The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-06-04
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the altar of my country, will leave these
great principles for those that are to fol-
low.
One of my leading tenets has been the
prosperity of the great mass Of the people,
holding that all persons, without regard to
condition or color, should be esteemed ac
cording to their intrinsic merit or worth,
leaving each to rise in his own merit,
courage, and energy. Let this be the
standard, so that every one may be as
signed his true position. / trust and hope,
instead of discussing party issues, creating
factions between North, South, East, or
West, that all will exert themselves for the
restoration of the union Of these States,
so that the flag may float over contented
and prosperous people. fApplause.l Let US,
my friends, repair the breaches made by
the war, and restore the Union. This
being accomplished, we may then make
such issues as the public safety and pros
perity may demand. Let us etface from
our minds the memory Of the past. Let
us pour oil on the troubled waters and re-
store peace to the States. This has been
my constant object-but let this pass. /
simply came to this place in compliance
with your invitation to participate in an
other ceremony-to confer an honor upon
the memory of one who was few years
ago in your midst. This has not emanated,
as understand, from any particular quar-
ter or family.
One word to you young men There
is much said as to education, advantages,
SC. But if any of you wish to succeed,
or, in common phrase, make yourselves
men, you will have to do so through your
own exertions. / know some are familiar
with the hardships and fiery trials through
which have passed during the time that
has elapsed since left you. 1t is not for
me to say whether I have succeeded or
not. Let that be as it may, my race is
nearly run. I am no aspirant for any
thing and the way is open for all. Places
of emolument and distinction are before
you. There are here few Of those in
whose hands the administration OF the
Government is placed. We are passing
away. The next wave will bring you
young men and women in our places,
and our work will fall into other
hands; therefore the greater should
be your efforts to prepare yourselves fol
the responsibility that must in time de-
volve upon you. In conclusion, permit me
to tender you my thanks for your cordial
welcome extended through your distin.
guished representative the Governor OF
the State. Though she sent me out penni-
less and friendless, and did not then afford
those advantages which you now enjoy
and though on returning | cannot do SO in
the language of the school to my Alma
Mater, l can say with pride and satistac.
ton, she is my mother; and whatever may
have been her delinquencies, ] love her
still.
Then, ladies and gentlemen, let me again
express my heartfelt thanks for this warm
and sincere welcome on my return to this,
my native city.
The President, as he retired, was re-
peatedly applauded.
Secretary Seward, having been loudly
called for, said:
Ladies and Gentlemen Of North Caro-
lina,-Like my great chief who preceded
me, it is not my purpose to make speech
Having come with him to his native city a.
a companion and friend, | am entitled tC
sink out of the scene. feel the touching
solemnity of the occasion. The President
is among you now-nothing more has
happened. 1t is only one more Of the
citizens of Raleigh come home again
/ owe you one word of acknowledg
ment, however, for the willingness yor
have shown to see and to hear me
1t was not so always. 1t will,
trust in God, be so hereafter. APP
plause.l And if it is not so hereafte
it will be as / think it has been hereto
fore-your fault, and not mine. [Cries o
Yes !" "Yes!"l | have but one wore
to say about the political situation. WheE
the idle and mischievous expression " lie
the hayward sisters depart in peace" wa
used, | noticed well that the tempte
placed his mouth at the ear Of Nortl
Carolina, and she went out with the
rest but most loath and last of ALL
have not forgotten that, after TIT
storm of violence and passion had begun
to subside, and the rainbow was dis
tinguished by the faintest tints in the pc
litical skies, we sent out the dove and thu
olive branch, inviting the wanderers t.
come home again. North Carolina tlut
tered and fastened back to the ark. APP
plause and laughter You never had IN.
consent to depart. You never have had m.
refusal to stay. You have always had IN!
heart to come and stay in what way yo'
can. Come white, come black, com
mixed, come all together; only come, ant
all shall be well again. Applause as tn
speaker withdrew
Postmaster General Randall was mex
called for, and said:
1t does not become me to talk much i
such a place, after what you have hear
from the President and Secretary of State
simply come forward to express m
thanks for your good will. l come as
cup bearer and assistant to the President
to whose staff belong. You see in hir
a young man going out from among 20
without place to lay his head, with n
place to call his home, and now You sc
him with the highest honors heape
upon him. You have seen him goin
ont on foot and returning in
chariot, a President of 100000
people. Applause 1t is well such
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