The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-09-25
WASHING
Seranale 10 President Johnson and
General Hancock.
Speeches by the President, General Ham
cock and Robert j. Walker.
WASHINGTON, Sept. "a, iodz. I
IL O'Clock =. "

A serepade was given tonight a. the Metropolitan
Hotel 70 Major General Hancock by his r~dsnt WASH
iagton frends The porico Of the front entrance
sss.ooned With nags and adorned with "a large number
- Chinese lantsrna There was display Of rockets
ed other nrsworkh large Number Of persons were
present with thrse bands Of mvso After repeated calls
Major General Hancock appeared before tho spectators
snA met with . warm vnd enthusiastic reception,
cheer after cheer being giyn accompanied BY music
General oebb Of Wisconsin, addressing his fellow
eatssas ~ Warrington sad that years ago he had
~ good fortune hold command under Major Gen.
sraa aneock. He esteemed it great privilege, a. an
in arma and standing by his side.
- bear Nestimony General hancock's kindness Of
heart Blllansry soldier and truthfulness man,
and Who would always be found stern defender Of the
Aag Of country After further remarks he in
uodussd Major General Hancock. Three cheers were
gives, when the General spoke as follows:-
CITIZENS OF WAsHNGroN-I thank for this tssti-
oay Of your appreciation Of my past services and conf
dsace in my ability to perform my duty In new and
diRerent sphere. Educated as soldier in the military
and American rebellion need not assure you that
my course District commander will be characterized
sers ' auRh me As soldiers know no
guide or higher duty. Misrepresentation and mis-
construction cons arising from the passions Of the
know devotion to duty has governed my actions in
svery trying hour, may meet me; but fear them not
new sphere in the interest Of parties partsans
but for the benefit Of my country the honor OF my pro-
committed to my care ask, then, citizens that may
not be judged in advance and that time may be per-
/ act by the deeds / may perform, and, conscious
OF my devotion to duty and my country, / shall be
satsded with your verdict and IL generous country
shall approve my actions the future it has in the
past my hi, hest ambition will have been achieved. AZ
soldier am to administer the laws rather than discuss
charity TO the government and to the satisfaction of my
country, shall indeed be happy in the conscious
ness Of duty performed l am about to
leave your city the capital of our country bearing
she proud name of Washington. As American citi-
zen, the rnpd development and increase of its wealth.
beauty and prosperity is matter which deeply
Interested But far beyond this citizens Of Washing
ton rejoice with you that the trying the
beon the capital OF the nation contributed
q =. Freely In proportion, as any State in
which las to the world the Strength ans
invinc'bity Of republican form OF government
shall carry with me the recoectlons OF this occasion,
and when return may / not hope that none who are
here present In person spirit will regret their par
sicipation 10 the honor you have done me tonight
The Generals speech was frequently interrupted by
applause.
Hon. William E. Robinson introduced Hon. ROBERT
]. WALKER, formerly Secretary Of the Treasury, who,
amid enthusiastic cheers, spoke Is follows:-
Nj FRIENDS AND FELLOW CurIzEss-I too am q citizen
q Washington. where have spent the better part
.. my NE and whore intend to pas: the re-.
honor 70 brave and patriotic soldier Of the
sspubliC. to q man who, in every emergency,
devoted his life tho service Of the country and
shed his blood in Its defence. When quite young
and in that army was soon recSoned among the most
distinguished Of the distinguished young officers Of that
srss. .snpss~ When The rebellion to as
sroy the country and TO leave Washington not the capt.
ram 70 rsrk the existence Of desoiaed country and
- dsmembered Union, General Hancock came forward
1at ulo ma kQd bv
tGreat cheers) recolect that occasion well, for
ihsn residing in Washington city that has been much
abused aat yet the records OF the great
sho9 That the city OF Washington unencouraged by large
bounties orany OF the other means used to induce
devotion send into the ranks much larger number OF
counter soldiers than any other city in the Union in
pspportiop its numbers And now, fellow Citizens,
General Hancock IL entering upon new career; and
although his new uust s military still in point Of ZANE,
sicoES in i.s proper faaImsns have no doubt tha.
~ anrsH, marked with his blood and that of the
sasmss 81 bis Country IN S1icG sna n the iae
which viii aid honofs 10 those he earned upon the
baltic field Ho has truly sa that his duty to carry
out tho ln~s OF HIS county; and he has said wisely,
because sader OF he republic M st truly defends his
country whom 10 defenis the laws Of that country.
And fellow citizens no will no; be judge as to
: neither the, law ia Hlsc and expedienl az TO
VIE her 1t - otherwise. HIS duty 10 purely minis
ss cause e Executive or S s Country ar ss
he President os the United Ssates-The speaker WIS
hare interrupted by loud and prolonged cheering which
10, even tho President Of the Uaed States much lees
NV subordinate ofcer possesses any judicial power
,onsttulIs1 Is vested excusey in the courts OF tie
country they alone ean pass dnsl adj dicstion upon
he law anu say whe.sF y IS eoo; =; OF mo-.
crbed In tina constitution unless u be arrested by the
lecslon OF the judicial authorities the executive ocer
\, country Brt fsliow ciIzens while am sure tnat
~ ear Hascock VIII execute the laws IN true spirit
nd vdiBg Vie meaning thai must be placed upon
h~rr I An also sure that he will do II q spirit
charity and kindness; for, gentlemen, the truly
rsva man n always magnanimo0s to bis conquered /
~. ana o. W1icmen, II is by the spirit OF kindness
ud charity must restore the republic great
niOp not in zane es. 10 saG so If maze mna Us
ni,cd peoplou. Vii not only upon the raTchrnent OF
ae Constitution Vt in heart aud conviction, deyoed
in II ogaIpst every foreign and domestic
nemy. thank YOU gentlemen, for the indulgence
th which you nave essr'' '" '''-' 'A' why 20" 's
,arks have now TO o. Hf
Mr. Walker retired amVet the enthusiastic cheers OF |
70 vast as,omblsge.
Mr. william T. Robinson was repeatedly called for
ut declined to make aspeerh. The General he said,
no had spoken ON ne field or battle and had met the
,cmy at the cannon mouth and also tho distinguished
,ixcn who had Jus, addressed ttsm, hsd uttered all
lat could be said on this accession.
Three cheers then ,givcn for Au.lrew johnson,
ID after music by the ban., DIR. Mcswee,y, o. West
pint and Mr. Ryor, OF California, made fsr remarks
honor Of General Hancock
The serenade was then adjourned with cheers Tor
sneral Hancock, who remained SHIRT time In front OF
q stand and repeatedly bowed In acknowledgment OF
% honor.
Tue crowd then proceeded 10 tho Executive mansion,
"a after hrzzas and music tho President w.v vocifer
Isly called Tor. He appeared the portics and ad
essed the assomblage as follows:--
Fellow CrrIzrSs-In appearing before you thls even
IL Is not for the purpose Of max ng an address out
imply TO tender you my thanks for ihs KIDD mani esa-
,n OF respect and regard and especially The pres
6 occasion and under existing circumstances
peat that % not my purpose 10 make an |
dress on this occasion, bat 10 tender you ! )
thanks, my heartfelt thanks for this demonstration
tonight and Tor this fno aud largo asssnDage. III
time and circumstances justified would with much il
address you on the questions which divide and
tract the public mind You know my friends, how |
or that tbs country ~ 10 great peril therefore p
oud 70 that you are aroused and alive TO H. Cries
coed" That's the talk. ~ You have saved II | n
times sono by, and l feel wcli assured that