The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-07-28

chasm of the war. 1t was strange the Secretary
Of or the Treasury should have advised you asainst
to counsel you against uniting once more In har
mony friendship ana peaces Some men there
and preJudices OF the past, and for no other pur-
pose tnan 70 keep the party that supported them
rary son rsI rStSen 70 che core and was
THE BLOODY oHAsN VAS BxIDaHD
by the clasped hands Of the North and South there
as 1t was now understood its leaders knew they
were doomed and were making last desperate
effort to save themselves. The Confederate
records disclosing plans by which Northern cities
were 70 be burned, were now as forl0rn hope to
be parsded before the people OF the North, with
he hoped the enlightened mind of the American peo-
pie would oppose even their publication. II the
republican party could not live, and
corruption and the revival OF the old war feeling,
such party does not deserve to live. Addressing
trust the exConederate soldiers, instead OF being
suspicious and incredulous. Could there be a bet
ter evidence that they had accepted the issues Of
ner on which was inscribed the names Of Horace
Greeley and Gratz Brown The day was not long
past since they had recognized the devotion of Mr..
Greeley to republican principles. He was
THE FATHER OF ABOLTTIONIsM
and the faithful friend OF equal rights to all The
south, whose enemy he was, was now willing to
place the supreme power or the country In his
hands, and what better evidence was needed that
ac 81 e %ar aSd Se charges
growing out of itS Their nag was one dag
and they were now standing shoulder to shoulder
with the people OF the North IN the true republican
ranks II this was not sufficient those who de-
manded more were dishonest themselves, and
showed they were grasping only for power.
ADDRESSING THE CoLORED PEOPLE,
of whom large number were present, he said he
was one Of the first who advocated the elective
the political level of the white citizens and should
learn to understand what their rights were. They
wanted education, and wanted to know how to
vote. These the reQuirements thew
needed. Now, giving these great rights OF free
men, must not their friends who fought to confer
them upon them, be astonished when they found
them endeavorng to deprive themselves OF these
privileges In the capital of this very State col
simply because he announced that he intendeS to
support Mr.. Greeley, the lifelong friend Of their
race, for the Presidency Of the United States, an
honor to which no man Is to-day more entitled than
he Is. What sort OF an example was this to set
their white neighbors9 This is the greatest crime
you can possibly commit against liberty and free
dom. Let them vote for whom they please; Guilt
vate friendly relations with your white friends, or
you can never live happy, II the white man is not
your friend II you want TO secure the
WELFARE AND HAPPINESS OF YOUR POsTERTTY,
never advocate either white man or black
ment Of both The speaker considered It OBJ
nox0us to the interest of the people that they
should be grouped together In one party. Let
every man vote as he pleases; but II the colored
vote, which Is now so compact and solid. were
divided between the two great political parties OF
the country, then both parties would be equally in
terested In the maintenance OF your rights. Vote
freely as your opinions dictate, and soon the coun
try will be restored to happiness and prosperity
The speaker then turned his attention to the
CONFEDERATE SOLDIERS PRESENT,
and said they knew great change had taken
place. and they were sensible that they had a
solemn duty TO their country to perfOrm-the duty
of good citizen OF the republic He openly
proclaimed it as his honest sentiment and
feeling that there the fullest confidence in the
patriotism OF the ex-Confederate soldiers. The
North was ready to clasp hands across the bloody
chasm, the Secretary OF the Treasury to
ha nfyvit hafo dinD Ia odn uhaH
them that II armed bands OF marauders were al
lowed to use the whip to scourge the citizens, no
matter OF what color the liberals would not be able
to stem the drifting channel OF Capitalization,
maintain social order and protect them In the
liberties OF the people and guard the principles of
republlcanism. II there are more occurrences Of
these disorders
TAKE SWIFT AND RErRIDUTIvE MEASURES
into your hands, and let the federal government
that Confederate soldiers are not only able but
are willing and resolved that precious life and pro-
perty shall be protected In your homes, in your
counties and in every one OF your States. Being
called upon for an explanation OF Conkngs and
tempted to bribe him for his support of the st.
Domingo annexation scheme, he took from his
pocket
LETTER OF THE Ex-COMMIssIoNER PLEAsONTON,
which he read, and which completely sustained his
charges 1t has now, said the Senator, become a
question OF veracity between the President and
Mr.. PleasOntOn. He concluded by saying an OppOr-
tunity had now offered to cement our friendships
and relations Let us clasp hands across the bloody
chas1n, and let IL for all time become union of
States, union OF hearts and q union OF hands.
Cheers and great applause.)
The meeting then broke up, when three times
three were given for Carl Schurz with right good