The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-04-14
CELEBRATION In WASHINGTON,
Expressions of Sentiment by Prom.
inent Republicans.
MIR. SKWARDsS SPEECH...OUR
FOREIGN RELATIONS.

MR.. SKWARD,S SPEECH...OUR
FOREIGN RELATIONS.
Secretary Seward, in a little speech at
Washington on Monday night, said good
deal in few words. 1t was one of the
most pertinent and suggestive he ever
made. 1t was as follows:
I thank my fellow-citizens for the honor
they do me by calling to congratulate me on
the fall of Richmond. Cheers.
I am now about writing my foreign dis
patches. What shall I tell the Emperor of
China? shall thank him, in your name, for
ter the harbors of the Empire. Applause.
What shall I say to the Sultan Of Turkey?
shall thank him for always having surren.
dered rebel insurgents who had taken refuge
In his kingdom. Cries Of "Thats it! " and
cheering.
What shall I say to. the Emperor of the
French? A vOice-"To get out of Mexico" ~
he can 60 tomorrow to Richmond and get
his tobacco so long held under blockade there,
provided the rebels have not used it up.
Laughter and cheers.
To Lord John Russell will say that British
merchants will find the cotton exported from
our ports under treaty with the United States
cheaper than cotton obtained by running the
blockade.
As for Earl Russell himself, need not tell
him that this is war for freedom and national
independence and the rights of human nature,
and not a war for empire and if Great Britain
should only be just to the United States, Canada
will remain undisturbed by us SO long as she
prefers the authority of the Queen to voluntary
incorporation into the United States. Cheers
md Thaf,c ha fol RI
right"
What shall tell the King of Prussia? l will
tell the King of Prussia that the Germans have
been faithful to the standard of the Union, and
his excellent Minister, Baron Gerolt, has been
constant in his friendship to the United States
during his long residence in this country.
(Cheers.
To the Emperor of Austria shall say that
he has proved himself very wise man, for he
told US in the beginning that he had no sym.
PATTY with rebellion anywhere. Cheers.
do not doubt, fellow-citizens, but that at
least you accede to the theory by which have
governed myself during the war, namely, that
the rebellion will end in ninety days. Laugh
ter and cheers. / have thought this the true
theory, because never knew physician able
to restore his patient to health unless he
thought he could work a cure under the most
unfavorable circumstances in ninety days.
Renewed laughter.
Finally, if the American people approve l
will say that our motto in peace shall be what
our text has been while in war;. Every nation
is entitled to regulate its own domestic affairs
in its own way, and all are bound to conduct
themselves so as to promote peace on earth and
good will to mankind.
SECRETARY STANTON ON THE VICTORY.
An immense crowd assembled in front
of the War Department in Washington to
rejoice over the victories of our arms.
Mr.. Stanton spoke as follows:
Friends and fellow citizens. In this great
hour Of triumph my heart as well as yours is
penetrated with gratitude to Almighty God for
his deliverance of the nation. Tremendous
and prolonged cheering. Our thanks are due
to the President cheers Ito the army and
navy cheers Ito the 'greatcommanders by
sea and land cheers Ito the gallant officers
and men who have periled their lives upon the
battlefield. and drenched the soil with their
blood. Great cheers. Henceforth our com.
miseration and our aid should be given to the
wounded, the MANNED and the suffering, who
bear the marks of their great suffering in the
mighty struggle! Let us humbly offer up our
thanks to Divine Providence for His care over
US, and beseech Him to guide and govern US in
our duties hereafter; as He has carried us for
ward to victory, to teach US how to be hum
BILE in the midst of triumph; how to be just in
the hour of victory, and to help US to secure
the foundations of this republic, soaked as
they have been in blood, so that it shall live
forever and ever. Enthusiastic cheers. Let
US also not forget the laboring millions in
other lands, who. in this struggle, have given
US their sympathies, their aid and their prayers;
and let rs bid them rejoice with US in our great
triumph. Then, having done this, Let US trust
the future to Him, who will guide us, as here
tofore according to His own good will
Loud cheers.
Speech of Gen. Butler.
A large crowd called, at Wizards Hotel,
upon Major General Butler, and demanded
that he address them. After much cheer
ing Gen. Butler appeared on the steps OF
the ladies entrance at Wizards, and
spoke as follows:
FELLOW CIrIzENs-Nothing could give me
greater pleasure than to meet you at any time.
How much more, then, to mingle my congrat-
ulations with yours upon the glorious triumph
of the American arms. All honor to the brave
soldiers who have purchased by their blood,
this success to our arms and assurances Oh
peace In the hour of our triumph YET US re-
member that the deluded masses OF the South
are and must be portion OF our countrymen
| selves that the leaders of the rebellion, who
have coat the country all this treasure and
blood shall never hereafter have any political
privileges or power-Gmmense applause)-
AGAIN to tear down the glorious flag which
waves over us. Great cheering The God
of justice works by mysterious means. and per
hans there can be no more suggestive instance
of bis retribution than that the corps OF coloreG
troops. under the gallant Weitzell, was tht
f;rst to- plant the flag of freedom over the re
bel capitol Loud cheera Let us, in this houl
of high congratulations with ~ eyes of gooe
God upon Us, Joy on our lips speaking glad
ness each to each, our hands Joined In union