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come forward like men, forgetting party
and party associations.

and party associations.
We have heard talk about emanclpa-
ton, and abolition Now who did more
than he had done in that cause. But
he would tell them fat that more en-
ancipation was needed, and this would
be effected when reason shall have re.
sumed her sway. The people should
rise above party and rally around the
Constitution. Save your country first
and then you may have party.
The President was frequently inter
rupted by applause.
Mr.. Seward was then voclferously
called for and made a speech, in the
course of which he said: do not believe
that when the Constitution of the United
States is restored in all its parts that the
people of the country cannot manage so
small a matter as the adjustment OF the
relations and position of four millions OF
colored people, nor will they permit IN
congruities of the existence OF SUCH a
small number of people to disturb the ar
rangement of the Union.
These remarks were warmly applaHd-
ed.
The ceremonies at the platf0hn bsving
been concluded, the party were squeezed
through dense mass of human beings
to the deck of the steamer And john
son. Meanwhile salutes were fired and
cheers were frequently repeated by the
multitude. The Knights Templars
escorted the party The efforts OF the
police and committee men to protect the
Presidential party from the disagreea-
bleness of working their way through
the crowd, were totally inefficient The
Masonic fraternity, however, rendered
some relief by the interpositIon OF their
drawn swords. the
Mounted on a platform on board des,
ANDY johnson, Captain Joseph b. Eaent,
of St Louis, addressed the Presid of
saving in substance that the people
st. Louis, irrespective Of party, rendered
to him the hospitalities of the city. lie
paid high compliment to the Presidents
patriotism, evoking to sound Judgement
and infexible honesty, risen to the high
est pinicle of human greatness, had rals-
ed poverty to eminence, and placed the
laurel on the moistened brow of labor.
These remarks were received with
marked satisfaction.
REPLY OF THE PRESIDENT.
Language is inadequate to convey the
emotions you have excited in my bosom
on this occasion This spontaneous and
cordial welcome from the people of Mis-
souri, is peculiarly acceptable to me,
under existing circumstances. TO re-
ceive encouragement like this from hard
working people and the producing peo-
pie, mentally and physically, is source
of no ordinary qualification to me. 1t is
almost overwhelming in itself. l had
better, perhaps, leave you to infer from
what / ought to say, or what | would
say, under the circumstances. than at
tempt to express it, for am incompetent
at present to reduce to sentences or
words anything like the enthusiasm with
which am overpowered. Let me thank
YOU for this cordial welcome. leave in
YOUR hands the flag, with the stars undi-
minished, with all its stripes unobllter-
ated. Cheers, and / invoke the best
blessings of heaven upon YOU Loud
applause.
lie was frequently interrupted by loud
cheers and applause during the delivery
of his speech.
The President was formally introduced
to Mayor Thomas and escorted to the
steamer Ruth, when the bells commenced
ringing, noting readiness for the feet
to turn their prows homework.
DOWN THE MISSISSIPPI.
The steamers Andy Johnson, Ruth and
Olive Branch, together made the
first move forward, closely followed
BY as many other boats as there are orr G.
inal States in the Union. AS soon as the
fleet of gaily decked steamers were un'
der way, the President crossed over from
the steamer Andy johnson to the Ruth,
and passed up to the cabin, escorted by
a force of Knights Templars. At this
point, Captain Bart. Able suggested that
as the boats were about to pass the Mis-
souri, river, the party should be escorted
to the upper deck to view that mighty
stream.
Tie President and party were then es-
corted to the hurricane roof of the Ruth
where the President was received III
pleasant manner. General Grant was
also kept busy in acknowledging the
CONGRATULATIONS heaped upon him. Sec
| retary Seward, Secretary Welles, Admiral
Farragut and party came in for their
share of congratulations.
The fleet steamed steadily down the
| river and was greeted at every point by
cheers from those on shore, and the nu
| merous boats that lay along the shore
awaiting to greet the party.
As the steamer representing the l3
original States passed on ahead the
steamers also representing States were
| admitted into the union. The steamer
Ruth especially vas overcrowded with
passengers, crowds of whom gathered
round the distinguished excursionists,
either to gaze at or shake hands with
them: the confusion on board was intense
| but there was no systematic attempt to
| restrain 1t.
Adinner was served, of which many
partook The steamers presented gay
appearance as they swept down the
river. The weather was mild and pleas
ant.
After dinner the President received the
veterans of 1912, represented by General
Roney, who addressed the President as
follows:
Mr.. President-I am diTected by the
soldiers of the war of 1912 TO bid you an
| earnest welcome to Missouri and 10 her
commercial capital, and with one voice
to bid you God speed in your efforts to
restore the Union TO all its constitutional
rights, and give peace to the nation.
You are contendiDg new at the head OF
mighty host to keep all the States in the
Union. Hereafter, when peace shall
| smile upon all parts of the United States