The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-03-01

II IN my power TO remove something or
shs mnnnderstandng-(crie Of "Good, /" "Good," and
ioua appausc)-thaI may be enabled 70 convince you,
ana the people Of your section Of the country that VI
regard You as in all things beng equals-in all things
entitled to tho came respect and to the reafment
that we claim for ourscves-(eres Of "oDoA sand ap-
plause)-that we are in disposed 4 vere IN our
power, to oppress you deprive you = any Of your
rights under the constitution Of United ns or even
narrowly TO split hairs with you in Iegasi \, these
rights. cloud and prolonged cheering) But - deter
mined give you, 30 far lies IN hands, al your
rights the constitution, not grudgingy bot fully
and fairly. Cries Of "Good," and applause) I hope
that by thus dealing with you We viii become
better acquainted and be better friends. (Crie
q Good and apphuse) And now my frisnds
with these very few remarks. again return iny
thanks for this compliment, and expressing my de-
sire to little more of your good music, bid you good
night
The speaker retired amid the most vociferou cheer
ing.
After one or two naonal airs from the band tho crowd
proceeded to the residence Of the Hon Thomas Corwn
on q, between Fourteenth Fifteenth streets Jho
band performed the favorte patriotic Of "a Con-
bia," when, in response to repeated calls Mr. Cuwin
made his appearance and addr, the assembly gather
ing IN the following words
GEsrkaRS--I cannot misunders,and the object
which has brought you here. know it is the passion
which every true American feels who loves hs country
the constitution and the Union Of these states.
(Apphuse) ! think the limo In which va
live has upon us for the purpose OF ra-
vivifying that ancient love OF constitutional
liberty regulated by law (Thass son and applause
And gives great pleasure under these
10 sec this number Of united for that general idea
f,rt
you tonight gentlemen that the Congress Of tho
United States in Of its branches 70 day. has said that
that portion of your constitution made by your fathers
and mine, which to each State the
right 10 mould ts domestic institutions
according to It's own ideas of policy and psoprety shall
remain so forever Vocforous cheerins) think
that the Developments of to-day accompanied by such
| MS we shall be happy TO in the course OF few
weeks, viii have the effect to dspe much Of tha,
understanding which led TO the late unhappy consequence
| cs we oil SO much doplore. Gentlemen, It IL q time
| when men are required to talking, and work
Good rto attest their feelings Of patriotic devotion
TO this great and glorious country of much by
words by Deeds Appauso let each Of u.s. therefore,
remember that since have constitutional President,
elected in constitutional manner 1t becomes duty
70 give TO that President and tho policy which be may
happen 70 present 10 the country liberal Har consi
! dcraton l"Good.'D If il shall not square with the
doctrines which belong 70 the constitution and iAtu
tions OF this country he win And himself aban-
| doned by the very who havo elevated
him and b. left at tho mercy Of the few. {'Thats y
Gentlemen, If we're able and was your purpose or
| mine thore TO confer together upon this sub
| ject for ten hours, " would DO nothing:
more at least than lave said. Lot each
remember that are citizens of sosern-
| ment. Let remember that this country NJ IN our
hands TO be saved lost as madness wisdom
| shall determine. Gentlemen, l again return yoa my
thanks for this mark Of your kindness Cloud applause
From the residence Of Mr. Corwn the vast assenbgc,
which had by this time gained acossions,
paired 70 the residence OF thSHon. Vim. H. Seward on
| street, between Thirteenth and Fourteenth
After two stirring airs from the band Mr.. J. Ce
phanc forward and stated that IL with
regret he had 10 that Mr. Seward alb en at
dinner rary. The procession then took up tho line or
march for the quarters or Mr.. Hamlin Pennsylvania
avenue, near Third street
ON arriving in trout of the House, Mr. Hau de hia
appear after loud ami prolonged checring, and
being introduced by Mr. Clcphanc, spoke folows:--
MI. HssrN's sFTgcH
Ny FRnaus--whether amid the SHOWS Of the Northern
States, beneath the genial hat smiles upon you 50
gently here, everywhere in the broad land, reoicel
to mee; American citizens. Enthusiastic cheering and
cries Of ''good.') We have country and It's
y
However bounded by wbonsoovor governed, C'thats
so,n ard spplause,) and | do bciicve that "
only necessary for TO understand each other
better 10 remove all tho clouds that lower in the
political horizon. nOud and prolonged cheering) do
believe that thero any considerable number in any
section Of country Who when divcsted of passion,
would cncroach upon tho rights Of their neighbors.
Te cheering at this point OF the Speakers remarks
enthusiastic and c@tinuous that IT time bo-
al-&
republicans hold TO the constitution and tho rights that
guarantees to every State, uoud cheerins) and s in
tho light OF that constitution, and the principles ina
which 10 has boon dminsterc years long gone by,
by gcs and patriots, that 70 guide and droc<
nov--(cries Of Good" and immense cfscring)-
and, what viii, veal or coma
WOO, good il, IN tho naxims " Jener-
and Madison, cf Washington and OF Jack
son. that win stand by our common country
AMI maintain its integrity and s purity Gentlemen am
prstiaed 10 meet you this occasion, and thank you
for the kindness and courtesy which " manifests,
but more much more, for tho principles which exhi
bits your bosoms loyal lovers of tho land tCres
q good }" and applause) You wiz allow bia yoa
q fond good night.
After Mr.. Haml.n concluded no retired 30 The main
p.rior Of his hotel, where ho was congratu-
htei by q large number of ladies' and gen.
uerOu, who had assembled at an carly hour
y rav thelr respects 70 him and Mrs. Hamlin.
Mrs. II. had quito ovaen, and Is exceedingly popo
lar in Washington among tho el Of tho metropolis.
Nothing daunted by their discontinue in tho reaos
Conference and Congress, the radicals making
last and desperate effort to themselves represen
atlon In tho Cabinet in the person OF Mr. Chase Messrs
Greeley, Field, fessenden Wilson, Giddings Judd and
other leaders taxing their cunning and energy tho
utmost 70 suppant Mr.. Cameron at ths eleventh hour
with the Ohio Senator Tbey 10 mako this demand
sort Of uitmatum aud ccwi,,io qr ,o,s their
good Offices ~ the Incoming administration.
THE BALTIMORE PLOT.
po1IcE DrAnrmgsT, OsyIcy or rB MARraAI,
BnrwoRE, Feb ~, 1861. !
Having been in Washington Thursday last on ousi-
Of purely private nature, called 20 nay friendly
visit 10 friends OF the President elect with whom had
been for many years kind and intimate relations I'm
conversation the contemplated passage through our city
Of tho public functcnary referred 70 was ncdcutay