The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-07-05


theory Of frea representative republlcanLsm. Still,
so deeply had slavery taken root and become I'm
bedded in the very framework Of cur government.
and Its tcndrs entwined IN every crcvice OF our
social ana Industrial relations. tnas II reqdred
gigantic S rebellion and war OF greaer proper.
slider the territory 1t raversed or the expenditure OF
men and moaey in carrying It on, 10 eXtirpate
human bondage from the only truly nee country on
earth. .u4r t4-M.-
ALL SYSTEMS OF sERviLE LABOR ALIKE DISASTROUS.
>, History ever repeas herself. The English ship
tnat brought over a few African slaves because OF
tne scarcity Of labor for raising tobacco on the Viz
GINA plantations, and because white labor demanded
too nigh price, seemed TO the men Of that day to
lieignt boon and blessing They saw sign, no 4
mans hand. The profits for the venture seemed 80
large, the advantages TO be derived from the great
gave argument quite unansw cradle. Remember
that an eminent divine Introduced African slavery
into the New World as matter Of great humanity.
gressve theorist OF political economy, saw in this
undertaking no seed or p source s,oS Of danger to
portatlon Of African labor was very early
stopped by the most stringent enactinents, In
rolled athwart the heavens enveoped US IN tempest
and storm, the consequences Of which no wisdom
sHeid; so terrible that the Country almost went
down in night and darkness and nothing Dut the
patriotism q our people neryng ssei 70 r ae on
years OF war such Us man never fought and the ike
OF which never brought woe to woman. saved to vs.
our pristine state Of plenty, strength and peace.
CONTROLLED AND UNPAID LABOR INCOMPATIBLE WITH
REPUBLICAN GOVERNMENT
What was the philosophc cause for this great
ehecta The light OF experience now teaches,
because an heterogeneous, an unnatural. an
Of or labor and class Of iaborers had been
introduced among us, not by volunteer
bat BY forced tsa anS tho 70
very poor tile industrious, and the Idle who feed,
without return, upon industry, both Incompatible
with true republican institutions. Would II not be
wise then, for our statesmen to examine with care,
to foresee, as far as Heaven has permitted men 10
result aud where the end we shall reach by the
importation by contract purchase OF laooring men
barous Sne men VINO are to be- assed iaSo ony
forever and who are therefore not niea but mefs
chandisey shall we wait until the system OF con.
other system OF serve aoor had done before We fore-
see and check the evis We deal not now with the In.
dustrial ana 0domic view OF the question: but with
the far broader ana gralder VI its nigh political
aspects. Let US not by any means hinder or pro.
hibit the voluntary coming to this country Of all
men who choose TO add their labor their energies
and their industry in aid Of our own. No one ever
Complained or Inc negro VINO came mere OF ms OWN
nor danger to freedom or the Derpetuity Of free -
stitutions; but the negro brought here os com.
mercial speculation wrought tile so great iifllcu-
Ties nom which the country has so suffered
EX-GOVERNOR HAwLEY ON THE CHINESE QUESTION.
At the close OF General Buffers remarks Senator
Buckingham introduced Ex-Governor Hawley, who
alluded to the speech OF General Butler, and said
he wished to reply to some Of the Generals remarks
touching the subject OF Chinese immigration.
II don't know,' he said. chow to go 10 work to
lock the doors of the United States We have done
what we could and stopped American slavery. 1
wish the Chinese had a better education IA regard
to American institutions. l wish they could bring
with them a better religion; but believe they all
can read. With our flag over me, and the New
Testament in my hand, say let them come" lie
wished that they were in better CO ndItion; but ha
did not see how he could shut the gates against any
downtrodden people who wished to fee to the
protection of Anne lean institutions. He said no
would occupy the few remaining moments in urging
on his fellow cizens the great Importance OF keep
Ing open the gatcways of the United States to the
free access OF all emigratng people. He would ever
guard our interests against the least approach to the
slave trade; but could see no injury to any Of our
useful institutions in encouraging Industrial emil
grafton to our shores from every part of the earth.
He would keep the gate open and the stream pure
as possible and let it flow. We must counterfeit any
evil that may threaten us by our living examples Of
good We must impress pure and indebted re-
gion on all who may come to US, If any 90 back
to their own lands they Will carry their neghbors
the blessings Of free institutions. He would not
dare to lock the inviting gates OF America against
suffering world
General Butler seemed somewhat uncomfortable
at these remarks and said to the chairman 81 wanr
to reply to that"
Mi. Bowen stepped forward and said that Mr. Gill
more would now. IN honor Of the Russian Minister,
perform with his band the RUSSIAN Hymn.n
AT the conclusion Of this performance the Rus
sian Minister returned his thanks and spoke of the
friendship which had existed between Russia ana
the United States from the earliest history of this
country. He hoped that friendship would be per-
petual In saying this he expressed the feeling Of
elghty.twO milions Of Russians, and he hoped that
feeling was reciprocaed by forty millions OF Amcri
cans.
The exercises closed with the singing of "Ameri.
car by the entire audience, accompanied by Gil.
more's band. o,tT
tr THE DEPARTURE.
At the expiration OF the exercises the Presidential
party took carriages and drove to Thompson sta
ton, where they took the car for Norwich. AS the
President was about departing he to0x rart in the
planting of an elm tree In the rear of Elmwood Semi
nary. The President having shoyelled earth upon
the roots Senator Buckingham and M. Catacazy, the
Russian Ambassador, did likewise.
MOVEMENTS OF THE PRESIDENT.
The Presidential party arrived here shortly after
seven O'CLOCK this evening" and was received
by Mayor Blackstone and Colonel Seldom
Collector Of Internal Revenue. At nine O'Clock
this evening the doors OF Governor Buck
ingham's mansion were thrown open
to the public for ON hour and the citizens thronged
in in great crowds, Tomorrow morning there Will
be reception at the Waugan House and a drive II
time will permit several points OF interest will be
visited At two O'Clock the party will leave for New
London, where it is proposed to take a sail on the
Sound. The President will arrive in New York on
Wednesday, where he will be Joined by Mrs. Grant
and daughter. The President, according to tina
present programme, will not reach Washington
until Thursday. The day has been beautiful one.
the weather pleasant and the Presidents Fourth OF
July In Connecticut has been emphatIcay success,
oBMQUEs or THE LATE GENERAL AAMBlA
The funeral Of the late General Joseph L. Hambin,