New-York tribune., 1871-09-25
CARL SCHURZ.

HOW HIS LATE SPEECH IS RECEIVED IN THE
sOUTn-LETTER FROM Ex-REBEL SOLDIERS
THE SENATOR'S REPLY.
NASHVILLE, Sept. 23-The speech delivered
by the Hon. Carl schurz Of Missouri Wednesday, has
created profound impression in political circles. The
most significant incident connected with 1t is the follow
ing letter formally addressed to Senator schurz and
signed by several hundred exRebel soldiers embracing
every grade and rank from privates up to maorGener
ais The signers generally are men OF influence:
NASHVILLE, Sept. 81, 1871.
Hon. CARL scuunz-Dear Sir: We the Undersigned
formerly Confederate soldiers wish to express TO you our
high regard for yourself and our profound regard ana
patriotic address delivered by you in this city We ad
S the manly P wnss
duty and right We pledge you that we are not part IL
e bhas Of the ds Of
the American Republic that honor the national flag
H. that
cred from all species Of political and mental sna m
parties cropping in the moonlight OF the past and TO ally
spr o civil WIN and a and
patriotism, not bounded by State lines but IN
spiked with abiding faith in the genius Of free institu
The following is Senator schurzs reply:
NASHVILLE HOUSE, NASHVILLE. Sept %. 1871.
afectaton, may say that cannot And words strong
enough to describe has given me- Spontaneous
coming from you as late soldiers Of the Confederate
army may we'll be called event of great Significance
s we'll as you do now rally around the Dag the
lean Republic symbol OF universal freedom equal
rights and constitutional government when they de-
clare that they will turn their backs upon all parties
cropping in the moonlight OF the past, and discounte-
nance that partisan spirit which apt to obscure the
human reason and blunt the best impulses OF the human
heart when they fully recognize the identity OF
their true interests with those Of great common coun-
try then every patriotic citizen will feel that the regene
ration the South Is certain 70 be accomplished by her
own people, IL there is still lurking here and there
spirit which keeps alive feelings Of animesity and ds
trust and which, by Of social prescription or In
tmidation violence strives TO impede the develop
ment free public opinion, you can render II harmless
trhances the peace and order OF society occurring,
calculated produce the impression that the security
and rights of citizens he sufficiently protected only
by the interference Of the General Government In your
local you dspe that impression by devong
your energies the enforcement OF the laws thus PROV
Ing the capacity local selfgOvernment to accomplish
It's legitimate ends. Here, as well as elsewhere,
there still apprt hension as to secret design
to subyert the logical and legitimate result OF
the war by reactionary movements, you VIII re-
move the apprehension by demonstrating that the young
tons and is determined build up again the prosperity
and power Of those States basis n harmony wth ne
ssive spirit OF the Men OF courage ana con-
ctons like you will do nothing by halves they VIII not
look back when they have put their hands TO the plow
and assure you that your efforts VIII nave tue sncees
appreciation hearty applause and energetic support OF
every true friend OF liberty and free instltutlons
Your rights will be safe In the security OF the gs OF
all. yor power will be strong In the restored brotner
hood Of ali Americans aud the Republic win be proud W
all her Yours, &c, CAhL o|h'h@'