The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-06-23

who are more familiar than myself. II is known TO ALL
has become the history Of the country. In visiting
peculiarly gratifying 10 receiys such welcome. With
regard 10 your remarks 20 the preservation OF tho
seos,c. iu when say sisd 70 mons 10 my devotion 70
thar purpose II Is not my intention TO make speech.
but simply TO tender 70 you my thanks lot ms cora
The Governor then introduced his staff 10 the Presi
dent and TO Secretary Seward Mr. Johnson was waited
upon during the evening by large number OF the citi-
Of Boston people from all parts OF the country
General Banks and General Foster, and Judge on, Of
Washington, were among toe visitora
rHx sKaESApK SPEECH THE PRESIDENT
About halfpast nine the party took supper and about
the time preparations commenced for the
sixty pieces The musicians arranged themselves on
the sidewalk just under the balcony and at ten
the music began. An immense crowd was gathered in
the Streets waiting for expected speeches from johnson
and Seward. The crowd noisy, but well conducted
at the same time After the performance Of number
Of airs Mayor Norcross led the President the balcony
and introduced him to the concoue who cheered
loudly The President addressed the people as follows
FELLOW CITIZENS or THE STATE or MAssAcnrsErrs:-
In being introduced to you here tonight for the
purpose or informing the crowd that far a. am con-
cerned there will be no speech this OCCASION II 10
sion TO mako speeches have 10 Massachusetts
for two reasons Of which is that l, has been long
chuset,s, one Of the glorious States Of this
confederacy; ,Cheersl This one Of the
il true, TO winch shall not auas on this occasion
In presenting myself here and In being introduced TO
you tonight by your distinguished representative tho
Mayor, II s for the purpose OF informing you that
shall not make speech or address on this occasion
Cres the outskirts OF the crowd, Three cheers
manner the cordial manner in which have
been received by the people or this State
my heart and long my heart shall continue 20
send forth one single kind emotion just SO long will the
impression remain indeibly upon which has now been
made by the people OF Massachusetts, since have visited
this State Though stranger you, and though there
has been much said about party and all that my bust
ing your respects to the Chief Magistrate OF tho nation
y is done, - understand, irrespective OF party
n,,,s stand before you tonight rs your fellow
the chief magistrate Of the nation and the manner in
which have been received citizen Of the United
States and the chief magistrate OF the nation Is
cnlarly gratifying 10 me, and, think win not deract
from your reputation character must say, though
after being introduced that prond TO have In
power declare this OCCASION Notwithstanding
have been divided and severed In twain were, that
the bow of peace in the cloud and that the day
| empire. The day is coming when returning
sense Of justice, when 2 redesming spirit will will,
as brothers lCheers) feel that the time re coming
when utter and proclaim that great sentiments
our brother tchsers) Then, my coun,rymsn,
| in conclusion, and bidding you goodbye here to-
90 in the utmost sincerity lei me tender
TO you my sincere thanks for the demonstration which
you have made and for the cordial feeling you have
manifested In receivi ing me in your midst and In retir
ing from you night let bid you goodby, and ten
der you nv heartfelt thanks for the cordial and kind
sion Then goodby and take with you the best bless
ings Of Heaven upon your heads. loud cnsers)
i sPEBCH SEWARD
Az the President mad retired loud calls were
made for Mr. Seward and after brief delay the secre
.aIy Of state appeared a. the window he was received
| soon - order was restored spoke - follows:-
CITIZENS OF BosroS AND People OF THE STATE OF Mae
to speak louder Excuse me FOR sayine that for
two years past ] have had an impedinent
il you are mot content with what can Be- said with
| jaw honestly broken, must ask yon 70 call some
other speaker ~ my place Bot with such poor speeches
knowledge the eradication Of PRIDE Of patriotism and
Of ambition that have experienced to-day IN many
on ali sides came through The state Of Massachusetts
II pleasant thing that after the convulsioss Of
vuaiou Of returning peace that there d 20 much
charity expended BY the people Of Massachusetts, %
who has had upon him from
would have dictated that he should seek 70 escape from
them. Qhree cheers for General sheridan wsrs given
Of the United states 10 xasssehusst,s / must
DO . sGwcd 70 express. TO you sns sssisac ais
native ssts Of North Carolina dCrss Of qhrss cheers
% soa e. s ss; s sss
20 put forth declaration Of independence IN the rsvo
cheers for North Carolina She was The state Of the
eleven who sscedsd who went last most reluctantly
North Carolina she was he nrss Of The eleven who
seeded 70 como back again 70 the family hresde OF the
Union and 70 day nothing s wanting for hcr % resume
her ancient honorable and most PATRIOTIC position IN the
FANNY OF the republic but the consent Of the people Of
Massachusetts Now, know that all that 10 coming
and skies fu Of the elements Of fertility. Of
health and Of vigor; and saw In North Carolina the
Of Tassshuses ""iI have seen n New York the wheat
growing that Is 70 supply the West Indies and the
southern States know that nature designs that this
hnia hut
this whole continent should be, later within
the magic circle OF the American Unio3. loud cheers
get out much as they please and here In Massa
chusetts may try 70 keep them out as much A. you
you are 70 hive together as brothers In unity and har
mony. Now, told you that was peculiarly gratiGed
MIN the that you gave the rsd,n, Of ns
word for your serious reflection on that sub
| ject. Almighty God has revealed TO men or
government which there shall not be one executive
head. That head must exist In the government
are bet two ways n which an executive head can be
procured for natiou-one 10 by birth hereditary and
the Other y :lecou-'nIes eSsss for o., President
m 70 king OF an emperor. and thsrsore before he 10
born the sword i prepared which !: % b put
| compel their consent during his nasural life. On
the other hand. republic elects . PRESIDENT and
css Of power BY sipuA,ins that he shall be President
for but four years; and having made that stipulation
. ?: - ., e. sss Il BIZ s nss .
trusted 10 him, but that they BY their consent will
acquiesce and sustain him for the period q four
years, and longer when they oan turn him
cut and put IN . successor that they elect.
Now. yeu going 70 have President - President
~ . necessity and FOR four years, how 70 get
him You agree that the majority Of she people
the states shall slcct him There 10 no other way but
that you must acquiesce In during the tsrm Of and
that the minority In the choice that the majority
has made for four and longer Only adhere that
one simple principle and this republic yiI last forever
THIS republic can never perish u you have President
that the people themselves without the employment OF
military force, will sustain for four ycsn at une and
NO longer But what have We seenf We have seen
this republic on the very brink Of death ana dissolution.
And Why Because states Of this Union refused 10
submit 70 the President that chosen By the majority
OF the other satea SIX years and what did you dof
You compelled them 70 submit you compelled them 70
acquicsce Now you have another President for four
years, and two OF those years conc tGeod good)
when those other two have gone the majority will
then elect another President DO you not expect that
the minority who vote against that new President will
acquiesce In his holding the executive power for tho
| four years for which he Il 70 be elcctcd7 Why