The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-08-15
SENATOR SEWA ARD DOWN EAST.
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The First Campaign Speech of
Mr.. Seward.
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The I1epressible Conflict More
Boldly Proclaimed
Speeches Of Gov. Banks, Charles Francis
Adams and Senator Wilson.
General Hlarlty Over the Anticipated Election
Of Abe Lincoln,

anu fOfthno vas not known until some Snat Ot late
cordipgy could not b. announced " tho public so
great an extent as was desired Not witnsanding how
ever the demonNraton OF citizens very enthusi
sstic and hearty. Hundreds, thousands rallied 70
the call TO DO him honor.
before stated Mr. Seward arrived at the depot Of
the Boston and Maine Railroad about o'clock Largo
numbers had assembled, and before the had fairly
entered, be was honored with prolonged aud earnest
with three times three which made The roof Of the capa
cious building re echo The Pail Spitters Battalion
drawn up 10 line within the depot and g. given tune
The enthusiastic public pressed about Mr. Seward and IL
was with difficulty that he could make his exit from the
In front Of tho depot barouche with four handsome
white horses was in waiting contained Senator Will
son, HOB. Cbss. Francis adams and VIM Bckne, one
upon Gov Seward and conducted him the carriage on
reaching which speech was loudly called for. This,
however, was properly not responded TO- this portion
Of the reception TO taxi place another point The
barouche was driven rapidly 70 the Revere House. FOL
Mr. Seward was again complimenied with salvos Of
cheers, which we're repeated indefinitely This he &C.
knowledged with graceful bows, and soon disappeared
The square the Of great multi. ude Of most
enthusiastic people-warm republicans who had up
country The eermania ssrenade band was stationed in
the square, and performed ut intervals during the even
ing. few minutes after ten O'Clock, Gov. Banks
and made IN address.
INTRODUCTION BY GOVERNOR BANKS.
Pillow C1rzEss'-l know II is custom Of the people
Of Boston 10 welcome, with hearts and nthnsasc
hearts Of friendship every Of name and fame wbo does
the honor TO visit loved city. (Appause Here Al
quarter Of the world shall come who has served
his people In his day and In his way afford and
fellow s other human s VIZ sH ia
friends (renewed cheering. voice" Stewards one OF
them among others there is that finds
place IN the hearts Of the people OF the old Bay State
the renowned statesman Of New York. resh applause
Though not well known 70 personally he should
be- ctznpe OF Boston and citizens Of Massachusetts,
for many long years have watched his career direct
Ing the nterests Of the Empire State and developing the
material wealth OF that portion Of the continent and
enjoying have. both citizens OF the metropolis Of
New England and OF the Commonwealth, the efforts Of
his eloquence his industry his wisdom and bis great
and frteachng experience In the councils OF the nation
(appause) know you will welcome him he deserves
Of you; and know that you will speak him and for
the people Of the Commonweath when shall have pre
sented him To you Governor ssward-Our friends have
met here Il fec moments call They know what hos
pali.y y due % ycu that yos come at the close Of
cannot demand expect much from you; but little
required obedience 70 that respect and esteem which
the people Of This Commonwealth entertain for you; and
am sure that ts citizens would grevc we were 70 allow
you 70 pass through this metropolis without word o.
welcome. without cheer that should come from the
hearts Of the people Of Massachusetts applause Eel
low citizens present TO you the honorable William a.
seward, Of the United states(grcAt appausc)
ed and loycd BY the people Of all the states renewed
Governor Seward, in stepping forward, was received
sided, he spoke - foilows--
SPEECH OF GOVERNOR SEWARD.
CinrEs ov BorroS--or MAssAcHusErrs--I have heard,
from the hcpored Chief OF your State,
ceIent and esteemed friend, your explanation. Some
thing however seems 10 10 be due from myself 10
you and TO the country, for the unexpected surprise
which has overiaken II il tray 10 the habit
Of my whole life 10 be arrested journey aughtorl
which had for its object bat the performance OF duty
Of friendship, and commenced and prosecuted and
hoped TO be ended In q entirely private, that
some explanation will be expected of me- Now,
my explanation, fellow ci,izens s svery simple ooe
hav haou Uea. I bava ftfaI. hf,p
der. have made great mistake. My first mistake
was In supposing that II safe 70 trust railroad
for q conveyance through New England and down
Fast, instead Of the telegraph. Qaughtcr.) found
out my mistake only when IL was too late; for
sncvsn ss's n, nna a,f 'ne
very quickly discovered that they up quite
for the convenience Of quiet traveller QAughtcr.)
certainly have not besorght and have not desired any
demonstration n consideration at the hands OF my fe
low citizens. There are many reasons why prefer TO
,eek the sasacon Of the attempt 70 perform my duty
In my conscience, and not IN the paudits OF my e
low men; hut n Ia Gods will that we must be overrned
and disappointed, and have submitted with zach grs
epdeavored all along the rcad-for this think, is the
seventh eighth time that have been called out 10
meet kind and cordial welcome, on this day ooly-I
ccption by treating u ~ light and trivial affair, trust
ing that those who have been exceedingly kind 70
pressed and strong concealed under the face Of simple,
honest good nature ("Gcod " But fellow citizens,
Sss.s,s esnso, ssv ,s.s upon ne sc css
have profound Affection, for Vermont Her statesmen
are not my teachers her people are but my equals
for their fidelity TO the interests o. their coun-
try and TO the cause Of Justice and Humanity,
they still but my fellow aborc IN the vineyard
can NJ the Of New Hampshire, that I know none
Of her statesmen or her who earlier IN The ned
than the statesmen and sons o. New Ycrs. can the
same q the State Of Maine, which have vised-great
and honorable ~ the works which have In
those States by the champions Of human rights am
their equal have received their cordial welcome ~ AZ
rxpYerxioD a. esteem kludICRR
different IN the state OF Massachusetts, Here play
no part oan eoec no Disguise because although not
ron Of Massachusetts, even n New England born
feel and know my duty 10 confess that II have ever
studied the interests Of my country and of humanity
have studied In the school Of Massachusetts, fCbecn
and cries Of "Gocd y have conceived q reeo
luton 10 maintain the rights and interests Of these free
states IN tho unlos Of the oonfsierscy, learned u
ty years ago, not Tar from this season when dis
tiuguisbcd and venerable satesman Of Massachusetts,
had retired 10 hH horne, few miles In the suburbs
q your city, under the oeasure Of his fellow citi-
zeus driven home 70 his quarters by the peltings Of
rcmmscl@s oenvcry pecpe, that !, younger then,
home which noe molested my way " the Sage OF
-(sppau-c) there 70 learn from him what became
citizen the United states In vew OF the deplorsble
condition Of the intelligence and Sentiment OF the country
under ts decentralization by the power ssvery And bers
s Ia. nave &
s,a,.s all this time Row indeed, tia, those senti.
Massachusetts know that citizens Of MassAchuset a.
wen as citizcns OF Other states have attempted 70 drive
the Disciples q that usrious seschcr from their policy
But ~ s 70 night that am free 70 oonfs that Whenever
any man. wherever he might be found whether he o
Northern or Southern birth, whether be was Of the
sssolid men q Boston, or Of the light mon of Mis-.
sissippi, have assaed me for the maintenance OF
those doctrines, ! have sought 70 with
his spirit and 10 learn from him whether the thing
in which WINS engaged well and worthiiy done.
What commentary uron the wisdom Of man y given
In this single fact, ha fifteen y,ars only er ne doh If
John Quincy Idoss, Ne people If TIE Uaied SBatss rho
hurled him from por ond IRON place, calling b ~
head 9 tie rofson, b TIE rsry seat from wh,eh "
ysted, hbrahcu Lsroon-( enthusastic cheers)-toho0
cair 1tc saf r. di he confe~s n> obligation Of thai
hicho tap-(spplause )rhfch ne SGqe of Q,sney prD-
claissd ard hat Ne hasef, for wsI pos for
ne deoA, sdfev ne ride ~ frssora ne frepres
sik copeia be,iessn freedoms and sor1r 1rolongcd
cbeeripg) 1his gentlemen, n my simple confession.
DESIRE now. only 70 say 70 you that va hdw otrsd At
ne lga Hogs u ms ccnfia bsfwe yov rsach ~ triumph
Ai e 70 fnon1wr1ts f.0 greet policy tnto ~ government
n a. Jnttd &afe (Cheers You will bear yourselves
rrarfoly. II behoovcs vou solid q Bustou " you
are here "a voce-"Ibcy are --a1d u the solid men