The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-21

north or south. The senator from New
Hampshire had stated that he originated
the bill. and he (DanieD ventured to be
lieve that its origin was entirely confined
to the lucnbrations OF the senator's owl
mind. While he had great respect for Oh,
senator. he could not feel that, in this in
stance, he (Blair) had acted wisely, nor IN
consonance with the public spirit Of the
country. All that the Confederate soldier
asked from the United States wal
that he should stand equal be
fore its laws and should have 9
lair opportunity TO work out his own sal
walton. He would venture TO say that
there was not town or hamlet from the
Potomac to the Rio Grande where Con.
federate soldier was TO be seen in rags or
tatters or begging his bread in the streets.
There was not a place or hut where the
Confederate soldier was not always wei.
come and honored guest. There was no
danger OF any honorable and true man,
however humble he might be, or however
small his fortune, dying on the roadside,
because no good man would come by to
lend him a helping hand. All that the
ex-Coniederates asked was, not special
privileges, but 10 be respected in their
rights OF American citizenship, which
they had assumed knowingly and inten-
tionally, and which they intended to abide
by lGod helping theml in such manner
that no man could justly lift against them
the finger OF scorn or apply TO them an in
sulting epithet
Mr.. Hawlcy expressed himself ne per-
sonally grateful 10 the senator from Vir.
ginia (DanieD for his manly and states.
man-lke speech. There had been nothing
30 disagreeable in connection with the bill
as its introduction by the senator from
New Hampshire, and II the bill had been
referred TO committee without notice he
should not have cared about the question
being raised, preierring TO wait for the re-
port OF the committee. But as the point
had been made, and there was no PROPOSE
ton In the bin which could not be lust as
well understood and acted upon now as II
there were a long receipt from the com
mittee on IL, he thought that the bill was
fundamentally n mistake. He not only
disclaimed any feeling OF hatred toward
those who had been Confederates, but he
would not do anythingto bar their progress
or 10 disqualify or dishonor them. The
generous aud manly Confederate soldiers
knew rs well as any OF them that the issue
had been joined before the greatest tribu.
nal Of the world on the question involving
the very foundations OF republican govern
ment; that II had been fought out ms great
armies OF brave men alone can fight; that
somebody won; that some fundamental
theory oi constitution won. and that the
result had proved that IL was n causelcss,
unconstitutional and wicked war. That
had been recorded by the surrender nj Ap.
pomattox. But should he, therefore,
act ungenerously toward any person ON
the other side2 God forbid. Should he
try to bar his progress Not nj all. Should
he object 10 meeting him in the Senate
chamber as his peer? BY no means. Did
ho object 90 the fcllow-citizens Of Con-
iederate soldier living because Of his gal-
laniry? No. Did any man think less OF
the state Of South Carolina for sending 10
the Senate two Of her gallant Confederate
generals? Not at all. On the contrary,
he should be ashamed Of South Carolina II
she did not remember such men in the
days OF her restoration. At the same time
he would not, by his vote, or without n
vigorous protest, permit 10 be placed on
he statute book anything which would. in
my degree, reward a man for fighting on
he Confederate side in the war. lie was
obliged 10 the senator from Virginia dan.
el) for not asking the senator from the
orth 30 do that which, In his (lIawley's) |
pinion, II they did, they would be- max |
ig fools OF themselves.
Mr.. Blair again explained the provisions
{ the bill, and II went over until tomor- |
ow without action.
The Senate then took up the calendar |
md passed eight bills, including the fol.
owing
For relief Of the mission Indians in Cal |
lorna, providing for allotment Of lands TO |
hem In scvcralty.
To provide for warehOusing fruit brandy. |
For the construction Of bridge across
he n. Croix river
Bills for the relief Of the ironclad build. |
rs-the Perines aud the Mackayr.
Aiieran executive session the senate adj
burned.
COMBINATIONS.
Z. n. Fitch, receiver OF public moneys,
Reed City, Mich; ]. X. Wright, register
II the land office, Grcyling, Mich.
FAvoRAnLE HEroRTs.
Senator Davis today reported favorably
he bill introduced by him u few days ago
providing that where officers incurred dis.
ability in the line Of duty, but nevertheless
In the service and were alter
ward promoted, the pension allowed for
the disability incurred shall be at tho rate
allowed by law Tor tho highest rank which
the officer attained.
A favorable report has been authorized
by the House committee ON the judiciary
ON the bill TO punish by a maximum fine
of ~ ON anil fmnrisonn,ent for thr.,., .oar.