New-York tribune., 1867-09-25
sERENADE TO GEN. HANCOCK.

WASHINGTON, Sept PA serenade was given
tonight at the Metropolitan Hotel to MajorGen. Han
cock by his resident Washington friends The portco Of
the front entrance was estooned with flags and adorned
with a large number Of Chinese lanterns. There
display OF rockets and other fireworks large assem-
bace persons present with three bands OF music
After repeated calls MajOrGeH Hancock appeared Defor
the snectaors and met with warm and enthusiastic re
ception-cheer after cheer being given accompanied b.
music Gen. Cobb Of Wisconsin introduced MaJorGen
Hancock who spoke a. follows:
CIrIzESs OF WAsHISGroS: thank you for this test
mony OF your appreciation of my past services ana co,
sTent nsnSs ~ sphsre my Educated as soldier III the mtar
school OF my country, and on the neus OF tne IA
and American Rebellion, need not assure you ina
my course district commander VIII be charac,eflEe
by the sodierly obedience 10 the law there Huli
me. As a soldier. know other guide or higher duts
passions OF the hour aud spread by those who DO nos
every trying may meet me; but fear them not my
highest pride will he 20 perform the duties OF my rev
sphere not IN the interests or parties or paftsas Out
for the benefit OF my country and trust also for the
welfare OF the people committed TO my care Iask thea,
citizens, that may not be Judged In advance ana tnst
time may be permitted 20 develop my actions; judge
me when act by the deeds may perform and conscious
OF my devotion 10 duty aud my country shall be sat
fled with your verdict, and Of generous COUNT
shall approve my actions in the future lt has in Ia
past my highest ambition will have been achieved. A.
soldier, to administer the laws rather than discns,
charity to the Government and to the satisfaction Of my
country shall indeed be happy IN the consciousness Of
your city the capital Of our " country
bearing the proud name OF Washington.
crease of wealth. beauty and prosperity matter In
which deeply Interested .But ar beyond this, titi-
zens OF Washington rejoice with you that in the trying
hour of the Rebellion the crpital OF the nation con-
tributed as freely, IN proporon as any S,ae IN sno
strated 10 the world the strength and nyincibty OF
republican form OF government. shall carry win ma
the recoecons OF this occasion, ana when return may
not hope that who here present, III person or
spirit will regret their participation In the honor you
The Generals speech was frequently interrupted by
applause
After speeches by the Hon. Robt. Walker and VIM L.
Robinson and Others the crowd with cheers for Presdens
Johnson proceeded 10 the Executive Mansion and after
huzzas and the President was vocerously called
for He appeared the portico and addressed the as
sembage rs follows:
FELLOW CITIZENS: In appearing before you this
ing il Is not the purpose OF making an address, but
simply TO tender you my thanks for this kind manifesto
on OF respecr and regard and especially the
ent occasion and under the existing circumstances
fSPe"' % OCCASION, s but to tender you my thanks
here tonight and for this line and large assemhlage
the time and circumstances Justified would Win mucn
pleasure address on the questions which divide ana
ever that the country is in great peril; therefore nll
proud to see d 1ndt ygm are Se SrO"isn "" Yon have
saved it IN times gone ny ana ,r ,ma as, :,
S c Of that & aaa VIII SAVE IN sps
our country is IN great peril The constitution rOe or oSs
and framed by our fathers by the patriots Of the ReyS
luton and which they semened with their blood and
becomes your duty To redeem ana TO save y from tno
peril In which IL Is involved. l have another single
uttcrauce, and that utterance f. let every one
hero tonight have conscience aud conviction IN
reference 10 the OF the Constitution Of the
country, and all win be safe. Cries Of Hear hear
Let conscientious conviction be courage let the pub
Lie good be our aim and the Constitution OF the country
be our guide and all will be well. Chcers And now
again accept my thanks for this kind demonstration you
have made and take with you In saying TO you goodby
my best wishes for your welfare"
Cheer after cheer given for the President and an
additional one for the President who was not afraid OK
being shot Cheers The band playedseyera airs when
the assemblage dispersed