The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-03-14
The PrasidentIs Speeeh,

The Presidents Speech,
By far che most Imposing popular demon.
5 stsasion ever witnessed in the Federal Capt.
taftook place on Thursday last, at Growers
Theatre IN that city, The spacious building
Was SLED toloyeraowing FROM pit to dome,
and during ihe proceedings, tw4 large outside
meetings were simultaneously addressed by
distinguished speakers. The affair was not a
Darts demonstration In any sense, but spoE-
taneous our pouring Of the entire resident
population to do honor to the birthday oftlE
Z FalheF Of his Country, by tsStifying their de-
yotion to the Union and the Constitution
which heloved so well, aud by endorsing the
noble snd courageous stand taken by PreSi-
dent Johnson in defence Of the same UnoD
and Constitution. - s-.. - = s. . II IA
The venerable Philip R. Fenda(l, of the
W ashington Bar, presided over the meeting,
and che list ef Vice Presidents and SecEeta-
FiesiaclRdeS The names of all the best known
sad NEST sterling citizens Of the place A
series Of patriotic resolutions, endurSE1g Pres.
ideRt Johnson course ia the fullest manner,
EeFe adopted amid the greatest enthusiasm,
and the iaruleRse coaeourSe, after having lis
tened 10 speeches from several gentlemen of
political note, proceeded in line, accompanied
/, ky several tine bands Of tiluSiI, To call upon
1he President On the procession reaching
the Executive Mansion, Hhither an Immense
crowd had preceded il. Mr.. FendaA, the Pres
iieit. of the meeting, presented to the PreSi-
d@nt the resolutions which had passed the
meeting in 4 briefsand pertinent address The
President was then. conducted TO the fr nj
portieo, fFaln whence he addressed tie vast
a<semblagea as follow :s.>ss...: e.,
THE PRESIDENTS SPEECH.
Fsi1oD- GItizenS-tor presume have the
right To address you as Such-to the com-
4niTtes who hare conducted and organized
this meeting, 50 Tar, have To tender my sin
eeses thanks for The compliment sad approba-
ton they have uianifeStedin their, personal
sdresS 10 myself and in The resolutions they
havo adopted III this point fireman. pro
ecssiou attracted the attention ef n portion OF
ct the crowd, and created such a diSi 6anre
faa* the President was unable to proceed for
81 Terst minutes Mr.. Feudatf, chairman Of
4 .e committee. In vain etndearored to restore
order. Hon. Green Clay Smith, then reak
The Ktani, and succeeded in, making himself
heard, and in bringing, the crewd To- some
thing ike silence The President proceeded:
FelioS-citizenS, was about to tender my
thanks 10 the committee who waited upon
ma aGsd presented me witt. the resolutions
adopted ou5 ttfiS occasion; resolutions, as
understand, complimentary to the policy pur-
sued by ttis Administration Since itcame into
power. / aisi free TO say 70 you, on-thiS oc-.
c&sion, that it is extremely gratifying 10 me
10 kt,o n shat so large . portion Of my fellow
citizens approve and endorse the policy that
haS been adopted and is intended To be car
Tied ont. E.ippl"uSc: T hatpelicy has-been
one which was intended to restore the glori-
oag Union Of these States TO their original re:
5ati8nS 20 the Government Of the United
: States. Prolonged applause. : .
- 80 wAsBIxGToSs DAY. ....-
This seems TO be day peculiarly appro-
s,riSie for such a smaH;feStatiotl- the day that
gaYe birth to him who founded this Govern
menf-she Father of his CnnntrY-of him
who stood at that period, when all these States
entered into this glorious Confesleracy-[Tfe
6remaR' procession sgain created sufficient
disturbance to make the President unable to
be heard Tho President sgood-humoredly
remarked, DONE interfere with them, they
afe right and Away were right.
He proceeded This day, i say, Is peCpli-
sriy appropriate to endorse the restoration Of
che Union Of these States, founGed by ''the
Fsther OF his Country . Washington, whose
name this city bears, is eubalnled IN the
hearts Of all who love FREE government. A
voice, $50 is Andrew johnson. Washing
ton, who, IN the language of one OF his eule-
gists, vas "6rst in peace, first in war, first in
the hearts Of his cauntrymen.".S % No people
can claim him, no nation can appropriate him.
s1fs reputation and love are cocasnensurate
with the civilized world, with all those who
joge free government. have recently Visi-
4ed the associatiopwhieh Is, directing its ef-
sorts to the completion of the monument
erected to his memory. Twas proud to meet
them, and so far as could, to give them my
humble influence and patronage-a monu-
Enent being erected to him who founded the
Government almost within stones throw Of
the spot from which address you. Let it be
completed. ICheers,] Let the pledges which
all these States, associations and corporations
hrve placed in that monument of their faith
In ard love for this Union be preserved. Let
isba completed. And in this connection let
me refer to the motto upon the stone sent
Sroua nv own State-God bless her Ia voice,
sisnd bless you" Ia State which has st1ug-
gIegf for the preservation Of the Union III the
.6eld and in the councils of the nation, now
struggling in embarrassment in consequence
oEtks interruption that has taken place with
the Federal Government growing out of the
rebellion, but struggling to renew her rea-
sions with the Government, and take her
stand where she bas stood since 1895. EGheer-
ing Let me, say, repeat the sentiment in:
acgi6ed upon the stone sent here to be placed
ID that monument of Freedom, and in com.
Incorporation of Washington. I stand bygthat
sentiment, and she is now willing to stand By
-. Is Was the sentiment enunciated by the
immortal Andrew Jaekson-"The Federal
Union, it must be preserved" Were it pos
sible for that old man, who in statue is now
tyfors me, and In picture behind me, in the