Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-09-09


with thirty-six stars. I turn over to you the
Unien, believing that they viii be protected and
preserved N your hands; and, 50 lar as am con-
eerned. being the humble medium in the Execu-
i've department. God being willing, they shall be
defended and protected at all hazards. Re-
neWed cheers. Please accept my profound. my
slLleeEe my heartfelt thanks for the cordial vel
cene Mnien you have given me on this occasion.
retired from the balcony.
Secretary SEWARD and Secretary WELLEs were
introduced and applauded.
Next Gen. GRANT, when the cheers were terrific.
Ss99nnciadihg with tigers and EXPLANATIONS,
hurrah for GRANT"
Admiral FARRAG0T was then introduced. and
ne 100 received the plaudits of a grateful people
Tor important services redercd his country. lie
male q lew remarks expressive OF his thanks.
Secretary SEWARD was called upon for a speech.
his advance to the front Of the railing was greet
ed with applause. lie said
feilow-citizens In al political history it is not
recorded that ever a Secretary Of State spoke in
the presence Of the Chief Magistrate Presidents
like kings and emper0rs have their ministers
whose duty Il Is to be silent and advise and re-
cord, and never to open their lips in the common
service Of all tbs people; but this seems 10 ne a
day OF political pentccosi, in which I hear men
Of all nations all States. and all counties, talking
hear men Of all the States. Illinoisaps Mis-
sourians, kentuekians, LoUisianans, and Massa-
ehusetts men, all speaking in their own tongue
out as the language comes TO my ears it is: AZ
ter five years Of war, we want peace (Applause)
We want peace at home row. henceforth and for
ever more, and we are willing to accent war from
any other nation when Con chooses to raise up
citizens, We have travelled and made 4 long ionr-
ney from the Capital to the great CITY Of the
Lakes, where We have attended, as became our
duty, the solemn and imposing ceremony Of nav
ing honor to the memory Of the great Statesman
Of the Northwest. Of whom the nation vas he
reayed in the hour Of his greatest virtue. vigOr
and usefulness. (Cries Of Hark harkl'1
We have visited, as was our duty the last rest
ing place to which were consigned the remains Of
the great martyred President, ABRAHAM LINcOING
lCTies in the crowd of hats OFT We are now
age shall we carry from this great city 70 the
citizens Of the Atlantic oOast2 Shall it be said
that Missouri wants more Of civil war [Cries
Of mo, no Does she want then herself OF any of
the thirty-slx States Of the Union. debarred from
representation IN Congress, Renewed cheers of
no, mol so that they only come in a loyal atti-
tude and IN the persons of loyal representatives
kCheers.l You are content then with the results?
You are prepared to abide by the Constitution of
the United States Cries Of yes we are"l You
are prepared to abide By the higher law which
cOmmends unto gospel. those who have been our
enemies, and receive and accept our brethren 10
our bosOms? Renewed cheers Of yes that's
It.
This then is your message, and we will convey
1t. Now let me tell you this message from the
west bank Of the Mississippi. eleven hundred
miles above the ocean tide. and 300 70 the high
est navigation OF the NJ Ouri will be a potential
message which will be listened TO with respect in
Eaneuil Hall and the City Hall in New York. the
Hall Of Independence in Philadelphia, in Balti-
more, around the tomb Of Washington in the
Capital Of the United States, and in New Orleans
on the Pacific coast: il will be so potential a
message becauselt comes from the COnstantinoPle
amidst demonstrations Of applause. The crowd
remained for long time in front of the hotel
The excursionists psrtOok of a grand banquet to-
night at the southern Hotel; dispatch has
keen received from New Orleans inviting the
President to visit that city. Il is signed BY the
most prominent citizens.