The New York Herald Newspaper, February 23, 1862, Page 3

patriotism, the same civil prudence and the same pros- perous fortune waich marked his great career. Resolved, That tho war of ths constitution against etvil treason and military rebellion, which now engagesal! ‘the loyal strength and resources of the nation, is but to mpholi, confirm and perpetuate what the war of tho Revoluiion wrought out and established ; and the soldiers and statesmen who bear well their part in the toils and sacrifices of the coniliet of thisday are treading in the of heroic ancestors and shallshare their great renown. 1 Resolyod, That wo will submit to no division of the Mustrious farne of Washington, nor shall its radiance be 1 in to narrower boundaries than our who'e country; and we pledge anew our lives and fortunes to the de- struction, root and branch, of that censpiracy which has added to its crime azainst the nation’s life the sacrilege Of desecrating the Birthday of Washington by the inau- guration of its pretended government, Resolved, That we oifer the heartiest tribute of our admiration and our gratitude to the courage, fortitude ‘and constancy of our soldiers, to the bravery and con- duct of our officers in the tield, and to the genius and wkill of the commanders who have planed the vigorous f and efficient movements of cur forees; and in the valor and skill of the officers and seamenof our navy,on tho ‘Ovean, the gulf and the rivers, we feel an equal pride. Resolved, That the brilliant and important successes of our arms, by land and by water, on the seaboard aud fm the West, which make glad the hearts of the people, Ihave wuchod the vital strength of the rebellion, av shouid be followed up without delay, or truce or armis- tice, until the last rebel shall lay down his arms. Resolved, That we assure the government that the heats of the people are prepared for every burden and every sacrifice that a bold, a rapid aud an eonduct of this war toa suecessful close may requir ‘that, appreciating and applauding every act of vigor aud decision inthe Cabinet and in the field, we promise a firm, a faithful, an enduring support to every measure po the re-establiztinent of the constitution all over our ; ‘Soon after the reading of the resolutions, General Scott who nad previously entered, amid much applause, and en a seat on the platform) was brought to the front ofthe Chairman's desk, and presented to the people. ‘The old hero had scarcely raised up from his chair when, he was distinguished by the people at the farthest ond of ‘the hali—his tall igure rising up like a mountain above the sea of ieads that surrounded him. The cheers and @ounier cheers that then broke forth cannot be describes. ‘They were unanimous from every part of the house. ‘The men rose on the seats and waved their hats, and the women | ghook their handkerchiefs furiously in tho very ecsiacy of their delight end patriotism. ‘Then cheers and tigers amithout orcer and without number ascended for the vete- rap soldier, in the midst of which the gallant General bowed and retired. Many persons oxpected that the old General would have said a few words, but it appears that he did not feel well enough to address so large a muititude. Ag soon as the General retired the vast crowd resumed boned places, shouting loudJy for General Scott and the n. Letters were read from Yeadjug patriots in_ all parts of @e United States, including Governors Morgan and Sprague. The following were greatly applauded:— LERTER OF HON. WILLIAM H. SEWARD, Drranrsigxt oF State, WASHINGTON, Feb, 19, 1862. Grwrimxx—I have had the honor to receive the note ‘@ which you have invited me to attend a mass meeting of the citizens of New York, on the 22d instant, in com- memoration of the birth of Washington, and in honor of the recent brilliant successes of the Union forces in sup- pressing rebellion. It would be a source of great satis- faction to me to meet the people of New York on go inter esting an occasion, But Congress has instituted similar eeremonies to be observed at this capital, and has made my attendance uLon them an officialduty. need not say Abat in my very heart and mind and soul T approve these Proposed observances. Disloyal citizens have seized anniversary to pervert it to amore com: 7 aspiraey for the overthrow of the Union, of whieh Washington was the founder, and fi the betrayal of the people of the Umited States back a; to the foreign yoke wh¥ch the hand of Washington smoto and broke. May we not hope that the mighty shade of the Father of his Country will be" allowed to look dow: from its rest ou that day devoted to his memory say which of the two are indesd dutiful chiltrcn—t who are engaged in the destruction of that ¢ Diessed of God above all other lands, or those vommitted themselves to its salvati yours, very faithfully, WIL LETTER OF HON. D. S. DICKINSON. Frevn A’ Late Jast evening, on my arrival here,} was ‘honored by your favor inviting me, in behalf of the Union Deteace Committee, to speak this evening at the Union meeting. Lregret to say that a previous engagement to speak in a neighboring city will prevent its acceptance, But let embrace this occasion to cougratulate the country, and especially these who characterized the conspiracy. and throttled the robellion in the outbreak, upon the exposure ef one and the virtual overthrow of the other, and tho and confusion to the supporters, advocates and apologists of both. And permit me, too, to add one word Of warning against the danger of delusive palliation ax mistaken compromises. Itis and has been « stru, Between afree government and one of tho darkest cou- spiracies, culminating in rebellion, which ever desecrated earth. Now let there be no unimanly or cowardly | shrinking, and no terms offered or accepted but out and out, absohite, unconditional surrender. Sincerely yours, D, 8. DICKINSON. LETTER OF HON. J. HOLT. Sr. Lovis, Feb. 19, 1862. In fervent gratitude to God and to our brave army and ransports of rejoicing, 1 will be with the citizens of New York in the celebration on Saturday. J. HOLY. gentiemnen, SEWARD, LETTER OF GOVERNOR OLDEN, OF NEW JERSKY. | present at a mass meeting of citizens, ‘te commemorate the birth of Washington and our na onal successes. My official duties will obi me to forego the pleasure of boing present on that most interest ing vccasion. But permis me 10 expres ihe sentiments I feel in the beautiful language of that ‘groatest of good and best of great men” whose birthday you eslebrato. In hie message to Congress on the 14th November, 1794, be said, ‘Let us unite in impiormg the Supreme Ruler of nations to spread Ilis holy protection over these Uuited States, to turn the machinations of the wicked to the con | firming of’our constitution, to enable us at ai! times to Foot ont internal sedition and put invasion to flight: to perpetuate to our country that prosperity which His s has already conferred, and to verify the aatici- ations of this government deing a safeg right.”’ “I bave the honor to be, with muc obedient servant, Prosrsn M. Werwors, Fsq., Secretary of Committee of Arrangements, &c. Ex-Governor Hunt made # lebgthy aditr alogistiy of the character of Washington, ia which he paid the highest tribute to the patriotic soldiers who have won | 90 many laurels for our country. Mr. J. Hoxm having been loudly called for, appeared and made one of his humorous speeches, in which, however, he did not forget to spouk ‘Washington’s name and birthday with great reve- yence and esteem. In fact, he said, he was totally unfit to epenk of Washington at ‘all without serious prepara- tion. He alinded to the brilliant career of Generals McCiellan, Grant, Halleck, Fremont, Sigel, and others, ‘and prophesied a speedy end to the rebellion. ‘the meeting. There was an excellent band in attendan the evening many patriotic pieces were played, ‘The reading of Washingtou’s Farewell Address elicited Jond applause. After Mayor Opdyke left Governor Fish took the chair, and he was succeedod by A. I. Stewart, Ksq., and finally by Judge Pierrepont. ‘The proceedings were very harmonious and at half-past ten o'clock the meeting broke up, with three cheers for ‘the Union. and during THE REPUBLICAN UNION FESTIVAL. Speeches of E. G. Cowdin, Ors. Hitehcock and Bellows and Others, &. A Union festival, in commemoraticu of Washington's Birthday, came off last night at Irving Hall, under the suspices of the two republican commitives, A numbe, ef distinguished republicais occupied seats wt on elevated le. After disposing of a plentify n moti Le, C9 iti bi din ‘the birthday of the illustrious Washington, the wor mastef and his own. They bad come together in mame of the Union, so dear to them, and never to be ded. ‘They met for mutual congratulation on tho the world ever know. jories had cheer. our hearts, strengthened our Lopes and excited or wsiasm. They came Ww renew their dovo- to their common conniry, ‘The Union was on public justice, public liberty and pabiic j and though for tho time encountering peril, God it porseased reeuperative power in the hourts millions of freemen, who would restoro it 10 {ts wonted nd inaugurate v new era of national greatness he, in the providence of God the falls, then, like Luctfer, let it salt, twas received will great applarse.) lon, President sari. stand by the gaveramicat; stana by President—able, faitiful and lowest; stand by the it is strony and hyvineible; ate te . arme need the regular tonts<- " uty, in peace or in vished with @ll our hearts hands Music by the Band wiry wo be 2. Tho President of the United Wrtiiv'véans Wen? Hived witle Hiniiien Batters wore re es 4 Sowar their reg New York ond Chase , at not be A atten 4. Govern Fetters wore also re , of Rhowte felenil, wud Rovernor Ci ani The Mayor of the city of New York. 6. Th rot Washiagton-it possessed a power Fally anation inthe hove of disaster, and amid the of war it cheered and guided th famed, to, like « meteor to repel be commanded # nations Tn pone Dfteuee and the world’s ote Dr. Hirencock responded. He said he received i ions since be came to the hall, some of which were ly before him had yotod for Mayor Wood, that liked Old Abe, and didn’t like slavery; and that not the Union was safe nim! wae to be reconstracted d nt that we have alrondy. y rate Havapa, (‘his bit re- NEW YORK HERALD, SUNDAY, ferred to the fact that the company were indulging ip a cigar at the tim ‘The reveren) gen.teman procecided to speak of the character of Washington, characterizing him as the great man—a git of : rovidence to be our typical man. On reading the Ferewell Address he was led 10 beieve that Washington was endowed with the gilt of prophecy. ‘The things be waraed us against wore upon uy,and clutching at our threats, The speaker enw merated the cardinal points of the Faroweil Adv ress, com- menting upon them briefly, Washington warned us not to love France and England ivsanely, but to plant ourselves irmly on our own continent and be Americans. Another great fesson wag Union, as indis- pensadle to nationality, to freedom, power aud wealth. ‘The lesson of the hour was the integrity of our eountry, though we sweep it of every rebel foot. We must have the mouths of the Mississippi, though we have them for ailigators. Our purpose is, that this war shall not end until it ends a8 Buckner ended the other day—in instant, ‘To the pe ©” Fulton street, from the Kast river, the apy the building was 0 d in the most pleasing way. Emerging from the darkness—for the night was wranee of very dark—they would first be attracted by @ glare of light, without seeing from whence it came. As they would pass William street the ra diunce would be increased, but it would not be until they reached Dutch strect that they would actually see the cause. Thé windows the whole height of ‘the building near the corner would first break upon their view, the lights twinkling through the darkness like so many stars. As the spéctators advanced, another row, trom the ground to the roof, on Nassau street, would be pro- unconditional submission, He urged them not to go into the war as republicans, and to praise a general be- cause he happened to be republican, but praise the gene ral who gots the shortest eut to the enemy and strikes home to the heart of the rebeliion. Another cardinal point of the address was the importance of main- taining the credit of tho country, and still another was the institution of a lofty morality, in order to national strength and prosperity. The institution of slavery was excluded from thé consti- tution and the * Address,” so that it might sink, and leave in an hour no bie to mark the spot. Washington con- sidered glavery an cyil, azin,and a huge economic aud political blunder, and he anticipated its speedy exit as a ‘disturbing element in our history. Freedom should be national and slavery local. Strike down this rebellion with an honest fist, and finally, and slavery is irrecover- ably staggered. Make it local, and you put upon it, as around the scorpion, a ring of firc; and the scorpion, if he creeps, will burn, and if he refises to creep, he must strike himeclf and die. We would accept sympathy trom Russia, but we were self-reliant enough to stand ‘alone. We will maintain this Union to the bitter end, not of us, but of that ghastly confederacy thinking it begins to live when it almost swings beneath the gibbet. When this fighting was through with, they would, like honest men, pay tho bill, and’ then proceed to elabo- rate @ grand, beneficient and christian civilization. ‘The sixth regular toast, the “ Union”? was responded to by the Rev. Dr. Bellows, President of the Sanitary Commission, who said that the Union, ag a geographiclo ith--hate each other now , but it is a family quarrel,and you cannot divorce the Union which God had ethhologicatly joined together. ‘The Union was an economical fact,and the country could not ba broken up, because the whole genius of the people united them together as one, commercially and industrially, It was «singular fret that when a victoy over tho South was had, Southern stocks went np in tho market. Ho would like to see Jeff. Davis? face as he took the oath to- day, and also the face of England'when she received the news of the last ten es s? work of the Union army. She had been bamboozied by her letter writers on this side of the water, The Union was a political fact, and constitution of the United States was an anti-slavery document, ‘The ‘Union was a moral fact. it has rooted itself in tho hearts of all Ame- ricans,and we should not know how to live out of it, ‘The Union was a spiritual fact. There was entrusted to us a sacred duty to vindicate free institutions. Foreign nations had wrong conceptions of the greatness of our country, confounding our people with the government. We had an army h was vastly superior in maniy character and eilicioney to any army that the world ius ever produced. In conclusion be gave the following sen- timeut:— The Union—the land and the water, moun- tains and rivers, lineage and language, laws and consti- tutions, interests and instincts, affection and passion, dnty and destiny, each and all cry out against its disso” tution and proclaim it perpetual.” ‘The next regular toast was— ‘The Constitution of the United States, with all its privi- leges and blessings—muy it be perpetiated to the latest posterity. Wiuam M. Evands, Psq., responded. He alluded to the circumstances attending the election of Mr. Lincoln and the breaking out of the rebellion, It was the same con- stitution then, and it will be the same constitution after the rebellion is over. ‘The fundamenta! principle of the republican purty was to break down the political power of slavery, and it would continue to vindicate that prinel- ple. He'proceeded to speak of the relations of slavery to the constitution. Other toasts were given and speeches made in response 1 them by well known republicans, and the company separated at a late hour. THE NEWSBOYS’ CELEBRATION. ‘The boys at the Lodging Honge had a good time gene- vally lastevening. At six o'clock abont one hundred sag, down to 2 good dinner, generously provided by Dr. Dyer and friends. ‘The inner hoy being satisfied, the exercises afthe evening commenced by ashort address from Mr. Rooth. ‘The boys then sng several of their swoet hymns, and were favored with spirited addresses trom several gentlemen present, Mrs. Jameson, who possesses an ex- qnisitely sweet voice, sang several pieces, assisted by a lady tried. Her rendering of Burn’s celebraied piece, “4 Man’s a Man for a’ that,” thrilled every one present. ‘The exercises were concluded by a speech from the cale- brated Paddy Beet, and singing the “Star Spanghed Ban- » ‘The institution is int highly prosperous condi- 1 ouly needs better and more roomy accommoda- fultil its mission to the newsboys‘of our city. . THE ILLUMINATIONS. The City Hall, the Herald Establishment, the Hotels and Other Public Build- THE CrTY HALL. ‘The chief point of attraction last evening was the City Hall, Everybody turned into the Park, to gaze on the illumination there before visitiag any of the other build- ings in the neighborhood. The hall had been decorated during the day with six national flags, and one bearing the arms of the State and anothor those of the city. On the coping of the roof were placed black signs, on whichy in white letters, were painted tho names of the principay battles of the revolution, and most of which wore won by him whose natal day was boing celebrated. In front of the hall were ihe following:— Qeeceerseceseeceroecsascrercereeresestse@ i ierce cand atanonnn wooneeconeosorde Devecserecerrsracceversseeees-secesetsee@) BUNKER HILL. p Raa RR one § soorsvarnsoseasesvenevenseseeecoseaereee ? TICONDEROGA. ? Govcncerocesseroesosesevcee ene rs se-stere) Qeeceeeceoese-sscocesesececeooee-seceeere® H LEXINGTON. H Gorcccvorccsrrsceseee-cccceroe-eeesse sete Brveeceocsvoesvovesseseersesesesseces soo) es BRANDY WINE. 3 evocccoccvcoccsvasocsecbboone-ecooeree) On the right. side, facing on Broadway, was aceecorocoeore-svsesesere.vereccsrseeoee® b MONMOUTH. 3 Gercvcesccvercveveroneere.secsse-seoees 10® And on the left Qeeverecrcesceceretscersecesess-seeeeene® CAMDEN, 3 rovorece-reccecceverere sete seee® Workmen had been engaged during a great part of the day placing in position the four thousand candles with which the hall was to be illuminated in the evemmng. Petween six ont seven o’slock people began to collect on the steps, preceded ,as usnal, by a strong advance guard of boys, who enlivened the time with whistling, dancing and boyish fun gonerelly, At seven o'clock the crowd had consi‘lerably increased, and as the bell in the Park commenced to strike the hour, a gong was sounded inside the building as a signal to light up, and in about threo minutes the whole building, trom’ basement to enpola, was brilliantty illuminsted. The whole four thousand lights were all turning brightly. greeted the appearance of the lights, and oaly subsided when the excellent bani — stationed on the balcony atrack np with “The Star Spangled Ban- ner.” During the two hours the building nated, a great variety of airs wore played, in “Red, White and Blue.” “Yankee Doodle, Land, '*Helle Brandon’ and many lively ee tunes. ‘The scone in tha Park last tye bly pig: thresque and attractiv Hom Hard wit te which was gathered a crowd Continued cheering thonaands of lights, ron of thirty thousand people, all with upturned faces, gazing intently on the briliiaut scene, Up above the’ lights, and but dituly revealed in the semi-obscuri veloped them habits lee 4 imohaly Datel to whose memory thofe Thonsands were paying respect m he had first reared, jously over many eminently suggestive and which he had a hard fought tielt. and in good taste, Tho Birthday or W ¢ celebrated, and no ,more appropriate decorations vould he devised than the names of his achievements which bad given birth to our great republic. During the eveuing about two hundred thonsand poo. ple visited the City Hell Park. Al of them desired a front view, and uftor eatistying their curiosity by a stay of ten or fifteen tninutes, gave place to others. “Several stage drivers drove their vehicles into the park to give the passengers a chance of viewmg the jilumination withont having to tramp inthe mud, which cons the only drawback on the pleasires of the evening, veryboty was good natured faye the ease in an American with the evening's entertainment provided for them by the City Fathers. At nine o’clock the gong again sonuded, when the work of extinguishing the uhis was quietly pe formed. While. this wat fpoiny “aa we “Home, Sweat Home,’ and with mans the crowd quietly and’ auiesy THE rer ALD BUILDINGS ‘The appearance of these buildings wus very br uring tho eatire evening. AL seven orelork the Wwheiw of the largo eatablistient—Ave stories in beiehi—wawaltnong simultancons!y Lit up, exch window being iilumiauted at the same tii ae its fellow. Thore were about one thou sand fights fecing on the street, and threw forth a ra. diance around ‘he building nearly equal to that of day light. As the eatablisuiment stands at the corner of Ful ton and Nassaa strects, the best view Was to be obtained from the southeast corner of thoro streets, taking the angle of the buildings im ® direct line. By adopting thiy plan the view of the whole of the edifice could be taken in at one Glance, and cortaioty the cight war a bright one. sented; then another, then a portion of those on Fulton street, and soon, each pace adding to the number, until the whote establishment would burst upon the view with @ Juste almost unparallolod. The same effect would be produced to those who advanced fsom the Post Office, with the exception that the first upright row of windows could be seen ata greater distanco than alon; Fulton street. The effect was much heightened by the fact that the whole could not be seen at a distance, and, therefore, did not first appear dimly, the lights gradu- ally increasing as you advanced; but when it camo fully before the observer, it was with & suddenness that made the brillianey the more dazzling. ‘As the people would near the before-mentioued corner a would be made as—<Well, that is “How bright that building is, &e.”” An apparent stranger inquired of his companion while paseing the corner: ‘What ouilding is that?” ‘That is the HeRaxp office,” his friend replied. “Not all that large place?” doubtfully queried his friend. “But it is though,” answered the other. “And not only that, but all under the street for along distance, even round the corner ,”’ alluding to Ann street. And where does that steam come from?” inquired he, from the grating in the is it not’? “And ig that al} lit up by Mr. Bennett?” “Yea, the whole of it. No other person has anythit to do with that illumination,” And thos they conversed as they stood at the corner, gazing upon the scene. ‘Another party, while looking at the sight, remarked that ‘‘the Sun was not illuminated at all.”? To which his friend replied, that ‘‘the Sun was content to take its light from the Heratp.”” ‘One thoughtful man, while ruminating upon the appear- ance of the buildings, at last burst out with:—' It’s no use any one saying anything agaiust the Heras. Itsnot to be taken down by anything, not even in illuminations.”” Similar remarks to the above we might continue to give, for our note book is full of such myings,emanating from those who passed by. Quiet remarks would occasionally be varied by cheers for the Union, the government and the Hxratp, and groans for rebellion, All who walked the streets seemed, if we may judge from casual observations and cheerful faces, to be inspired with confidence in the cause of our country, with patriotism, and with joy for our recent victories. Long after the rest of the illuminations throughout the city had gone ont the Herat establishment was a blaze of glory, the lights not being extinguished until after ten o'clock, the brilliancy lasting over three hours. When the lights were put ont—for there was still ammu- nition left to keep up the fire’—the darkness of the night was made the blacker inconsequence of the amount of glory which had until then existed. BROADWAY. IMMENSE CROWD IN THE METROPOLITAN THOROUGH- FARE—PATRIOTIC MOTTOES, BRILLIANT DESIGNS AND NATIONAL BANNERS, ETC. ‘The announcement that the principal public places along Broadway would be illuminated last night, brongh* out an immense body of citizens, and the sidewalks from the Battery as high up as Thirtieth street, were almost impassable. There was not, however, as general and bril- jiantfan illumination on thestreet as was first expected; but this was in a great moasure made up for py the large collection of banners and other national emblems which were displayed from the different windows and house- tops. ‘The patriotic feeling of the citizens was freely given vent to on perceiving any tolling motto which touched their Union-loving hearts, and the likeness of ‘Washington, which appeared in many places, was gazed upon by crowds which surrounded it with an earnest af- fection. Around those houses which displayed striking national transparencies and — inscriptions might be seca gathered large knots of persons, who con- versed among themselves in low tones on the great questions of the day, and on the merits of the doparted man, whose memory and virtues the metropolitan city of the Union was that night callea upon to commemo- rate. Blessings and prayers were freely given expres- sion to, andthe names of the generals who wore achiev- ing the ‘second freedom’’ of our nation wore mingled in flattering accord with the remembering utterance in relation to the departed one. Parties of ‘DS, headed by bands, promenaded the street, the musicians playing patriotic’ airs; while their followers cheored justily as tho Union 'strains were waited upon the drenze. Commeneing at the lower end of Broadway. the prin- cipal illumination which met the eye was that of the ‘Astor House, which cast ont a flood of light over into the Park from thousands of candies which were placod in the windows. The entire tront windows, seventy- five in number, were fillod with wax lights, artistically arranged, the sides of the notel being deoo- rated in the same manner. The appearance of the ho- tel upon the occasion was quite pleasing, and reflects much credit upon the proprictors. #rom above the main entrance fluttered a large American banner. ‘Yhe Park Barracks displayed in each window a number of candies and other illuminative apparatus, ‘The large building, No. 239 Broadway, orcupied as the New York Railroad bitice, together with otner firms, was tactefully illuminated from the lowest story to the hy est, and aiso hung ont the national colors in great pro fusion. A very beautiful design of the word “Union,” formed by gus Jets, was hung over the door of Mesirs. Hanigl- wout & Vo, , Nos, 488 to 492 Broadway—in the main wia- dows of the same there being lary umiuative stars, ‘The whole was Lasteful, and the subject of much remark from the passers by. Lander’s Hotel, 640 Broadway, was a perfect blaze of nd every #ingle window had the “Star Spanglet uttering gracefally out. ‘The reflection of the light upon the red, white and blue bauners was quite pic turesque. The Hotel Hrancais, 720 Broadway, was hung with a humerous quantity of Chinese lanterns, and also illumi nated with good effect. Wallack’s thoxtre looked magnificently. The lights shone with romantic beanty turough the stained ines windows of the louse, o h are painted various sie figures. ‘The larg ebes on the top tioor looked as if the rays of the moon were glittering throngh tho casemates of some castle of the olden time. Over the entrauce tu the Everett House was & i wheel of light, shiniug most brilliantly, on either side of which were two smaller ones, in the euntre of the three there being a star of light. There was no other illum nation of the house, but the national banner was dis- played in several parts. fenry Badeau & Son, proprietors of store No. 901 Broadway, had ther house arrayed in Chinese lanterus and lit up with candies on the entire front. ‘The great feature of tho night, however, and best iHuminated place in the vicinity of Broadway, was tho Worth House, in Madison square, which east a’ flood of Deantifal brillianey upon the entire surroundings to the hotel. 'y window was porfoctiy ablaze with light, and thousands gazed in admiration upon the glittering scene. A very intoresting design was hung out at the Meta mora Sample Rooms, No. 905 Broadway. This was a transpsrency representing Liberty trampling upon the secession , and the motto, “The Union must be pre- served.”’ Also the head of Jackson, with the motto, “Amorican Inde} lence now and forever. ‘The rebellion crashed, 1862.’’ Likenesses of the heroes, Grant, Burnside, Halleck and Foote. ‘The Clarendon Hotel, corner of Fighteesth cot anit Fourth avenue, had wheels of light over ¢! wi stars in the cent: Nomerous private residonces in Fifth avenue and vi- cinity were also brilliantly illuminated. ‘The establishment of Mr. Knox, next to Barnum's Mu- scum, was elegantly illuminated and decorated. A large transpareucy was placed over the roof of the house ona pus, aban siggtin of seyenty feot, which looked ro- markably well. BOWERY, CANAL, HUDSON AND CHATHAM STREETS. While Broadway, the great thoroughfare of the city, was ina blaze of illuminated splendor the more unpre. tending but not lees patriot: streets which are montion- od above were trying their utmost to put forth thoir best appearance in bhenor of the occasion, In fact, jn some of those sireots, the mination was almost general, public buildings, hotels and pri vate residences having been lighted up in a most profuse manner, There were also several bonfires to be seen in the Bowory and along Third avenue, and patriotic crowds were blocking up the streets end cheering votiferously for the Union, the constitution and the laws, In the Bowery alnioet every little store that contd at all find space for a few lights had them displayed in the windows, eurrounded in nearly every instance with em- biems of the American republic, Tno only establish. ments which were, bowever,§ particularly noticeable, were the following: Kaptte saloon, in the Bowery, was very handsomely ininated wad decorated with the national bunting, &e. lier cide of the main entrance were arranged two avens banners. One bore the following orn POO LILLE LL EOL ROTEL ODE DELDLEDERDEE IO WASHINGTON'S SPIRIT CALLS Li PROPLE OF AMERICA, In 1863 UR SUN SALE SHINE OVER THIRTY-FOUR FREE STATES, The other Wansparency bore the following patriotic cre! DAP eMeel FRE TOLE TE OET EOUOLTOOUOLTOOLEEEEOLEEE LE HD, GLORY AND RONOR 10 THF MERORS OF ROANOKE ISLAND, ; FORT DONELSON, FORT HENRY. eo ee cone eeenee te fm ye = Aon elegantiy anccerne Orerecneree Lindenmullor’s establintinent war also mipated, and Aieplayed outside & largo Tsons who passed up along the left haad side | dex the t repreentation of a bate! wot Washingwn re ihe Father of bis iver the door was an Washington, with the either bide of him, another }tuminae sof Liberty killing the Mr bust of States f the Unite eof tb On the obiter ted scene repres: hydra headed serpent of secession. Military Halland the Oriqntal Bank were extensively Alluminated with candles, aud jooked extremely well. ‘The New Kowery theatre was the centre of at: traction for a jarge crowd of persons. It was decorated with a large number of flags, and had ovor the door a capacious illuminated banner’ represent- ing a battloscene. In the eoutre were figures of Wash- ington and Lafayette, and the leit bore the following:— *1773—Concord, Lexington, Bunker Hill.’” On the right the inscription ‘ran thus:—'*1862—Donelson, Roanoke, Fort Henry,” Below was the Goudess of Liborty stand- by acannon, in the act of tiring it off, jeid’s, sweency’s, French’s and Powers? hotels were illuminated with candles, placed very thickly in tho windows and producing a fine effect. ‘The illumination in Hudson and Canal stree*s was very general in the private houses, TAMMANY HALL, Poor Tammany looked ike a place, last mignt— “Whose lights are fled,” for it had not even a solitary taper in any part of the house. By the side of Fronch’s and directly opposite the blaze of the City Hall, it looked more like a charnel house than a piaee of local habitation for the living. eosin the grand old sachems and warriors haye not al- lowed the tire of loyalty to die out of ti extent as that no light could be seen Iu : once lively council chamber. ‘The building in which the defunct Daily News used to be published, but which is now occupied by Krank Leslie and the City Iuspector, was ablaze with lights,as was also the Street Commissioner’s office. In fact thero was nota street in the city that did not honor the occasion in some shape or other, and the - ple will doubtless wake up this moruing’ feeling much the better by this demonstration of respect to the memo- ry of bim who handed down the glorious Union to them for keeping. THE CELEBRATION IN BROOKLYN. Enthusiaam of the People—Military Pa- rades, Mumjnations, &. (The anniversary of Washington’s Birthday was almost generally observed in Brooklyn. ‘There were very few stores kept open, if we except the grocers and provision dealers, on whom there are always some persons to call. ‘Tho spirit of the President’s proclamation was fairly car- ried out in every partivular, and everybody was reaty to do honor to the returning anniversary of the Birthday of the Father of the Republic. All Brooklyn was out of bed ere the stars left the sky yesterday morning, and the youngsters about the parks and thoroughfares began their fusilade of s:nall cannon long before anybody got up. The church bells began to ring at seven o'clock, re- minding everybody that the church doors were open, and we learn that there were thousands present at the reading ef Washington's immortal Farewell Address in the several churches of the city. The occasion was observed as a general holiday, ‘A large proportion of the stores were closed, and in many parts ef the city business was entirely suspended. At sunrise the batteries provided (or the occasion at dierent parts of the city ti thundering salutes in honor of the ¢ The shippiag in the harbor, both foreign and national, were beautitully dressed with flags, and the display was’ exceedingly fue. ‘Ihe Union terry boats were dressed in full gala costume. Flags were sus- pended {rom many of the private residen of South Brooklyn, and a groat many houses were brilliantly luni nated in the evening. (HE CHURCHES, 8 coremunies of a serious and patriotic character were held. ‘The Farewell Address of Washington wasread at the Pierrepont sireet Baptist, Hanson place Methodist Episcopal and other ehurches, Patriotic singing took place, and the words of Washing- ton were mingied with prayers for the Union, freedom and Christian progress. “> America,’ “Hail Columbiv? and other patriotic airs were produced by the choi ‘The exercises were solemn and beautiful. None v wore present but must have felt a holier and. stronge: love of country than ever before. REVIEW OF THE BROOKLYN TWENTY-FIGHTH. ‘The Twenty-cighth regiment, under the cominaud of Colonel Michael Bennett, paraded at midday, aud were received by his houor Mayor Kaibileiseh at the City Hall, where they were presented on behalf of the city with a Magnificent stand of colors. A great many of the men bers of this regiment, after serving with it during ite theee months of active service, on their return enlisted in other regiments and went back to the war,so that their ranks were not as full as when they last appeared in the streets of Brooklyn; they, however, made a very fiuo appearance. The men were where they were ¥ ed by Mayor Kalbile number of other prominent gentlemen, ‘The Mayor presented the colo: in a lengthy and wriotic speech, in whieh he told them that the it time he had the pleasure of addressing thom was on the eve of their departure for the capital of the nation, when it was supposed to be in danger of faliing into the hands of the rebels. ‘Though he suid, the immediate peril which thresteved the ro. pabhic and menaced the capital no longer hangs over us, the conntry has not yet reachot that dawn of satety when she no longer requires to appeal to the fidelity and devotion of her sons; aud as Brooklyn e: very son of hers will do’ his duty, now presont.io you this flag, knowing that you will protect it at ail hazards, and to the last extremity, Co}, Bennett, taxing the flag, responded in a brief but pa- triotic manner, thanking the slayor and eitizensor Brouk- jyntor their kind remembrance of them. The Twenty- eighth was one of the regiments thai gnarded tho ap- papital and assisted to 6. the works by which it is now defended, and, as a wenwrial of their labors, one of these forts now bears the name of an oflicer of this regiment. ILLUMINATIONS IN THE CITY. ‘This was a very brisiant partot the cow the citizens of Kiyn, pacticukicly ot weat in with the us » aad som 8 & regular wory aud other pub Mayor Kalbiiciseh in ali at his own privat Hall steps, ana & ya An yo southern of hone. ing aud ave The City sath dings were fully vluminated. Higements to- iitummate Ue expense, ant the armory was it up at the expense of the Irignds of Uae Pourvoonth regi ment, Among phe private resides aod stores that were mist prominently bnminated in South Broekiyn we noticed thatet Ur. s. P. Meliroy, in @ gentieman well kaown for his pa Lv. Toompson, in Union street, Polio street. iy observed as Liroly anid At tuany nes ay » held, among others, a! the Les Avenue church. ‘The itag of the Ui was flying in every direction, It decoraie! buildimgs public and private, and waved from ehureh spire and mast head. iy the evening many buiidings were tluanin- ated, and the Good citizens were not a whit bebind tho of any other locality in manifestations of patriotism and grateiul remembrance for the nore of Washington, Altogether, the calebration of this birthday of Wash. ington in the City of Churehes was well worthy of their Christian devotion. ‘The circumstances that were eon nected with the day lent additional interest to the varie" exercises of the people, aud when the time for ceasing caine every one felt more thin ever assured of the safety of the Union. THE JERSEY CITY CELEBRATION. ‘The celebration in Jersey City was almost ax extensive agin this city. Salutes were fired, the military paraded, the bells rang,and the public builaings illuminated at night. ‘The Common Council having appropriated $260 to de fray the oxponses, the display at the City Hall and ilte mination was placed under the chafge of Aldermen Suyg- Jand, Clark and Decker. Almost every pubic building dis. played the Stars and Stripes, and the shipping also pro. sented an imposing appearance. Cunard dock was beautifully decorated, and the stoam- ship Asia displayed her bunting to the greatest advantage. Tho whole dock was tastefully done off, and retlected much credit on Mr. Thomas Gross, under whose superin tendence the arrangements were carried out. On Mont gomery street, from the ferry to Newark avenue, miniature flags were flying in profusion from the houses. At the ebhorch, on Fonth Fifth streat, the Declaration of Independence and Wash ington’s Farewell Addross were read at ten A. M. it tweive o'clock a salute of thirty-four guns was fired under the directions af the authoritic 9 ATi - nation at night was largely eutored into, Tho Oity Hall, police headquarters, the Hadson Hotel, the Standard of fies and uumerous Rivets buildings were illumimated. In the evening the Hon, Pantel 8. Dickinson detivered a lecture at the Grove treet Baptist church on the war. ‘There was an inmiense gathering to hear him, and many wero unable to gai admitiame THE HOBOKEN CELEBRAT Alike demonstration was made in this place, and many buildings illuminated at fight. The Hoboken forry boute were decked with fing, presenting a fine appearance. Also the ferry house. The model Yacht Club, under the directions of Mr. Chavles Sullivan, hoisted their ensigns from the clubhonse at Plysian Fields. Also were tho flags of tho varions ball clubs raised at Mr. ¢ T. Perry's Hotel, at the Fields. Betwoen twelve and one o'vloek church bells rong forth their = merry chimes, and the Hudson Artillery fired salute of ono hundred guns. The various cherehes at noon were Jargely attended. °° 01 each place Washington's Fare- well Address was road, also the einging of the Star ‘Spangled Banner.’ The eeromenies at Lie Methodist Epi rch were exceelingty interesting the varios Considerable Giepiny was made jn the little city of Hud. sor ‘The new City Mall, the Court House and the New. Kirk House were decorated with American tags, and in the evening the latter place was eminetéed. At twelve e'elodk the eharch dele were rung, and Waehingyon's Warowel) Addrees road at the Methodist church. FEBRUARY 23, 1862. | | | Senate, 3 ‘The scene was, perhaps, more brilliant than ever belore, Vice Pr Speaker. ‘The ceremonies commenced by @ prayer from Chaplain Stockton, as follows:— THE CONGRESSIONAL CELEBRATION. ut Hamlin ceoupied a seat beside the THIRTY-SEVENTH CONGRESS. FIRSP SESSIO! Senate, Wasnivaton, Feb, 22, 1962. Senate met at twelve o'clock M. ‘The journal of yes- terday was rei ‘Tho Vice PRisapsyr presented a communication, sigued by the Cabinet, asking, in view of the recent ailliction of the President, the jilumination be omitted. Mr, Hane, (rep.) of N. H., offered a resolution express. ing the sympathy of the Senate, and requesting the Commussioner of the Public Buildings to omit the illu mination, Mr. Wuson, (rep.) of Mass., from che Military Commit- tee, reported back the billfor the better organization of the medical staff. Also the bill relating to certain rail” roads in Missouri, ‘The Senate then took a recess for half an hour. After the lapse of halfan hour the Senate was again called to order, when a message was received from the House that they were ready to receive the Senate, where- upon the Senate procecded in a body to the House. After the proceedings in the House the Senate adjourn- ed until Monday, PRAYER. Ob, Lord our God, how excel'ent is Thy name in al the earth, who bast set (he glory above the be: . In i ublic, the representatiy ‘Thy presence how little is our greatness. presentatives of th doms and he army. ty, fully remembering our folly, and scape for us, we hasten under the ning through Thy meroy transgressions and sins, 'Y us, that we nay make an ac r to Thee through Thy holy Scripture. Blessed be Thy vame forever for the benesiconce of Thy providence and the redeeming progress of Thy grace in blessing all nations, Bissed be Tay name ior this great land, for the people of it, and for the bless- ings of liberty and equality’ whieh they enjoy, and the strength of the government which controls it. Blessed be Thy name for the forethought, the char- acter, tho unity, bravery, enterprise, industry and pros- perity of our fathers. Wlessed be Thy name for pure, and wise and useful citizen whose history a our annals, Blessed be Thy name, especially ior the preme foresight which gave Moses to Israel and Wash ii Blessed be Thy name for the birth, ‘accomplishmenis and influences of the model man and patriot, soldier aud imagis whom we this day remember, not only as the war, first in peace and first in the hearts of his country men,” but also ag first in the admiration and veneration of mankind. Bleased be Thy name, that Washington was aman of prayer; that he called upon Thee not only in private but in public, and also that he trusted in Christ. and was. familiar to Thee, through prayer, ai the merey seat, aud thas in accepting office and resigning office he cailed on ‘hee, com mending himself to Thy favor and Degoaching Thy blessing. Blessed be Thy name for his Farewel Address and for the sentiments which it contains, and which ho, himself, recommended to our own quent use, And remembering that Thou art the-God “not of the dead but of the living, for all live under Thee, that Washington is now as present to Thee as we ourselves are, though the doors of supplication have been closid t him, still we in his spirit and in hig pame would ad dress our suppiications to Thy throne, that Thy benefi cence might still be continued to us, that the free con stitution transmitted teus might be secured and main tained; that this admiStration in every department may be stamped with wisdom and virtue, and that the happiness of the people, under the auspices of liberty, may be more complete; that under Thy careful guardian: ship every nation yet & stranger to us. may be induced ‘to give ur their applause and seek our land as the home of their adoption. And ‘now, o4 Lord our God, in whose Holy Heaven there is nosin—no disease—no violonce—n6 deatb—and, therefore, no sorrow, we cannot close our prayer without a thought for our beloved President and his weeping howsehold, grieving for that pale beanty that reposes among them to bloom no more on earth for- ever, Oh, Lord God, from eternity \o eternity Thou art thé living one. At Thy breath our cherished sister, the the widowed Queen of England, silently mourus im ber island home, and here our Presitential mansion is dark- ened and silent, and ail over the world smitten hearts und broken hearis wait in faith and hepe and pationce before ‘Thee. God be merciful to us miserable sinners, pardon and sanctity and save us all, and we would pray that there is shadow of Thy House of Representatives. ‘Wasunveron, Feb. 22, 1862. The House of Representatives beiig the great scene of attraction, as early as halt-past mine o'clock the gal- leries set apart for the public were densely crowded, while the doors leading thereto were blocked with stand- ing occupants. ‘The portions of the gallery reserved for the families of the diplomatic corps and those of other invited specta- torsand of mombers of Congress, were gradually filled according to their convenience. Tickets had been issued them in order to avoid confusion, and there were many es doorkeopers and ushers to carry out this part of programme. Additional chairs had been provided en the floor of the hall to seat about six hundred persons. Immediately over the Speaker's chair there was a large Painting of Washington, surrounded by a great eagle, ana over thisa golden starred American flag, while from each of the upper corners of the painting hung bauners of a smaller pattern. Crowds continued to penetrate the Capitol, and many persons were unable to obtain admission, ‘The interval between eleven and one o’cleck was re- lieved by various scones in the galleries. Some of the door occupants would loudly and imploring- ly call to others who were crowding bebind not to pre- cipitate them on the heads of those comfortably and en- viously seatod below them. A boy would be lifted over the heads of the spectators | These diseppeint = and utterly overthrow = the toa soat in front, amid tho laughter of the spectators. plana, the atrocions | and) treasonablo | plane ot ‘i " ° thos in arms against the gevernment, Grant Living subjects usurped the various niches designed | | themselves, who have ‘been #0 s people alone for inanimate statuary. v ‘The members of the House occasionally entered the hail, and took their seats. Impatient cries continued to be wade for the erowds at the door to fall back, and calis for the police freauently resounded, but met with no response. At twelve o'clock the Speaker callad the House toorder) when the journal of yesterday was road, At the request of the Spoaker, ue members proceeded to ovenpy seats on the lett of the hail, leaving the threo front circles tor the invited guests. Mr. Bua, (rep.) of Mo., made an inetfectual suggestion nat the 1 in the lobbies be admitted to the unoce pied spaces on the floor, I R roquesied those in the galleries to pre- serve o1 saying that if decorum should be violated It would become his disagreeable duty to have them cleared. bs Mr. Crurvesves, (Union) of Ky., said that the joint resolution relative to the colobration did not contemplate the presentation of tlags. He therefore moved that this ‘be omitted as a partof the ceremonies. Mr. Lovssev, (rep.) of IL, supposed (rom the general teuor of Mr. Crittendea’s remarks that he would not op- pose what any military aman desired, and this flag pre- gentation had been by the Secretary of War. Mr. Dawss,*(rep.) of Mass., inquired, how could the flags be presented if ress will not take them? He did not propose to magnify the rebe! flags in this way, and hoped they would rerpeetiuily decline to receive them. Mr. Campaxii, (rep.) of Pa., said that these were trophies won by onr troops and brave soldiers in hotly contested battles, Re wold magnify the flags, bat would inaguify the deots of armies. Ho trusted these badges or lags wouht be received with respect Mr. Roscoe 1, Constine, (rep.) of N. Y., remarked that | these flags were not tropies to be treated either with respect or the consideration of our government. Ho submitted that they were badges or tokens carried by armed rebels—inen red handed with the murder of ¢ vous of the countrymen whe were not entitled to pa: ress OF CalTY any Hae —wnd mea whou we do not rec nise in any navional vs -e:. Suppose there had occurred here a riot of tormid dimensions, and the man nay soon lay down their arms, whiel have takinup, and return to those again to give thum the enbraco of m a, Thou Most High, lot not.the par. poses of Thy Providence for our progress ani sovial re demption be stayed for a moment. Mr. Stockton concinded by repeating the Lord's Prayer. The House agreed (o the motion of Mr, Bu.ik (of Mo.) to admit to the nb seats on the floor the numerous persons who were waiting in the lobbies, including the ladies, ‘The Sreawwe, kmid profound silence, rem two Houses had ordered for tifis day the reading of Wash- and it would now be read by yuate, Colonel J. W. Forne ‘This he did with such emphasis an hg heard inevery part ef the hail, and to be idently with jnterest. DS OF WASHINGTON, INGTON TO THB at ais as to hstened lo Frenne the poried for a new the eavcutive governs not far dicta ¢ thoughts mo son who fs to be clothed with that importaut trust. it appears to me proper, especiaily a3 it may conduce to amore dis tinct expression of the public voice, that Ishould now apprize you of the resolution I have’ formed, to decline being considered among the number of those out of whom + choice iss to Be ma Tbey you, at the suine time, to do we the justice to be avsured thas this resolution has not Geen tukew without Astrivt regard to ail the considerations appertainmy to the relation which binds a dutivul citizen to his country; aud that, in withdrawing the tender ef service, which might imply, 1 am: in al for your future i pect for your past kindness ouVicHiOn that the step is lection of a cit at of the Un with both, @ wvceptance of, wud contipuance hitherto in, the of- @ to which your suttragos have twiee called me, have een a uniforin ancritice “of inclination to the opiaion of duty, and to or what appeared to he your oped that it would have been yy power, consistently with motives vty to disregard, to return to that ni had bee: ly drawn. NCHMALIGN to Go ths, PrevioNs to the had even Jed to the preparation of an ad tte you: but tnature reflection on the authorities had succeeded in quelling it; aud thats perplex meeting of the Common Connell it should be propor eign nations lage should be called to receive the vias ge that a public a-sen fags oF papiraors—chiel ppore they ¢ a with If not, why should Congress accept the jwe. \iion of these fage? They were vething more than tokens of the Lhe rave wny one pliespect or pnb. | ¥ concerns, re the purs 4 dereney? aing simply from the rebels, aud of no national ove My Hoterm ina: | He would go as far as any other genvlemnan, in heads | this House or out of it, in his respect and ad- In the miration of those who bave left theit hom (o sustain on distant battle telly the existenes of this | government; but he wished on his jon toact ine | inanner consistent with gelf-vespeet and official prop Mr. CAMRELL, pres had beow misunderstood, explair these tlage and tokens in resp troops. Mr, Lotaoy caused to be read (he law of 1814 and 1814, to the effect that the Secretary of War and ¥ evetary of the Navy be directed to cause to be collected and transmitted to them all fags, banners and colors which may have been, or shull be taken hercafter by the ning that his previous y 1 that he would receive Lio the bravery of ony i in the eyes dilidence of of years ud of retireme Satisiied that if any coi We that the shade Seary te me as ie will be we'eome, mstiness have given peculiar value to my serviers, were temporary, 7 bave the jon to believe that, while choice and prudence invite me to quit the political seene, parrtotisin dees not sordid it, In looking forward army and navy from the enemy, and that all of them, together with those in the possession of atm iaare these departments shail, with ail cousisient des hit hae surported thenee en, nt. by servic delivered to (he President for the purpose of playod iv such public places as may be deemed proper. Mr. Lovnioy said this was the law. That by receiving these fags we would recognise a rebel government was the most absurd sea that ever originated in the brain of man. ilo was willing to reveive every rebel flag; the move the better Mr. Epwanws, (rep.) of N. H., expressed himself in favor of carrying out the arrangement for the presentation o/ the dae. invie rsevering, though i 4 Vf benefits have vatry 4, lot it alway. be retnembered to your praise, and opie incur annals, that, under car. Hy thie puts e liable to mix, rides which, antenanced th as an fr tus direction, w sometimes m prop of the antee of the plans by t whieh they were Projoundly penotated witl Mr. Parse, (rey.) of Wis, ia apparent seriovsmest, | thc den | s)ialt« ith me vo my grave as @ rore to a question’of order, which was, that the gentle } ston. incitement to unceasing vows that Reaven may wouru'e@ to you the cho! its beneficence, i t tol sp ha hair eae wee ES Se ri eee eee that your Union and b, othierly affection may be per. (Langhiter.) d; that the pustitution, which is the work of Mr. Epwaxns, amiling—I did not want to turn my back | your hands. may be sacredly maintained ; that its admini+ stration, io every department, may be stamped with Wisdom and virine! that, in One, the happiness of the peoplag! there States, under the ane pions of liberty, may be mace couplewe by so careful a preservation and eo lent a use of this blessing as wil neynire to them the mending iLto the applause, tl dloption of every nation whieh f to the indies, (Laughter.) He would receive the flags in honor of our gallant defenders. ‘The SvkaKee appealed tu the galleries on an Occasion like this to preserve order, to refrain from applause, and toobserve due propriety Mr. Ricranpson, (opp.) of Til.—The galleries are be- having bottor than we are. (Laughter.) Mr. Kowanns, in concluding, said he would receive these flags avd tokens in view of the deep damnation of the rebellion ‘The question was taken op (he adoption of Mr. Critten Here, your weltare, whie prehension of danger yarural to that solicitudes urge me, on av Ocension like the present, to oifer to your solemn comtamplation, and to recommend to. your Trequent review, some sentiments, which are the result of macl reflection, of no. ineonsiderably cbeervation, den's motion, The result wae:—Yeas, 70; nay, 41 and which appear to me are al! important to the perma: Mr. Chorrmspew ed that the vole be neidered, | ueney of your felicity asa nation, These will be aflurded r rreheliprattie od With the more freedom, as you can only see aud to lay that motion 5 * VUrnings of & parting friend, | moved # call of the House, Mr. Mhexsax, (rep) of Pa personal motive to bias his but while + {in the proceedings consequent apon | 1, a8 an encouragement to it, thu, the rived for the commencement of the | ns my epntimentson 9 foemen coremonies Interwoven ax fs the love — liberty with every Tigu The contre door was now ¢ o clock) thrown opeu. rhe I the Vice President and Secretary of the pr J by the Sorgeantat-arms, followed by ¢ sevatery. These occupied frout seats, Next came the several heads of departments, wh» were accommodated with chairs on the right of Senator Hale, on the frout rango. ut The Chief Justice and Associate Justioos of ihe preme Court followed Next came tho representatives from foreign gover ments near this government—a large repre Lord Lyons Was wbeent, Officers of the army and navy, in frit uniform, fo ment of your bearts, no recurnmendation of mine is ne tify oF contiFM the attachmont, overnmen', wricit constitutes You ane people, is naw aivo dear to you. It ts justly 80; for it is @ fain pilag in the editice of your real ipdependence—the hyport of your tranquillity at home, your peace abroad, y.of four prosperity, of that very liberty Se highly prive. Bat a8 it is casy to foresee indifferent earises anc trom caves wterny tains will be taken, many artitiees em) loyed, to kon it your minds the convictions of this cruth? ae eyo the point in your political fortress against which se hattores of internal and externs! cnenes will be tantly and aatively (thoy coveruy-and ciuously) directed—it is of tafleiie moment 1 vhonld ly estimate Cie numenee value your yatioval Union to your collective and individ outer ntation Major General McCletian among them. fT ame lee you ea ae been On the entrance of these gentlemen there was repeat’ afves to think rents it as of the palate at applause frem the galleries. | your political and prevents s ‘for. Finally distinguished citizens and other invited oor std , ae z a! leben teenies Cuenta took the Gente ansigned thet. any event be ned, and indignantly frowning wom ‘The members of the House remained standing till all the | to firat dawning of every atcempt to L cuesis op the foot were seated, CONTINUED ON EIGHTH PAGE.)