The New York herald., 1866-09-04

70 see him. should like TO look through his eyes down
into very OF his heart TO know OF what he
was made When or where have ever abandoned
the great mass Of the American peoples Where
principle upon which l have ever acted,
from the introduction Of the Homestead
bill when toiled and abored trying every
man man in the United States a domici, q home and an
abiding place for his wife and children that betrayed the
peopie2 When did Andrew johnson ever abandon the
| great mass OF the American peopleS And now having
passed through this rebellion you that familiar with
my in the beginning and have been familiar with
from the beginning the end; that the rebellion
has been suppressed far concerned and
government placed in a stable position what induce
do you think that have had to abandon my coun
4 try and be traitor? have future to look for
ward 10 that Of preserving my country and making
for myself al little place & IN history among those VINO
ambition at this time II know myself love the peo-
pe ! have never been betrayed by the people
| Let me tell you another thing. There are very
| few who have been abandoned by
The people, unless they have deserted them FIRST Now
parting with you. Ibave but word TO say. leave
the constitution and the flag which you have unfurled
yondc not with twenty five but with thrtysx stars on
its folds, and the Union which it represents, in your
hands, where know they will be safe Immense
cheerng)
As were moving on several bouquets
presented to the President, when he said, Bouquets
coming from women are most meet tributes in the gar
lal OF fame
DUsKIRK
the reception Of the most enthusiastic description
six thousand people at least had assembled welcome
the President the Cabinet and the gallant Chiefs of the
army and navy who accompany him. The depot build
ing was ornamented with flags and bunting, while flags
waved from windows and housetops Beyond crowds
drawn up country vehicles of every kind, laden
with families from distant spots, who joined in the
demonstration OF welcome with the waving or
handkcrchefs and hats strong platform
erected in open space the depot for the speakers
A regular volley Of dischared the train
drew up when /, emerged from the depot into the open
.la aft cha Tho
Johnson Grant and Farragut, which renewed
when Mr. Johnson appeared and bowed his acknowledge.
mems fine body OF drcmcn in red shirts and
glazed caps formed lin double line and kept opou
space through the crowd, to enable the party reach
| the platform Here address OF welcome read
by c. d. Murray, chairman Of the delegation, who said
Mr. PRrsDgsr:-In behalf of the Corporate authorities
OF the village OF Dunkirf, l bid you welcome You
have had long residence in our hearts and affections.
Your record is known TO and we know that il Is true
| TO the constitution and the perpetuation Of the
States true TO the personal obligations Chief
Magistrate of this great nation, and true to the
| sponsibe duties a citizen thereof The JOYOUS
together with the uninterrupted ovation extended
you during the entire of journey, must
know that the words utter are true Accept then sir
for yourself and compatrlos eur hearty greetings, and
Providence fidelity the trusts imposed you shall
result in the permanent establishment Of the power OF
the Union.
"A Union Of hearts and hands, which sever"
God bless you, and aid you In the faithful discharge
OF the duties Of your great position Fellow citizens,
have the honor Of introducing You Andrew Johnson
President OF the United States lApplause)
PREsDRNr JoHNsoS's REPLY.
Mr.. CHAIRMAN AND REPRESENTATIVES OF THE PEOPLE OF
CHAUrAUoUA COUNTY, will not be expected that
make faint response for the kindness which you
have secured me. Time will not permit me TO do at
any length but cannot refrain from saying that feel
| have greeted me since / started upon this tour
TO the West Your representatives here assure
nss ~os psss INV m ySa9
from the time made my advent In pubic life FOR the
purpose Of gaining the esteem Of the great OF the
people by faithful discharge Of the duties dev0ving
me under the constitution Of my country. tCheers
Notwithstanding that you have passed through great
peris aud dangers you still in danger, and the
situton OF country Is mperlIed, and call you TO
its rescue II have then place in your confidence let
me say 70 you that or the past have never deceived
neither deceived nor betrayed you cnes Of .sYou
never havel let me tell you that the great funda-
mental principles OF your government are impcrilled
II depends you whether they shall be preserved
or destroyed As far as am concerned am but
simple instrument in your hands l have already
Joyed all the emoluments and honors thai the
people can confer upon me, and sill am
| your hands TO save the Union and perpetuate the
constitution OF your fathers and If you continue
10 come as have performed 10 the past. ,Cheers
The charge OF traitor is made against me fsYon're
no traitor, and cbeersl What cause have 10 be
tratorG What cause has your own fellow citizen
| the Secretary Of state to be traitor2 CHEERS
| for Sewafd) He who bears upon his person
| the hacks and stabs inflicted him by
| the asssssn's knife. Tie charge is made that we
traitors TO the country Cries mo, mo y Aud
whyf For sustaining the constitution and preserving
States which constitute the Union instead OF twenty i've
are imperied; now the constitution and the Union are
in hands, and the hremen who have moved in
the demonstration to-day let me entreat them keep
their engines good order for the enemies OF the
try have fired the constitution, and they will be called
i upon quench the flames. Great cheers) This yon
can do and ought TO do trics Of I'VE WILL y thank
you for this and now In parting with you leave the
constitution ana the flag Of the country in your hands
/ tCheersl
i Mr. SEwAEp, being introduced loudly cheered.
He said that for the long period he had taken part In
the councils Of the State and counts nation. he
| had considered myself as belonging to Chantauqua
county, and any country IN the State is going 20 lie
| with me in the struggle before us IL Is Chan
4 tauqua county. CHEERS and cries OF 1--WE
wil.'D The reason Of thar is that whenever
so together we for the Union Of the United States
nv muerishsnle lCheersJ I 90 with Andrew Johnson
lCheersl 90 with him because you 10 the
Of twenty years TO the division
Of slavery. Is not that true Cres--'Ilat Is y
have been all through that time, and when found
/ the Union was not 10 be preserved without tho
sacrificing blood and treasure, without the subverson OF
slavery found IN Tennessee Andrew johnson, ready
to mp the standard Of Chauauqua county and
William H. Seward, and the work has been done, God
be praised and enectualy done The Union is SAFE no
power eau destroy H. Slavery is abolished and the
devil with all his logions could not bring u back.
| daughter and applause) What then remains
| The President has told you that you-that
danger, and But where n tho
danger to come from Shareholders there none,
| secession. there is none rebels there are any
longer They have all pardon from Andrew johnson.
We have nough 10 fear from foreign enemies nor do
mestc foes But then, there something TO be done,
and Il for YOU IN Chauauqua county 70 send 10 ne
next Congress Of the United States
who will sustain u.s. though, II You cant,
we can get along without IT, lAvoice, "We will do H. y
am bound 70 through, aud az recorded the proca
| mat on which announced the death or slavery !
determined with without help TO record the reso
| ration Of this tn.on OF hrysiy -tates-lchears rs-and
see tie country put upon s grand march 10 prosperity
| and greatness (Applause.l
after Nr seward's speech Mr. johnson was formally
introduced TO the people. and again vocferousy
| cheered
WELLS AxD OTHERS rrR0nrcn
Al the end of his remarks he introduced Secretary
weles, Admiral Farragut, &C. Calls given for
| Grant, and Secretary seward a. at Buffalo, com.
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