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

GEN. S1cK1Es TO THE FRKEDMEN.-ln the report
we published on Friday Of the speech made by
General 8. K1Es to the freedmen Of this city, who
honored him with serenade on Tuesday night
last, there were some typographical errors and
we now republsh it in q 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 the political action Of the day. MY d9ty Il Is
to see that every citizen OF North ana South
Carolina, not Gisffanchised, has full and talr op-
portunity to vote as his Judgment and conscience
may dictate This duty shall endeaVor to perform:
The colored race in this country have gained just
praise for their admirable conduct during the
and pending the IN y
can truly bear testimony to your patient Tor,
baarance. When sorely provoked to retaiatecruel
acts Of violence and humiliation you have borne
yourselves with unfaltering confidence that. the
dsy of your deliverance was not distant. [Cheers.l
Letme enioin upon you all, in this hour OF your
snccess perseverance in wel-doing. You are now
citizens of the republic: Remember that the
strength Of the nation lies in the virtue, industry,
and indicate the hopes of your friends and repel
the Iorebodings OF. the sceptcal BY, proving
yourselves worthy of the privileges to
which ybu have been admitted: [Applanse:]
Whenever any large addition has been made to
the voters Of State the same apprehensions have
been expressed that are now heard with reference
to yourselves. Those already enfranchised are q
easily. alarmed at any considerable change IN the
try. experience has shown that union, liberty and
power are safe in the hands OF those who earn
fheir bread by the sweat Of the brow. Applause
None love the land Of their birth more fond!y;
none viii defend It with more constancy and vaor
than those whose labe make up the sum Of ma
tim'sS wealth. [Arpla2ise.l So long as the des-
ti1iass Of this country are in the hands OF those
wioee homes are made sacred by Justice; whose
= nrUknya a
are maintained; the old flag may defy oil enemies,
whether from without or within. lGreat applause:
HWould be difficult under the most favorable
circumstances, for any race OF men to engage as
tical events, without being deeply moved by their
importmce.and dovelty. Letme advise you as o
friend and as one not without experience IN public
affairs, to preserve at all times the utmost modera,
ton Of expression, temper and conduct; AVOID
everythm 8 like violence, patience orlindeoorum
Do not give even yeur adversanes just occasion to
complain OF the least disrespect shown to them In
your discussions, private or pubic: And beware
Of those who would endeayor to excite animositles
between the white and black races.
The prosperity ID the South, the welfare OF the
counary, are intimately associated with the harmo-
nv and good feeling which should exist between
the people Of both races: Whatever seriously I'M
pairs Tie interests Of one race must result inju-
fio3isly to the other. Intelligence, culture, cap-
til lsnd are not less essential than labor; and yet
without 9 prosperous, contented and happy labor.
ing class, Eociety lacks an essential element OF
strength and repose. You have already shown
your appreciation Of your privileges by the eager
ness with which you have employed the opportu-
mites lately given to- you to educate yourselves: It
viii nctIbe long before the white race in the South
w1Esee how deeply they are interested in the edu-
catinn, industry thrift and progress Of their color
ed popnlation. In this mutual dependence lies
the security Of all
Abundant time and opportunity viii be afforded,
and ample notice win be giy~1, Of all the success
ave steps to be taken in the organization OF the
not be .ecessary, nor can it be other Use than in
JURORS to yourselves, for you to neglect your regu-
Lar smployments and associations to attend to
poIiicse affairs. I promise you that without any
Inas entitled to 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. My
friends, i wish yc1 all good night Enthusiastic
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