Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-06-21

eontrihuted tothe comfort and relief Of soldiers.
You have two Of these plaoea in this olty-the
Cooper shop aud Union Volunteer Rsfreshment
Saloons. [Great applause and cheers Aud
lastly, these Fairs, which, believe, began only
in last August, II mistake not, IN Chicagoi
then at Boston, at Cincinnati. Brooklyn, New
York, at Baltimore, and those at present held Mt
81. Louis, piitsburg and Philadelphie. The
motive and object that lie at the bottom OF all
these arc most worthy for, soy what you VIII
after all the most is due to the soldiers, who
tukes his life ia his hands and goes to fight the
battles Of his country. IL Cheers. In what II
contributed TO his comfort when he passes to
and fro, and in what is contributed 10 him when
he is sick and wounded, in whatever shape IL
comes. whether from the fair nnd tender hand OF
woman, or from my other source, is much, very
much but think, there IL still that which has
n. much value TO him--he is not forgotten.
TCheers.1 Another view Of these various insti--
buttons il worthy of consideration, | think they
ore voluntary contributions, given freely, Eealous-
ly, and earnestly, on top OF all the disturbances
Of business, the taxAtions and the burdens that
the war has imposed upon US, giving prouf
that tho national spirit Of patriotism Is even
stronger than at the ecmmencement OF tho re-
bellion.
1t is pertinent question often asked in the
mind privately, aud from one to the other, whrn
is the war to end Surey feel as deep all Ia.
terest 10 this question as any other Gun, but |
do no wish TO name day, or month, or year
when il is to end, do not wish to my risk Of
seeiog the time come, without our being
ready for the end. and for fear Of disappoint-
meut, because the time had come aud not the end.
We accepted this war for an object, worthy Oh
iect aud The war will end when that object is
attained. Under dod, hope II never
will until that time. [Great checringl Speak
ing OF the present campaign, Gen. Grant is re-
ported to have said, ain going through on this
limo il it take oil summer. lCheers.1 This
war has taken three years; IL was begun or ac-
ccpted upon the liue Of restoring the national
authority over the whole national domain, nnd
for the American people, as far us my knowledge
enables ne to speak, | say we are going through
OIL this line il il takes three years more.
Cheers My friends, did not know but ihat
might be called upon TO say few words before
got aWay from here, but did not know 1t was
coming just herc. Laughter | have never
been in the habit OF making predictions In re-
gard TO the war, but am almost tempted 10
make one. II wero to hazard 1t, 1t is this !;
That Grant is this evening, with General Meade
aud General HANCOCK, Of Pennsylvania, and the
brave officers and soldiers with him, in posi-
ton from whence he will never be dislodged ill
lliohuouL is taken [loud cheering. and have
but one single proposition to put ~, and, per-
haps, | can best put it in form Of un interrogA-
tive. Ii small discover that General Grant and
the noble officers aud men under him can be
greatly facilitated ia their work by sudden
pouring forward Of men nnd assistance, will you
gyo them to me? Cries OF "yes"l Then
say, stand ready, fOr am watching far the
chance. Laughter aud cheers. thank you
genllemen.
The speaker closed with graceful recogni.
tion of the honor doue him.
Ex GnV pnllurl.. m bphalf fha Modal Gam
inilec Of the Fair, now presented to Mir Lincoln
u silver medal, struck nj the United States Mint,
Tor the special purpose Of the gilt Of the ladies
Of the Committee,
The President accepted the present 90 an ad
dliona point on the subject Of needing no fur
ther evidence of the loyalty Of the ladies' Of
Philadelphia, aud this and all other presents
made to hin he accepted as such evidence.
lie was followed by Judge Campbell, a in brie
address.
The President subsequently addressed few
cheering words to the vast crowd assembled ia
front of the building.
The President this evening, by special invita-
ton, paid short visit to the Union Lengut
House. lie was welcomed On behalf oil The
League by Daniel Dougherty, esq, when Alr
Lincoln said few words expressing gratitude
To the League for the unhnohing support il had
| given tO the cause Of the Union, but declining ia
say anything in addition to what he said at iLc
Fair.
lie had scarcely concluded when committee
from the National Union Club escorted him 10
their Club House on the opposite side Of the
street.
Tho President was formally welcomed by the
President cf'the Club. but declined making any
speech, saying that this IVES not the time 10
make political speeches, nor was he the man Ia
do il.
But he thanked the organization for their 10y
atty and devotion to the Union, and for the kind
ness with which they received him.
The President returned to Washington on
Friday.