The national Republican., 1861-07-08
this day to fight, If need be, to die, for their

this day to fight, If need be, to die, for their
country. [Apptause.
Gentlemen, our fathers did not establish the
glorious institutions under which we live by
their own mere power. In that dark day Of
trial, the God Of the Universe smiled upon their
purposes and blessed their actions. That's
so. And can it be believed that Government
SO glorious, the only Government upon the face
OF the earth where the people, rising from the
great mass Of society, govern themselves, is TO be
Destroyer The sun never shone upon such O.
spectacle as we witnessed in these spontaneous
outbursts Of the patriotism of the people, and
before they will submit to having one stone re-
moved from the foundation Of yonder Capitol,
or one star struck from that glorious banner, or
one line erased from the Constitution of their
country, thousands and tens of thousands will
offer themselves willing sacrifice. Good,
and applause,
SPEECH OF GENERAL sANDFoRD.
General Ssndford, of New York, was next
introduced by Gov. Seward. The following are
his remarks
Fsttotocitiaens: We have presented ourselves
to you to-day, specimen Of the Jealous volun.
teers of the State of New York. These troops
have assembled here at the call Of their country,
to defend the glorious flag under which we were
born, and under which we expect to die. Ap-
plause. You have seen some 10000 Of the
citizens Of New York assembled here in arms
at the call of the constitutional authorities of
our country. am grati6ed to say that there
are 10000 more in srms to-day in the State !;
and If the call is made, $4,000 more are ready
at this. moment-20,000 fully organized and
equipped, ready to march in the same sacred
cause, in defence of the laws, the rights, and
Ehorf,ao oc th,a o1ar,a,. TIo,.xo RI onI
prolonged cheering.
SPEECH OF GENERAL MANSFIELD.
General Mansfield, U. 8. A. was next in
troduced by Governor Seward, in the following
language:
Fellotc.citisens: think you would have no
objection to seeing the man under whose care
we have slept safely here during the last three
months, surrounded by enemies.
General Mansfield then addressed the crowd
ss follows:
Fellow. citizens and countrymen: was not
called here by my distinguished chief, Lieut..
General Scott to make speeches, but from the
very fact that speeches were at an end. Ap.
plause. would say to you, as distinguished
Governor remarked on a certain occasion,
/" Having exhausted the argument, we now re.
sort to our arms" Good and applause. can
only say to you that am here in obedience to
orders, and not to receiving the plaudits Of my
fellow. citizens, but simply to perform my duty,
and fight for that Constitution which has been
handed down to US from our sires. That's
right, and applause.
SPEECH OF GENERAL DIX.
General Dix, Of New York, was introduced
by the President. He spoke ss follows:
Fellow-citizens do not come to Washing
ton to speak, but leave that to the civilians +
| uuhich r1ouo 7 n halonn hov,po re
, Gently taken up my sword, and put on the hs
biliments Of war. But come here, il it pleas
: the Administration, to act-to give to it m
best labors--to give to the support of the Gov
eminent, If necessary, my life. Good" an
applause.
You all appreciate, gentlemen, as deeply q
l do, the importance of this contest That
so. The question is, whether this Governmen
contains, within ITSELF the elements of sell
preservation, or whether it is in the power o
any one member of the Confederacy to over
, turn and destroy it by secession. Never.
That is the question. As to the result, no man
/ think, can doubt. If any one doubted it be
, fore, that doubt must have been removed b
the glowing exhibition Of to-day; and you hav
had but one State before you.
Mr.. Seward. Only half of it.
, Mr.. Dix. And only a part of that, Is az
| W ooy w NY htOhos A<os NO AChAch
3 ber that there are twenty.seven other States i
n the Union, equally patriotic, and ready to d
as much as the State Of New York, in propol
ton TO their ability. Applause.
w SPEECH OF THE PRESIDENT.
/ Repeated calls being made for the Presiden
: of the United States, he finally came forwart
> and responded as follows
r Gentlemen, appear before you in obedienc
I to your call not, however, to make speecl
9 have made o great many poor speeches in m
!, life, and feel considerably relieved now I
know that the dignity Of the position in whic
Q have been placed does not permit me to e,
e pose myself any longer. [" Go onl" and laugl
7. teri therefore take shelter, most gladly,
) standing back and allowing you to hear speecht
l. from gentlemen who are so very much NOR
g able to make them than myself |" Go onl
l thank you for the kindness of your call, b,
l must keep good my word, and not be led in,
a speech, US told you I did not appear for tht
" purpose. Laughter and applause.
. The distinguished party on the platform no
0. seventy.frst New York regiment, proceeded
% the entrance of the southwestern extremity
10 the Presidents grounds facing Pennsylvsn
~ ayenue) for the purpose Of witnessing the raj
Ia ing of a magnificent American flag on a larl
~ staff which had been placed there for the pu
q pose. This ceremony over, the Presidenti
a. party retired, and the crowd quietly sep
;r rated. 4
il Military Movements in the. City.
Is ARRIVAL OF THE MOZART REGIMENT.
y This fine regiment, commanded by Colon
re le Edward J. Riley, arrived here at II o'clock {
Q, Saturday morning. large majority Of Il
10 men composing this regiment belong to M
e, | YorE oitv hut ita ranks ra alao atrpnu hen
sfse @ delegations sSs from PssdsSa Phi
" Boston.
We The regiment numbers ,O46, and are arm
TX with Enfield muskets. They have two hu
10 dred common tents, forty officers tents, t.
1d haunana wnrons each drawn hv six hors.