Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-09

ur DECLARES HIMSELF NOT A CAM
DsDATE FOR RE-ELECrIoN.
He viii Adhere to His Policy.
wAsurxeroS, Feb. I

This morning large number of.citizens
Of Montana Territory, now. IN Washington,
called upon the President b. M. Pinney,
United States Marshal for the Territory
Chief Justice Hosmer, General Barrows,
and twenty-five or thirty Others were among
the number. Mr.. Pinney addressed the
President on behalf Of the delegation. he
said:
p at becomes my duty as member OF this
delegation 10 assure you that the principles
announced in your annual message TO Con-
eress, ard your policy in relation TO the pres
ent political condition OF this country, has
gladdened the hearts of the people oil our
mountain land CT Montana We are using
no idle words when we assure you that we
take the greatest possible pleasure in saying
that we recognise in you, as Chief Magis-
trate Of this great nation, person who pos
sesses that sound mind that general knowl-
edge. firm and patriotic devotion TO the real
Interests and welfare Of the whole country,
which are so necessary TO carry IT safely
over the ocean of political speculation and
debate. We attach no great importance 10
this asseyeration Of our elingsinrelation to
Yourself but we should be doing injustice TO
ourselves. and injustice TO the people Of the
Territory. and / should merit their Sc
verest censure. If we did not say we
firmly believe II you meet with cordial
and generous support on every hand,
This nation will come forth from this pres
ent political crisis stronger and better ma
tion. prepared to take higher stand and do
a nobler work in the platform of history than
has ever vet been allotted to q nation ~Mon-
tana has scarcely had two years political
existence. and already numbers 10000 in
bah;tants. Places Of habitation and business
arc dotted all over her fertile valleys, and
her numerous thoroughfares are constantly
trembling with the crush Of merchandise.
The gold and silverwhic the Almighty had
long kept hidden and coveredupin her hills
and ravines, have been revealed and discoy-
erred nj time when the nation needs new
channels OF flowing wealth to supply her
treasury. Montana possesses, as wealth, all
those agricultural resources 80 well caiculat-
ed to make her early populousandpowerful.
AT the same time, we trust we are not un-
mindful of the vast importance of promul-
eating political sentiments. We believe
that we are starting right, and will be start
ing right, IL we advocate zealously those
great political truths which you have pro-
claimed to this country and to the world,
and which we understand to be the founda-
ton OF all good governments.
The President replied as follows:
Gentlemen-It Is no ordinary pleasure
for me to meet you here ON this occasion,
and To hear the sentiments won have an
nounced. To receive so large and respecta-
BILE body Of gentlemen from the region
from which Won come is truly gratifying TO
me. In response, sir, Undressing Mr.: Pin
ney) to the eloquent manner in which you
expressed the sentiments OF those You rep
resent, might content myself with simply
returning my thanks for your kind express
sions. but you have made some illusions TO
which, under the circumstances surrounding
us cannot be Indifferent. You have allu-
ded u the great principles of our govern
ment having been enunciated in paper
sent short time since TO the Congress oil
the United States. The declaration by me
ofthose principles was not the result OF nm
pulse; il was the result of thorough, calm
confederation Of those great truths.
say that no one can mistake the doctrine
of that message. 1t is very easy for persons
TO misrepresent it, and TO make asperslons by
saving that or the other has taken place OF
will take place, but think may be per
mitted TO say 70 you on this occasion, taking
ali INV antecedents, going back TO my advent
nuDllC lie anu uOWu W my FAe7eae 80
the cardinal doctrines set forth in that paper
have been ms ,anstant guide. After having
gone 40 far, Il is too late to turn and take {
different detection They will be my guide
from this time forward, and those who un
derstand them may know where shall al
ways be found when principle is involved
Here let me say 20 you, in order TO disabus'
the public mind as FAR as il is possible for al
individual 10 do 80, that my public career i
wei! nigh done, the sand of my political glas
has well niirh rim out. fttNffA
II were disposed 10 refer TO myself
might t-ace my career back 20 the log cabin
and then an alderman and Mayor in vii
lage, and then through both branches of th
State Legislature, and then for ten consecu
tive wears in ihe national House Of Repre-
tsentatives, then through the guberna.oria
chair 10 the Senate of the United State
Then Provisional Governor, with part
cipation in military affairs, then Vice Pres
dent, and now 20 the position | occupy be
fore YOU. IL / can be instrumental in n
storing the government Of the United State
in restoring to their true position IN tn
Union those States whose relations TO IN
national government have from time
time. been interrupted by one Of the mos
gigantic rebellions that ever occurred In IN
world, SO that we can proclaim once mor
we are united people, shall feel that tn
measure of my ambition has been filed, an
filed to overlooking.
And al that point if there be any who Al
envious and jealous Of honor and position
shall be- prepared to make them rs poli'
J. how As 4 know how, and thank them
take the place occupy, for my mission wi
have been fulfilled. In saying this IN Il
performance of my duty, and the encourag
ment Won have given me, l feel that, l a
in A condition not TO be arrogant nor 30 fe
imnerious / feel can afford 10 do RICH
and 40 feeling. God being willing, | inten
10 do right and in so far as in me lies, i
tend 10 administer this government on u
principles that lie at the foundation OF
and can inform all aspirants who are tryir
70 form their combinations for the fetu
who want 10 make an organization for OF
purpose and another, that they are not
INV way. lam not a candidate for any pos
ton and hence repeat that lean afford 70
right: and being in that condition will I
RIGHT / makethis announcement for the pu
pose Of telling all that my work is
restore the Government, not 70 make col
binafions with reference to any fnture ca
didacy for the Presidency OF the Unit
States. / have reached the utmost roun
Nv race ir run, 80 FAR rs that Is concerns
Nv object is to perform my duty, and thai
viii endeavor to do. Let us, then, all jo
in this great work Of restoration, and VIII
we are restoring aud repairing the trac
that have been made, LET US also unite
the work Of making new States, and POP
lating them with people who are worthy
the Government which protects them, a
LET those new State governments be form
ON principles in harmony with the gr
machinery devised by our fathers. So
as repardskany aid or assistance that can
given here in the progress, in the consn
mutton Of this great and difficult work
building up new States, a. well as IN
restoration Of all the former States you "
find me willing and cordial helper.
Gentlemen, did not expect this dem'
stration. but you viii please accept !
thanks for the compliment you have p'
me on this occasion, and the encouragem
won have given me in the discharge of !
duty. All can say in conclusion, Is
assure YOU that any assistance yeumay n
from this qnarter viii be most cheerffl
given 10 advance theinterest Of the comm'
fty YOU represent. "a.
The gentlemen present were then INT
duced personally to the President
General Barrows submitted to the insT
ton Of the President, on behalfof the d.
,,,tion n larue number Of specimens of &C