The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-09-01

we are, trying TO restore the government
which for a time has been distracted and
torn almost in pieces. But, thank God,
public opinion has prevailed in this
country, and the people have decided
that no State has the right to &c ont of
the Union peaceably or by force. Ap-
plause I This has been settled by the
power in the field, and now, after it has
been settled, another portion of our fel-
low citizens are determined the Union
shall not be restored Now that the army,
the navy and the Secretary of State
have performed their duty, the perform
ance of another duty is with you. You
are to say at the ballot box whether the
Union shall be restored, and the country
be permitted to renew its career OF
greatness It is question for you to
settle, and you must do it at the ballot
at the approaching elections. One of
the departments of the government
seems disposed to throw every impedi-
ment in the way of the Union of States
as established by the constitution of our
fathers, and which and others almost
adore, Five years ago l opposed those
in the South who sought to separate this
Union, and / now oppose those in the
North who are adverse to the establish
ment of peaceful relations between
all sections of the country
Let the Union be preserved, and
be, in the language of deceased states.
man, zone and insepardble, noU and forer.
en-" If you will come forward in the
approaching election, as have NO doubt
you will, the Constitution and the Union
will be saved. | trust now, as l have
always trusted in the intelligence, inte-
gritty, and virtue of the American people,
and when the struggle comes | believe
you will settle the question, as you have
all others which have preceded it. In
parting with you leave the Constitu-
tion and the Union in your hands, where
/ am satisfied they are safe. The Presi-
dent was frequently cheered during the
delivery of his speech, and repeated
cheers were given by the assembled
thousands.
LITTLE FALLS, l0:40.
The train here stopped for few min
utes. A gentleman advanced from the
crowd and said: In behalf of the people
of the valley of the Mohawk and the
hills of IIerkimer, we tender to you
a cordial welcome. We are happy to see
you among us, aud trust that by your
wisdom and firmness we will soon see all
the States restored to their proper place
in the Union.
The President replied: | tender TO
you my heartfelt thanks for the manner
in which you have welcomed us. My
confidence is now where it has always
been in the mass of the people. There
is an important question to settle. We
have passed through n war and the
Constitution and Union are still in peril,
and therefore you have something to do;
l feel we'll assured that you will peform
your duty in proper manner.
HERKnuER, Il:10.
A gentleman here said to the Presidant
that the compliments and respect OF the
people were rendered to the President
without regard to party Mr.. Seward
here, as at the places previously passed,
suooeesivsly introduccd tile President,
General Grant, Admiral Farragut and
the Secretary Of the Navy,
UTICA, l1:46..
The party stopped at this place about
thirty minutes, when they were escorted
to stand especially erected for the pur-
pose. Hon. C. H. Doolittle made long
speech, welcoming the visitors in the
name Of the people, without distinction
of party, 10 Utica. He paid glowing
compliment TO the patriotism of the
President, saying his past history showed
he weuld be true to the constitution and
protect and defend it. The President
was greeted with cheers,
At tie c,,nclusiOn of Mr. DOolhtles
speech, the President made some lengthy
remarks, which were loudly cheercd
ROME, l2:l5.
There was dense mass awaiting the
Presidents party, aud when they ap-
preached, the Mayor Of Rome delivered
speech on behalf of the authorities
and citizens, greeting the President and
rejoicing that the robes Of Office of An.
drew Jackson have fallen where they tit
SO well. Applause.
The President blaudly responded, say
ing, among other things, that if the ac
counts of human affairs could be com
muted 10 the dead, Old Jackson, To whom
the speaker had referred, weuld turn
over in his grave, burst from his coffin,
leaving the habiliaments of the grave,
lift his long arm, extend his bony finger
and say: BY the Eternal, the Federal
Union must and snail he preserved"