The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-09-09
THE PRESIDENTS TOUR.

SPEECH OF ATTORNEY GENERAL pEvrNs-
ALLUsIoN TO THE PILGRIM FATHERs-AID
FOR 1HE YELLOW EVER SUFFERERS.
MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi. Sept 8, 1878
The following Is the speech OF Attorney General
Devsns at the Fair Grounds yesterday, following the
address of the President
While / have listened TO the address OF the Pres,
dent and the sentiments hat he has uttered IN regard
10 our duties the prospects that are
tore u. was reminded of the anecdose Of
the gentleman who had made very carefully
prepared speech. which he was 10 deliver
10 the Eaghsh Pariiamsn. but jus. belor.
Burke spoke on tho same subject, and he not only
SAID all thSt friend would have SAID, but he said
gentemau's turn came he wisely abandoned any
attempt 10 speak, simply saying "ditto to Mr. Burseh
Laushter ana applause Now, IN .ns sentiments
that the President mas uttered am heartily prepared
TO say ditto. ! wish IL vac in my pswer 10 AID by
illustration or argument something TO thsm because
ies that they are matters 10 be gravey considered
anu not 10 be tossed on IN a casual discussion.
NEEDS FOR SOUND CURRENCY
es,sd. n seems to me-ihis ana Inc south~in souno
currency than the East. IL is through tho South
West that we deal In the markets OF the world ZAP
pauss.) IL IS through your surplus products here
II ~ W the surplus products oil our southern and
western States that we maintain ourselves III the
markets OF the world, anu they VINO would MAINTAIN
themselves there must use the instruments OF tho
worid-sound currsncy--a dollar that 10 good
IN 81. Paul ana Minneapolis, and is just
loud sppiauss) But 1 do not propose TO continue
this discussion, already 40 fully entered into de-
only 10 congfatuiato my trends and ieow-citt-
Ia Minnesota what have mad the pleasure Of
beng witness Of durin. few years The Latin poet,
Virgil, saysl do quote Lain. although IRON
IL int nee gentlemen whom nave met o-day
should think that every BODY was quite qualified
keep Latin SCHOOL, DO not quote m IN Latin lor the
simple reason that do not recoliect LATIN Uaugh-
ter)-tns last senteAce OF II is:-
"Happy arc tue a2rculturists II they know their
so | say to the people OF Minnesota to-day
happy, too nappy, II you realize your eood Tor
tune. the great hnancia storm has passed scbsian-
TALLY and eone over YOU 1t has not quite gone
US IN the East. We In Massachusetts arc suffering
stiIl Youin Minnesota are nol, to give every man
harvest days work and 10 give him an honest day's
pay. (Applause.) We IN Massschu sstts today are
not able 70 do that The great couvussns that have
affected manufacturing interests are such that
while the numbers have been greatly exaggerated
that not employed there It Is yet thai many
are out oil employ ment whom We would gladly Iced
anu sustain.
A voice-''5snd than out here"
General DEvKSs-We will send them, my friends
will strive to so rshubhsas our own Industries
support all that We Gun at home. We have lost LOO
many sosa men IN Now England to send many. Gap
plause.) And, my friends not only that, not only
you the enjoyment Of that great blessing Of ample
and support but you enjoy this generous And
heslthIul climate. .rat
,t TIN SUFFERING SOUTH
As passed In al your gates WAS glad 10 places
indicating where supscr ptious taken ny Tor too
sufferers IN tho South by the dreadful pes.ilcnoe
which AFFECTS nsr and Il Is 10 be feared, may 10
followed in some places by famine. wish It were in
your power and mine to send them lew draugbts OF
tins delicious AIR 10 sweep through Gren ada aud
phis ana New Orleans. | wish we could send
Of our stern, biling cast winds that come
out OF tho coves OF The Atlantic, 10 give them health
inspiring, invlgorsting, and making the Lie blood
dance IN their veIna That We cannot do luem,
but d0 what We are attempting here, wo eau
SEED them material aid, and send them r, n
erous cordial syupxihy recognizing that they arc Of
Thorn bat affect Us. (Applause.) ST.
Now, my irisnis, have said perhaps enough and
more than enough. know The curiosity that you
have whom President calls about him, what
are termed his constitutional advisers In the shape
the officers OF bls cabinet. t.tt
THE MEMBER FROM NEW ENGLAND.
de has Also selected that Calumet IN u way which
It has been selected by hts varous
parts Of the Union: and 10 1t Irspresent-as We
It 10 our familiar and loose way Of tsIkipg-Ncw
England. l an The only member OF the Csoinst from
that section OF the country To this visit has
delightful, because have seen here rsmi nd
oil New England Man alter has come
70 speak TO m: as as, Masssen ,sa mum
our bone and flssh OF our flesh, tor she Is but .
daughter Of massachusetts, Lam glad 10 meet them
VI that oi New EpglAnd, aud upon soil FERTILE hos
piable and ready 10 yield TO the OF ali
fruits oil the earth. They bring here trom the old
rocks and hills The Old principles Of New England.
The people OF tue New England Of carry days--the
rur,sss and the rsisr'm Falhsrs-havs sometimes, |
have thought, mad scant Justice historical d,scus-
mons. have thought there MAS u disposition
to dwell too much upon thcr limitations, with their
elsct, and to point out the great Quatios which
made Of them . OF men lifted 10 enter upon the
New World aud. lifted to suOdue q continent. am
glad tnat hsre upen the same parallel of latitude
upon which they entered md them, throug h
their sons, pressing tneir way steadily uutil
tho continent Is ours am sure that shall try 10
piciiy Of manners, their economy, their stern and
unwavering faith In that Providsnce who holds
u. IN me hollow Of M,,. n" hand There arc
ana New England, and mountain ridges and rivers
and prairie farms; bnt although Minnesota and New
England arc not near IN geographical situation /
know, think, enough oil botn say thai duty
have TO perform. whether my advice or my words
are lutte any WORTH they Will expect of me that
thoy snail be sustained always with honor aud Dig
ny and that they desire the peace and happiness OF
tho country, and the whole country, North and
South. r4ft
CONTRIBUTIONS FoK THE SOUTH.
When Attorney General Devens mad nnshe ed speak
held IN his hand n Bible, which haa been presented
by Union soldier rs his only possession 10 be given
to-day 10 aid IN the reiie OF the s1nerings Of
Con iodsrate soldier In The South who 10 mis- fricnd
but once hrs eIcuy, 10 DO sold Tor what IL would
bring. he dcsirso also 10 state that there q
box al the end bah where SUBSCRIPTIONS would be
received tor the sufferers In the south
Mayor Rand chen took the book and offered IT Tor
sale. Mrs. James l. Case was the purchaser, paying
500. 1hs book was accompanied by the foiio win
lstcr:-
MiSsEAPoLls. Sep;. Z. 1873.
the war the Union 1854 and 1885. II Is the only s,
In my p,we,r to m IKE THIS Is y The s OF ead aud is
fully this opportunity Of expressing the sincerity OF my
friendship for those boys who fought the
OF what they honestly believed right the
rebellion. We were nsmies In war; friends in
May this be thu OF carrying JOY TO the
homes vi sufferers and shall be thousand
times for the sacrifice Ii Is especially requested BIZ
the dsnor that the Bible he sod aud The ven
a family, families OF southern Confederate soldiers
suffering from yellow fever ID NEWTON. OF ssyeroce.
Mrs. Hayes was next called Tor, ana that elegant
lady, wh., by her motherly anu quccniy presence
won tue hearts OF ALL rose Oh the siand and her
acknowledgements to the crowd. There were CRIES
Tor Mrs Case, winch were responded to by tho gen.