Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-05-25


 & GEr We learn from the Washington Union, that on the night of the first of May, the citi- Nzens of the federal city gave the President and 4 other distinguished gentlemen aserenade. They . had bands of music, and cannon and altogether < 1t appears to have been patriotic and imposing demonstration.
 We have only room for the speeches of the President and of Senator Toombs as we find them reported.
 THE PRESIDENTS SPEECH. GENTLEMEN: l feel very much honored by the kindness which you have displayed in com \ ing in such respectable numbers to give me a serenade. l have long been acquainted with Washington. 1 have been intimate with my Efellow-ctizens of this city for a longer period than many of you have lived, and I have never received anything but kindness, attention, and good will of the population of this district I lCheers. thank you most cordially that the kindness which your fathers have extended to me still lives in the breasts of their children. and hope when leave this city, if live to return to my quiet home, shall carry with me your affectionate regard, which 1 shall endeavor to deserve. Applause This is a great occa- sion on which you have assembled. It is far above men. The best interests of the country were involved in the long contest which has so happily terminated. Applause I hope and ! believe that the result will tend to promote the peace and prosperity of our glorious Union. tcheers;] and, of all the people on the face of the earth, the people of Washington are the most interested in preserving this unity of in- terersts which has rendered us glorious abroad and successful and prosperous at homc- | Cheers 1 do not think it will be becoming in me to enter into any discussion of the great question which has so happily terminated I therefore must conclude these brief remarks with again repeating to you how heartily feel your kindness, and how gratefully I shall ever remember it to the last period of my existence. [Cheers.
 The President, having retired, again ap- preached the window, and remarked that there were several gentlemen with him. He did not know whether his friend Toombs would be will ling to speak or not. Immediately there was loud anl prolonged call for Senator Toombs who came forward, and as soon as quiet was re- stored, spoke as follows:
 MIR. TooMB's SPEECH.
 Being introduced by the distinguished patriot and Chief Magistrate who has just addressed you, as well as encouraged by your compliment tary notice, suppose must join my congratu- latlons with yours upon this suspicious occasion, which calls for rejoicing throughout this broad land Alter contest of ten years, growing out ol sectional differences, we have yesterday, in the House of Representatives and Senate, pas sed measure-and doubt not it will be con- hrmed by the President of the United States of great permanent peace for ourselves and our children after us. Applause This paci6- cation in which there has been no dishonor any wherein which there has been no concession by the north to the south or by the south to the north, but in spirit of brotSerhood and patriotism they have come together and settled thelr sectional differences upon a sacred and permanent, and fundamental ground of public principle and public honor. Applause There fore, as there is a triumph nowhere, there is a sting nowhere, and we see nothing in the bright and brilliant future but peace and harmony, and prosperity to the glorious organization of the democratic party who have brought the country safe through all it's struggles. Therefore, gen. uemen, have right to rejoice Let us all reJolce Let the voice reverberate from the hill tops and through the valleys all over this land from the Atlantic to the Pacifc-from the lakes to the gulf-that there is peace, true peace bo- norable peace, throughout all the land of Ame. rica: Applause. And who are there to on pose 1t; who shall raise voice to destroy itp-
 A voice in the crowd "nobody.nl Where shall it come from2 It can only come from the disappointed cabal-the coalition who traffic in public safety, public honor, and they will sink in nglorous obscrurity, while the star of Ams- rica shall rise and shine transcendent, now and forever. Great cheering.