The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1866-02-14
Mont ana and the Pres,dent.

tana called on the President February 7;h
to assure him of their respect and of tn
confidence Of those whom they represent
MIR. JOHNSON replied to the address. of Mr.
Plnney in Language more significant tina,
any ne has yet used. This reply, addet
to the "talk" with Fred Douglass and othe
colorsd callers has broken down tho hope
tn. fanatics had Of watering" him ane
hence tbs 7ribunes of the country ane
thsir small followers are denouncing tn,
man VINO believes the war is over and tina
it is lis duty to heal up tho social and poll
tical wounds of the Union. Mr.. johnson
responded as follows:
GENrLEMEN-It is no ordinary plsasur,
for me to meet you here on this occasion
and TO hear the sentiments you have an
nounced. To receive so large and respect
able body Of intelligent gentlemen from
that remote region Of the country from
which You cons is highly gratifying to me
In response, sir, addressing Mr.. Pinn.y J
to the eloquent manner in which you have
expressed the sentiments and feelings OF
those whom you represent on this occa.
SION, | might content myself with simply
returning INV thanks for your kind ex-
plessiols; but you have made some allu
sion, to which, under the circumstances
thai surround us, cannot Be Indifferent
Ysu have alluded TO the great principles of
our government having been enunctated
In paper sent short time since to the
Congress OF the United States. The de-
ciaratioD by me OF those principles was not
the result Of impulse. 1t was the result
of thorough, calm consideration Of those
great truths.
I say again. that | think no one can mis-.
take the doctrine OF that message. Its very
easy Tor persons to misrepresent it, ana to
m Ike assertions that this, that or the other
has taken place, OF has not taken place; but
| thinkI may be permitted to say to you, on
this occasion, that, taking all my snteced-
ents, going back t, my advent into public
life, down TO the present time, the cardinal
doctrines set forth in that paper have been
my constant guide. After having gone so
far, it is too late for me to turn and take
different direction. They will he nv
guide from this tine onward, and those
who understand them may know where |
shall always be found when principle is in.
VOWED. Here let me say to you, in order
to disabuse the public mind, as far as it is
possible for an individual to do 80, that my
public career is we'll nigh done. The sand
of my politsl glass his well nigh run out.
II | were disposed to refer to myself, |
might trace my career back to the log cab
in; then an alderman and mayor in q
village; then through both branches Of the
SIT iegi ,lature then for 10 consecu'iv.
years in the nation,l House f r = resent.
slveS; then through the gubernatorial chair
to the Senate Of the United States; IN n
provisional Governor, with . slight particl-
patton in military affairs; then Vice Presi.
dent, and now in the position | occupy
before you; and now in this position, if
can be instrumental in restoring the goverr.
mcnt Of the United States. in restoring to
thsir true position in the Union thos. states
whose relations to the National Government
have for time been interrupted by one OF
the most gigantic rebsli,ons that ever oc-
CARED in the world, 50 that we can pro.
Claim once more, that we are united PEG.
pie. shall feel that the measure of my
ambition has been filed and filled to over
f1,wing
And at that point, if there bs any who
are envious AMI jealous of honor and posi-
ton. shall be prepared to make them as
polite bow as know how and thank them
to take the place have occupied, for my
mission will have been fulfilled.
In saying this. in the performance Of my
duty, and in response to the encouragement
you have given me, feel that am in
naition not to be arrogant, nor to feel i'm
p rious or supercilious. | feel that can
afford to do right, and so feeling, Goa be-
ing willing, | intend to do right, and so
Ear as in me lies, intend to administer
this government upon the principles that lie
at the foundation Of it. can inform all
aspirants who are trying to form their CON-
binationsfor the future, who want TO make
enc organization for one purpose, and
another for another, that they are not in
my way. l am not candidate for e-..y
position, and hence, repeat. can afr,
to do right, and bein.. "a that POSITION, |
WI! 90 r'g"... 1make tins announcement
n" .Ae purpose Of letting all know tina. my
work Is to rtstore the g,vcrnmsnt-not to
make combinations with reference to any
future candidacy for the presidency of the
United States. l have reached the utmost
rOund-my race is run so far az that is
concerned. My object is to perform my
duty, and that will endeavor to do Let
US, then, all join in this great work OF res
toiation; and while we are restoring and
repairing the breaches that have been
made, let US also unite in the work Of max
ing new states and populatins them with
a people who are worthy OF the govern
ment which protects them. ;. And lot those
new state governments be founded on
principles in harmony with the great ma
chinery devised by our fathers. So far Is
regards any aid or assistance that can be
given here in the progress and in the con-
summation Of this great work Of building
up new states, as we'll rs in the res toratio D
Of all the former states, you will lind me a
wi ling and cordial helper.
Gentlemen did not expec, this demons r :
ton, but you will please accept my thanks
for the compliment you have paid me on
this occasion, and the encouragement you
have given me in the discharg. Of my duty.
All l can say, in conclusion, is to assure
you that any assistance you may need from
this quarter will be most cheeriully given
to advance thu interests of the community
you represent.
TIE 9ru CAVALRY. Sergeant VIVIAN is
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