Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-02-11
9alaiIg Gmptre.


JOIlIlicRtiOn ON the Passage OF
the Abolition AmeDdm eui-A
Disgusting Abolition ENhlbi-
IfOn-Me e bers of Congress
Embracing Negroes In "a Pub
liC tBining-ROOm-' Mau, "a
Brother and "a VOter.n
wAsuMorov, February /.
Willard's Hotel was last night the scene Of a
most disgusting exhibition. The Republicans
were so elaod with their success in carrying
the Abolition amendment that they dcterm-
ined on having q grand jolliicaion in honor
of the event. ana willard was the place ST.
lected for the carousal Several Of the isoAt
noisy members of the housc were present,
including some Of those who, during tie
day, recorded their infamy by supporting the
great Abolition measure, and thus beiraying
their constituents The best feeling prevailed
among all collected in the large dining hall
Negroes Of every complexion were there, and,
Of course, they entered fully into the spirit OF
the occasion. Thenegroes were distinguish
atla by white aprons and ether fxings pecu-
liar to colOred gentlemen who attend upon
guests at hotel dining tables
When the dishes we're removed, wine was
ordered, and for while the feast of good
things was enjoyed, with ordinary decorum.
But et Uino yeritds, says tbe ada go aud so it
was at Willard's last night Speeches we're
made dd HbftHB1-your Aholitionist is tre-
mendous fellow for speech making when the
theme is congenial--and congratulations on
the glorious victory OF the day passed along
the tables. The virtues ard noble attributes
of the illustriOus negro were expounded by
gentlemen Of an imaginative turn, and tie
worshipers OF the New Englard idea we're
honored with the most glowing ap0stro-
phes OF which intoxicated eoquence is eapa-
BILE. The wrongs OF the negro, and the right
of Massachusetts to rule the country, formed
the staple of the speeches made, while srticu-
ation remained clear enough 10 be distin-
guished and, when the limits Of sobrieiy
we're passed. the noble supporters Of the Ad-
ministIaiou became so demoDstraiive in their
affection tor the oppressed children of dark
ness, that serious fears were felt for the safe
ty OF the furniture.
Gentlemen who would scorn the imputaton
Of intoXcatiOn, were so overcome by their
feelings that they casped the oppressed chill
dren, ct eeiera, to their patriotic bosoms, and
assured them in the language Of Mr.. Micaw.
ber, that they would never, no, never, desert
them. Some, after great efforts, inlormed
others that they were TOO full for utterance
but it is TO be deeply regretted that they did
state. not with any degree OF accuracy, what
they we're full Of A lew i'll natarned persons
we're afterward known TO say that the wine
clerk knew something about it, but that gen
tleman was prudently reticent
The disgusting orgies were kept up for sey.
eral hours, and while sense remained there
was 20 sbatem in the enthusiasm Mr.
Brandagee, Representative from the land OF
steady habits, was particularly demonstrstivr
toward the waters. With tremuous voice he
addressed an individual OF that profession,
and declared that he was "a man and a broth
er, and would soon be voter" Tho two
men and brothers we're soon locked in ira--
ternal embrace, and il was then proposed 70
start mutual admiration society, but for
some reason, the motion was not seconded
Mr b was assisted to his seat after the ex-
haustion consequent upon this afieclionate
outburst, but was soon on his feet again, pro-
Tossing his unconquerable love ior the negro,
and reiterating the assurance that the dark
skinned portion OF he company we're men
and brethren, and would soon be voters.
Others whose names have not been mention
ed were equally affectonate They declared
that the mIIeuium had arrived, that the time
had al last come when all men were equal.
socially and politically that Discegenation
should henc forth be encouraged; that the
negro should enjoy all the rights heretofore
restricted to the white man, and the destiny Of
the descendants of Ham would be the mos
glorious ever vouchsAfed to mankind
The spectacle was the most disgusting aud
degrading ever witnessed in the capital OF the
country. To see members OF Congress irater-
niging with negroes--actually hugging them
in public dining room--was sufficient to Gll
with joathipg, any man having even an ordi-
nary sense OF propriety. IL was fitting eli |
max of the Infamous proceedings of the day |
an appropriate addenda to The outrage that
was designed TO rob eight million OF people
OF nearly all the wealth they possessed j
shows the debasement to which the country
has been brought, when Representatives Of the
peope--meu who should eaousy guard the
honor which has been iutrusted 90 them
openly blazon their bestalty al the doors Of
the capital, and take TO their bosom the low
est OF the human creation.
The matter has been topic OF cOnversalion
in all parts Of the city to day. Il was ia lked
OF in hotels, in the streets and in the capitol,
and those who we're parties to it were de-
nonnced with the utmost indignation by all
who have proper respect FOR the honor Of the
aalion. Even the "socialists' engaged 10 it
were said 10 be heartily ashamed OF their con.
duet but their repentance will not long out
live tho earousal Of last night SEYMOUR.