Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-04-15
REJOICING In WASHINGTON
ANOTHER SPEECH FROM RESIDENT
LINCOLN

LINCOLN.
The Washington papers OF Tuesday give eX-
Tended accounts OF the great demonstrations OF
public JOY in that city Monday, upon receipt OF the
news OF Genera. Lees surrender The Chronicle
says:
In accordance with the order Of the var De-
naltment two hundred guns were fired. The en-
Dloyees of the Government in the various DEPART
ments, having been dismissed at an early horr IN
the forenoon addressed them selves 10 the pleaslr
able duty of assisting in the general utilization
The Fire Department, too, turned Ou; II inc
STYLE. and drove through the streets with their
steam engines. blowing their steam whistles, car
wing .ber apparatus with them, and exhibiting as
much vim as though they had been especially de-
puted to lueneh the 'ast fires OF the rebellion.
All classes OF people marched through the streets
all day long, shouting embracing thelr lI'enaS,
saluting even their enemies, singing snatches Of
patrlotic songs, 'smiliDg" freely, and exhibiting
their feelings over the good news with every mani
iestatiOn OF derious JOY.
National flags, large and small, were hung in
great profnsion ON the roofs aud windows Of most
of the private dwellings and many places of bust
ness. at a very early hour in the morning, and the
number Of these decorations continued TO increase
throughout the day. \ large number OF our princi-
nal merchants closed their stores, and general
penson of business, shortly after the offices of the
Government departments were Closed was the or
der Of the day.
GENERAL GUTLEK's SPEECH.
while the crowd we're moving to and fro on the
Avenue Yesterday morning, a considerable number,
ON reaching Wizards Hotel, called for General
PrtIer. who appeared on the balcony, on Fourteenth
street. and made a brief speech.
Afer congratulations upon the triUmphs Of our
rms he adyerted to the necessity Of proper dis
oo,ition Of the leaders Of the Telel on
He expressed very iorciby his opposition 10
any policy which might admit those who had been
nromincnt and active N support Of the rebellion 20
snv part in the political administration of State Or
mai nal affairs To the masses Of the South he was
in favor of granting all the rights of citizenship
soon as they should prove their willingness TO Gc-
knowledge unqualified allegiance TO the Federal
Eoyernment To the black as well as the white
lovalists I've would extend the privilege Of Ialclise.
And he would treat al humanely.
THE address commanded close attention from the
excited crowd, and was heartily applauded.
VISIT TO THE WAR DEPARTMENT.
Reside the salute ordered by the War Depart.
-nent there was considerable cannon firing on pri-
vate account, and number of the church bells
were rung at noOn'
About halfpast 10, the people were gathering as
usual in front OF the War Department, notwith.
standing the heavy rain, which it was feared would
damien their ardor. They had heard of too many
1fals' lately TO be intimidated by fall Of rain,
however severe. Not being able to make Mr..
Stanton leone down. the pent. up feelings OF tho
multitude found vent in singing orally Round the
Flag" and .'Star Spauged Banner" TO the airs OF
which new words COMPOSED by Brig Cen McCal-
jaln. we've ,4Ag.
Mr.. Stanton, in 4u3sof O. The dolirols sLoUt5 Of
me vast multitude Swaying backward and tOrv ard
,nder this last terrific excitement of the surren-
der of Lee, and his whole army" referred Major
Gen. Ellecb, Chief Of staff, to the crowd, Who
said
u ala we'll pleased to sec You all On such an
auspicous occasion, but l most respectfully beg
leave TO be excused from any attempt at making a
speech. / am always ready and willing 70 obey any
orders given me by the honorable Secretary ot
War and my sUperiors, but must protest against
his authority to cause me to make a stump speech
lCries Of d. It's military necessity "The peo-
ule require it," and laugbter.l
AZ can only say that, with you all, feel grateful
10 Divine Providence for what the able Generals
m the field f'and here, too, and elsewhere inter
polated the audiencel have done to bring, peace so
near to all of us"
Mayor W allach appeared and was called on, but
begged to be excused from speaking
THE Cigonicle then gives an account Of the de-
monstration by the employees of the Navy Yard,
and report of the speech Of the President, which
vas published in Yesterdays Vhig.l
DEMONSTRATION At THE PosToFFIcE DErARrMENT-
PATRIOTIC SPEECH OF GOVERNOR DENNs,os.
About the hour Of eleven, the clerks and EN-.
ployees Of the Post Office Department assembled in
a body and proceeded to the room Of Hon. William
Dennison PostmaS er General, with desire that lie
would address them ON the glorious results Which
have, within the last week, attended our arm. By
land and water.
Governor Dennison arose Immediately, and alter
extending TO al a cordial We come he congratulate cd
them most heartily upon the success which had
crowned the efforts of our brave armies and navy,
and that we should hereafter rejoice in being free
country.
q. ,,tIa
Of the rebellion found him in position TO raise men
and other means OF deiepcc.
lGJycrnor Deuuison, IS the Chief Magistrate OF
that ereat State Ohio, raised upwards OF huli.
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