The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-29
sSepN AWE ~ ~. r. P. BLAg, Jg., AT
THn Mr1ROpo, TAN HOTEL.

U cnei sraLx T. Blair, Jr, equally celebrate 10 the
ageoa OF po's and en- the tented Geld was last uiebt
me recipient OF spontaneous mark OF respect and aim
ration on the part Of the citizens Of this city, without re-
sfect 10 party. Snos the arrival Of the distinguished
gentleman IN the metropolis eeh from the scene OF
ftrhe N the far or State OF Missouri his quarters at the
metropolitan Hotel have been beseged with visitors re-
pub'cans and democrats without regard to political dit
ferences uog TO Go honor to the gallant soldier and
statesman Col Blair arrived in the city Thursday but
vas for time absent visit up the sound On his
return yesterday his friends arranged TO give him
serenade last night, and all the premnGrios were per
fected for the uair 10 take place about past ten
O'Clock in the evening. But tho first indication OF the
seTenade occurred at h past eleven O'clock wien the
swtet notes OF the splendid national air, "Ihe Star
spensied Banner" performed by full brass band,
oioAe upon the air. These strains follower by
oios's o. an squsly inspiring character, after which
loud calls wee mace for Colonel Blair TO make hts ap
pesfancs About two thousand persons were assembled
bar, accompanied by some dozen friends, showed
s s.,o 81 the bseony OF the htteI, he was
applause Three cheers and tiger given for Colo
nei b. ond three more rousing shouts for the gallant
nag oe1 away and order YVES once restored, Mr.
John Fitch eteppct forward and In few appropriate re-
marks introduced Colonel Blair.
Ccloce II AR tbcp spoke as follows
fellow ci'tzens desire to make my grateful acknow
ledGemens to you for the kindness unaffected your
have extended to me to-aah, ! am sure 1 have
cone AoihDg to merit ouch distinguished consideration
making much ado obout What has been done IN Ais.
souri, IL Is evident that the people craving action
On tho part Of those who are in the field OF all the
speeches mat have heard the speakers proclaimed that
this was no! time for talking but for acting. Yet we
have Ind no action except what little win be called
that we have had 10 Missouri. Every body has said
arc | imagine we have the greatest General Of
Of the aes-General Scott cloud cheers and
but that no has the bss. soldiers IN the wS AMI
It il matter Of surprise that with such q great
General, with such fife soldiers ana many Of them,
we nave not doSe anything But presume s all right
(ppanse because the correspondents Of the wspapers
repeat II to Us day that s all right (appiause
country is really surins because some.hme has
~ been doro--that this rebellion is allowed to
- IFS crest and acursh within sight OF
are disposed to be critical that probably intended
70 force compromise BY keeping those one hundred
capital where Congress to sit calculating that under
such circumstances we will be moro disposed to
comp omse) cannot believe that there is any truth
IA this suspicion or surm,se; but the General in
Sa ss s. Es ns delay at %
his Generashp. Cheers) II, however, it
CO. sists with good gsnerasnp to bring contest and
with success at this time, have hesitation In
sayi-g that 1t would do vast good TO ths country.
interests of New York suffering immeneely by this
suspeuse. do not think that tho greatest captain Of
the ire age ought to delay moment after he q salts
siss niia;x movements '' not p beng military; !
fetal observer must be Of the immense injury
which the delay is iDlctng upon the country and the
great advantage would be to strike some bow
tCbeera) AS for ha talk sbout compromise, 90 not
believe that the adr,instyaion intends any such idea
80 ' would b the s1as coa possSs
happen under any circumstances. II would SOW the
seecs OF future wa,s which would be infinitely worse
Mexico, to be ccnvused every four years by the adhe
rents Of the disappointed Presidential asprant Zap.
promise or any treaty with In REBELLION, and with
10 then hands, against government (chesrs
hSnDg but at discretion to receive such pun
these traitors, can satisfy tho honest hesst OF this
country now T., Cloud cAeesg) arr for vigorous
administration all the men and all the money that
the government can command and to have a
no doubt as to the way IN which, W
ultimately be SETTLED. We have not only ths right
and the heaviest artillery" (Applauss.j believe tho
administration eatertsns no o:hsr views than 10
Shout this p, we. Which the Shall u ps ,u3
btcause the enemy will have p,wer to disturb Il
Cheers That's the only peace .hich Can last {ors
mouth cdood.Y 1na whoever putt, . himself for:
the govern meot and the traitors With arms in thsi
hands lie, in mp opinion, Attle better than the traitor
courfe. cloud cheors.) I DON'T mean 70 impugu ths
motives Of any who may propose compromise 70
the men who do It may DO It with homes
but the effect is to give aid and comfort to give hope and
strength to the enemy and whoever does that ncts an
purpose to make speech. (cries Of ego on, 60 on'J
That has not been my occupation for some
the people Of this great cty-he heart Of our country
which contains pea. proportion Of the intelligence Of
the land where the whoio transactions of the country
div vnhn hn!r xUhiIa LAT
have been n a remote and obscure part Of the
country and away from the transactions OF the day
there is nothing Garth to justify this rebellion No
thing has the election OF Mr.. Lincoln to
give protect for revolt The traitors Themselves can
not place their hands upon their hearts and say that
done, to give them causs foi rebellion. 1t
instituted simply because they failed in Presi
government because Foyds and Buchannn's could
logger thrust their TO the elbows into the public
coin took his place IN tho Presidential! cSarsofore he
bad opportunity TO co anything hostile to the In
teres;s Of sne South Hence. | cay, there never was
("That'e 80, aud cheeEa
4 vons-Where Is Governor JOHNSON AMI General
Price?
Col MAa--I have beep asked about Governor Johnson
and General Price, suppose the gentleman means Jack
could heis cordtiOn better than by borrowing
tho language Of Ehak peare hey the Lions sh AIDE
ere himself and fed isrnayed away
II was aad that sore OF them got sick (L.aughser
ard cteers). II would not do to say with what.
AvowE-witn diurcha! (G,eat Laughter and ap
plause>.
Cocrel Ba!r-At al events we have no. oesu able to
cateh up with any OF the leaders Of the rebellion there
| Carshtor.j would say that, In my opiuioD, our
success in hiseouyi Isl Three cheers for Missou
| r.,-ast. butable TO the prcmp;itude and vgor Of
! the moyemCns OF &c. eral Lyon-(cheefs) an Of
| fce- who was distinguished for HE courage and
| bis conduct In the Mexican and in the
fiortAr since tlGt tine, who has during the
pesent disturbances m,s enviabs reputation, and do
serves the hcnos which the 3mnisfation lave given
| him many people think deserves stu higher honors,
| which 1 hote the administration have in re-
| serve for him (Chte.s for General Lyon) I
have not noticed lis name being promoted IN tho late
list o. promotions in the regular army It cannot be
,Sasd aiof ss'ee Emorys name co not b:,ieye that
am induced to THINK that they have some
| ether distinction in reserve for him CHEERS }
must forget 10 thank the people of New York for
| the munilcerce with which they forward to
supply the wants OF the Missouri volunteers a
| few weeks ago. IL anything has been done
| IN Missouri Of any moment to the country
advsr c!rg the rtereets Of tho government, II Is in