The New York herald., 1865-02-03
THE.ABOLITION OF SLAVERY.
Speech Of the President on the Con-
stitutional Amendment.
The Amendment Ratified by Rhode Island
Michigan and Illinois,
&c.. &C.. 60.

Speech Of Mr.. Lincoln ON the Constitu-
tional Amendment.
WASHINGTON Feb q 1885
The serenading party last night having played several
airs before the White House. the President appeared at
the centre upper window under the portico, and was
greeted with loud cheers
The President said he supposed the passage through
Congress Of the constitutional amendment for the abolish
ment Of slavery throughout the United States was the
occasion which no indebted for the honor of this
call Applause The occasion was one Of congratuation
10 the country and 70 the whole world
But there 10 . task yet before us-to 60
forward and consummate by tho vote Of
the States that which Congress noby began yesterday
Applause, and cries "They will do IT," &c) He had the
honor 70 inform those present that Illinois had already
day done the work. (Appause) Maryland was about
half through; but he fclt proud that Illinois was little
ahead. He thought this measure was . very ntting, II
not indispensable adjunct TO the winding up Of the
great difficulty. tAppause) He wished the reunion Of
al the States perfected and 90 effective TO remove
Ill Of disturbance In the FUTURE and 70 attain this
end necessary that the original disturbing cause
should, II possible, be rooted out He thought
all would bear him witness that he had never
shrunk from doing al that he could 70 eradicate
slavery by issuing emancipation proclamation tAp-
pause) But that proclamation falls far short Of what
the amendment will be when fully consummated
question might raised whether the proclamation was
legally valid II might be added that only aided those
who came into our lines, and that was imperative %
70 those who did not give themselves up, or thai IL
would have no effect upon the children Of the slaves
born hereafter In fact, II would be urged that did
not meet the evil But this amendment kings cure
for all the eva Applause) II winds the whole thing
up he would repeat that II was the fitting If not IN
dispensabe adjunct 10 the contamination Of the great
un httrn, of1afA Anll
present. himself the country and the whole world upon
this great moral victory.
New York.
THE METHOD OF RATIFYING THE AMENDMENT.
ALBANY, Feb 2, 1855.
The constitutional amendment aboshng slavery will
require be ratified by formal bill. The concurrent
resolution passed in the Senate today will have 70 be fol-
lowed by such bill comply with the stae constitution.
Rhode Island.
TIE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT RATIFIED By
THE LE0lsLATURE.
PRovIpENcE r. l., Feb. Q, 1885.
The Rhode Island House Of Representatives this morn
ing passed resolution approving and adopting the pro-
posed amendment 10 the United States constitution Tho
vote stood 90 yeas against nays
The Rhode Island Senate has also concurred In the
passage Of the resolution ratfying the constitutional
amendment
Massachusetts.
4 RATIFICATION BILL INTRODUCED INTO TIE LEGrs
Bosros, Feb. 2, 1885.
bill was presented in the House this afternoon ratfy
ing the constitutional amendment abolshng slavery and
AFTER debate IL was referred TO the Committee Fede
raj Relations At the proper time It Is presumed the bill
will be adopted nearly unanimously
GREAT REJOICING IN THE OLD BAY STATE.
Boston, Feb. 2, 1885.
National sautes were fred to-day Boston and other
cities, and there was also general ringing Of bells
throughout the State honor Of the passage Of the
sttutiona amendment aboshng slavery throughout the
land
RATIFICATION or TIE CONSTITUTIONAL AMEND
MENT BY THE LE0isLArURE.
CaIoAoo, Feb 2, 1855.
The General Assembly Of Illinois yesterday ratified the
constitutional amendment aboshng slavery. The vote
in the stood Is yeas against nays and in the
House - against %. Five democratic Senators voted
aye
THE AMENTMENT RATIFIED BY TIE LEGISLATURE.
DETROIT, Mich, Feb. q 1855
The constitutional amendment aboshng slavery was
ratified by the Legislature this morning.
Ohio.
SALUTE AT COLUMBUS.
CINCINNATI, Feb. 2, 1865
One hundred guns were fred at Columbus, Ohio this
evening In honor OF the constitutional amendment abo
ishing slavery.
Proceedings in the Maryland Legis-
lature.
HOUSE or DELEGATES.
AySAPoLis Feb I, 1885.
message received from Governor Bradford,
stating that he had just received from the Secretary Of
State OF the United states notification Of the fact that
the joint resolution proposing amendment to the Con-
stuon Of the United States aboishng slavery forever