The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-11-16

trade and Of their prosperity. or their
misfortnnes merchants, however, they did propose
to complain hut they app cared to plead for such rcie as
the government could afford TO the aborers and mechau
les Of Baltimore The almost sspens ion during the
past SIX months Of the trades and manufactures upon
which large proportion Of the people dependent
has brought famine to their doors aud aroused the most
gloomy lorebodngs of the approaching winter: but
amidst all their offerings the Patriotism OF the
industrial classes have been proof against the nsdions
arg menis Of those who sought 10 involve them in hos
tv to the government, by representing the war as the
needless and wicked Of their misery and the admin
raon opposed to their State interests aud reckless of
their personal welfare. The great majority have
always been loyal They have furnished many
Of their number TO the army and navy
and have by their overwhelming votes al
tho ate election vindicatgd the honor Of the state and
demonstrated their fidelity and zeal 7he delegation
expressed the belief that the government would
economy no less than policy in causing more literally
than heretofore vessels to be repaired and constructed Ia
baltimore They further suggested the expeiency OF cs
tabshing there naval depot ant also branch clothing
bureau, BY furnishing employment in these anu other
ways so far the government has the power to the
laboring classes. The effect would be no, only to
encourage oya men, but TO confirm the wayerng and
attact those who, for time have been scduccd by the
MISUNDERSTANDING Of the rebels, inundated by the
threat daily male and acted OF withdraw ing all custom
and atronanage from he friends Of the government They
express their warmest wishes for the prosecution
snc ssiu issue Of the war now waging for the preserva
ton Of the dignity, unity and stability Of our common
country.
To this address of the delegation the President replied
us follows
GEy1EaEx--I thank you for the address you have
presented 10 me in behalf Of the people Of Baltimore
| have depored the caianlities which the sympathy
] OF some misguided citizens Of Maryland had brought
down upon that patriotic and heretofore ourishing State
The prosperity Of Baltimore up to the 10th Of April last
was one the wonders produced by the American Union
He who stranges himself for whatever motive Is not
more unreasonable than those citizens Of Baltimore
| who in single night destroyed the Baltimore and
! ohio Railroad, the Northern Pennsylvania Railroad
and the railroad from Baltimore to Philadelphia. From
the day when that mad nsacton occurred the govern
mont Of the United States has been diligently engaged In
endeavorng restore those great to their for
mcr usefulness and at the same time to Baltimore
and Maryland from the danger OF complete ruin through
an unnecessary and unnatural rebellion.
congratulate you upon the declaration which tho peo
Die Of Baltimore and Maryland have made in the
election Of their recent appreciation OF the acts Of tho
federal government and Of their enduring loyalty the
un.on regard the results Of these elections
icous rcturnig loyalty throughout all tho
tonary states.
Your wishes for fair participation by the mechanics