The New York herald., 1863-07-08

nies. When two years ago took command OF the Army
OF o. me West, u = Grant was under my command, and
has been since. He has during that time fought
nileen battles and fifteen victories whenever he
moves upon the enemy's works t 10 10 carry them
enemy's works at yicksbarg, and 70 Day or
to morrow he will be in Port hudson. General Haieck
manner Of the armies Of the West and the East ana OF
Their generals and said they would from victory TO
crushed out the copperhead as HIS friend the secre
tary had said, were driven hissing to their holes.
orHEK sfEE
He was followed by the Hon iienry Wilson, Senator
Wilkinson OF Minnesota, Hon. l.. IS Wasnburne and
speeches. which were enthusiastically received and
responded to by the thousands o people who had
bed 10 celebrate the glorious occasion.
After repeated cheers for Generals Grant Meade Banks
ana Others portion Of the nrong disappeared and tho
oana as returned 70 their camp on capitol Hill
Inc demonstration very enthusiastic, ana the
and copper heads seemed 70 excite the equal detes
aaton OF the crowd, with preponderence against the
SPEECH sEcRETARY SEWARD.
Wnie the band proceeded 10 tho War Department, An
immense crowd gathered around the mansion sf the
Secretary OF State who brought the window
by the vociferous cheering aud calls
Governor Seward thanked those who had thus called
upon him for this popular demonstration their JOY
the victory just announced. He had considered IL the
part OF patriot and statesman possible avert the
condition Of public affairs We had lately witnessed and
following the sublime example Of Him who had died
tue world he had prayed that this bitter OF do
mestic dssenton might be put away from our lips. Tho
dscord Of our country was calculated TO gladden. the
the shock il was called upon % endure No nation can
perish that has spark Of popular virtue eft Tho peo
pile the guardians Of national titles and national
greatness and prosperity. No be saved except
by the sacrifice OF individuals. n tho language Il the
scriptures we must ren.unce father, mother brother
all for our country 'ssake we must give up our trea-
sures, our aiiections we must make sacrifices, give
surrendered all. There was not q child or
his capable OF bearing arms Who had not been freely
gwen TO the service OF the coanry If he would not pre-
serve nationally he be buried in It's ruins.
II he had 90 fall he wanted to fall Ia the streets Of the
Capital Of his country and be tramed under the heel Of
for his file leader Andrew Johnson oc tennessee
for this Union with slavery If 1t must be. and without
slavery II he could have 1t 50. Tremendous cheer
ing.) There is now new ks'o. Away With
the dead past. The future will develope who
shall govern this great country. Neither wisdom
virtue into existence with this people. They
viii not uie with the result o this contest presdences,
secretaryshps foreign legations presented no tempa
tons to him. He ready put them all away from
him. II his country would be saved he should never ac-
cept official position at the hands Of his countrymen He
had been censured for the prediction that the rebellion
would be ended in ninety dlys. It would have been
patriots had been needed. 1t has been pro-
interference It had thus dragged its slow length alons
with blood and carnage In its track, through two long
years but in this beginning Of the third year we had
the stars one by one failing away from our national nrma
ment, but to witness tho joyful sight Of star
after after wandering In darkness returning 70 the
galaxy in which 1t belonged Missouri had been Tor
while obscurcd, but it shines with edoubsd bright
ness. Maryland had wavered II s now firmly set
the national kentucky had been almost torn
from the magic CIRCLE but It's seadfastness was now A.
sured viii not be long before Tennessee viii DO num-
bered again among the loyal STATES, till Arkansas
shall be again represented in the halls Of our Congess
Louisiana had already asked for recognition upon the o
basis, aud the Old Nerth state would soon follow sus
In little while shall witness the extraordinary spec
Of Old Virginia asking forgiveness for her SINS and
south Carolina, the source OF all thY mi6cbie1
would be sandwiched between GcorRia and North Caro-
| lima and purified Of her iniquity. We already
pretended confederation divided into four parts by
transverse lines drawn along the Mississippi river and
the southern line Of Tenn When the war could NO
longer be put asde he had but request 10 MAKE He
invoked God Almighty 70 inspire the people with vtrtuo
enough vote for the Union armies with courage
enough TO fight for t But after all this conflict, this
greatest, proudest most prosperous OF nations, muse
still continue TO thrive. II foreign nations would keep
their hands of should settle these questions for our
selves and when next tho Provost Marshal shoud CALI
upon the people Of this district he hoped every man ne
for duty would only ask where he was 70 be placed
they needed any oow old he was he should be
with those who ready lay down their lives for
| the preservation OF the hte o, the nation
When Mr. Seward had concluded he introduced General
Martndae Military Governor Of the district, who made
brief, eloquent and appropriate speech.
Calls made for Assistant Secretary Of State Frede.
Seward he could not be found The crowd then
dispersed with cheers for Grant, Meade and the Union
As the fall OF ycKsburg bulletined
here to-day the whole popuIace seemed wild with OK
citemcnt. On the and In all the
public crowds OF and boys assembled, giving
cheers Generals Grant and Meade. Even the women
participated In the excitement and manifested their ap
probation OF the great victories by waving Union
flags handkerchcfs in every direction. has been
gala day in Washington. All regard the defeat OF tbs
rebel army Of the Potomac and the surrender Of vcks
burg the death blow TO the rebellion.