The New York herald., 1865-04-23

the funeral OF Mr. LIZ coin was then offered by Genera
Hiram Wabrdge;-
The committee -pponted at the special meeting Of tho
Chamber !" smmerce on the 18th inst 70 proceed u
the CITY OF shngtoD 70 represent the Chamber th'
mourniu obsequies consequent upon the death Of tn,
resde'% Of the United States respectfully beg to re
Tat, upon their appointment they proceeded imme
1nirv TO washington, where through the courtesy Of
Hon 1ogh heCuloch and his assistant, Mr. N. b. Field
The representatives Of your body they assigned
ber proper position In the order OF ceremonies
on that OCCASION and where they had ample oppor
nity OF witnessing the national regret evnced through
the varons representative bodies there assembled and
me great veneraton paid by all classes Of the community
10 the memory OF the great and good President
Inc mournful rites attended not only by the
hief Magistrate the members of the Cabinet the Chie
justice and associate members of the Supreme Court
ments as well the Executives of many OF the States
but also by large number Of the most eminent OF
had fallen upon the republic instnctvey fastened tc
washington TO pay their monrnful tribute, in common
with their fellow citizens at the sorowfu event occa
stoned by the first ASSASSINATION that has tanspired in
our national government, and by their presence testify
to the world ihc strength and subnity Of republican
s.tu.lons al critical moment when the whole nation
Is plunged IN grief at the death its most usrions
citizen by the murerer's handa blow doubtless IN
tended 70 paayze for the instant the energies Of the
country In the suppression Of our existing wicked
beion
Impressed with the necessity Of strengthening the gov
ernIuent py possible meapS NJ THIS
our public AFFAIRS your committee called his Excel
ency the present Chief Magistrate and assured him, In
the name OF the Chamber that the hearty, per
stent unbroken and vigorous support which had always
been given TO President lincoln would continue TO be
TO him thus suddenly called 10 the discharge OF
such important trusts at SO critical PERIOD and under
circumstances SO grave and unexpected expressing to
him, AT the same tme their entire confidence that the
destnes of the people would be safe in his keeping and
mplorng for him the strengthening hand of benefcen
Providence.
The President, in response, assured your COMMITTEES
that he iet under great obligations for your encourage
ment and support "For," said he Gin the emergencies
that surround me need encouragement and strength
am not at this moment prepared to enter on any expa
nation of my future policy Since my entrance into polt
cal life have been somewhat actively engaged in public
affairs and TO the history of my past refer for those
y principles which have governed me heretofore and
y which will guide me hereafter By dispensati0n OF
Providence as appalling unexpected am forced tt
assume grave responsibilities, and ioresec the
circumstances that will hereafter arise shall however
regard myself the humble instrument Of the American
people, and their representative endeavor To main
i tain the principles Of public justice which accord with
public morals and the best interests OF the country. One
great truth should be engravcn all heartstreason
crime and traitors should he duly punished. l can
only assure you, gentlemen, and the intelligent and pa
rotc BODY you represent, that my administration VIII
be based on the constitution and the laws and as events
arise l shall endeavor TO meet them to the utmost
OF my ability trusting in the assistance Of that Prov
dence which has hitherto guarded and preserved our re
publican institutions" 4"
Your committee cannot close the record OF this inter
view without bearing testimony 10 their unqualified nd
miraon OF the calm, quiet dgnihed but determined cx
preston OF the President he alluded the solemn
responsibilities unexpectedly thrust upon him Be
cving that his Exceency well the great body OF
the people recognizes in the terrible dspensaton which
has 0casoncd the national bereavement the hand OF
Providence yonr committee confident that while jus
ice IN the hands Of the President will be tempered with
mercy the dignity Of the republic and the interests OF
the people will be faithfully upheld the laws vigorously
executed and the public honor strictly maintained while
treason will he justly regarded the highest crime known
in our political system and deserving the punishment
Justly due those who seek take the life of the only
constitutional republican government earth.
Your committee wish 10 add that they subse-
qucnty presented to Lieutenant General Grant in their
parlOr at Wizards and assured him of their apprcc
of bis great services the country expressing the hope
that his lite would be spared to complete the great work
he had nobly begun
Sympathizing deeply with the distress Of the Hon.
VIM. H. Seward and family, your committee prepared
the following expression Of coincidence, which duly
presented " him
WASHINGTON, April 10, 1865.
The undersigned, members of the Chamber Of Com
mere of the city Of New York, and committee OF the
same, respectfully tender to the Hon. Wm. H. Seward
secretary OF STATE their warrnest sympathies in the
affection Of himself and family, their hope OF
their speedy recovery and their that they
regard his services 10 the country with profound respect
and admiration
All Of which is respectfully submitted
GEO OpDyKE Chairman. r. g WINSTON
Il II MCCURDY GEO W. BLUNT
W NJ. VERMILYE A. W. BRADFORD
HIRAM WALBRIDGE. r. A. CONKLING
WM. BARTON. BENZ r WINTHROP.
wM. X. STRONG. WILLIAM ORION.
The report adopted