The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-07-17
How the President Received the
Vicksburg News.

Washington was the scene of great
rejoicing on the 18th. Buildings were
illuminated, and band proceeded to the
executive mansion, where call was made
for the President. He appeared at the
window, and after being cheered, he said:
Fellow-cihzens-I am glad indeed to see you
tonight, and yet will say l do not thank you
Tor the call, but do most sincerely thank God
f, the occasion on which you. have, called;
lApplause How long ago is it-eghty odd
years ago the 18th of July-that for the first time
III the history of the world, nation, by its
representatives assembled, declared as a self
Gv ~, truth that all men were created equal.
iilat was NE birth day Of the United States of
A s.II Vbreat applause.) Since then the
4tn OF July has had several very peculiar recOp-
nltioIS. Inc TWO most distinguished in franz
IN dmS Ihe declaration of Independence were
Thomas Jefferson and John Adams-tbe one
having framed Ii, the other sustaining il in a
most lorclble manner; and, precisely fifty wears
AFTER tney had put their hands to that paper it
pleased God to take both from this st5Gc of
action. Those were indeed remarkobIe and
extraordinary incidents in our history. An
other President, five years after. WA: called
from earth on the same day and month . ond
now, on this last It'll Of July, when we have n
gigantic war. at the bottom Of which is an
effort to overthrow the principle that all men
the most powerful position of the rebel army
on that virgin day. (Cheers.) And not only
so. but succession of battles has been fought
i'll Pennsylvania, near to us continuing three
days, so rapidly fought that they might be call
Ell one great battle, on the LIST, ID and Sd Of
the month OF July, and on the 4th the cohorts
OIL those who opposed the declaration that all
men are created equal turned tail and rum
Great cheering
would like 20 speak in praise Of the most
gallant officers and men who have fallen in
battle in the cause Of the Union. but | shall not
parlicuarize, as dislike to mention the name
Of single officer. | might do wrong in the
names omit. Recent events bring up glorious
names, particularly prominent ones. Having
sad this Will say no more, but take some Of
your music. Great applluse)
Gen Haileck was called out and spoke
at the War Department, saying that Grant
had fought fifteen battles and won fifteen
Victories
Secretary Stanton said he hoped the VIC
tories now won would continue. The late
victory was over the rebels South and
peace men North, and he believed the re-
beliOn would soon be crushed out
Secretary Seward then appeared, and
said that he was obliged for the call, and
congratulated each one Oh the event, that
was as important to every individual as to
the whole country. In the beginning he
thought 1t was the part Of the statesman
and patriot to put the war oil, il possible
this was weakness, it had precedent in
the example Of Him who said, LET Thy
viii, not mine, be done He advised all
to make sacrifices for tie country Just IS
| long a. they were required He had eve
~ male child in the public service, and for
himself had taken as file leader Andrew
johnson, OF Tennessee Mr.. Seward said
he remained here 10 try and save the
| ccuutry: but, if it could nor be saved, he
WAS willing to die under its rims and be
buried under the payelnentS Of the capital,
ana trust to some avengiDg hand to re-
tr.eye the lost virtues and liberties Of the
nation. He had given up party. Lot the
past bury its dead No temptation ofamy
office could attract hiln till the country
was saved. lie knew there would be viz
tue and wisdom enough to rule in future.
He then alluded to the Importance of
Nicllsburg and tie march Of Rosecrans to
the Leart Of the Conlederacy, thus split
ting it Up. He concluded BY calling upon
each one to go to the defence ot his coun-
try when called upon.