Year: 1867

Ex-Governor Joseph Il. Brown Addresses fhe


People of ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS of His


Views by the Assem,binGe.


From the Savannah News and Herald April 1871


In accordance with the invitation OF number OF
leading citizens Of Savannah requesting public ex
preston of the views OF Ex-Governor Joseph T. Brown
on the present condition Of the country that gentle
man addressed quite largo meeting yesterday after
noon, IN Chippewa SQUARE


In the course Of his remarks the Ex-Governor said
Governor Jenkins in HIS recent action before the Su
preme Court was evidently actuated by the purest
tives, but he had been msed If the people in
dulgng IN the illusion that the Supreme Court would aid
them, they were sadly mistaken. As yet no progress
has been made save the issuing OF subrmnas and the
permission to file the bill Time viii be occupied by
the usual demurrers, pleas and answers, which viii
take ut least two terms Of the court He had been cred
bly, informed that business enough before the
Supreme Court TO occupy II for two years. and the
Georgia bill would have to take ts regular turn, as the
other would be postponed prejudice OF
the parties engaged II would be at least three FIVE
years before final Judgment could be rendered. and
then, he thought it would be dismissed, with great
pense to Georgia.


The present military bill was compromise between
the more conservative and the radical of tho
present dominant party and Its rejection would result


blending Of the entire party which would be followed
by the extreme measures OF general disfanchisement
and con1scation-


great deal been said in regard my action said
Governor Brown, impuIing il TO desire to save my
property. But as know my own heart nobler object
prompted me- Even admitting that Congress says
it shall be done, and can help ts Is it not bettor
sympathized with you, for you had honored me, and
sought your good. While In Washington no knew
o the o1 ny Sea 90 you ~ ns
need them although thankful for the favors
you have shown me- wha, do for you consider ror
your good At the close Of the war we had
but two alternatives-to leave the country
to assist in restoring it. would say TO the
other countries open to you have acceded to the
decision OF the sword and have sworn To maintain and
suppo me S tn no parole o. every s, solaer @
facts s they come and look to our best interests Peace
harmony and prosperity can only be obtained by rapid
thn nf
natural resources We need labo- aud capital, but we
have thorn until the prejudces OF pie
which will not even admit OF cordially TO Northerners
arc extinguished Such course is rninous Every
with labor and capital Ia the friend OF Georgia Our
passions Millions of capital in the North is awaiting
Investment in the South, but s withheld OF
the unsettled political state. You must reconstruct
upon the present plan, do 1t upon Upon
the adoption Of this amendment Congress is pledged by
the language OF the bill to admit you to representation,
provided you send delegates who take the OATH


He then addressed the blacks in few brci remarks,
reminding them OF the great responsibilities which had
been placed upon them and cautoning them to consult
their interests in their selection of representatives
They must consult the white man and make him o


friend He endeavored TO impress upon thor minds the
necessity Of educatine themselves and their children,
and an obedience to the laws Select such hav
interests heart and who will work for your good
We should be ready he said, resuming his remarks
the white portion Of the assembage to have dele
gates ready for admission at the next Congress The
main unrepresenled Let pay the taxes which the
North bear and then let US have the benefits thereom
We will have at least twenty moro representatives in
Congress- Let the South be true To herself and all will
court her. Reconstruction Is only relief; IL In the
only relief from general Acknowledgement; the relief
from poverty, the relief from financial crisis in tho
North, the only reliof 20 the entire country IN
place us on our march 70 peace greatness, prosperity
and power


The following resolutions were then adoptcd:-


Resolved, That we the people Savannah mass meet
Ing assembled, having heard the views Joseph 81
Brown Ex-Governor OF Georgia. do hereby cordially thank
him for the kindness Of accepting the invitation
OF citizens o address


Resolved That 4 Is duty every citizen to accept tho
situation and act in accordance with the