The New York herald., 1866-09-01

sofa and chairs intended the more distinguished
Of the party placed. Toward this end the Presi
dent complyngly stepped and faced the enthusiastic
throrg for moment He gazed round him and then turn
ing TO some one behind him asked for the Mayor That
Official standing close by inmaed his presence by nod
The President again faced the throng, and was utierng
the opening words OF his speech, Mr Mayor and Gen.
tlemen OF the Council when almost nstantaneousiy
unaccountabe movement OF the platform, and an
unseadnees Of the pins Of those thereon created an un
pleasant sensation and dread that catastrophe or
scene Of sort other udicrous or tragic, or little
Of each, imminent In a moment more the plat
form fell II unfortunately not platform Of prin
cipes but platform on which lay PROSTATE Presi
dent a knocked down Cabinet, a Mayor, and a whole
Common Council-about the only whole thing left.
Sprawling reporters and q tumble Of humanity. not
knowing and hardly capable Of imagining the
cause of the sudden visitation, or TO whom or by
whom they were compelled thus to make humble
ence at the risk OF their limbs-lke nine pins the
whole lot were taken incontnenty down and scattered
Over Them lying rather heavily for comfort the
sofa and chairs the marble topped table, the pitcher OF
leo water with leg to stand All lay spread out
in one direction, and as closely packed sandwiches
Before your reporter lay the s breathing body Of the
President lying the bosom Of the Mayor, whose head
at the same time rested the pannch of Of the
more at sea in his life than the OCCASION owing the
fact that he couldn't what going around him.
bis brmmcd hat having been crushed his face in
the fall After considerable foundering and some
pretty crushing the Secretary extrcated from
his uncomfortable position and set upon his legs again.
Secretary Seward let down easy and the scare
which he admits having received, of scathless
There several who received painful bruises nom
the suddenness with which they fell, or from being
struck by the falling chairs. &c.
But minute or two passed from the first moment Of
the accident until ali apprebensions and danger
past and all again their legs comparing expe-
riences and reporting casualties The President was,
fortunately unhurt and he seemed to take the whole
with the greatest GOODNESS and nonchaancc, and the
order restored quietly turned to the assem-
bage, who knew the cause OF the accident and from
their standpoint enjoyed the the platform
much
The President spoke as follows
Ihave TO express my thanks for the cordial welcome
which you have extended TO me to-day You are aware
that II Is not my purpose to make speech, put Am
aud pleasure which have been afforded me by the de-
monstrations OF the people Of New York. They OIL me
with emotions Of no Ordinary character only claim to
ton of New York for the purpose Of visiting Chicago 10
witness participate in laying the chief corner stone OF
o monument TO the memory OF one Of our distinguished
statesmen, Stephen A. Douglas-(cheers)- and on my
journey have witnessed the demonstrations-not
got up rou wo,k ns 9 Ss
you have my heartfelt thanks (Cheers) ! rhali now
barely aude 10 the questions before the country. As
all before YOU you know what they are and from than
you must form your Judgment You are aware that the
country has passed through psrous ccnnss yS1 are
hold OF the helm Of State and nov tha We have passed
tho trying crisis in the neld have the struggle Of
tire duty your brave ocers and soldiers have done al
there for them to doand certainly there much
70 might the did % s1s MI duty
tary OF State your own distinguished son, In con-
Quoting our foreign relations and steering the ship
has wen performed his duty. tcheersl and
40 far my humble self is concerned.
ooale sha the Of the
continue 10 move forward In the course have begun
fCheers know no step backward ! intend TO go
forward in my path Of duty because know II is right
(cheers)and because Is the only policy on which the
constitution be upheld and maintained lcheers);
eS 50 s Of % %o
kings OF the earth. (Cheers) Then, In parting with
you here to-day and thanking You for this kind demon
fathers after they had passed through the OF the
Revolution, must be maintained. Nor must we forget
blood. as they trod the frozen ground, spout cd
from their heels. Yes, your fathers formed
your constitution and cemented II with their blood This
Is the constitution by which have stood and intend
still 70 stand. Cheers) Let me say in parting have
always relied the people when the country was In
s"Se eonaSsnes and % them TOOK And bceve that
in the future. in the past they will do their duty
leave the constitution and the Union OF these States
In yoT hands, you must take care OF them ana So
goodsy.
The President was frequently interrupted by ap-
plaase.
GENERAL GRANTS REcxpros.
General Grant presented the people and received
their emphatic congratulations
FONDA.
tho President General Grant, Admiral Faraeut and
Secretary wslles appeared the platform, the train
having halted. Cheers given for each Of them.
Repeated calls made for Secretary Seward, who
came forward and borsd his thanks amid applause He
said:-
SECRETARY ,RDs sprEcu
Let me tell you that one t.sag may be found in the
Scriptures you will only carefully ssk FOR n and that
Is "A great man never lives At homep r.ughter and
rnK rREaDEu's srEEcH
As he retired the President said -
FrrLow CITIZENS II design simply 10 tender you my
thaps for the kind manner which you have received
us. You engaged N tho same great work that we
are-trying restore the government which, for
!e has been Distracted and torn almost y pieces But.
and people have decided that state has right 70
go Of the Union pcacetbiy or by force Applauso)
after has been settled, another portion of our fellow
ctzers determined that the Union shall not be re-
'ss Of State have performed iber duty the performance q
another duty Is with you You are TO say
at the ballot box whether the Union shall
he restored aud the country be permitted TO It's
career Of prosperity and greatness II s question for
you 10 sette and you must do II at the ballot box at the
approaching elections One Of the departments % the
government seems disposed 20 throw every impedment
in the way Of the union OF these States established by
the constitution o. our fathers, and which and Others
almost adore Five years ! opposed those 10 the
South who ght 10 separate this Union, and now op
pose those the North who are adverse to The establish
ment of peaceful relations between all sections % the
country Let the Onion be preserved, and be In tho
language ~ deceased statesman zone and lnseparaba,
now ana for evcr and II you will come forward in the
approaching election A. have no doubt you Will The
constitution and the Jnon will be saved. trust now,
A. nave agays trusted In ths Intelligence, integrity
and virtue Of the American people and when the
struggle comes believe you Will settle the question ~
YOU have all others which have preceded H. In parting
with you leave The constitution and the Union IN your
hands where am satisfied they are safe.
Tho President frequently ehcercd during The do
livery Of bis speech and repeated cheers were given by
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