The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-05-24

mat places Just condemnation treason
and vindcates the majesty OF the law-if such
policy can be presented, there no man in the United
states who will more willingly embrace il than Andrew
Johnson-thearty cheers)-but until that better pocy
be presented he must be false to himself false 10 his re-.
cord and must in fact to b, Andrew johnson II
ne does not adhere % his policy and sink or swim
with y Cheers It is pretty good evidence
after all, gentlemen of the correctness Of his policy,
sxiopg weary months, has been unable to ,'p prc.
sent one which they can agree upon a substitute.
o and laaghter 1t was once said, think by
tinkers were most to be deprecated (cheersi If the
old man could rise from his what would he say to
least Is constitution tinker Cheers and laughter
But they are not wise enough to amend that
81 the unae the "0r repu 81 on rary
OF the United States and the admiration Of
but one proposition that has been presented which
even the ghost oil chance of acceptance by the peop
sentaiion votes Aud whose fault is it that that is
not part OF the constitution today Why was ii not
Whose fault was thats voices~rhe copperh SaSsy
Other voices-.Thad Stevens'.') Was it the
fault of Andrew Johnson' tshouts of "The fault of
Congress! Thad stevensl') II the course which the
President was pursuing obnoxious the charges
made against 1t in tho of Congress- how happened
that these Jupters Tonans Of Congress silent
as though they had been dumbs Those whose duty
it was to stand on the ramparts of the
constitution and alarm the people OF the approaching
danger, why did they not d,nouncc that policy and
demand OF the President OF the United States conven-
denuncation was then heard We did hear voice from
Pennsyvania believe. and perhaps a response from
Massachusetts Qaugherl-b the people were silent
The press was silent, if not approving Fellow citizens
dd not intend speaking so much (yoices-''Go on y
have only this to say have desired and hoped for the
continuation OF this great Union party with which
! have ever been identined-ch arsl-but II lis
leaders can present nothing better than the programme
81 the committee am greatly apprehensive that it's
days will be numbered trust, fellow items that this
VIII not be the that viii discard its hostility and
ITS attempt TO continue alienation between the two
IONS OF the county and that II will embrace these prn
c'pes winch look to harmony to restoration and to
peace. II IL should do this It will sl continue to be
The great and controlling party OF the country and
Itself with imperishabic glory If 1t does not its days
are numbered, aud the epitaph that will be written
1t will belt knew how to prosecute the war with
vigor but 1t lacked the wisdom to avail itself OF the
benefits Of victory applause and three cheers for
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REMARKS OF POSTMASTER DENNIsoN.
The serenading party proceeded to residence
OF Postmaster General Dennson, who after repeated
calls, appeared and spoke as follows
FELLOW CrizEys-I not the less grateful to you for
this call because of its being made my official
] am admonished by this fact well as
the iatcness Of the hour not TO discuss
nnder other circumstances, might be glad to express
my views. i may say however, that we have much
reason fecitate ourselves on the general condition
OF the country in view Of the peris through which we
have so recently passed. and 10 congratulate our
selves on the promising future that awaits u.s.
ii is true that the restoration of the Southern
States 70 all their constitutional relations the
general government is not yet accomplished
upon the Executive branch of the government IL has
been fully performed (Appausel cannot now recall
any failure in this regard With all these things you
familiar and the country knows what has been done and
what doing. The close Of the brought with IL the
necessity of reestabshing the federal authority in the
msurgent States as rapidly as possible, and, con-
pecied with It,, the duty of encouraging the
reorganization of local governments in each Of
chose States To this subject, my fellow citizens, the at
tenton OF the President and the Cabinet early
directed, with what success need not point to you
think venture not far ia saying that history
nishcs parallel To such The federal authority
has been established recognized and obcyed in every
State south of Mason and Dixons line (Appauscl Tie
local governments in those States have been reformed
substantially 10 meet their changed condition resulting
from the abolition Of slavery and are now being eace.
ably administered Doubtless there provisions in
the constitutions OF OF these States there in
tbe laws enacted by some OF their legislatures that ar
mot in consonance with the views Of the moral and
aiberty loving citizens OF the nation but cannot
sonably doubt that these viii give place to
better provisions and better laws under the In
nuencc OF the federal government and their
material necessities But thing remains my fellow
citizens, to complete the work Of restoration. and TO
cothe the Southern States with nil their constitutional
privileges, and that their representation IN Congress-
COUNTRY regret deeply regret that there IS any differ.
between the President and our friends In Congress-
~ ~ whe,her we shall represent the Southern sta,es
Their loyalty 10 be tested by the taking OF the oath
prescribed by the constitution and the laws required alike
by the President aud Congress Tor every senator and
Representative from every State North and South. The
difference then, Ia not rs TO how but AZ to when these
States shall be represented. The whole theory OF
the Executive programme for the restoration OF
Che Southern States looks 10 the early admission
of loyal and Representatives from those States
{applausc)-whe the Congressional programme. far
Il has been developed, looks TO delay conditioned
the adoption Of certa amendments tho constitution
Now, my friends must not overlook the tact that II
this difference be not adjusted IL may lcai, and IL
viii lead in all probability, TO unfortunate results.
not only the Southern States, but al, the
country-and, NAV not add, to the Union party In
whose interests learn your association has been
szcdg need rot tell you, those who intimately know
me- that II Is the continued ascendency Of the Union
party that rely for the and prosperity Of the
country. tApplause.) need tell YOU that IL was
that party that in the field aud at the ballot box saved
She nation from the assaults OF armed rebellion. ZAP
plause) VIII only add that TO the party founded on
the pr ncipes Of the Baltimore platform I look
e. es<sblish indestuc,iblv the bass OF jdstice
and constitutional cqsalny the nights o. all
let refer moment To the difference between the
prcsdent and Congress want TO deal frankly with you
when say that do not believe that these differences
are IRE oncilable. do not believe that thsre is any
saaso Of separation between the President and the
majority in Congress. tApplausc.) Nay, " am
not greatly az fault time and Discussion
and bringing the President and Congress rapidly TO.
se,her on the basr OF common platform OF action.
tAqplausel Certain II Is they not wide apart ~
the opcnng Of Congress The prominent senators aud
Representatives argued that the nsurgenl. States
and should be treated as conquered provinces.
or Territories Then was argued ny some d-ng9shed
nandcd that this condition should bc imposed upon
chem all but these propositions arc not now argued 70
Congress aud DO not think that IN the future we sha
Bear them debated ! see in this fact a steady and
encouraging advance towards practical adjust
Their CONCESSIONS were made TO the end
Of securing reconciliation satisfactory and foil that shall
% alike consistent With the dignity and patrotism
both OF the Executive aud OF Congress- Every
consideration Of pairo'i,n and wisdom fsyors such
q result The work Of restoration calls for every
concession AUTHORIZED by tho constitution. ! WILL
not doub, THAT this concession will be male and
the results OF the by which tie nation was
preserved viii be secured aud pcrpeiuaod The basis
OF peace and concord between the people ot all sections
OF cur country have sad much than exre,,
and return my thanks again for the friendly CALI and
bid you very good night
The band played another tune, and the Postmaster
General was chccred On retiring
The party next proceeded the residence ~ Attorney
General specd but tina, gentleman, although cae4 for,
did not mako his appearance Several persons said he
was not Of home. but the club room.
The band asrsard play I'd tune before the residence
.. Secretary Harlan. He also failed TO appear Hon
Green Clay smith, who prominent actor in the
er,,ad ING demonstration mounting the steps said Mr..