Year: 1864




union; and those immortal and insepArable
conditions of national welfare have beer
worthily represented in the wise and just
statesman towards whom the hsarts and
homes of the people have again turned
and upon whom they have, by a majority
SO Overwhelming as to be almost acclama-
ton, conferred a new measure of RESPONSE
bility and new issue of power. Fellow
citizens, Abraham Lincoln, as In the past
he has been, so in, the future he will be
worthy of the trust. The gallant men Of
our navy and of our army, who, on the
water and on the land, in storm and in
battle, in the night watch and the biVOuRc
are upholding the old flag aud the cause
of our country, rejoice with as that in this
election the people have stood up to them
in their fight In the name of the officers
and men Of our glorious navy, whose ex-
ploits need no eulOgy from me, join
heartily in your congratulations.


The procession was then partially re-
formed, aud proceeded to the residence Of
Secretary Fessenden, but that gentleman
not being at home, there was no response
to the calls for him,


A call was made upon Secretary Stan.
ton, but on account of illness, from which
he has been suffering for several days, he
did not respond. ..-l ~


The procession here separated, and the
East Washington, or Navy Yard delegation;
went home. 1.sa


The remainder proceeded to the house
of Attorney General Bates, who briefly
addressed them as follows:-g,


ATTORNEY GENERAL BAFRs' sPERCH.


Gentlemen-My condition is, perhaps,
the most fortunate of any man that know
of, because have scarcely anything else
to do than to thank people for the good
they do me. Laughter. Some people
complain of hardship and distress, and we
have seen our country reduced within the
last four years to great extremities, despair
and suffering; and we still behold this suf-
fsring before us; but /, individually, have
been very fortunate. But while this Is the
case with myself, l sympathize as
much as any man can, with the joys
and sorrows of my country. You
have assembled to night for the pur-
pose Of rejoicing at the prospect of bet
ter times. [APplause, You indeed,
have cause for rejoicing. We have passed
through severe ordeali but We now sec





better heart in the republic, and believe
that again we shall rise and flourish as
our fathers did before us, and that by firm
ness of resolution and force of arms this
country will again be knit together aud
united in an iudissoluble bond. APP
plause.1 But, must not attempt, fellows
citizens, to speak to you many minutes to-
night, as am suffering from a severe
cold. rejoice with you With all my
heart over the great feat you have met to
celebrate, and thankyo for the honor
you do me in calling upon me after your
visit to the Chief Magistrate, who has no
doubt cheered your hearts with eloquent
and patriotic words. 1 can now see ri.
sing rapidly that spirit which, elevating
US with new hope, will depress the adVer-
saries of the nation until We shall once
more witness peace, order and law firmly
re-estabIished under the authority of the
legitimate govsrumeut Of this country,
such as our fathers ,decreed 70 as, and
which we are bound to transmit to our
posterity. [Applause.l The republic will
still live, aRd, trust, its life will be per-
petuated. [APPlause.1


Secretary Ushur was not at home, sud
the crowd then separated, we'll pleased
with the celebration.


The multitude at the Presidential man
sion comprised all ages, sexes, conditions
and colors, the female element being par.
ticularly numerous. AS viewed from an
upper window of the White House, the sea
of upturned faces presented very fine
appear The enthusiasm was very
great during the frst part of the demon
stration, but lattetIy was somewhat mode
rated by trudgipg through the mud which
the recent rains, Ss usual in Washington,
had rendered particularly deep and adhe.
sive,


The Navy Yard delegation had with them
a howilser' which was discharged at in.
terYals during the progress of the pro-
cessiOn through the streets and avenues,
and in front of the White House, to the
terror Of the ladies, the delight Of the
small boys, and the extensive damage OF
the windows.


The demonstration was highly successful
and gratifying to the President and the
victorious party generally.