The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-11-16


beset tho sugng mass and Justify Shaking hands and
exchanging compliments, and have the whole recep
ton far as the outward ceremony is concerned To
attempt minute description OF such scene would be
entirely supereyogatory and therefore leave to the
ready understanding and perception Of our readers
The demonstration as We could understand 1t, was
potco social one doubtless designed with the primitive
idea OF honorng General Butler And that he was album
dainty honored there for doubt But take It
a. We may, We cannot help concluding that there 10
political significance attached manifestations Of this
kind. IL was only last week that q private reception
was given 70 the General In this city II cordial
and very satisfactory meeting; but just at rs close
General Prosper NJ Wetmore proposed the prophetic toast
"ls6S." This the reception its political And
so last night. That which ostensby intended sim
ply a. personal tribute took decided political
two hours had passed. Lot the proceedings Of the
meeting now speak sor themselves
Amid loud acclamatons the assemblage was called to
order and in brief speech Mr. JAMES wADswoRru called
upon General BUTLER give his views on the probable
results Of the late election In bringing peace unity
tho country and also what should be the policy the
present administration In existing emergencies In ad
dressing General Butler he said
MAJOR GENERAL BuTLER-The ladies and gentlemen here
present have desired me TO speak to 10 behalf OF the
city and citizens OF New York and express you
pleasure which IL gives them this evening to meet you
here (Appause.) They desire still thank you
Tor your presence much interest
the entire nation following 50 close upon event just
now, knowing that from your military standpoint, You
are able to look at the present. tho aud the future
In to the veal or woe which rs 20 befa the 70.
public much better than we can do 80 ourselves they
desired me tho very moment OF my entering this
express to them your views Of the moral effect Of the
election which has passed over the land They will DO
glad also 50 ar ss Il may be consistent with the high
views regard the FUTURE looking to the unity The in
tesry and the honor Of tue republic We all delight see
tO.niU nd - w n
mot mean to intrude upon any matter which u may DO
inconsistent with your position to aude But We do
all desire TO hear from you the suoeot OF the election
and OF the future which awaits US IN the history or tho
republic (Applause.l
SPEECH OF GENERAL BUTLER.
Loud cries OF "SiIencs "Silence" arose, caused
part o, the hail. On every side the greatest anxiety
manifested hear tho General. When silence was
stored General BUTLER spoke follows
Me-. WADswoxrH, LADIES GENILEMxH-rhc citizens
Of New York have done me honor much Their
kindness, extended In every form known TO Christian
courtesy, ovorwnems That should supposed 70
DO able to add thing to their Of intelligence
still greater honor. That entertain very distinct views
upon the subjects to which you have adverted most
true. Peace hath her Victories NO less renowned than
war;" Of all the peaceful victories yet achieved
10 the OF human freedom. that achieved the
peaceful quiet which almost brooded this land
9Th November the greatest But before proceed
for moment 70 look upon its material results, let US
look AZ lite moral II has taught to all the world who shall
land IL is be said that vain boast
that the eyes OF all the world upon us), that
able in the stress and strain of a civil war
like this which has been before, to carry
institutions in peace ul quiet; that
change or elect our rulers weigh them In the
balance, and fnd them either merit0rous or wanting
without go much or trouble disorder riot, or commo0n
pertains constable election a parish In England
The moral then Isl that government embalned 10 the
hearts OF tho people, dependent on the intelligence OF the
people, the strongest government eartn strong
tho affections stronger still IN the right arms u the
people We have heretofore been told that It was ne.
csssary there should be either monarchy posism to
WELD bayones yet bay0nets welded by hundreds
not been able TO WELD BY hundreds aud dnd them en-.
tirey subservtent 10 tne peoples will. The natural re-
putsd questions which have country now
settled by almost unanimous verdict Of the whole peo
pie Does complain that IN the conduct OF military
opcra there should be the OF traitor That
question has been argued and settled aud the verdict Is
complain theory tue constitution rcla.
on 70 armng the people In deience the country has
been carried out, which enros all able bodied mon TO
tight defence OF their country lite and liberties,
drafting as many as are necessary That question has
be drafted than to volunteer (Laughtsr) Does any
complain that the aovEumcat in Its wisdom has organ
black mans grave would fill much space as his color
white when he falls in battle defence OF his
passed away forever among gs OF dead
past Ioes any claim, claimed in 1860 that
pie Of the UnonY Tina. question now sssa BY 40 over
whclmng majority tCheers.) Let US consider moment
nsy were II We count every rebel sSanss
him-as they were; II we count every disloya man
oSv With -.
country in season OF financial peril. These material
results have been achieved. Now then, what Is the
last always The history Of nations showsthe expe
rlsnce u the world war must come to
an end. Bus hows In what wayf A
such this prosecuted for the purposs Of breaking
the power q those opposed 70 the and
view, therefore Of uusnimty Of the American people
in view OF the strength the majesty the might OF the
nation, may be suggested that the time 60
hold out TO the deluded people OF the South the olive
branch Of peace, and cay 10 them ''Coms back come
back, and leave oil feeding on husks and share with
the fat of the land, and bygonss shalt be bygons II
we viii live 10 peace hereafter (Cheers.) Are not
able to offer them this now' Are We not strong
nimisy Of sentiment enough 70 OFFER peace to all.
Il ali win submit 70 She iawss There nigh.
leaders, BY taking advantage OF the amnesty proclama
them and say "Come back and you shall find the laws
the same, save SO far as they have been altered
sads sn' a ss'a,s Can there BE- eacass
for either IL they rsoeliisus'y reman 10 contempt
We not IN a condition now, NOS taking counsel from
from weakness but OF cur strength and
am,y in the most beneaCsnt terms bu. Tor the last
timer BY doing shall not in the Of the world,
shave exhausted al the Of Craftsmanship In
effort to restore peace TO the countryp Applause.
Who shall hinder them from returning? And they
will not come back who shall complain Let not
permit REBEL after no has fought long he can
and then. II he chooses 70 come back, let us state
time perhaps the Sth OF Januaryfor the associa
ton will be a. good a. any-for all 70 lay
down their and submit 70 the laws and when that
hour has passed. 10 every who shall the prof.
tered amnesty OF great and powerful natou speaking
In love- In charity, N kindness. 10 hope OF peace and
quiet for its rebelious sons, say tnen let
him them with sharp, quick decisive which
shall bring the rebellion snd forever BY extn
guishmsnt OF such men, wherever they may be found.
Applause How 10 that 70 DO donef Blood and trsa
sure have been poured without stint until
taking advantage Of the supposed depstion Of
treasure, bad mea have banded together BY
culatng medium have raised upon price OF the
Goals upon every poor HEARTH and the price OF the
bread upon every poor table. the