The New York herald., 1862-02-23

| giving more. There be no greater than 3
EXPECT, or calculate upon, real favors from nation
nation IL Is an illusion which experience must cure
whicn just pride ought 10 discard.
IN ouerng 70 yoo, my country men, these eounseis o.
an Old and afectionaie friend dare hope they vii
make the strong and lasting impression could wish
that they Will control the usual current OF the passions
or prevent our nation from running the hch has
hitherto marked the destiny OF nations but II may
even atte myself that they may productive OF some
partial benefit some occaso nal good that they now
and then recur to moderate the fury of party spirit 70
warn against the mischefs Of foreign ntrgues TO guard
against the i'm GESTURES Of pretended patriotism; this
hope will be ful recompense Tor the soicude for your
| welfare by which they have been dictated.
How far 10 the discharge Of my official duties, have
been guided by Abe principles which have been deneated
must witness TO you and the world. To myself, the as
surance OF my own conscience that have st least DO
leved myself to be guided by them.
In relation 10 the Still subsstiDg war in Europe my
proclamation Of the 22d OF April 1893 the index 10 my
plan Sanctioned by your approving voice, aud by that
OF your representatives both houses of Congress- the
spirit of that continually governed me- unn
nuenced by any attempts TO deter divert me from H.
After dsiberate examination, with the aid OF the best
lights could obtain well satisfied that our country,
under all the circumstances Of the case, had right 10
take, and was bound IN duty and interest TO take neu
tral position Having taken il, determined, as fa as
should depend upon me, to maintain it with moderaton'
perseverance and hrmness.
The considerations which respect the right 10 hold this
conduct il is not necessary this occasion TO detail
will only observe that, according TO understanding
Of the matter, that right far from being denied by
any OF the begerent Powers has been virtually admit
TED by all
The duty Of holdnga neutral conduct may be inferred
without thing from the obligation which justice
and humanity impose on every nation in cases in whicn
1t is free 10 act 10 maintain nvolate the relations OF
peace and amity towards other nations
The inducements or interest for observing that CON
duct Will best be rc!y ed TO your own reflections and
experience With a i. p.edominant motive has been TO
endeavor 10 gain time 10 country 10 settle and ma
ure its yet recent institutions and to progress without
interruption TO that degree OF strength and consistency
which is necessary to give it, humanity speaking, the
command Of it's own fortunes.
Though, in reviewing the incidents OF my adminstra
ton am UNCONSCIOUS OF international am never
theess too sensible Of defects not 10 think proba.
they may be fervently beeeech the Almighty avert
or mitigate the evils 10 which they may tend. shall
also carry with the hope that country will never
cease TO view them with indulgence and that. after
forty hve years OF my life dedicated 10 its service with
upright ZEAL the faults OF incompetent abilities, will
be consigned to oblivion myself must soon be TO the
mansions Of rest.
Relying its kindness in this in other things, and
actuated by that ferven love towards which is 30
tura TO man who views in it the native soil Of himself
and his progenors for several generations anticipate
with pleasing expectation, that retreat which pro-
ment of partakng in the midst Of my fellow citizens the
benign influence Of good laws under free govern
ment-the ever favore object OF my heart-and the
happy reward as trust of mutual cares abors and
dangers. GEORGE WASHINGTON.
UNITED STATES, September II, 1896
When Mr. Forney finished, the SPEAKER said the House
would resume its session.
The guests the floor then began slowly to retire, in
the order in which they had entered.
The spxAKER subsequently declared the House adjourn
ed until Monday.
The presentation Of flags omitted