Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-04-18

Jesentauyes from municipal corporations VINO
may attend the Obsequies of the late President
of the United States was received, and after
some debate il was adopted
VISIT TO THE PEEsIDBET.-Yesterdaym morn
ing, nearly all the clergymen of the District,
white and black, waited upon President
Johsor, and were severally introduced to him
They then presented 10 him, through the Rev.
DIR. GUTley, pastor Of the church attended by
the late Dir. Lincoln, q series of resolutions
expressing their estimate Of the character of
the deceased, their Eetes tatiOn of the enormous
crimes perpetrated last Friday night, pledging
TO Mr Johnson their earnest sympathy and
cordial support in his new and trying position.
The President replied, thanking them in the
warmest terms for their very kind mention of
him, and for their rendered support and en-
cOuragement. He spoke with feeling of the
great personal and public worth OF his lament
ed predecessor. Assuming the grave respon-
sibIitlas placed upon him. in obedience TO the
requirement OF the Constitution, in conse-
Cutnce Of this sad dispensation of Providence,
be felt his own individual insuftciency, and
the necessity OF the KIND counsel ana co-Opera-
ton OF all his friends of their country. That
support he should eTdeavor Ito deserve by
shaplrg his course TO those Immediate prinCi-
pies Of right which undeTlie our Government,
and he had a sure faith that if we adhered TO
those principles, the Almighty would save the
nation. He believed that this nation had
great mission TO fulfill and that God would
rot allow II to perish before its work has done.
They had alluded TO the murder of the late
Pres dent, and the attempt OF Mr.. Stewards
1Ife, IL Just terms of Indignation and horror.
The assassination Of any man, high or low,
crime OF the blackest dye. Especially diaboli-
cal was u when the blow was struck at the
loyal and hoIored head of the great nation, in
the very moment Of triumph. But this horrible
crime was only portion OF the greatest crimes
the attem pied assass nation OF nation. Aud
he believed the American people felt il TO be
so. Treason he said was a crime, and nor
mere difference Of political opinions.
The President closed by again thanking his
visitors for giving him, al this hour, their God
speed.
The interview was very impressive and
solemn, AID characterized by intense and
hearty feeling on the part OF both OF the clergy
zen and the President.
Soon after these gentlemen left, the heads OF
the various bureaus III the Treasury Depart
Taent paid their respects TO the President, being
introduced by Third Auditor Wilson. Judge
Lewis, lnternalRevenue Commissioner briefly
pledged the cordial support OF his felloW-OtfI-
GERS to the Administration The Presidents
response was similar to that 10 the clergymen.
During the saY number of Senators and
the Governors Of several states called upon the
President Among them was Governor Ogles-
10y, OF Illinois who said that State would give
TO TT. Johnson the saTe support 1t had given
&c Dir. Lincoln.
THH arsenal WORKMEE.-Laste evening, n
meeting OF the employees CT the Washington
Arsenal was held at Island Hall, al which mr.
J q. Dudley presided, and Hr. e.. s. Draper
acted as secretary Messrs. ]. A. Burch, G.. ).
Draper. CT. Il. Collision, Ii. H Lemon, and A.
DizZle were appointed A committee to draft
resolutions expressing their feelings in refer
PnCe 10 the death OF President Lin coin, who,
after short absence returned with appro-
pirate resolutions, which were unanimously
adopted.
TIE MUNICIPAL AUTHORITIES AND THE
BRREAVEMEET.-We have given the remarks
made IN the Board of Aldermen on Saturday
on the death OF President Lincoln. In the
Common Council, eloquent and feeling re-
marks were made by Messrs. n. ID. Larnel
and :. A. PeUgh.
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SIsIToRs.-During last night and to-day
thousands OF strangers from all parts OF tbs
country have arrived here Tor the purpose o.
attending the funeral OF our late President
and each arriving train increases the number
Eords Theater, and the house IN Which mr
Lincoln breathed his last, are places or specla
attraction to. day, and have been visited bJ
crowds OF these strangers
SHAPPLRY & SAHDPORD's Opera and Min
strel Troupe are all in the city, and will no
open their entertainments until Monday next
ON Friday morning the box office will be OpeI
for the sale Of secured seats. We predict
great season for this IlcompaI able troupe.
APPRoPRIATB.-FTornM MIR. James X Thomas
photographer, over Ford's Drugstore we have
q miniature likeness of President Lincoln
mounted on Grape; very appropriate for TO-
morTow's wear.
TIE Banking House of Riggs & Go. Will bt
closed on tomorrow, II VIII be seen by refer
ence to the announcement elsewhere, and Gus
toners OF the house will bear the tact in mind
TIKI HURCHEs.-Religious exercises appro
PIRATE 10 the national calamity were held in
nearly every church OF the city on Sunday.
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