The New York herald., 1864-06-17

ssd degree Of tsxasioa unprecedented IN the hsovy
IN this country. has caused mourning ameog % untn
the heavsns may almost be said - b husG 10 Diack
And yet il contDuss Il has rad accompanimsns sos
before known in the history Of The world mean sos
for ssc relief q ie soldiers and sbs voluusssr RssA
mont Saloons-uodsrstood better BY those whs noae
drst began At Chicago. ana were nsxs held :
Boston, Cinciunat and other cities The motive 40
that We can DO Tor the soldier who eoss 70 nsns bat
e'es or bis country. From the fair and ssooM
ss nssd .oasr o. woman ,,,.,, much v:y madn, ocSs
care and thought for him ~ home. Tho knowh
sass ahas ne sos forgotten as Grateful 70 ns nss.
Of thought They arc voluntary contributions. giving
proof that the national resources not at oil
aud that International patriotism VIII sustain through
l II isa pertinent question. When this 10 sndf
DO not wish 70 name day when wl end lest the end
sna did not begin tDcafening appause.) We accepted
u for object and when that object ID accomplished
until that ob ect is accomplished fGreat sppauss We
arc going trough with task far a. am concerned,
no. been % in The habit habit q san making s' preacaons;
out am almost tempted now to hazard one. will s
and Hancock OF Pennsyivans whence he can never be
disodged by the enemy until Richmond s taken shall
in the capture or Richmond BY randy pouring 10 him
large number OF armed men at the breest notice VIII
bme CCries Of "Yes Yes ~ Then / shall call or You
when u is necessary daughter and applause, during
winch the President retired from the tablo)
General wAlIAcr being next toasted, made briei
speech euogizng General Grant the right man IN the
right place. declaring his mind free from all doubt that
General Grant would capture the rebel capital, and dis
pesse or capture the forces OF the rebel Lee.
spEEcH OF EDWARD EvERErT.
Hon. EDWARD EvEREr spoke In response TO toast
He said
After spch an address, from tho man who has borne
his shoulders the and burdens OF this strug
oil w hat canI ufAhl aAVp / m
civilian, too old to encounter the active abors OF
ne, and can only contrlbute my hearty wishes
and prayers for the success OF the good cause.
am glad 20 give ut,eraDce to the delight with
which witness this splendid exhibition. The Prcsi-
help 10 counterbalance the losses Of war; yet, -
for this war, We should never have seen snis
tou from the soil. Appliuse.) Why, this picture gal,
lery excells anything ever seen here before Aud
osity and wonder for weeks TO come the public
must hook up n II with renewed grAtihcaton mad ex-
Dssr like ns fe BE- considered that every hour de-
voted every dollar spout In this fair has gone 70 ao
the '0 pereavsd s"S families Of those who have fallen
This bition to the battle neh and tho hos.
tresses to the war mgated and relieved by your
noble Commission. It " In fbs way that the women OF
the country have done their part they esnn'. take ,n.r
making their influence felt throughout the length apd
breadth Of tho land There are various modes Of trahc
In these fairs, buying and subscribing. There Is one
kind OF traffic that hope will not be protected and that
In In swapping horees when crossing . stream. loud
laughter The speaker closed with graceful recognition
OF the honor done him.
Ex-Governor Pollock, on behalf OF the Medal Com
mittee OF the Fair presented Mr. Lincoln silver
medal struck At thc United Mint for the speciai
purpose Of the gift Of the ladies Of the Committee.
The President accepted the present a. additional
point subject Of needing further evidence OF tho
loyalty Of Tho ladies' OF Philadelphia. and this and nj
other presents him he accepted such evidence
The President this morning. ny special invitation, paid
. short visit the unon League House. He was wei
coined, on behalf Of the League, BY Daniel Dougheryr
Esq, when Mr.. Lincoln said . few words express.
Eng gratitude TO the League for the unninchng
support had given the AID the Union, but de-
cnpg say In addition 10 what he had said ns
the fair. He followed by Judge Campbell In brief
address.
The President subsequently, addressed few cheering
words to the vast assembled 10 front OF the build
Ing. he had scarcely concluded when COMMITTEES from
the Club escorted him 10 their club house,
on the opposite side OF tho street.
Tho President was formally welcomed by the President
Of the Club declined making any speech. saying that
this the time TO make political speeches,
the do IL: but he thanked the organization for
their loyalty and devotion 10 the Unon and for She
kindness with which they had received him.
The President for Washington At nine O'Clock 10
morrow morning.