The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-04-19


couprehend the enorrnity OF this assassina-
uon shall We allow the nation to be assassnateds
fApnanse) speak in DO spirit OF unkindDess leave
The events of the future 10 DO disposed OF they arise
myself az the humble instrument of Ame-
rican peouse In this in ali things justice aad udg
rent shall be determined by them. l do not harboT
litter or reyengeful feelings towards any. In general
terms would say that public morals and public opiA!on
should he established upon the sure and infexbe pfn-
cipies Of justice. tAppaus,) When the question OF
exercising mercy before me VIII DC consuerec
calmly judciousy remembering that am the Executive
of the nation know men love their spoken
OF in connection witch acts OF mercy, and how easy
Is yield TO this impsIse But must not forget thas
what may be mercy u tie indua, is cruelty 10 the Stats
Appaus In the exercise Of mercy there should be no
doubt left that this high prerogatve is NOT used 70 re
lieve few At the expense of the many. be assured
shall forget that not to consult my own feel
ngs alone, but to give to the whole people.
(Applause) In regard to my future course will now
make professions. pledges hay, BEEN connected
somewhat actively with public Affairs and to the history
of my past public acts, which is familiar 10 yox ]
refer, for those principles which bavo governed
me heretofore and will guide me hereafter In
general Will say have long labered for the aneoraton
and elevation OF the great mass Of mankind Ny
op Unions the nature Of popular government have
long been cherished and constituted as am It Is now
too late in life for to change them. believe that
government made for man. and not man for govern
ment (Applause This struggle OF the people against
the most gigantic rebellion the world saw has do
monstrated that the attachment of the people 70 their
government Is the strongest national defence human
wisdom devise tApplause) go long rs each man
feels that the interests Of the government his
interests, 30 long the public heart turns II
the right direction, and the people understand and
preciate the theory Of government and love liberty
constitution will be transmitted unmpaired If the
time comes when the people shall fail the govern
meat will fail and shall TO be of the nations
OF the earth. After having preserved our form
OF free government, and shown Its power 70
maintain its existence through the vcissi-
tudes Of nearly century, 1t may be that
it necessary for US TO pass through
this last ordeal Of intestine strife prove that this GO
vernment will perish from internal weakness but
viii stand defend itself against all foes and punish
treason (Applauso) In the dealings Of an nscrutabis
Providence and by the operation Of the constitution
have been thrown unexpectedly into this position Ny
past fc-especiay my course during tho present ma
holy rebellon-is before you. l have no principles
TO retract / defy any one TO point TO any OF my
public acts at variance with the fixed principles
which have guided through life. have no profess
sions offer Professions and promises would be worth
nothing at this time. No foresce the circum-
stances that will hereafter arise. Had any giel
with prescence four years ago. uttered and written down
in advance the events Of this period the story would
have seemed more marvellous than anything in the
Guardian Nights" shall not attempt TO anticipate the
future. As occur, and II becomes necessary for
me to act shall dispose Of each It arises doforine
any declaration message until II be written para
graph by paragraph the light of events they trans
pre.
The members Of the delegation were then sevsraily
introduced TO the President by Governor Ogesby.
ANOTHER SPEECH FROM THE PRESIDENT.
Directly after the Inosans had retired the President
received large number Of delegates OF the Christian
Commission, temporarily residing IN Washington The
Rev. Mr. Borden, Of Albany delivered brief but sle-
quent and impressive address, saying that they rscog
pzed him called In the Providence Of God, V have
ruls the naop that In the past public services a
the President they had their foundation OF hope for he
future; and now - they looked on the face Of bio
ustrous predecessor whose sad death had moved The
country to tears they believed thst God had ssn1
him. Noses 10 lead the people and his successor, -
Joshua 10 give them land Of promise; that in the ~
mns.raton Of justice mercy would follow the Success
of our arms prayer for enduring peace aaA
all the blessings Of FREQ government
The President replied that such his feelings h
consequence Of the late scting events he could ne
respond in appropriate tcrma Perhaps the bcs reply
would be silence. He, however, acknowledged hs
thanks for the kind sentiments expressed. Although
he might fall he would promise that he would under
perform the grave and responsible duties devov.
ing upon him with al the zeal Of an honest hearA
He had knowledge Of and appreciated the occs Of The
Christian Commission He always had an abiding faith
In the people, and looked on the government - based
upon the principles Of human rights This nations mss-
10 L. hAr Whnmv
look at the countrys condition gives complete coa
tradiction 70 the assumption Of our enemies In The
midst Of treason and rebellion find that win
triumph at last Although have had civil which
has covered the land with gloom, and while the entire
country rejoicing the triumph OF the -.uS-
gle there has been assassination the most aocious
and diabolcal the world has witnessed While the
nation was jubilant the Chief Magistrate stricken
down like star from its sphere. An interrcgnum,
hiatus created In the government In France for
instance under similar circumstances there would have
been scenes Of anarchy But not here, where the
government Is. founded justice and right We have
developed the great truth that IL is strong enough to pre-
servo M existence while supprcssng all public disorders
within widely extended limits Government Is made
the people, and not the people for the scvernmena
Ho was seciaran; he claimed charity coextensvs
with tho human family He believed, in the language
humanity with its ends resting the horizon Religion
Is seen Its acts than its profession, and good
! deeds never fail to receive recognition Hc then
peated his sentiments regarding his future political
course similar those addressed TO the Illinois delega
tion saying the time had when intelligent men
Ike those before him should exert their moral influence
in erecting standard by which everybody should b
taught TO believe that is the highest crime known
the law and that the perpctrator should be visited
, with the punishment which he deserves
The sentiments met the hearty responses Of "Amen"
The gentlemen then severally introduced TO the
President and all expressed themselves highly gratned
with the interview.
MOVEMENTS or GENERAL GRANT.
Goue Grant is to leave here Friday for Burlins
ton N J. He will probably 60 next week TO Richmond,
which he has not yet visited The PRESIDENT aud oabInss
are nxious be should remain % much az possible In
Washington order that they MAJ ave his advice IN
Cabinet meetings at this important crisis Of national
affairs
TIE PRESIDENTS PRIVATE SECRETARY.