New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1871-05-25
instruct Matters.
,,rrp COMPLIMENT.

s.,.osd. 20 the Hon. a, $500, n,.,r,et.
se"nnsIicans OF the sih Coune" D''''
The Republicans of the 9Th Council district
1-tb instant called at the residence oil the
u, A. <. Browne and rendered that gentle
u.n . complimentary serenade. Upon being
:.,-oauced BY Professor Barrett, amid profound
applause, be spoke as follows
sprrcH OF HON. A. <. BROWNE.
Nc yellow cIrIzsss; thank you for this
,,;ment I have especial OCCASION to be
rra,efnl for this .estim onal at this time, when
Sbays so recently met total lack OF a common
and hitherto universally recognized courtesy at
the hands Of that conservative element, that
either through a mistaken policy. or through
want of information, has been placed in the
District Council.
do not know that We have any occasion for
surprise at such lack Of legislative courtesy
for we know that cash has no feeling. and that
Corporations have 40 souls.
IL is pleasant to reflect that this sereuade
comes unsought, and is not in any manner paid
for by those to whom it is rendered.
Again thank you, and in all humility say
that recognize here that unsought and unpaid
outpouring of honest sentiment from the heart
Of the people, on which the grea. martyr Lin
coin was accustomed 10 TtiN tpf sniety VI ti''
nation in its hour OF peril.
In his great footsteps aspire TO be aiar OF
an humble follower and / take this opporiu-
nity to assure YOU that in the discharge OF my
duties in the District Council l shall on no &C.
casion lose sight Of that high principle OF human
right and equality which hes at the very founda-
tion Of the Republican party, which recognizes
the rights of men as paramount TO all other
rights, and which is destined in the course oil
human events TO vindieate before the world the
universal fraternity of all Gods children.
From such adhesion to the doctrines Of The
Republican party no temptation shall turn me,
and for my reward for my devotion 10 the in.
terests of humanity, l am ready to content my.
self with that decree of Divine Providence,
THAT gives me back in overflow
His children's love whereer go"
Ia the consideration in the District Council
of the material interests of this people doubt
less l shall often err in judgment. For all such
errors beg your most kindly consideration,
and ask you TO believe that my effort shall be,
by the honest zeal Of my purposes and the
esrnestness Of my action, TO merit the approval,
not'only Of that great leader whose appointment
devolyes such duties upon me, but of the good
people of the 9th Council district amongst
whom have lived for years, and who have
before this testified their approval OF my politi-
cal course.
Concerning the bill making temporary pro-
vision for the Offices of the District now pend
ing, and which is attracting to a considerable
extent public attention. it is only necessary for
me here to say that it does not meet my appro-
val, and will not have, in its present shape. the
support of either my voice or nv vote.
There will be before the Legislature many
questions relating to public Improvements, in
volving large expenditure and heavy taxation,
and we must make up our minds to bear with as
much cheerfulness as possible the burdens which
the mistakes and neglect of past years have i'm
posed upon this people for the few years next
TO come. In all such matters, while fayoring
all those improvements that are necessary to
make this District worthy to be the capital Of
this great Republic-which is the BILE ying ex-
ample, vindicating before the nations the wisdom
Of free Institutions shall endesvor, as far as
my voice and vote will 60, TO shield this people
from the burdens OF unnecessary taxation.
In our excellent Governor have the utmost
confidence. i have known him long and we'll.
i know the honesty of his purposes, the ability
Of his mind, the kindness and generosity of his
heart, and / know that the most kindly sym.
psthies Of his nature go out to the people.
He is q tower of strength to the new govern
ment OF the District. My only fear for him
grows out of some of bis Official associations,
and the course pursued By some who appear to
be trusted councillors. May the Father of US
all, who hath made Of one blood ell nations of
men to dwell on the face of the EARTH" guide
and assist him and our worthy Delegate elect to
Congress, and may We, who know their ability
and their worth, give TO them full measure OF
that support which comes Of the cordial good
will of the people.
And now, my fellow-citizens, full Of hope for
the future, Of the new government Of the Dis
trct, and full of hope for the future harmony
and success Of the Republican party in the Dis
trict, even DOW when divisions threaten, | bid
you cordial coed night.