The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-12-31

whole series OF Presidents from George Washington TO
Andrew Johnson characterizlng each IN few compre
and his famous doctrine allusion to which excited
universal applause. Not all OF them, he said,
them were neitherbut he de6ed the world to chow
a succession of rulers like that which, with two
exceptions had nied the chair OF the republic from that
wonderful man no had been justly named the Fahcr Of
bis Country 20 the present Chief Magistrate Few men
had been exposed TO greater obloquy than Andrew
johnson, and few had less of the advantages OF birth
and education TO boast Of IL was asserted-nay, IL
was an admitted fact-that In his youth he had
worked in the capacity Of ourneyman tailor and we
all witnessed unfortunate circumstance that had oc-
Cured at his inauguration and the ephct bestowed
upon him In consequence by leading oryan or the Eng.
ish press They had called him "drunken mechanic.
But who doubted now that the drunken mechanic"
one OF natures noblemen-that he was a man raised
up by Providence TO accomplish the task commenced by
his martyred predecessor In singular de-
gree the qualities necessary for the restoration and
and devoted PATRIOTISM by native sagacity by 6mness
tempered with mercy, he had gained tho respect Of
friends and enemies and al tho present moment name
III the Olu or New World was more popular than that or
Andrew Johnson
''The memory of Abraham Lincolnn wqs drunk in
solemn silence, and followed by toast TO our fallen
and wounded heroes offered by Captain DenDison Mr.
Free Of New York, proposed the "conqueror OF Rich
most enthusiasm toast of Professor Telkampf to
'Thc Congress OF the United states acknowledged
by Governor Wright who said that he had known Prosi
dent johnson twenty years ago in Washington when
they were both members of Congress together and had
always found him pattern Of simplicity, frankness and
indomtabe energy The Governor took occasion to
ton conversation no had had with the King Of Prussia
on leaving Berlin, in 1851 when his Majesty expressed
his hopes probably in rather dubious tone though the
Governor was too much Of o diplomat to say sol
for the preservation Of the Union and the cup
preston Of the rebellion "On returning 70 this
country he continued, " and being presented
at Baden Baden to tho King, who Immediately
recognized me and addressed in the most friendly
manner, Involuntary thought of former inter-
view, and could not help pointing with hope, pardona
bio exultaton TO imprompu army OF million two
hundred thousand men, and its rapid reduction three
hundred thousand or other words the dsbanding Of
over million OF men, without the slightest disturbance
or single noticeable of breach Of discipline To
understand the !ull meaning of tha speech should DO
understood that the hi military authorities Of Prussia
who measure the power OF State by the strength Of it's
regular army, always considered tho want OF such AZ
force by tho United States inuperable obstacle TO
the suppression Of the rebellion II would be curious
to ascertain what impression the Governors
marks made upon the King, and whether they
induced him to institute q comparison between his
own well drilled army OF conscrips, who continually
getting into trouble with their countrymen and tho
volunteer legions OF the Union
After some further toasts and addresses the company
rose at about ten o'clock, when portion OF the guests
took their departure including correspondent who
however has been informed by credible witnesses that
the residue remained together discussing matters and
things in general aud pioongng tho feast Of aud
the flow of soul ill late hour Of the night, rather till
an early hour OF the morning.