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to establish and perpetuate the principle of free government. ^ X belief e that the Gov-erument, In passing through the present Pe_rij3,,^ijlaettle^p®'n/:'0n-frihciples' eon*- sooa-ht with popular right* more permanent • and •enduring' than, heretofore. I must be permitted to aay, if I understand the feeling* of mv heart, I hare long la*• bored to ameliorate and elevate the condition of the great mass'of the American people. Toil and an honest advocacy of the great - principles jo.fl government havebeen my lot* TBe duties Have been minethe consequences are God’s. This has been the foundation of my political life, .and I feel that in the end the'Government will triumph, and that these great principles will be permanently,.established. In ^conclusion,' gentlemen*,; let me say that I want your encouragement and countenance. I.shalLrely upon you and1 others in carrying the Government through its present perils. -I feel?in making this request'that it will be heartily responded to by you and all other patriots, and lovers of the rights and interest' of a free nation.” - ■ * .I J A ' r 4At the conclusion- Of 'his remarks, the President received the, -kind wishes, of thefriends by wh,om he was surrounded. A few minutes; V-ere devoted'to conversation. All were deeply ‘impressed'- with the solemnity of'the, occasion and the recent; 1 s ad qeeurre nee that- caused: th e necessity.' •for the speed'y'inhau^uTatiqn' of the;Presi-‘, denfc was gra vely discussed. ;. Mr.. John son. is in fine health, andlhas iui'earnesf sense, of the important trust cdnfrcted to 'mm, ’Wm. Hunter, Chief Clerk of the State Department, .has -been- Acting See’y of State. A special meeting of the Cabinet was held'at the Treasury Department at10 o’clock this a. m.
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Jefferson Banner
Jefferson, Wisconsin, US
Wed, Apr 19, 1865
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