Year: 1867

demand. Let us efface from our minds
the memory of the past let us pour oil on
the tronbled waters and restore peace to the
States. This has been my constant object;


ut let this pass.


simply come to this place in compli-
ance with your invitation to partake in a
ceremony to be conferred in honor. of one
who, a few years ago, was in your midst.
This has not eInanated, as | understand,
from any particular quarter or family.


One word to you, young men. There is
much said as to educational advantages,
etc.; but if any of you wish to succeed, or,
in common phrase make yourselves men
you will have to do 50 through your own
exertions. know some of you are familiar
with the hardships and fiery trials through
which have passed during the time that
has elapsed since left you. Ii is not for
me to say whether have succeeded or not.
Let that be as it may my race is nearly
run; am no aspirant for anything. The
way is open for all; all places for emolu-
ment and distinction are before you there
are here few of those in whose hands the
administration ofthe government is placed
We are passing away. The next wave will
bring You young men and women into our
places, and our work will fall into other
hands; therefore, the greater should be
your efforts to prepare yourselves for the
responsibilities that must in time deVolve
on you.


In conclusion permit me to tender you
my thanks for this cordial welcome ten
dered by this your distinguished represen-
tative, the Governor of the State Though
she sent me out penniless and friendless,
and did not afford me those advantages
which you now enjoy, and though, on re-
turning, / cannot do so in the language of
my Alma Mater, can say with pride and
satisfaction, "SLe is my mother, and what
ever may have been her delinquencies, I
love her still" Ladies and gentlemen, let
me again express my heartfelt thanks for
this warm welcome on returning to this,
my native city.


The President, as he retired, was repeat
edly applauded.


Secretary Seward was loudly called for.
In the course of his remarks he said: | have
one word t0say about the political situation.
When the idle and mischieVous expression,
"let the wayward sisters depart in peace"
was uttered, noticed well that when the
tempter went abroad he "plaited" his mouth
at North Carolina, and she went out with
the rest, but she was 10th and last of all.


l have not forgotten that after the storm
of violence and passion began to subside,
and the rainbow was distinguished by the
faintest tints in political skies, and when
was sent out the dove and olive branch,
inviting the wanderers to come home again,
North Carolina fluttered and hastened to
return TO the ark. Applause and laughter


You never had my consent to depart.
You never have had my refusal to stay.
You have always my heart to come and
stay in what way you can. Come white,
come black, come mixed, come all, only
come, and all shall be well again. APP
plause.


The Postmaster General was called for,
and made a few remarks.


Gen. Sickles also spoke, and alluded TO
the cordial welcome extended to the Presi-
dent and his associates, and to the fact that
no trace of disorder occurred. 1t was his
pleasing duty to testify to the President
that what he lad seen to-day in the capital
prevails everywhere over the bread sarf6ee'
Of your State.


Sickles was applauded by the assemblage,
which was large. After the cheering, the
President retired from the vicinity.


The President, in company with Secre-
tary Seward, walked through the streets,
pointing out various interesting localities,
and occasionally stopping TO shake hands
with an old friend.


A large number of strangers are in the
city from all parts of the State.


After the dedication of the monument,
there will be State dinner.