The Cleveland leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1865-1865, 1865-09-21


The reception st Mr.. Stewards passed Of
very sgresably. It was the occasion fOr
the interchange of many ciAiliEies and ex'
pressions of kindness.
The sevsral, delegations were introduced
BY Hon. P. Phillips. l.4as.s-
NE. sEwAKD's GEORGIA REMIHIscENcEs.
When the Georgia delegation was pre-
sented, Mr.. Seward alluded to the fact that
he had resided IN Georgia. and taught
school there in early life, He inquired if
any of his old pupils were present Judgs
Bingham replied that there were none
present, but thst he was himself q native Of
the county adjoining the one in which Mr..
traditions there preserved the memory Of
his former administration.
You would find It pleasant" said the
Judge, ito visit Georgia, and would be
Hospitality received
Mr. Seward replied that we're he mora
capable of undergoing fatigue, and less
pressed with other engagements, he would
gladly go, for he entertained sentiments of
great kindness and respect for the people
Of Georgia.
= Ar''nfa7 n y ~ nEMERAL SPEEDS REMARKS on
hECONEr1UOKEOEss
This circumstance was soon afterwards
mentioned in the hearing of the Attorney
General, and mention was also made of the
fact tnat Mr.. Trumbul, Of Illinois, COM
meneed the business of life In Georgia.
The reply Of Mr.. Seward to the invitation
Of Judge Bingham gave rise to some re-
marks in regard 70 the feelings of the
people and the work of reconstruction or
restoration. The Attorney General said in
substance that he rejoiced to see the era Of
good feeling so rapidly returning. That
the people of the South had fought for .
great stake, and had fought calamity.
The issue had gone against them, and If
was necessary that they should accept the
result; while aH just principles of trater-
nifty pointed the Governments to walk IN
the path of msgnanimity and restore the
Union fully at IS early day as practicable
upon constitutional principles, only re-
quiring that what had bean won by the
military should not be yielded by the civil
servants Of the people.
REMARKS OF JUDGE BIEGHAM.
Judge Bingham said the people of the
South had placed the great Issues that had
LUZ 81 yoaLb REO4ACo4 0l1lOA4 GDOA
the srbitrAmenI of arms. That arbitrament
had gone against them, and further resist
ance was looked upon by the Just minded,
thinking men there as hopelessly futile,
and IS even Partaking somewhat of dis
honor.
AN INTERESTING C0LLoQUY.
Upon this subject Mr. Seward remarked
that the policy of the Government was to
restore and improve, not to iDjure or
destroy.
HThus," said he, "the President hiss said
to the large mass-those who were below
the rank Of Colonel, and who were pursu-
ing the humber walks of life: You shall
have present amnesty With others, who
occupied positions TO be leaders in the re-
bellion, and whose situations In life were
such as to give them influence, the admin
istrztion must necessarily proceed more
cautiouslY." A desire was expressed by
several that the Government would at an
early day adopt general amnesty. Mr..
Seward said he hoped the States would al
Ia in THAR aanznzlriata- -Di44A- -
sure work of preserving the peace OF the
nation.
Mr.. Bliss, Of Alsbams, fscetiously in
quired if, IN cases where parties did not
have the twenty thousand dollars making
the thirteenth exception, the Government
would make it up 70 them-
Mr.. Seward replied that it would make
It up TO them in kindnes and COED will,
and the preservation Of peace and quiet for
themselves and their families
When Judge Fisher, of Mississippi, was
presented, $50" said Mr.. Seward, "you in
tend to De Governor" Judge Fisher re-
piled, HThAt is yet to be decided" In con-
yersation with Colonel Fannin of Georgia,
reference was had to Mr.. Seward, of
Georgia, and his recent visit to Washing.
ton. These and other incidents showed
that Mr.. Seward keeps himself thoroughly
informed about the condition Of affairs In
the several States.
Thus pleasantly did the evening pass
away, so that it may be emphstIcally
termed reunion. Mr.. Seward expressed
his qualification st the state sf good feeling
that prevailed, and, referring 70 the fact
that there were several English gentlemen
present he said he was glad such an occur
rence had taken place, and that these gen.
tlemen were with rs 70 witness it.
MR. sKWARD TELLS A STORY.
he made q delicate reference TO the
euOL6 buhb uh4 Dcou uA1Ao ~ oe1nSsAAaso
him, and said he would tell an snecdote
That when he learned it wss the intention
of the Southerners at Washington TO pay
him their respects, he stated to the friend
who informed him that he would be at
home this evening, at eight o'clock. He
then rotihed Mr.. Frederick Seward that
he would have reception this evening.
q Reception of whom ?" inquired he.
HOf the rebels"
EUnless 1t be q more agreeable recep-
ton Of the rebels than the last one we had
would prefer not to be present"
Sure enough he is not present; but he Is
too unwell to be out"
Several gentlemen promptly said the
assassination was not the act Of the rebels
that true-hearted Southeoners scorned the
act and despised the perpetrators.
The foregoing are some Of the incidents
Of the evening, but not all There were
many gentlemen from the South present
mainly from South Carolina Georgia
and Mississippi. All took part in the con-
versation freely, and all went away pleased
| with the great Sacrafary nf-Stato- anf
| other members of the Presidents Csbinei
who were present. Such free. frank, snc
polite interviews are calculated TO do good
-Nsl0 Fork Herald.