New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-17

liberty since the days OF Wlperf0rce, but
what would my constituents say if they
heard me say soF' There was one South
ern Senator who could appreciate the fact,
but even he had not the manhood to stand
in his place in the Senate and express his
opinion. Charles Summers history in
American politics will shine on the bright
est Of its pages. For eighteen years he was
Senator from Massachusetts, and on one oc-
casion he was elected with only seven votes
against him. Democrat and Republican,
Wing, Free Soiler and Know Nothing, ali
united on him. He was always bold and
open in his advocacy of principle, and there
never was time but he dared to express
his disapprobation. Even when Lincoln was
President, he chose to condemn an act be-
cause it was wrong, and his words IN
the Senate We're not sparing. But
Lincoln was a President who sought his
friends and asked their advice. He
was one who allowed strong language from
them and did not allow it TO stand in the
then the champion of the Union and of
human rights, and it was reserved to a
succeeding administration to humiliate him
because he would not consent to pur-
chase of a neighboring republic from those
who had no power to SELL He knew it was
contrary to law and to the wishes of the
people; he Rnew it was wrong, and the fact
that the president OF that island is now
refugee seeking protection in the United
States frou the people whom he pretended
to own, and who have driven him from
them. justses his course. IN his life he
has stood searlessIy BY The principles be
believed in, and in his death trisnda and
enemies alike honor and mourn him. His
nsmo vii! live in the history Of the world
with those Of Wubeforce, Garrison, Phil
lips and Greeley, - one Of tho brightest
advocates Of freedom. drop with you,
fellow-citizens, the tears Of regret st his
called Oh TO mourn the loss Of another such
3 man.
Senator Barber VA then called upon BY
the president, and mado = few remarks,
saying that il was difficult 10 address tho
meeting on sxch . eubject whom it hsd
been 80 eloquently discussed by those who
had preceded him. Tho name Of sumner
was impressed on the hearts Of every one
present In every man WAS implanted tho
noble idea he had advocated. His teach.
iugs would live now that he il dead. Nay
Louiaiana send her cry mp while are remem.
bered the tsachings Of Charles Sumner, the
first, foremost and most steadfast advocate
Of the glorious principle, whose whole life
was devoted to it, and aid in the 6nA con-
summation.
Hon. c. W. Ringeoid. Hon. J. II. srpher.
Ron. George L. Smith and Hon. Frank
Morer were also upon the list Of speakers,
but DID not address the pee:inge
Hon. T. Allain of West Baton Rouge,
offeSed the following resolutions, which
were unanimously adopteds
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased Almighty God
Sumner, from his sphere of usefulness; and
Whereas, 1t is our desire to put on record
the estimate and appreciation that the
people of Louisiana, and especially the
colored race, entertain of his distinguished
services in Che cause e5 universal hoertye
therefore, be it
Reoolrca, That sh9s mass meeting most
sincerely regrets the sudden demise of the
honored Senator from Massachusetts, and
that we realize the mOurnful fact that in
his death liberty mas lost etaunch sue,-
porter the Republican party an able de- |
fender and the colored race one Of theiS |
oldest and dearest friends ana bepefastogso |
Be it further
Resoleed, That the president Of this meet |
ng be requested to transmit copies Of these |
resolutions to the General Assembly Of the |
State of Massachusetts, the Republican pa
1ers in Washington City snd such etheSs 2
rs he may 6eem best
1he meeting, on motGoD sss S'sgo g Ssss
stewart, thea adjourned