The national Republican., 1861-09-14
THE sERENADEs.
speech OF Mr.. Holt.

~ THE sERENADEs.
Speech OF Mr.. Holt. 81
- Tho following are the remarks made by
Hon. Joseph Holt, on Thursday evening, on the
oecasion Of the serenade, which, from the
Crowded state Of our columns, we we're pre-.
vented from publishing the next morning, -
Fslloo-citizens While am delighted at this
ing said or done aught 70 merit the high com.
pliment Of your presence here xt this hour of
the night or merit these kindling strains Of
music with whtoh you havs nlled the air
wholly unconscious OF having deserved this
that an Vs fnost grateful icr II. Under any cir
SumstsncSs, 4 should dsstre the highest graft:
good win of my neighbors and Of my fellow
citizens, but such an epoch as this, darkened
d II is by such Decentralization, and when
tho trail OF the serpent is found in so many
ooondence In my integrity, and IN the loyalty
Of my patriotism, Is for me proud honor, and
will be source OF joy that years shall not
exhaust, lApplause.l --- ..g
the Views which entertain have been SO wide-
ly circulated ard are so familiar to most of you,
That feel II to be wholly unnecessary, and In.
decd, ,aWork Of sIpererogation, to repeat them
ing. When l look across yonder noble river,
and catch a glmpse--as we can. with our
glasses-of that rebel flag dehantly Haunting In
shsoe q the seat Of this great and free GSy
the time for speech making has gone by, espe.
cislly, in. Washington city. tApplause.l The
only speeches which should be made here now
are those Which G should BE- made Sy those great
tapplause, j and the only rhetoric you should
endure is that which flashes from their good
swords. Ia,
the heart which brought you here you will ex.
ouse me for submitting to you any political
considerations tonight. thank you most sin.
cerely for the compliment which you have
paid me. ! thank you for the warmth and
those delicious melodies which you have
n brought with you, and which have banqueted
my ears; and can only trust they will mingle
this night in your dreams, as ! am sure they
come: [Applause.l 'o"y ~ .a'
A voIoE. What Of Kentucky, --
What Of Kentucky? Kentucky will soon show
TO the world that she is as exultant in her 10y
other State in this Union. [Applause.] Her
soil has been ruthessly invaded. When they
could no longer use her, when she would no
longer submit to the infamy OF neutrality and
are seeking to overthrow this Government,
they then invaded us, and are now seeking, by
the rufian bayonets Of Tennesseans, to reverse
, her vote of 20, 900 majority at the polls.
tucky soon, and that, side by side. in every
! battlefield that is to be the scene Of action In
defence Of The existence Of his Government,
she and her brave sons will be found. (Vocif-
orous oheering.l
'r'. GOVERNOR CuRrN's SPEECH.
After one or two airs, the band proceeded to
Wizards Hotel, where Gov. Curtin, Of Penn.
in brief bat patriotic speech, as follows:
Loud calls were then made for Gov. Curtin,
when he appeared and spoke as follows:
lam much obliged to you, gentlemen, for your
Kindness, and thank you for the compliment
In behalf Of the State Of Pennsylvania. Ger.
compliment rs this should be paid TO me per.
sonaly. And therefore understand the com.
pliment to be to the State Of Pennsylvania.
The few days during which 1t has been my plea.
amiss For many reasons, it is the capital Of
the great country. country that has enjoy
ed 90 much of prosperity as we have, u cOun.
try with such history should be surrounded
BY BY arr armed foes, presents spectacle to US and
When go back to Pennsylvania, 1t will be
with u happy thought that this capital is safe.
tAppause.] When 60 back will say to the
contributed her full share to the safety OF the
live in the city and are loyal to the Union-and
! trust they are all loyal
A VOICE. That is doubtful.
Many depend upon the fidelity and courage
ofthe people Of Pennsylvania who surround
now in arms tApplause.l When folly and in.
sanity leads those who now surround you AS
foes to make an attempt upon this capital, do.
pend upon the courage Of Pennsylvania troops,
who are in arms. tGreat applause.
We must all hope that this rebellion may
soon close. IT twould be better should it c.ose
without the shedding of blood; but II in the
providence Of God this nation Is t9 be purified
is to be maintained by force of arms, lett it come
now. We have no right to transmit 1t to pos.
terity. ["Good," and applsuse.l Those who
founded this great Government the sages andhe.
roes OF the Revolution, who conceived the great
idea that man was capable of sefgovernment,
did not postpone the vindication of that idea TO
posterity; they vindicated it themselves
That's so ~ and great enthusiasm.]
=, And when treason and rebel lion have raised
their horrid front in this country, and portion
Of our people are insane enough TO put them
selves In arms and threaten even the capital of
this great nation, let US not transmit its de-
fence to posteri'y. We can deferd It, and by
the help Of all we will. ICries of we will "
and applause j For any emergency which is in
the higway of loyalty and patriotism, of idel.
ity TO the Union Of these States, of the desire
to transmit its blessings to posterity, of the
spreading Of liberty throughout the world on
the great basis established here, Pennsy lvana
stands pledged [applausel with all her wealth
free people.
Tam obliged to you for the compliment and
wish you all good night. Farewell.
Gov. Curtin retired amid great cheering, and
the vast assemblage gradually retired.
The Cover nment Wastes.
1t is perhaps unavo idable but that there
must be some waste in the extraordinary &C.
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