The New York herald., 1866-09-04

the Presidents party 70 the platform. The lines
were repeatedly broken by the sway,pg Of the peo-
pie, and the most strenuous Efforts OF TIE police
seemed at times rowerless to restore order part
u the military although clothed with The impressive
tYarpngs United States service and armed with yet
more impressive liked bayonets, we're completely hem
by the crowd and consigned 10 state Of compu-
sorry Imprisonment.
ADaREss OF Ex-rFEsInEfT FlIIMo4E.
As the whole party had succeeded In getting
on the paLior.n address presented the Pres
by former chief magistrate Of the republic Mard
FILLMORE, the President making forcibe re- ponse The
following are the addresses -
Mr. PREsrEsT:-The pleasing duty has been assigned
to me OF welcoming you and your distinguished ministers
and the gallant officers OF the army and navy accom-
panyinR you, To the hosptaiines OF the city Of Buffalo
This duty IS the more grateful 10 my feelings, and the
more honorable TO you sir, authorized 10 speak
in the name and on behalf OF not only the city auhou
rites but also Of all citizens without distinction OF
party or sect All have cordially united in this testimony
OF respect TO the Chief Magistrate OF the They
the Union during the darkest days OF rebellion.
When Senators and Representatives In Congress threat
ened treason and your own State swung from her moor
iDgs under the constitution and drted into the urbd
stream OF secession you stood like rock in the midst
OF the ocean, against which the waves OF rebellion
dashed in vain S standing erect, while the tempest
howled and the waters surged around you, firmly
resolved that the Union should be maintained. since
the war new issues have arisen, Of which II would
no; be proper for me 10 speak on this occasion;
but l think that ! may venture TO assure you
in the name Of all, that however we may differ as TO
the best mode OF accomplishing 1t, yet we are, with few
exceptions anxious TO the Union restored under the
constitution, and harmony and commercial intercourse
and fraternal love again uniting the North and the
SOUTH and the this be accomplished the bet
ter for the country Every intelligent man knows that
uni, this is done our credit canno, be established
abroad, and business TO certain extent must be para
lyzed Mt home As matters stand all is
doubt and uncertainty, and man can safely predict
what may happen next month next year Such
a
not deain you longer. This vast multitude that stand
before you anxious to hear the words of the man
they have met TO honor, and not mine; and therefore,
with sincere prayers that journey may be pleasant
and safe one repeat the cordial welcome to city,
and regret that your stay Is necessarily BRIEF Allow
me the honor TO present you citizens
Al The conclusion Of the address, three cheers were
gwen for the President
PRESIDENTS RESPONSE.
The Presidents reply is as follows
Mr. CHAIRMAN, and through you to the vast concourso
hat stands before feel incompetent TO present. in
angnage sufficiently descriptive Of the feelings and
tons produced by this reception But u wero disposed
TO make speech and time permit me TO do not
witbstandlng might be overwhelmed by your manfes-
tatiODs OF regard aud respect yet say that the mind
would be exceedingly barren, the genius exceedingly dull
that could not give utterance to something occa
SION like this (appiausel am free TO confess 10 y0u
that since started this tour from the capital Of the
s o % the
great Of the people to exceedingly atering
aud gratifying: tor am nothing but mortal man. and
man Is susceptible to fatery, and perhaps loves it.
While admit this defect and imperfection Of
nature trust in God that have discrimination and dis
creton enough the difference between manifesto
tc.ions for the simple man and what the emergency
and the momentous occasion bring forth. Cheers.
There s who can be mistaken in tho signs OF the
work. There a rebellion commenced some time
since tho particulars of which shall narrate
tins occasion This ,s Nv WITH the
ming OF The effort certain purposes were avowed and
declared, for which the rebellion should be put
suppressed peace should be restored; that
the war should cease, and that We should again be-
come people renew all the avocations OF peace
Of commerce, Of trade OF mechanics and in fine Of all
that pertains to civilization and makes the people great
loud cheers), as has been very kindly remarked here
to-day by your distinguished representative, wDom
have known from character for years and slightly In
person. and TO receive through him this cordial welcome
M snS ir ns
seemed TO me the clouds OF political horizon
most lowering he while in distant country far removed
from home read the expose that had been made the
message that had been submitted the Congress Of the
United States and mt down and penned q letter Of
courasement TO enunciang and reteratng the doc
contains rendering the great deep his
couragcment 70 stand by the constitution and the flag
or my country lCheers On receiving at such time that
letter, assure you that 1t peculiarly encouraging to
me- for sometimes when surrounded with great
points Of difficulty, the STRONGEST arm and
Bat thank God with encouragement quarter like
this and with the appreciation manifested by the great
masses OF the people, so far as have met with hem
renewed and increased my confidence that the under
standing and intelligent OF the great Of the people
will settle ths question, and that the Union and consti
tuition OF the country will be preserved Cheersl AS
truly sad in the beginning OF the struggle placed
myself behind the constitution OF my country the
great rampant OF freedom-cheers)-a by II j have
stood undev atngly 10 this 1t has been sand
that | have abandoned those who elected me- and
am charged with reason but u the men before me look
into the hearts Of my opponents and into mine they
would who the traitors 10 the Union aud the const
tuiion are Cheers started in this struggle in oppo-
stion 10 those who were trying to divide the govern
ment OF the United states, and who made themselves
the leaders in the South. There have stood was
determined that when this great circle OF the Union
from the North or the South, my business was,
as far az in me lay, TO protect and defend It,
! have stood against the attacks that were
made from the south; I stood there until victory
perched upon standard, until the army dis
solved until the rebels forward to acknowledge
their error aud confessed that the swordthe arbter
which they had selected-had settled the question
against them. In spirit Of magnanimiiy they said to
their sister States aud TO their fellow countrymen that
they were willing TO accept the terms OF the govern
ment be obedent TO the constitution, and 20 receive
and parcel OF US again. said thus-Obey the consti.
tuition, submit to the laws and let all become
people again The work progressed; the States
met In convention and revised their constitutions;
their Legislatures assembled and did the three things
required OF hem and in those three things the Cabinet
participated and one OF them was your stnguished
fellow the Secretary Of State, Hon VIM. H. Sew
ard And what then said to these people who ac.
knowledged their errors We said TO them. "Rescind
your ordinances Of secession They did il We said 10
them, Abosh all obligations IN the shape Of debts
tracted for carrying the rebellion" They did H. We
national guarantee that no state could touch or
terfere with. What thatY IL the ratification of
the amendment TO the constitution OF the United
states abolishiug slavery now and forever within the
jurisdiction Of the United States. They did IT, Now
that the apple OF dscord IL removed tnat they
ing TO accept OF terms, now that they acknow-
ledge obedience TO the constitution and the laws now
that they willing even 10 help in the payment Of the
debt that has been Incurred the suppression Of th
rebellion. now that they are willing to take W the flag
ofhe United states and the constitution OF the country,
LEI together to common altar aud let all else
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in my nature in my heart 10 say under those
circumstances that they were not part OF the
government said a. others have said They are bone
Of bone and flesh of or Hesh. They kindred
aud theirs We part aud parcel of great whole.
The parts essential TO the whole ~ the whole Is
20 the parts This great government cannot along
without the South without tho North the East and the
West Large It i, i Is not large enough 20 divide
We should have DIVISION but 20 on With the work Of
restoration, and career Of prosperity and
greatness Now, has been charged against me,
but against whom would | commit treason | have
ned every Once In the government and for what
would | play the tralorS have acquired ali thsi
could he acquired. But they say have pardoned