Year: 1865

We publish an extract from synopsis of a
recent speech of the Hon. HORACE MAYyARp,
ofTennessee, which we clip from the Cincinnati
Commercial. The remarks of the correspond
ent Of the Commercial will indicate something
OF the significance and importance attached to
the sentiments of Mr.. MAYNARD on the occa-
sion:


On Saturday night a large crowd assembled At
the market-house, in Nashville, to hear speech
from Horace Maynard. Considerable importance
was attached to what he might say as he is a per
sonal friend Of the President, on intimate terms
with him, and being just from Washington, his
remarks were presumed TO represent the views Of
the Chief Magistrate in regard to the political sit
uation in Tennessee Supcradded to this attrac-
tIon rs the fact that the speaker is of natures
orators.


He asked attention to the organization Of State
Government. However bitterly denounced and
fercely opposed, none could deny that it was
Government de Jaeto, exercising all legitimate
functions, passing laws, commissioning officers
collecting taxes, arresting criminels, and punish
ing those who defy its authority and stir up Sc
dtion. If, as certain men saw il IL only a sham
an imposition, or usurpation, a bogus Government
he would scorn to tell the people that they should
support it. He then went into q very able, eio-
quent snd elaborate argument 70 prove that the
present State organization is legitimate and con-
stitutional form Of government, having the high
est sanctions of State and Federal authority A
lively description Of the condition of affairs here
during the rebellion was presented, reciting the
rise, progress and termination of the attempted
revolution. Attention was called to the fact that
law and order had been totally subverted, until
the State had no civil organization. He detailed
how little children we're taught to spit at Governor
johnson as he walked to the Capitol and how
women lnsuited Union people as men did not dare
10 do: how prohers OF amnesty to the masses
were sPurned; bow murderous guerrilla bands
were organized; and how all efforts were resisted
that tended 10 bring Tennessee back to her proper
relations with the general Government This
part Of the speech was very able and effective and
was heard with attention.


lie alluded TO the Great hue and cry, which had
been raised over the franchise law because certain
classes OF rebels were excluded from the polls
these men ne coniended had no rights by the laws
ol war the precedents Of history civil and
military, SOW that what these sedtionists enjoy is
Tree gift from the great Government which they
nave sought 10 overthrow. The United States has


perfect right to protect and guard itself against
the recurrence Of rebellion, by removing political
power from TIE hands of its enemies This il the
universal law of nations The American people
nave perfect legal right to ask indemnity for the
past IN this rebellion, but this they have waived


IN great part, but security for the future they will
nave Ii the franchise act viii accomplish this
purpose, rebels who enjoy already more privileges


than they are entitled to- ought be the last class
TO complain, for they getting of very cheaply
IN thus escaping the legitimate punishment Of


lie said that great clamor was raised against
negro suffrage While he did not believe that
majority OF the American people have resolved to
establish this measure uneonditionaly. yet con-
tinued hostility to the Government win only in
tensify the feelings Of the loyal population on this
md has he -; 81.
ditionists deplere. Ii the nation finds all OF its
magnanimous offers in vain. and that all its
efforts TO reclaim rebellious people, the blacks
will most assuredly be admitted 10 the ballot box
as an indispensable means of establishing loyal
civil government in the South Il is therefore,
policy, a. well duty. for the seditious white
population to submit cheerfuly to the laws. and
discharge their duties prudent citizens. III ne
groes clothed with the elective franchise, many
threaten 10 rebel What foolish talk that is. 1t
has been tried once before. when much more
strength could be rallied TO its assistance, and the
result is known. What would another rebellion
amount to


The speaker then addressed some remarks to
the colored people who were standing on the OUT
skirts Of the crowd. Freedom had put great res
possibilities them and their position in society
| could be according to their individual merit.
Mere sympathy would do chem little good and
mere hostisities would do them little harm. So
ciety valued every for Whist he would do. If
a negro could make better coat than the Presi.
dent, the negro would get the most custom. The
speaker then turned TO the audience, and said he
had no words strong enough TO express his con-
tempt for the creature who would seek Office by
persecuting this poor, defenseless race.


Mr.. Maynard closed by urging all to sup
port the State authorities and the laws in good
faith. If the people OF Tennessee will perform
| their duty, Congress will receive the delegation
but if not. they will be excluded.


The speech was some two hours .ong, and evil
IDENTIFY made a deep impression on the assemblage-