The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-08-29
CITY INTELLIGENCE.
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The PRESIDENTS SPEECHES AT THE
CoNTINhNTAL.-Atter the procession had passed
the hotel, Mr.. johnson continued on the bal
cOny for some time, until at last cries for
speech were too constant and too general to be
resisted. Mr.. johnson consented to address the
crowd, and when quiet was restored, he said:-
Fellow-citizens:-My visit to PHILADELPHIA
on the present occasion was not for the purpose
OF making a speech, but was on my way, in
company with distinguished gentlemen, TO the
great city of the West-Chcago-to participlt lte
IN laying the chief cornerstone of q monument
to be erected TO II distinguished statesman.
Being here to day, must be permitted to tender
to the citizens of Philadel lphla nv heartfelt and
my sincere thanks for this demonstration-for
this manifestation OF their respect given under
peculiar circumstances, Tor one who ha5 toiled
throughout his life for the people. (Cheers)
This spontaneous coming forth of the lndepen-
dent freemen of Philadelphia to-day inspires me
with renewed confidence and with renewed
determination to pursue my course in discharg-
ing the duties devolving upon me, and in ad.
ministering the Government IN such way az /
believe will best promote the great interests of
the nation. (Cheers.)
We have just passed through fierce and
bloody conflict We camored and struggled
for peace. The war is now over; peace has
been made. trust in God that war will not
return again. (Cheers.) | trust in God that
the day is far distant when one portion of
the Union shall be arraycd in battle against the
other. (Cheers.) | trust IN God that the day is
tar distant when man will be set against man,
and when brothers hand will be lifted against
his fellow, and | trust the day is far distant
when this land will be dreEched with the blood
of our own people. (Cheers.) The baleful
planet war has been chased away, and the star
of peace has taken its place tchCers), and under
its influence trust the country will again re.
turn to all the avocatlons of peace and that
prosperity, harmony, and reconciliation will
bless the land, and that we will stand together
as one people with one Union. (Cheers.)
So far as referring to the mast in regard tn our
political affairs, told you did not intend to
make speech. My public actions, my messages,
are before the country, and it is for the people
to judge. Believing that the policy that has
been pursued Is the policy TO best promote the
interests 1.-THE whole country, and SO believing
God beng my helper, there intend to stand,
and that, through the help of God, this Union
shall be restored. (Cheers.) Then let us stand
together; let us approach common platforms
let us forget that we have been divided; let us
forget that we are required to obey the behest of
party; but let us stand together for the country.
(Cheers.) Let the country be saved, and then
party" may sink into lnsignidcance. (Cheers.)
If we to have party let il be based
Npon the great principles of the Con-
stltdtion. (Cheers.) Yes, the Constitution of
my country is the strongest league that C IN be
formed; and when you talk about Leagues
daughter and applause when you talk about
Leagues, tell me who IL is tnat has entered into
covenant and formed League to subvert the
Constitution of the Union He who has done
that has entered into covenant against his
country and ms country should look to it
Let every man belong TO the great League OF the
country, with the Constitution as his guide.
l want no better League than that formed by
Washington. (Cheers.) 1t was good enough
for the patriots of the past; 1t is now good
enough for you and me. (Cheers.) Now, as a
band OF brothers loving our country, and de-
termlning TO support the Constitution, let
us stand together around the common altar
of our country, and swear that all shall perish,
all shall fall into the dust but the Constitution
and the Union Of these States shall be preserved.
(Cheers.) From my first advent into public
life it has been my constant habit in all doubt
tul questions TO rely upon the integrity and in
telligence OF the great mass of the people.
(Cheers) There / stand to-day, by the Consti-
tutlon of the country and by the country itself.
These are in the hands OF the people, and there
/ shall leave them, satisfied that you will at The
proper time restore your country to its former
condition of unity and power, and that it will
stand redeemed and regeaerated. (Cneers.)
AS ] entered your city to-day / saw upon
mechanical establishment of one of your citi-
zens, welcome, the PRESIDENT" (Cheers.) l
knew it was the emanatiOn OF the laborinG man
(cheers), and that he who placed it there knew
that 1t would be understood. My confidence
has always been that the people would get right
as indicated here to-day. (Cheers.) You can
make class OF men who call themselves 'poli-
ticians," and you can bring them to terms with
out much effort on your part. But we have
hea-l great deal about emancipation" Who
has tolled more for that Than | have9 (Cheers. J
Are you sure that there is not portion of the
people here who need emancipation? Who is
it in power holding the tyrants rod over you ?
You talk about putting them out of Office and a
clamor is raised They seek to perpetuate their
power and they say to the people who have
fought the battles of the country while they re
mained at home, 1--WE must not be turned out
TO let Others in" (Cheers.)
What has become of the good old doctrine OF
rotation in office? Is nobody entitled to the
offices except those who have them? (Cheers
and lauehler.) Having power they exercise il
as unrelentingly as tyrants; but say to you
come up to the work; go to the balot-box, and
the tyrants rod can be bent and broken.
(Cheprs) repeat that the Government is in
your hands. Let it be there, where / have
always been willing to trust 1t. did not intend
to say what have. / designed merely to tender
you my thanks. There are other gentlemen
here VINO will be obliged to say something and
/ shall conclude by rendering to you my sincere
and heartfelt thanks for this manifestation OF
your regard and respect for one who has la
bored through whole and-I may say-a some
what eventful life to promote the interests of the
great mass of the people. (Cheers.) Again !
thank you, gentlemen, and in parting leave
the Government with you, where / know it Will
be safe. (Cheers.)
At the conclusion of the Presidents speech
EDe eRlre party on the balcony retired to the
hotel, although there were cries for Seward and
others The Immense crowd gathered in from
of the Continental slowly separated.
After the address. Mr.. Johnson and suite
t'sERENADE LAST EVENING.
In the evening there was a repetition OF tn
excitement and enthusiasm IN front of the Con
tinental Hotel Before dark the street wa
filed but at o'clock the crowd was so dens
as to impede the progress of the Chestnut stree
cars and at times it was impossible to NOV