The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-09-12

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Ed or To wst Istsed whsft Ga q 95, lS
Tor he consolation end tbs union q thst V1RM -
In doing % know opp6Gsl aou&s q you gentlemen 4
he soutA whom this doctrine u secession M being
urged upon The country, and ~ dAQlasascn o. ~
fight 10 break Up the government And di6hHepss
Union wa nhada stand to-day, - myS s~9
vtood firmly In the opinion that MONOPOLY cchtsae
against this country the monopoly must 80 down, a.
The country must 60 up. Yes, the issde vDspads y
the South against the government and s sovsrnmsas
has triumphsd and the South true 70 her anejept ~
stincts Of ranknsss and manly honor comes forth ~
expresses her willingness 70 abids to WuIt Qf u
decision in GOOD faith. While think Akt As rsbsllisa
has been arrested and shbdusd, and am happy II ~
consciousness Of duty well performed. want moi only
you but the people Of the world TO know thas while
dreaded and feared disintsgraton Of the sasss. en-
equally opposed consolidation or concentration a
power here, under Whatever guise or name; -
II the issue Il forced upon u. shall still endeavos
70 pursue the efforts 10 dlsuade from this doctrine
Of running TO extremes; but say let the same rules b
applied. Let the constitution be our guide Let the
preservation Of that and the union f the Staass
be our principal aim. Let DO our hops
that the government may be perpetual and that ~
principles Of tho government founded a. they are o.
right and justice, may be handed down without spot a.
Dlomlon
you, am gratiaed 10 see many Of you hero today
II manfests spirit am pleased TO observe know
has been said Of me that y asperties sharp thasx
had vindicvs feelings to Crafty and that should ncs
a TO avail myself Of the opportunities that would Pre-
sent themselves to crafty such despicable feelings
Gentlemen II my acts will not speak for me and fcs
themselves then any professions l might now make
would be equally useless. But, gentsmsp, Y knQw,
myself as think do, know that am Of the Southern
people, and love them and will do oil in my power u
them to that state Of happiness and prosperity
which they enjoyed before the madness Of Misguided
in whom they had reposed their confidence led them
astfay TO their own undoins II there s anything that
can be done my part, ON correct principles,
on the principles Of the constitution to promote thsss
ends be assured it shall be done Let me assure yos
also that there is no disposition the part Of the sov
eminent to deal harshy with the Southern people.
There may be speeches published from various quarters
that may breathe a different spirit DO not let them
trouble or excite you but believe that s az To- the
great object of the government to make the union q
these United States complete and perfect than ever
and q maintain It constitutional principles, II pos
sibe, more firmly than it has ever before been Then
why cannot we all come up to the work IN proper
spirit In other words let US look TO the constitution
The issue has been made and decided; thon, as wise
men-as men who see right and are determined ~
follow fathers and brothers, and as men who love
their country this hour Of trial and sufferng-why
cannot up and help to settle the ques
tons Of the hour and adjust them according -
the principles of honor and Of ustce' The Institution o.
slavery gone The former status of the negro had TO b.
changed and we wise men, must recognize 80 patent
fact and adapt ourselves to circumstances as they sur
round Us (v0ices-We willing to do 30 Yes, SIR,
We are willing to do SOY I believe you are believe
when your faith pledged when your consent has been
given have already said, believe it will be main
tanned in good faith and every pledge or promise fully
carried out (Cres-It Will ALI ask or desire OF the
South or the North the East the West, Is to be sus
tanned in carrying out the principles Of the constitution
It not be denied that have been great sufferers
on both SIDES Good have fallen both Sides and
much misery is being endured the necessary result
of so gigantic q contest Why, then cannot We
come together, and around tho common altar
of our country heal the wounds that havs
been NADER Deep wounds have been inflicted Our
country has been SCARED all Then why cannot we
approach each other upon principles which are right u
themselves and which will be productive OF good TO aR
The day not distant when we shall feel like some
family that have had deep and desperate feud the
various members Of which have come together and com
pared the evils and suforings they had inflicted upou
each other they had the influence Of their error
and its result and governed by generous spirit Of con-
Citation they had become mutually forbearng and for
giving aad returned TO their old habits Of fraerna kind
ness, and become better friends than ever Then lot
us consider that the feud which alienatcd N
has been settled and adjusted TO our mutual
satisfaction, aud that we come together 70 b
bound BY rmer bonds of love, respect and condolences
than The North get along without the South
South from the North the East from the west
the West from the East and say IL is duty -
do all that in power lies to perpetuate and mako
stronger tho bonds of Union seeing that it is for the
common good OF all that should be united feee
that this Unon though but the creation Of century
be perpetuated for All time, and that cannot be de-
sloyed except by the all wise God who created it, Gen.
tlemen, repeat sincerely shank you for the respect
manifested this OCCASION and for the expressions Of
appreciation and confidence please tacccpt my sincere
thanks
MR.. M'FARLAND's REJoINDER.
Mr. PResDEsr-On behalf Of this delegation return
you my sincere thanks for your kind, gcnerous-ayA
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS of kindly feeling towards Tho
people Of the South.
The remarks OF President johnson frequently in
terrupted by applause, aud all seemed highly gnti0cA
by tho interview.
Secretary Stewards Recent Reception.
The reception Mr. Stewards passed OF very agree
ably II the occasion for the interchange Of many
civilitiss and expressions Of kindness
The several delegations were introduced by Hon. 2.
PhiuipA
Mr.. Stewards oEoRaIA RBMrNIsCENoEs-
When the Georgia delegation presented Mr.. Seward
alluded 10 the fact that he had resided In Georgia. and
taught school there in early life he inquired any Of
his old pupils present. Judge Bingham replied
that there present. but that he himself
native Of the county adjoining the in which Mr.
Seward had resided and knew that local traditions there
preserved the memory Of his former administration.
'You would ind pleasant" said the Judge, ITO visit
Georgia, and would be Hospitality received"
Mr. Seward replied that wcro he more capable Of n
dergoins fatigue and less pressed with other snsses
ments he would gladly GO for no entertained sentmsns