Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1866-08-30
VOL. XX--NO. 2O4.

and patriots-but none whose devotion 70
their country and the Constitution is more
distinguished than yours. In recognition
of this fact the Common Council have
adopted resolutions by an almost unani-
nous vote, which / shall have the honor TO
present to you, extending TO you the free
dom of the city and expressing their conf
dence in your statesmanship and patriot-
ism. And the citizens, with great unani-
nifty, have united with them IN Offering
to you reception which will be as entnu-
sisstic as il will, trust, be acceptable.
This popular demonstration is not from
mere respect TO your high office, but it is a
tribute which the people offer to the fidelity,
ability and patriotism which have charac-
terized your administration of the govern
ment They recognize, and to some extent
realize, the magnitude of the responsible
ties which you have been called upon to
assume, the embarrassments which have
surrounded you, and the difficulties which
have beset your way, and highly honor you
for the fearlessness you have manifested in
battling for the Union of the States and the
rights Of the States against all enemies
The city of New York, which now grests
you, has never faltered in its devotioas to
the Union and the Constitution, and it never
will. It is the metropolis Of the country,
and when it speaks it does not speak in
whispers, OF utter uncertain sounds 1t
speaks to-day, and l trust this great de-
monstration, in which capital and labor
have beth united, will cheer your heart and
strengthen your hands in the great work of
peace and restoration in which you are en-
gagged. I viii detain you no longer the
people are impatient to greet you, and their
actions will speak more eloquently than my
words. beg your acceptance Of this en-
- Il :
mon Council, aud with them extend TO you
the freedom and the hospitalities of the
city"
Elrhe remarks of the Mayor were frequent
ly interrupted with applause. =.
The President, in a voice evidently af-
fected by emotion, remarked as follows:
"To make a reply to what you have just
given utterance to, under the circumstances,
would be more than I could undertake. /
am overwhelmed at the reception you have
accorded to me. [Applause.l Language is
Inadequate to give expression to. my feel
ings. I accepted your invitation, and
now beg you will, in return, accept my most
sincere aud heartfelt thanks. Such an in
vitation from this great metropolis ought to
encourage-and it does encourage-me in
the faithful discharge Of my duty. Cheers I
1t is particularly acceptable at this time,
fresh as we are from the battle-fi field; but
there is still a greater battle before rs.
Cheers In reference to what I have done,
it is before you, and its for you to determine
what my conduct has been. Applause
In conclusion, let silence speak for me what
ought to say and what l intend to do.
[Cheers] In accepting these resolutions,
accompanied by sentiments so gracefully
uttered, again return you my sincere
thanks"
At the conclusion Of the Presidents re-
marks he was greeted with three times
three cheers.
Loud cries were then made for Secretary
Seward, who, advancing to the rear of the
table, said as follows:
l feel that am at home, and thank you |
for the welcome you have extended 10 me. |
Appleuse.) / feel more than that, for |
have brought with me TO yours and my |
home the President of the United States. |
Cheers.) United BY the arms Of our he |
roes, by the virtue of its citizens, and by |
The wisdom and energy of our Chief Magis- |
Irate, if anything is wanted it is the certif |
cato which we look for at the coming polls |
Bear US out in cur opinions that the United |
States should consist of thirty five instead |
1f twenty-five States. Great applause.) In |
The city and State Of New York the people !
should be faithful first to their views, then |
and then to the country. To this duty 1
adhere, and if persons were to interfere with |
me in faithfully carrying out this principle,
could over balance them and still be faith
full to the country. Great cheering.)
After the address the Mayor presented the |
city officials and citizens, which continued
for about an hour.
The procession of the party up Broadway
was a magnificent ovation. Every avail
Ehoussnr1.ff 50 4 = Baqnets were showered down
BY hundreds. The cheers which greeted |
General Grant and Admiral Farragut were |
noticeable. Arrived at Delmon- |
eo's the party reviewed the division of
troops. The President was called upon to |
speak, but declined, saying that none |
was needed, after the demonstration |
which had been made to-day, T" leave the |
Constitution and the Union in your hands"
The party was afterward entertained at |
dinner by few privileged citizens, which |
was continued till late hour Of the night |
The party leaves at an early hour for |
West Point, riding through Central Park |
snd taking special steamer at Manhattan |
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