New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-05-15
Of opinion and those conflicting sentiments have

man Of position in the Southern States with the same
degree of horror Il has been in other parts OF the
world. Hear. hear Whatever our opinions may be
with pct 10 the past whatever may have been our
sympatlos should all cordially unite In expressing
our abhorItuce Of this crime. and in rendering our
sympathy the nation which is mourning the loss
of It's chosen and trusted Chief struck down by the
hand Of assassin at most critical period OF ts MS
tory (Checrsl While dcplorng the war, while la
mcnting the loss of life which has been It's inevitable
consequence, II Is impossible, whatever our SYM
pathies may have been, to withhold our admiration
of the many gallant deeds which have been per.
formed those Gets Of herosm which have been displayed
Nv both parties in that contest Ana II IS matter OF
Of bitter reflection that the page OF history when VIII
record those gallant achieyements-the deeds OF men
who have shed their blood and laid down their lives
should be stained by the record OF crime such as we
are now deplorine. A new era seemed mt hand; the
time had come when there was reason to hope that
the war might speedily be brought 10 close. Vic.
tory had crowned tho efforts OF the statesmen ana OF
the armies of the Federas and all of us entertained
"A feeling Of relief on being able to turn from inc
records of saneuinaly contest to the cor
respOnGenoe which had recently passed between the
Generals commanding the hostile armies. Hear, hear
know that Mr. Lincoln. as President OF the Utica
States warranted tne hope NAV say expectation ana
I have believe that that expectation would
have been disappointed that IN the hour OF victory
and IN the triumph of victory he would have shown that
wise forbearance and that generous consideration
which would have added onfod luster 10 the fame that
be had already acquired amid tho varying fortunes
Of the war. Uahappily We have not had
tho opportunity OF realizing those expectations
| But let us hope tnat the good sense and rigbt
feeling Of those upon whom the discharge oil
those arluons and difficult duties in TINS con
/ uncfurc of affairs has deyoved will, in addition 10
their sense Of respect and yeneraon lead them To act
in the same spirit and follow the same counsels when
we have good ~ believe would have guided the
conduct of Mr. Lincoln had he been lett 10 complete
the work which he had begun. Sir. believe l am e1-
pressing the general opinion when say that nothing
could give greater satisfaction to tns country thah 10
see hy rmness mixed with conciiation the Union Of
the North and tie South again accomplished. es'
pecially II il can be accomplished by common con
sent and free from that which has been the weakness
OF all nations the and disgrace of Slavery cloud
cheers) Sir wish 1t were possible tor us TO convey
TO the people of the United States adequate idea Of
the depth and universally OF TIE feeling Whch ihIs sau
event has occasionod in this country From the highest
to the low there has been but feeling entertained
Her Majesty minister at Washington WILL in obedi
ence 10 the Queens commands. convey 10 the Goyerh
ment Of the United States an expression OF thc
feelings Of her Majesty and Of her Majesty
Government tits deplorabe event. And
her Majesty. with that tender consideration
which she has always evinced for the sorrows
and sufIrings of others IN whatever rank and station
hear heaIl-has with her own hand written letter 20
Mrs. Lincoln-Ihear bearI-conyeying The heartfelt
| syunathy Of "A widow to WIDOW hear henrI-suHeI
NC from an overwhelming calamity that has 40 sud
denly come upon her Hear hear.l From every part
Of this country, and from every class OF the couuly
one voice is now rscd-a voice OF adherence al tbc
crime. and of sympathy and interest IN that country
which has this great loss Ia mourn. The Britsh resi-
dents the United states have met, az may La'e been
expected 20 express their feelings against the crime
committed: and We read that our Briusb Norm
American colonies are yicing with each other To give
expression 70 tie same cent mcnis OF synpaihy anu
moi onl, is 1t from men OF that which Is connected
with the Inhabitants Of the United States by the ties oil
origin language and blood that feeling Of this kind
arises but believe that every country IN Europe N
giving EXPRESSION 20 the sentiments and sending
them 20 the Government Of the United States. But
am sure. therefore. | am not wrong IN aniiclpntng
that this housc i'm the name If the people Of England.
of the people Of scotland and of tie people oil Ire
land viii be an xogs to record ITS expression OF
tho same sediments and feelings TO the Gov
crnmeni Of the United states. ot ms am confident,
thai this house could more fully and never more
adequately represent tie feelings 81 The people OF ts
United Kingdom than By agIecngt TO the address wh,ch
1t j. now. sir my duty to move expressing 70 !icr
Naey our sorrox and indignation II the assassination
81 the President Of the United States ana praying iet
Majesty in conveying her own sentiments I" the gov
eminent 81 that country upon this depoabe event at
will express si the same time upon me part OF tns
house their ahhoTrcnco OF crime and their sympathy
with the Government aud The people OF the ohi'eu
States la the deep aiicon into when they nave oeen
ulungcd Loud cheers from all parts of the house
Mr. Disrneli-Sir there are rare instances when the
sympathy of nation approaches those tender feelings
that eeneray speaking are supposed 10 be peculiar TO
the individual and form the happy privilege OF pri
vae lfe aud think this is ono Of them. iiear hear
caiastophc nj ashrgton-undcr all Circumstances we
should have shnddered AT the means by which II was
accoupshed But IN the character Of the victim, and
IN the very accessories OF lis almost latest moments
there IL something homely and 10 innocent that
the subject 1t we're out Of the pomp Of history
aud out Of The ceremonial 81 diplomacy. IL touches the
heart Of nations appeals To the domestic sentiments
Of mankind liierr hear.l Sir, whatever may be the
various and varying opinions 81 this house and the
country generally Of the policy Of the late President
OF the United States. OF tLis. think al must De
agreed: that in trial which. perhaps more
than any other. tested the moral quality Of the
strength Hear. hear. Nor Is IT possible for the
people Of England 10 forget at this moment that
he sprang from the same fatherland. and spoke
the same mother tongue Hear hear When
crimes II this character are pcrpetrated. the pub
lie mind is apt to fall into gloom and perpleIiiy
and that has arisen because II is ignorant Of the
causcs it is Of the consequences OF such an act But
II Is our part, think To reassnrc them under any
unreasonng panic or dependency Hear. hear
Assassination has never changed the history OF the
world will refer TO instances OF remote antiquity,
although an accident has made the most memorable
example Of those times familiar nj this moment
10 the mind and memory Of most gentlemen present
Bnt even the costly sacrifice Of a Crsar did not
rropl,ate the inevitable destiny Of his country But
/ In more modern times. vita whose ieeihgs We are
more familiar who animated and influenced by the
same interests a ourselves The violent deaths OF two
heroic men. Henry Nv. Of France and The Prince OF
Orange. conspicuous Illustrations oi TINS Rreat
trnth. Therefore at this moment while second the
address 10 the crown and express upon my owl part,
and hope the part Of every member OF the house.
feelings Of unaffected aud profound sympathy with the
czens OF the United States at the untiuely end OF
their elected chief / would not sanction any
sentiment Of depression. would rather take THIS OPP
porunty of expressing my fervent hope that from these
full years Of trial the various populations Of North
America NAV come out chastened rich In that
accumuativo wisdom and strong In that disciplined
energy which Young nation can only acquire III pro-
tracicd and perlous struggle. Then will b. open to
them again. not merely the same course Of power and
prosperity which they have heretofore pursued but
they will pursue that course Of power and prosperity
for the general happiness of mankind Hear hear II
ia with these feelings sir, that now second the Adj
dress to the Crown. Loud and general cheering.
The motion was then puI by the Speaker. and carried
| unanimously.
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