Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1858-05-13
From the Washington Union, ID.
Rejoicings at Washington.

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graduation among all true.hearted Union
men at this metropolis, and, as it was gen.
orally understood that the President would
be serenaded irfthe evening, the avenue was
crowded soon after dark. About nine o'clock
the Marine Band passed up towards the
Executive Mansion in large omnibus,
drawn by four horses, and was followed by
an immense concourse. The cannoniers
were also out, and thundered forth o salute
from their field-piece opposite the north front
Of the Executive Mansion, while the band,
taking its position beneath the portico, play
ed "Hail Columbia" Before they had COM
pleted dense crowd had congregated, and
was constantly increased by new arrivals,
until at least two thousand persons were as
sembled, including quite number of ladies.
The time, the place, the exaltant cheers,
the loud booming of the cannOn, the patri-
etic strains Of the band-all combined to
form a picturesque and imposing scene,
which will long be remembered by those who
were fortunate enough TO witness il.
At the close OF the national anthem, three
cheers were proposed and given for the
President Of the United States, and, ere
they had subsided, Mr.. Buchanan appeared
at the window over the hall door. He ap-
peared to be in excellent health and spirits,
and when the cheering with which he was
greeted was SO hushed that he could be
heard, he addressed the assembled multitude
in clear AMI distinct voice, with his xsus
pleasing style Of elOquence.
THE PRESIDENTS SPEECH.
GEsrLEMEs: feel very much honored
by the kindness you have displayed in com.
ing in such respectable numbers to give me
seranade. have long been acquainted
with Washington. | have been intimate
with my fellow-citizens Of this city for a
longer period than many of you have lived,
and | have never received anything but
kindness, attention, ,and good will of the pop
ulatiOn of this District. Cheers. thank
yeu most cordially that the kindness which
your fathers have extended to me still lives
in the breasts of their children, and hope
when l leave this city, if live 10 return to
my quiet home, shall carry with me your
affectionate regard, which l shall endeavor
to deserve. LApplause.] This is great
occasion on which you have assembled, 1t
is far above men. The best interests Of the
country were involved in the long contest
which has so happily terminated. Zap
plause. l hope and believe that the resul,
will tend TO promote the peace and prosper
iiy Of our glorious Union, cheers; and, Of
all the people upon the face Of the earth, the
people of Washington are the most interest
ed in preserving this unity of interests
which hus rendered us glorious abroad, and
successful and prosperous at home. -
Cheers. do not think it will be becom-
ing in me 10 enter inte any discussion of the
great question which has SO happily ,ermi-
mated. therefore must conclude these
brief remarks with again repeating to you
how heartily I feel your kindness, and how
gratefully shall ever remember it to the
last period Of my existence. Cheers.
The President, having retired, again ap-
preached the window, and remarked there
were several gentlemen with him. He did
not know whether his friend Toombs would
be willing to speak or not. Immediately,
there was loud and prolonged call for Sen
ator Toombs, who came forward land so soon
as quiet was restored, spoke as follows:
MR. TooMBs' SPEECH.
Being introduced by the distinguished pa
triot and Chief Magistrate who has just ad-
dressed you, as we'll as encouraged by your
complime a,ary notice, l suppose must join
my congratulations with yours upon this
auspieious occasion. which calls for rejoic-
ing throughout this broad land. After
contest of ten years, growing out Of section
al differences, we have yesterday, In the
House Of Representatives and Senate, pass
ed measure-and doubt net il will be
confirmed by the Bresident Of the United
States-of great permanent peace for our
selves and our children after us. [Applausel
This is pacifcatiOn in which there has
been no dishonor anywhers-in which there
has been no concession by the North 10 the
South or by the South TO the North, but in
spirit Of brotherhood and patriotism they
have come together and settled their section
al differences upon sacred and permanent.
and fundamental ground Of public principle
and public honor. [Applause. Therefore,
as there is triumph nowhere, there is
sting nowhere, and we see no nothing in the
bright and brilliant future but peace and
harmony, and prosperity TO the glorious or