The New York herald., 1871-05-09
His Speech Landing the Radical
PaTty'aAd the Negro.
in' Rue Of the Ignorant Majcris. Preferable
10 ThatAf the Educated %nofity.
saanbo Distinguished ~ His Intel
igeRce, Tempsraa' &c, valor
and Diliga ice.
BOSTON, May 8, 1871.

uh'ict N the national &c ngress, he bound he
'"it' AZ tue neu' some months ago, when 1t was |
.'" NC n"a al eye oh lseH's place the Senate,
s 'AHe ou' oPehs au' SAID ii was no sucn thing,
""'oiaHe ai 'ui 'nei his only ambition 10
~ " S'ife III Essex constituents in the
~ '"'"Vi! ~ ntch they had twice before
,s, ' :. mas been since lumored, however
~ 'o ueneiai u +" IlRng to become the next Gov
sAoi y Massaohus' It's and that he is now
" eih's way in that direction anh
- ~ ~ FN c. II once gained, he hopes in
~ evated TO the very White
e "soii All these rumors and
P'Nn' HS! w nothing more than Ridiculous
' non'eAse, oa' is nevertheless certain that
bound to Keep himself prominently
M 'e ~ Jple, ana his latest enterprise OF
n- ''e d,nIradon. and support OF the coored
" las shown originality decidedly
;. 1t was long age as the Goth OF
P t y c Idea was conceived of having General
~ cas- the colered citizens OF Boston. The
e w &c. after the matter suggested ad
orsSeu ~ In sstter which was exceedingly fiat
tering.
"hA raEs BOSTON NEGROES THINK OF HIM.
eus sire no show our respect and gratitude
e! 80 l. "ha the fidelity with which you have
fh in Congress the rights OF Southern
io'a'lse We glad that so many New
- Representatives were found faithful
1nd Rungl them The immediate Representa-
tives T pcsto, ,1is,rio,s W. ,orar ao,,h,oa 10
iVsiu N OF our Senators this great question.
Never did Tho ,,,n,na, son, foyp ON nnoor,ai
foun VI Gn neid by Charles summers hands,
an nel er did he speak more nobly than
He ne paeGded for the imperialism Of equal rights.
- ieere our hearts when President Grant
hpe Hall aessage 70 Congress and recalled them TO a
~ Sc Of then duty the patriots the South.
- ms , Gnds their rights viii be safe Our thanks
you Eethe complement OF the abuse heaped upon
, ouby 'allwh hate the Union aud by all who hate
reedu len. Their hatred and confidence alike
bear Estness 20 your hlelity."
TIE GENERALS REILLY.
Tn eGencral, ii seems was very much pleased at
TINS opportunity to talk upon the political issues of
The day. In replying to his sable friends, ne said
~ ere the occasion one OF making q political
By eech merely, should feel obliged decline, as
q we, perhaps. made political speeches enough
ready; out the cordality and testimony OF regard
hown by your invitation leaves me no alternative
Except that OF grateful acknowledgement and TO say
eat Will b. very glad 70 meet YOU"
THE OCCASION.
II was arranged that General Butler should deliver
fois address this evening. and the North Russell
street church. the most arstocratic OF colorea
worship in Boston, secured for the occasion.
Long before the hour announced the ediGce was
Gled In every part and the majority auditors
were o. the class OF whom the speaker has re-
Gently distinguished himself rs the champion The
pupil, from beneath which The General spoke
Handsomely decorated with flags, streamers and
Gorai offerings, and The organ played a medley OF
popular national during the assembling OF the
there was the most abundant applause, which was
conunned ior several minutes, the General mean-
time repeatedly bowing Acknowledgements
Charles Lenox, the veteran colored aoolitlonst
OF Boston, having been selected chairman, he
proceeded TO recount IN eloquent manner what
General Butler had done for liberty Justice and hu-
manly, remarking that, In welcoming and honoring
hun, they perpetuated the name ana memory OF one
whoni tens OF thousands OF freemen would CRATE
fully endorse. brief prayer then offered by
~
% speak as folows:
THE SPEECH
For your words OF kind welcome and appreciation
low citizens, who have invited me 10 meet you and
for the courtesy Of your invitation and your assem-
bng 10 greet me, accept many, many thanks. You
have been pleased TO say that in my capacity as
In lay in the CONFLICT Of public aaIrs to see that
the republic should take no delriment | accept
performance fell lar short OF my wishes.
There IS a tide In The AFFAIRS OF parties as wen as
men which ebbs so low that all seems gloom
The conduct Of political affairs IN our country every
administration seems to nave reached the point Of
third year Of ITS power Its Offices and rewards have
been distributed. the effect OF which, rule IN the
language OF French King, is, in eacn case make
1otty enemies anG one migrate Its measures, how
tunity 10 impress themselves upon the public mind.
The good an administration has done or proposes to
do is not then apprecated: It's errors are tie
subject of the most carpng criticism.
Low TIDE FOR THE RADICALS.
expected, condition OF a1alrs happened 10
Ia the month OF March, ISL The repu6i-
tide then he at low ebb Tue
distinguishing financial measure OF the adminstra-
lon laying more Than one hundred millions yearly
on the public debt mad reused antagonsm because
pf the burdens OF taxation; the measure oil
attacked by the severest criticism OF Its
motives aRd OF tie desirabcness OF the ac-
gaisition. The distinguishes commission seat
ou 10 examine INTO that question 10 satisfy the pub
hc thought was then supposed to have perished,
the undertaking. Personal diner snces between tie
Cabinet, an1 even not 10 say win the President
himseli, mad eliminated IN The necessty-wnich
lor tue removal Of that senator from the chair
~ nship Of the Committee Foreign Relations,
Wscn ne hhd 80 long held aud b9nored. Questions
OF revenue and clvn service reform were agtafing
parry
SU KLux.
more than either oi these-pefheps more than
ALL ere came up 70 us daily frcm the South
that b, force and fraud by the dagger OF the mid.
pignt assassin ana by tee combination OF armed
,0uDbess The states lately III rebellion were overrun
and fie control o. affairs was beng usurped by
shoe Mo bad lately sought In arms the destruc-
op 0 @ sf s ns S GH he a ae d ss
great carraiD who accorded them such Iayor.
abe ermt IN the surrender at Appomaitox.
trtas al a6sirs OF course followed The tlmid ana
watering wcre ready 10 desert what they believed
10 ne snking sup. Ine ameitious aud IN
dhs 1Fn q affairs 70 further tnelr ewn
10 soue ~ the ittLer 1t seemed tlat early deser
lion tr.' reptllscan cause would De the surest
Was nat saeS cdnslseraons as these caused reso
lulcn TO pass, through Congress Oh tie AUD dag OF
March 10 adyourii tiat. .spdJ on the ensuing nslnes
the President ta,,e measures ~ preserve the pro-
pcrty, liberties and lives oI those who only nad |
IN the south, THIS, vote Or adjournment IN
the House OF Representatives, was passed, WITH