The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-16
NUN BER 15S.


every man opposed TO radicalism was a Demo-
cTat because the Democratic party is now the
only party that defends the Constitution. Col.
Yerger read an exuhct from letter toi him
from q distinguished citizen OF Mississippi,
The Hon. B. +. Jonas was the next orator in-
trCduced. and the announcement OF the name OF
his earnest and devoted LOuisianian was re-
ceived it'll marked esteem. He had been uneX'
peciedy called upon TO I'll the place OF an ap'
pointed orator, who could not be present.
Mr.. Jonas delivered an eXtemporaneous
speech, replete with good sense, aud de-
/ ivered with his accustomed eloquence.
He had been an Old line Wing, raised
from childhood in that school Of politics, but now
he recognized the Democratic party as the only
party in existence TO which patriot could at
zach himself. and he willingly gave his allegiance
uIder the Democratic banner. Upon the men
who come here merely for office and for plunder.
and to attain their ends by political aud social
ircendiarism he had no mercy, and he denounced
them as the enemies Of the people of the South,
Of the people who hsdocome among rs with an
est intent TO ab de her laws and Of the country.
An n at the people Of the South asked was peace
and quiet, to alsw them TO repair their broken
fortunes, but the Republican party. originally Or
gsnized 10 destroy the Institution of slavery, after
Tat institution had been destroyed, and when no
sane man had ihe slightest idea of restoring
", or of raising arm against tho
deIal government, continued It's existense and
occupied itself in making war upon our people.
We are pOwerless here in a measure, but it is our
duty TO make organized resistance to the radi-
support, through our organization to the noble
people in the North, who are endeavoring to up.
hold our liberties and our Constitution.
A year ago our case looked hooeless. That
tine thank God, has passed. The heavy hand OF
military authority has been Withdrawn, and now
be WHO welds military authority over us does it
ih the highest respect for the Constitution and
the laws of the country in which be Was bora. Mr..
Jonas did not close his speech without paying an
eloquent tribute 10 the courage and patriotism OF
President johnson.
Col W. NJ. Smalwood, an ex.oficer OF the
United States army. in response To loud calls,
| mex addressed the assemblage. Il might said
be, "if | chose, appeal 10 the passions OF this
vast audience bui it will better subserve thspur-
poses for which we have come together to con-
| sder these new grounds on which We stand.
am not carpet bagger am, itis true, new
| c. mer aud, 8s an eN-eleral officer, would not
s,k anything which | would not accord 10 the
| brave Confederaies of the South. (Imnense ap-
plsuse) | am Tejoced 70 see here an sssemblage
| of the white people of the city. We have been
| tu d tonight Of the success which has attended
the prcgrt SIS of a certain party a similar
| to hose of the days when witches were burned
| in New England, or when Jack Cade rose up for
a time in England. This party claimed at
first, as its object the perpetuatlOn OF
| he Union; TO day they deny that these
| States are in the Union. But do not propOss
| TO dwell upon this topic. Ny object is 70 give
| you a little plain talk-to tell you what ] have
| seen ss the effects of radicasm in certain state
| I'D the the State of Missouri. have seen,
on election days. soldiers in the uniform Of blue
| a uniform which should never be worn but in
| honor-ststioned at every avenue OF town, pre-
| venting any one from entering, leading TINS one 10
| he polls that one to the Ruard-hOuse. BY such
| means as this the radicals got possession OF the
| legislative department and the State conyentiOn.J
| They next adopted such legislation as voud
| secure them in office. But not content with this,
ihey proceeded 10 interfere with some of the pro-
| tesslons There must, said they be no preachers
but radicals; no lawyers but radicals; no teach.
| ,rs but radicals. The lawyers when arraigOed
| for their sentiments, paid their fines the preach
| ers staid in prison because they chose to fear
| God rather than man.
But it was not enough for them to degrade the
| ILLUSTRATIONS of the Gospel Of Peace % common
! felonies, TO pronounce Judgment because
| mothers heart went out in sympathy 20 her son
| who marched under the Confederate flag. There
| remained greater crime against humanity than
| this Too much inrocent blood had been shed /;
| there had been too much highway robbery. [
| speak Of what know, for these men not 20 dread
| an independent judiciary. So they set them
selves 10 work, in keeping with the policy Of
| the party at Washington City, TO overthrow the
judiciary. The fIs instance that came in their
| way man learned in the law. He gave, as
| be had sworn TO do, his opinion of certain law,
and declared it unconstitutional. The legislature
| was called, and this man, whose name will 90
down to history, was arraigned as being danger
| ous." This was the pOicy in the times OF
James II. The king said. "My judges shall de-
clare the law as | say it."
| T.,
country should be destroyed. TO see it destroyed
by any other cause than Capitalization. When
you build up an Oyerssadowing despOtism at
Washington, you destroy the guarantees OF the
peace of the country. The only way to maintain
peace is TO maintain the sovereignty Of the States
| NJ der the Constitution.
:" cannot entirely sympa'hize with all that has
been said here this evening with regard TO deluge
of blood, and baiiding up the land with bones. TG
this cannot agree, nor do / believe that IL viii
| come. (Applause.) / have in my haQd lettei
from that distinguished champion OF the Demo
| cTacy Of the West, Geo. II. Pendeton, (applaust
ard cheers) and he says that the party is strong
| enough, without any aid Of force, TO carry the
| day by the ballot box. A friend, few
days since, when asked concerning the politica
status Of affairs in the North, aud the progress Ol
| opposition to rsdcalism, replied, why, IFS ar
| tIidtmic." For my part gentlemen, two year
| oi The war have satisfied me that the safety OI
| the country is under the Democratic banner
| Meetings Of recaniing Republicans are being held
| by hundreds all over the North. The only hope
OF the radical party is to get these Southern States
| hack into the Union the basis of black suffrage
But it's fOrOrD hope, my friends. IL has failed
| in one State, and although Congress may patch .
| Up somehow, it won't come TO anything. Th'
pc ope Of the North are not desirous OF seeinl
| the presidential seat filed by man elected bl
| he negro votes Of the South.
| ANY man whO has taken an active part In thu
recent hostiies has, an certain, had enOugl
| OF il. (Applau-e.) All that we want nov
| Jesce-nO Oisfranchi-ement no e1mities. heard
of sn ole colored man the other day who com
uenced building himself house 10 Algiers frOu
The luu Der Of sn old raft in the river. One o
his friends. vbo saw him so employed st0ppet
NJ d inquired why Il was be worked 20 hard II
building a little house when he would soon have
a fine house and lands placed at lis disposal BY
the government. The old man scratched hi
head and, after thinking, answered, well.
guess I'll hu1d this anyhow, and II get tn
Other ne IN have two"
And who" said the speaker, Z" are these met
, | who would mi-lead the ntgrol hey are the ri
. rsf Of whom you have been told tonight
Where is the man born 10 the South who has bee
, | called master who could mslead ths negrOy
, am very sure that among this people there IL m
suimosiiy against the negro. Ceres OF % No.
No.") Let us show them what is their tru
dliy 10 themselves. and then we shall have peace
, | There Is not man ia the South who Is unwiilin
20 give the bls k man his commercial priv ge'
| Fer myself, / have only feelings OF kindre-
) | toward him. Ia time may undeceye him !
4 the idea that he can come up to the level q
r | tquslny from the basis Of suffrage.
) We, the white race, did not come up from tia
| talis. 1t has taken thousands OF years 70 brin
E tie white people up TO standard Of suffrage an
, self government The quicker that the negrot