New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-06-17

sire for en address
| The Executive Committee Of the Fair foreseeng
tremendous gain raised the price OF admission for yes
terday ouIv u al The President end Mrs Lincoln
reached the air ~ o'clock coming down Eighteenth
sreet in barouche drawn by two gray horses. They
were accompanied tlis time only hy their son.
An around the side OF the square by which the Presi
dent entered The street was rendered almost npassate
by the crowd. which extended back IN solid mass 70
the doors and steps Of the houses and other stand
points Of observation.
The distinguished visitors passed into the incosure
escorted by the Executive Committee ana surrounded
by special friends and moved toward Union avenue
swayng mass of humanity already hNed the avenue
and at the words Mr. Lincoln is there" from other
parts Of ihe building there was nms1ss pressure
toward Union avenue which rendered II impossible:
The President slowly made his way until be reached
the entrance OF the Horticultural Department Af he
passed in the crowd pressed down tne Darrers oyer
the Hortcutnr. Circle Not less than l5,OcO people
were strainng get glimpse OF the President ut one
moment
Mr. Lincoln vas ut length rescued from the squeeze
md taken into tho private OF the Committee on
Internal ARRANGEMENTS. whittier Mrs. Lincoln had
already been conducted After the President had taken
little rest he was conducted through the Fair for
spnce Of two hours during which be shook hands with
the people extent which must have been extremely
fatgulhg, giving however preference to the ladies.
He remained the longest time In the Delaware and
New.Icrse departments Of the Fair both Of which
States have done nobiyi for the general cause 1T
was after O'Clock when he rc.urnod 10 the supper
room. Present at the table tho Hon. Eds ard
Everett Cen Lew Wallace. Es-Gov Cannon OF Della
ware the Mayor and both Presidents Of tho Connclf
Mr. Thomas Medster gave ss q toast The health OF
the President" which drank In the heartiest SIN
ccrity by all present.
The Precedent said. in acknowledgment; / suppose
that tets boast is intended to open the way for me to
something War at the best is terrible and this o
ours In iis magniiude and duration is Of the most
terrible the world has known II has deranged
business totally in many places. and perhaps in all
II has destroyed property, destroyed life aud ruined
homes II hrs produced a national debt and degree
Of taxation unprecedented In the history Of this country
II has caused mourning among Us until the heavens may
almost De said 10 be hung IN black. And yet II con
times. II has had Accomplishments not before known
In the history VI the world,
mean the Sanitary and Christian Commissions, with
their ubors for tho relief of the soldiers aud the Nou
teer Refeshmeut Saloon understood better by those
who hear me than by myself tApplausc And these
Fairs first began at Chicago. and uoxt held In Boston,
Cincinnati and other cities
Tie motive and object which lie at the bottom OF
them worthy Of most that We can do for The soldier
who goes fight the battles Of his country Prom the
fair and tender hand Of woman Is much. very much.
done for the soldier, continually reminding him "a the
and thought Of him AT home The knowledge thai
be is forgotten is grateful to his heart Applause
Another view Of these Institutions is worthy OF
thought They are voluntary contributions, giving
proof that the national not at all exhaust
ed and that the national patriotism will sustain ur
through oil. 1t il pertinent question: When Is this
do not wish to name a day when II will end lest the
end should not come ai the given time. We accepted
this war aud did not begin it, lDeaening applause.
We accepted for object, and when that object In
accomplished the viii end; and hope 20 Col II
viii never end until that object is accomplished lGreat
We AZ e going through with our task. so hI as am
concerned II It takes three years longer have rot
beer In the habit Of making predictions. but am
almost tempted now to hazard one. L viii; IL Is that
Grant is this evening in n position, with Meade and
Hancock Of Pennsylvania whence he can never be DIS
lodged hy the enemy until Richmond Is taken
II shall discover THAI Cen Grant may be facilitated
in the capture Of Richmond b. rapidly pouring to hin
large number 81 armed men n the briefcst notice. VIII
IT. 4.
himf (Cries Of 7" Yes, yes"l
Then shall cali upon you when Il is necessary
daughter and applause. during which the President
Gen allace being next toasted. made brief speech
eulogiyng Gen Grant as TIE night man In The right
place declaring his mind free from III doubt that Gen
Grant would capture the Rebel capital and dispense
cap uTe tie forces Of the Rebel Ice.
fAe Hon. Edward Everett next spoke. In response to
toast.
Amer such M address" said he iron the man
who has borne upon his shoulders the and burdens
Of this struggle. what can acccptaby ssyi
am bot an humble ian too old 10 encounter the
active sbors OF life and only contribute my hearty
wishes and prayer Ur ,as ss s hs gsG xsc,
am glad 70 give n'ns,'o ,1e aehsn' WIN winch
The President has spoken OF IT as one Of those things
which help to connteraanee the losses Of war yet but
for this war should have seen this grand mag
nifcence arising IN instant like eIhaaiion from
the soil fApplnuse.l
Why this picture gallery ercels anything ever seen
here before ard anything that Is scanned cxcites
intelligent curiosity aud wonder and for weeks 10
The pubic must look upon with renewed gratc alton
had expected something unusual but was prepared
Let il be considered that every hour devoted every
dollar spent IN this Fair has gone 10 alleviate the SUI
ferpgs OF our brave soldiers and Of the boreayed sm
lies OF those who have fallen. This crhibon-trace II
10 the battle field and the hospitals and to the bcreayed
families and the distrcsses incident % war Mit
gated tnd relieved by your noble Commission.
II In this gay that the women OF the country have
done their part Tuey canno. take their place in the
perilons ridges Of the battle field; but they making
their influence felt throughout The length and breadth
Of the land.
ing and Subscribing There IL one kind OF traffic that
hope will not be protected and that ~ In swapping
horses when crossing stream. Loud laughter.
The speaker closed with graceful recognition Of the
honor done him. 49, go
Fair now presented 10 Mr.. Lincoln silver medal,
struck at the United States Mint Tor the special pur
pose Of the gin 81 the ladies u the Committee.
The President accepted the present as AN additional
point on the subject VI needing no further evidence OF
The loyalty Of the ladies OF Philadelphia and this and
all other presents made to him he accepted US such evil
denCe.
lie was followed by Judge Campbell in a brief ad.
The President subsequently addressed few cheering
words 10 the vast crowd assembled in front OF The
The President this evening by special invitation.
paid short visit to the Union League House. lie
was welcomed behalf Of the League bv Daniel
Dougherty, csq. when Mr.. Lincoln said few words
expressing gratitude 10 the League for tho unhinohing
support 1t had given 10 the and the Union but de-
Ginning 10 say anything in addition to what he had said
at the Fair
lie had scarcely concluded when committee nom
the National Union Club escorted him to their Club
House on the opposite side OF the street
The President was formally welcomed by the Presi-
dent Of the Club hut declined making any speech say
ing that this the time 70 make political speeches
nor was he the man TO do II.
Bat no thanked the organization for thrlr loyalty and
devotion 20 the Union and for the Kindness with wnich
they received him.
The President leaves for Washington at o'clock to-