New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-12-24

luOSo " no nelO rs 1Ast pound In chains until
, the war for liberty tore them from our
limbs. These men now call themselve
Democrats, and would again enslave us
corporally as they still do socially 1t
makes us feel that there are is no retreat for
us from the proud position We hold to-day as
Republicans, asserting our manhood before
men who never knew how to earn the bread
they eat, and lived and fattened by our
labor through their tyranny.
Republicans, let rs tell these tyrants that
we are sheltered by that sacred flag of tree
dom under which we fought for liberty, fra
ternity and equality.
There is no refuge behind US: the past we
shrink from with horror; the present affords
MS hope, and in the future see happiness
for ALL
Let us, then, cherish our Senator, and be
eInulated by him. Senator Stamps ls one
of those who. as soon as the GAP of
liberty was thrown among MS BY our
benevolent and victorious government,
seized it with avidity. and our friend is the
one whom it delighteth US to honor. He
has Just returned from Washington full of
hope in our cause. and tells US that our
noble friend and leader. Senator Pinch
back, will, before many days, be heard in
his seat in Washington, aiding Louisiana
and protecting his race.
Senator, You have earned the respect and
affection OF your constituents; you have
l
purpose; true to your country; sincere to
| your friends, and good and amiable to all.
Senator, welcome back among your
| friends.
To this Senator Stamps responded, al
though it was evident that he was suffering
from sickness, but he made an effort. excus-
ing himself by Offering his physical eondi-
tion in apology:
| l hspe you will pardon me for nv hesi-
fancy, bnt / am weary and dusty from
travel. feel greatly dattered at this fat
tering reception and accept it as mark of
| my memory as long as life lasts. All my
| past career has been governed by the best
motives and . clear conscience, and all
| have done was for the best interests of our
country, and hope that all of you will be
| impeled by the same motives. In Washing
ton the situation of affairs looks well for our
party, anti all our SAnatOrs except MI. Pinch
back have been seated. President Grant
desires that this shall be accomplished, and
says that it is perfectly right that he should
| take his place. Let me tell you that when
General Grant wishes anything done the
circumstances which will disappoint him
must be gigantic, indeed. During the re.
| mainder Of his term he will be President
and he right. l wish to say many things
concet ming my recent experiences, aud am
determined to oOnsummate some hare work
before my labors Cease. My advice to you
is to make every effort to enter some kind |
of business, for the time has come or soon
will when the cOlored man can participate
in commercial or mercantile pursuits in
Louisiana, and not be crowded out because |
of his complexion. Let us take some exam
pies from the North. In many places I Wis |
tied grOg shops were tightly closed on Sun
days, So that man con not even bay |
drink or Cigar. This is one of |
the great improvements which / wish to |
call to your notice, for most of you know |
that nine out of ten murders are caused by |
strong drink. My influence shall be strenu- |
Ously used at the coming session ef our
Legislature to pass law to prohibit the
sale OF liquor on sunday, and when that is |
in force our young men will not idle their |
precious time about coffeehouses, where
nothing but vicious habits can be con-
tracted. call on my colored constituents
to ponder on this matter seriously; accept |
the moral les son it contains. Follow this
advice and you will improve your moral
character. Be temperate in your habits
and rest assured that much OF the talk
about high taxation will cease. 1t is our
duty to reduce taxation and to lift up mer-
camille pursuits, and the one grand OppO
nent to prosperity is strong drink.
If We set the good example our sons will
follow in the right path, and let us begin
the work at once.
did not expect to meet with such an ova-
ton as this, but it seems that my past con-
duct has called it forth. Ny best efforts
will be used to hereafter keep the good
opinions have gained from you. In the |
future as in the past tho spirit which shall
guide will be as pure as l can command.
During the next session watch my course
closely, and assist me in my attempt to
close grOg shops on Sundays. In the cities
l visited the people are far in advance Of us
socially, and one Of the principal causes is
that bars are sealed on the holy day. On
arriving home the contrast was so great as
to thrill me with unpleasant sensations.
Thankful to you for this kind reception.
will retire.
Senator Stamps, accompanied by several
friends, then started in carriages for Car |
rolltOD, but before he left three rousing
cheers were sent up for him.
Senator CbadbOurn, sitting at desk, |
was loudly called tor as soon as Mr.. Stamps
concluded He stepped forward and ex-
cused himself, declaring that he was q
worker aud not a maker of speeches.
General l.. Sewell was called out and
several persons wished to hear from him.
He responded, but Wa are unable to give his
remarks AS the hour is too late. Ali he said
was directly to the point
Al CsrrolltOn the party increased in
number, and sixty-seven guests sat down
to a well loaded table, prepared by Mrs.
Mary Jane COwsn. The following named ! {
gentlemen appeared: Nessrs p. j. Ma
loney, John Garstkamp William Mulford
and others whose names we can not remem- s
Der.
The first toast was given by General {
Sewell-Senstor Stamps, welcome home. &
The Senator replied,
Colonel Littlefeld proposed-The Repub. ,
lean party; its success and perpetuatiOn.
Mr.. j. b; Gaudet gave-Governor Kel- I
ogg and the present administration. To r
his Mr.. ). P. MalOney responded. q
The following named gentlemen COM t
sosed the reception committee: Colonel j. r
: Littlcdeld, chairman; General L. Sewell,
captain Joseph Boutte, Hon. j. B Gandet,
captain P. J. Maloney, Hon. John Garst- c
lamp. Hon. A. Dejoie and Hon. j. L.
duntieu. o
The officers of the meeting were as fol-
ows: Pre- ident-A: Dtjoie; vice presi-
lents-Psul Bruce. Eustn ne Stamps, A. An
erson, c. B. Augustus. A. Wilson. Benja- l
min Brown,J +. Litileteld, N D. Bush, A.
|: Kemp, John E. Neelis j. B. E. Lesche,
iadlson Brown, Joseph BOutte, J. B Gau-
et. S.well, P. J. Maloney, John Garst- \
amp, Paul Dejoie, J. l.. Montleu, 4. Fl.
adjourn. o
The hall had been neatly decorated for p
he mse'iDg tags, eyergreens wreaths and O
''weis in profusion. Over the speakers :.
esk were the words: Welcome to Senator
' b. Stamps. n
The ovation was one that the recipient Z
lay teel proud at, and doubtless h. appre-
ates It. On one occasion, immediately =,
fter entering the hall, he was quite over y
Dme. We 90 not give mis- speech entire, q
ar reporter having merely taken q few D
Otes.
Readings at Grusewald Hall. u
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