The New York herald., 1871-08-31
BEN BUTLER.
Another Of the Generals GubernatOrial
Campaign Speeches.
Bid for the Votes OF the Workingmsn-Tho
New England Editors Excoriated in
Merciless Manner-The General Flat
footed in Favor Of Woman Suffrage.

CdulpaISu SpeeCne3 was uclVercu before audi
ence Of 5000 people IN Mechanics Hall, IN this CITY,
tonight. A furious rain storm prevailed through
out the early part OF the evening: but, uncomfor-
able as it was, the weather seemed to have eject
upon the crowd, which packed the seats ana aIsles,
and even the entries, OF the spacious building to
OverhOwng. There were very few ladies present,
perhaps not more than fifty In tho entire halls but
the assemblage seemed TO be made up of the work.
ing people OF the vicinity, some or whom no doubt,
attracted hither by motives of curiosity. while
the great majority appeared to sanction and adopt
the views enUncated by Butter The platform was
free to all, and the General stepped upon the stage
with but a single attendant. After two or three
simple words OF introduc ion he MADE bow and
proceeded 10 speak his piece. General Butler
sald:--
FELLOW CITIZENs-There is one thing which I
want you particularly TO notice at this meeting
that II Is the people who occupy the platform, and
not the politicians. The United States Is the only
country lii the world where this can be done; but
here we are sovereigns In our own right. may
make some illusions Tonight which could he styled
personal, and tor these must ask your Indulgence.
am SO unfortunate as not to have anybody TO speak
for me, and must speak Tor myself Why, what
have done and whom have onendedS First, am
told have no right to be candidate for Governor,
and that tt ID ingrattude to the republican party,
which claims TO have made me what am Perhaps
they did. am now q candidate for Governor, ana
l occupied the same position eleven years ago.
when the democratic party .poled more votes than
II has ut any time since. | owed no allegiance to
the republican party then Second, they say tnat
they made me general. was u democrat when
went into the war, and
ATTAINED MY RANK BY MERIT,
| and not by favor What am in q military point OF
view owe solely TO myself, and II to any political
party. Third, they say tnat intended 10 break up
the republican party Now. fellow citizens, am
not here Tor any purpose which will lead To the
jury OF that party. Which has done SO much Tor the
good OF the nation; but do make war 9alnss the
| poiutians. These politicians want TO make the
| republican party IKE the Old wing party -conve
nenty small Tile highest and best republicans wish
these men are thrust over to the side OF The labor
reformers Can the republican party AFFORD rhis2
Gentlemen, 1t may do in Massachusetts. wnare we
have siXyy-dve thousand votes, but how did it
work in New Hampshire They tell you that de-
sire to bolt from the republican party That IS queer
talk from men who hold caucuses ana issue private
circulars. stating that # l am nominated rhey viii
bolt. Let them bolt. Where we lose one vote tnat
way we VIII gain enc thousand by square and hon
orabe dealing Ten years ago came into The
publican party, not by IL back door or u window but
head foremost came in because you needed me
more than you ever diu before. The south never
tOrgave me for this action and Idont blame them
either.
THE SECESSION AT CHARLESTON
killed the party, and 1t would have remained dead
until now were 1t not for their "new departure"
which some foolish republicans are trying TO use 70
get themselves into power.
The General then passed to a review and defence
OF his course while In command at New Orleans
during the rebellion. admit, he SAID, that took
IRON the pockets OF the rich people OF Lo-
sana, but instead OF putting II in my pockets rs
some OF my traducer5 would have DONE used 1t 30
feed thlrty-two thousand sous for seven months
Another story Is told about me, and one to which
until tonight / have never attempted to make a
public answer. In the fall OF 1854 came to the
North for purpose OF organizing an expedition 30
to ship Island. Alter my force gathered together
hired the steamship Constitution tor SIS, 900 dav
and sent or hall OF my expedition When the vessel
returned packed the other hall board and let
them lay IN Boston narbor for twenty three days.
The papers said did this because was in cahoot
! with the owners; but the truth was IL because
| was obeying the orders OF my superior oiacer
! When was prepared 10 sai IL telegram summoned
! me to Washington, and was told by the Com
| mander.n-Chiei that war with England might pos
| siby occur at any moment-it beng ltist alter the
| Mason Sdeil analr-and II my men were at ship
| Island the West India squadron might come over
and sweep them Up There was obliged to remain
attacks. which my position prevented me from
| The attacks the memory OF his father were
| touched upon In passing and received scaC,lng
! commentary. General butter exhibited the original
parchment signed by James Madison President of
the United States, and Secretary Eustis or the war
Department, showing that Captain John Mason had
been faithful and true soldier, and also diploma
from the Masonic Grand Lodge OF New Hampshire
commencing Captain AMI Butter 70 the good offices OF
the fraternity. Other documents or similar
character were read to the audience.
THE PRESS
then came in for Its share OF attention. Every
nation has its idol, SAID tue General and thar Of
America Is the press, that wnosOever falleth not
down and worshippeth 1t Is IN danger Of being
ground between the upper and neither millstones
These remarks however. are presumed TO have
been intended ior the newspapers whcn have oeen
them for three.quarters OF an hour with.
out gloves. lie excorlated the editors
journals in mercess manner, and grew sSnt somewhat
eXcI.ed as ne spoke. 81 am plain man, the
and what don'S think | don't have TO go into
back parlors 10 conceal my opinions from anybody
want TO say few words about that great bugbear
| TO pOuticlanS-
THE PRoHIBIToRY LAW.
1t has been the statute book for seventeen years,
and lt should Se enforced rigldy and mpartially.
| Shops where don't go should not be nteriered
with any oltener than than those where we bestow
| our patronage. Enforce the law against all men
|
whether the people want II contnuedn fne Gen
! passing in continuance to the subject OF
| WOMAN SUFFRAGE.
| and coming out emphatcally IN favor thereof. He
had carefully considered the subject, after read
| ing up the authorities had reasoned thus:-There
are but three exclusive privileges belonging TO citi
OF the United Statesthose OF registering ships
| OF pre-emptlng land ana OF having passports. Wo-
men have Always exercised these privileges and
hence they are American citizens. Now the right
TO the ballot Is one OF the privileges and immunIles
OF an American citizen. and Is the constitution
provides THAT the laws of no single state shall take
away any OF the privileges ana tmmunliles ol
citizen OF all the States
WOMEN HAVE THE RIGHT OF SUFFRAGE,
wherever they choose TO demand 1t. The General
was, therefore, fat-fo0ted Ia his advocacy OF their
claims. He concluded ils remarks with an argu-
ment IN favor oil the necessity for change ia the
state government. II las been alleged, no SAID,
that cheated the Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
out or SIC, 900. Now, we want government here
that Butler can't cneat, and then we may be sure OF
a reform in civil affairs. 1t may be asked why
have eft my seat in Congress to run for Governor
OF Massachusetts The reply 10 this Is easily MADE.
The session at Washington next winter will be an
unlmportanC one. We have done all we could In
way or efyeciinc proper Legislation AID In the
preservation or law and order at the South, and
with General Grant to execute those laws we have
nothing 10 fear. see
NOBODY BUT GRANT
with whom we can go INTO the Presidential contest
with any hope OF success, and am willing TO trust
the nation with MIN. | take MIN to be good re.
puolcan although people are trying to drive me
OF the party: Dui let Inc tell these people mat
when go out or the party they viii go with me;
for mean TO STICK TO repubicansm The mission
OF the party now is 10 reform abuses within It's
ranks. ana Massachusetts Is q good Stale TO COM
mence in. II you decide to eject Inc as your Gov
ernOr will do All can 70 eject reform; but If
the decision Is otherwise shall be cOntented with
my profession. Judge We.
rhe address, which continued for two hours was
warmly ard frequently appauded, and after It's
ih4. luLIln NTH