening schools,
and building churches from the Potomac to
the Rio Grande. fLoud applause13 And II
has been recently affirmed by authority, than
which none can be higher in all the South
that our presence and our measures have
saved their public records from Destruction,
and their own civil officers from awless vio-
lence. voice-"Why didn't they let YOU
alone !'l Nay more: 1t is acknowledged that
10 the considerable acts of military admi .istra.
uon they are indebted for the opportunity OF
providing rneansto subsist their families Zap
plsusel and Tor producing the present crop,
which promises to be- in many respects and
In many sections OF the South, the most inn
portant and the largest which has been grown
for many years. go -rer... z "a
Gentlemen, i have already exceeded the
limits prescribed for myself [Voices-"Go
on; 60 on !"i The theme, however tempting to
me, may well be left to others. IA Voice
"How about Apple Jack JohnsOn?' In
whatever have said, no werd of it is intended
to reproach any one, not even to vindcate N.Y.
self "a Noice-s'BinckIey" y am here for
justice. [Great applause.] Yet l shall net
seek the verdict OF any popular tribunal.
Even your acquittal would not vindicate me
as an officer from the grave imputatons upon
official personages. [Shame u L trust the oc-
casion and the opportunity will, at the proper
time, be afforded to me TO place the vndication
of my reputation on the records Of my Gov.
eminent. Until then, upon all matt rs con.
corning myself, choose to be silent.
Before saying good night let me make a con-
eludns remark upon the ,1pc Which has al
s'ruction acts, and the temporary presence
and control of military authority in the rebel
impessiSe to snfrancbise tbs Iova, frssd Tssn
and secure to them that participation In the
Government, under which they m ust continue
to live that is essential to the Preservation Of
their liberty. and vital TO the pacifcation of
the South. Acknowledgement is peace. loud
applause.l Liberty without rights and the
means to defend them is war. lApplause.]
The only condition upon which military oc-
cupatlon may cease in the rebel States is to
give the ballot to every loyal man in the
rebel States, no matter what his color or race,
SO that he may vote down treason by whomso-
ever proposed. Immense applause.l With
that shield OF safety they will be secure from
oppression. and the country protected from
seditton and treason. TApplause
The events OF the rebellion taught us that
the entran chIsement of all the loyal people of
the rebel States was an essential guarantee OF
present and future security and repose and
that, unless the freed people were enabled to
protect themselves by the ballet. they would
have been compelled in self defence to seek
refuge in the loyal States and evercrowd all
TIE channels Of industry; or else, to prevent
that exodus of millions of blacks flying from
oppression, the Government would have been
compelled to project them at home by pro-
State governments voluntarily afforded ade-
quate security TO the lives and possessions OF
the loyal co.ored people And it remains to
be said that the military officers On duty in
rity of CONGRESS, and with the sanction of the
loyal people who put down the rebellion, ex-
pressed through their representatives.
Comrades. 1t is impossible 10 undo that
noble act of Justice which has elevated the
loyal freedmen of the South to the rank Of
citizens Prolonged applause.l From my
point OF view, which is military and not a
political point of view. there is no reason to
apprehend that subordinate race can do
more than defend their rights. A law OF
gravitatIon controls the moral as il does the
material world The weak cannot overcome
tie strong. Numbers, culture, destiny, com
bine to assure the domination Of the white
race. 1t was Mr.. Fox. believe, who called a
reaction the most dangerous form of revolu-
ton Such would be the character of reac.
ton that restored the rebels and their friends
to power. [Applau use and cheers ] May'that
day never, never dawn. Applause and cries
of g Never" snever.' mingled with cheers. ]
After repeated cheers for General Sckles the
crowd proceeded to the Metropolitan Hotel for
the purpose OF serenading General Hancock.
The proprietors OF the Metropolitan, Messrs,
Potts and Shelly, Eot having received notice
OF the serenade until late hour. had not time
to make any decorations, but upon the appear
ance OF the crowd they soon had out q large
flag, the chandeliers IN the front parIors light
ed, and torches the balcony. The band
having performed several airs, calls were
appeared and was greeted with cheers.
Colonel Chapman introduced General Han
cock, saying:-The mantle of General Sheri-
dan could not have fallen on better man than
General Hancock;
General Hancock then stepped for ward and
said
SPEECH OF GENERAL HANCOCK.
In going to a new field Of duty, it is q matter
Of pleasure and relief to know that carry
with me the sympathies the good wishes, and
coDhdenc, of my old companions in arms.
(Cheers.) have therefore to tank you, SOL
diers, for this ovation which will tend to
tighten the burdens of care which may follow
me in the performance OF the ardurous and
delicate duties of a District Commander In
the Southern States at this time. lCheers
Upon the conclusion of General Hancock's
| speech, the crowd, after repeated cheers, dis
persed. number Of gentlemen visited Gen
II. in his parlor, where they were handsomely
entertained by him Among those present
Col. l. B. Parker, formerly of General Han
| cocks staff; Hon. Amasa Cobb, of Wisconsin;
| Col Robert Morrow, and others.
The ovation to these gallant officers was oLs
which reflects credit upsn the city. In the
immense crowd which ccngregatsd in front of
| the hotels the greatest enthusiasm prevailed,
| and cheer after cheer was given for sSher-
idan, - ''Sickies' and s. Hancock"
| A
The BUILDERS ExCHANGE-Another Fail
area meeting of this new association was to
| oih and f streets, for the purpose OF COM
pleting the organization The fact was duly
| announced by advertisement in the papers Of
| Saturday and Monday. and a full attendance
| was solicited. A. O'Clock. the hour desig.
| mated for the commencement OF proceedings,
| five gentlemen were In attendance, and this
| number was increased to six during the sue
| ceediDg halt hour. The chairman, Mr.. S d.
| CastlemaB, viewing the prospect as rather
| gloomy, then put the question sc Well. gen =
| tltmeD. what do you propose TO do }" In re.
| ply to this mild suggestion was made from
| the Moor as to the propriety Of going hsme.
| Many had promised to attend, and as the
| weather was fine, their absence Was looked
| upon as unaccountable, to say the least Of it.
| Still, under the circumstances, it would be i'm
| possible to proceed, and the only question that
presented itself was whether they would ad :.
| Iourn sine die or make one more attempt to or
| gaDiZe the association. The latter course was
finally agreed upon, and the chairman was
| directed TO call a meeting for Monday night
| next by advertising in the newspapers as be.
| fore. Unless the gentlemen engaged in this
movement manifest an interest in its success
| by their presence at that time, the Builders
Exchange will doubtless be consigned 10 an
early grave.
MILITARY.-Last night, at q meeting Of the
National Guard, at Foundry Mission, 1ith
street, near Rhode Island avenue, of which
Jas X Narrower had been previously elected
captain and Thos. Abbott first lieutenant, the
Organization was completed by the election Of
ant: Jas. RoWIes. treasurer; VIM. Riggles, sec.
rstary; Alonzo Wilkin, financial secretary;
John Culverwell, 1st, Donaldson, 20; J !.
e. Fostck, Sd; John T. Sullivan, Attn; AIonzo
Wilkins, 9Th sergeants; X. H. Goddard, lst; J.
MffleF %. VIM MurraV. I'd. I TIA lnr.