The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-09-24

scott and astatesman at Washington, In
which the statesman said that rs soon Al
the war was over, and the combatantI
had laid down their arms, we would have
complete peace. NO." said General
Scott, at will take several yeers, in which
all the powers Of the General Govern
ment will be employed In keeping the
peace between The belIigerent non!com,
batants." Laughter.l
Now, ] think we have gotten through
with that [cheersl, and having peace be,
tween soldiers and non.combstants, thai
is an end OF the war, Ia there any rea,
son, then, why we should not be at peace
foreVermore2 We are embarked upon
the same voyage, upon the same ship,
under the same old ilag. Good fortune
or i'll fortune affects you and your chill.
drem as we'll as my people and my chill.
dren. [Cbeers.l
Every interest you possess is to be
promoted by peace. Here Is this great
city Of Atlanta, gathering TO itself from
all parts Of the country It's wealth and
business, by its railroads, and l say to
you that every description OF industry
and Legitimate business needs peace. This
is what capital wants. Discord, discon.
tent and dissatisfaction are enemies Of
these enterprises. Then all our interests
are for peace. Are we not agreed about
that?
What do we want for the future2 |
believe 1t is the duty OF the General
Government to regard equally the inter-
ests and rights Of all sections OF the coun.
try. Cheers. l am glad that you agree
with me about that. | believe, further,
that II is the duty OF Governments 10 re.
gard alike and equally the rights and
interests of all classes OF citizens. Cheers. |
That covers the whole matter. That
wipes out in the future, in our politics,
section lines forever. [CheerF. Let us
wipe out in our politics the color line
forever, [cheersl and let me say word
upon what has been done. do not un-
,lertAke 10 discuss or defend particular
measures. leave the people, with their
knowledge Of the facts, to examine and
discuss and decide for themselves as to
them. | only speak Of general consider.
allOnS and motives.
What troubles our people in the North
what has troubled them was, they feared
that these colored people, who had been
made free by the war, would not be safe
in their rights and interests in the South
unless it was by the interference OF the
General Government. Many good people
had that idea. l had given that matter
some consideration, and now my colored
friends, who have thought, or who have
been told that was turning my back upon
the men whom l fought for, now listen.
After thinking il over, believe your
rights and interests would be safe il this
great macs Of intelligent white men were
let alone by the General Government,
Immense enthusiasm and cheering, last
IngReveral minutes. And now, my col.
ored friends, let me say another thing.
We have been trying it for these six
months, and, in my opinion, for no six
months since the war have there been 30
few Outrages and invasions Of your rights,
or you so secure in your rights as in the
last six months. Great cheering.1
Then, my friends, we nre all together
upon one proposition. We believe, and
in this all those who are bcre agree, in the
Union Of our fathers, in the flag Of our
fathers, the Constitution as it is, with all
the amendments, and are prepared TO see
il fully and fairly obeycd and enforced.
Cheers
Now, my friends, see it stated occa.
sionally that President Hayes haa taken
the course he has because he was com.
PEELED to. Voice-"We don't believe it."1I
Now, was compelled to it. [AppIause.
| was compelled TO it by my sense Of duty
under my oath OF office. Immense en-
thusiasm and cheers. What was done
by us was done not merely by force OF
special circumstances, but because We be.
Iieved it inst and right to do it. Now let
Us come together; let each man make up
bis mind 10 be patriot in his own home
and place. You may quarrel about tariff,
get up sharp contests about currency,
about the removal Of the State Capitals,
md where they shall go 10 Laughter |;
but upon the great question OF the Union
Of the States and the rights OF all citizens,
We shall agree foreyermore. [Great
cheers.l shall not forget this reception
and this greeting. Every good purpose
| have will be strengthened by what Il
have seen and heard to-day. | thank
you for the help it will give me hereafter
during my term Of office. Ibid you good
Cheers.
Secretary Evarts and Postmaster Gem
eral Key made addresses as elsewhere.
The banquet in the evening was grand
success. Speeches were made by Hayes,
Evarts, Key, Ben. Hill and Gordon.
The Presidents party left for Knoxville
at IL o'clock tonight.
INVITATION TO VISIT ARGusrA DECLINED.
AUGUSTA, September 22.-President
Hayes has declined the. invitation to visit
this city. He hopes TO be able to do 80
during the winter. Alex. II. Stephens ia
here in fair health on his way to Wash.
ington.