Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-04-22
PRESIDENT JoHNsoN's RECEPTIONS.

PRESIDENT JOHNSOS'S RECEPTIONS.
This morning delegation of the Georgetown
Union League, headed by Col. Jno. A. Magru-
der, President, waited upon President john
son at his room in the Treasury Building, and
presented him with a set of resolutions express
sive OF their confidence in him, and pledging
the league to support him in his administra-
ton. Col. Magruder in brief speech pre-
sentcd the resolutions, to which President
johnson fttingly responded.
A delegation Of the sons OF Vermont, headed
by Hon. s. b. Colby, numbering about 100,
waited upon the President, when Mr. Colby
addressed him, referring to the loyalty and de.
votion Of his State to the Union, and assured
him that whatever clouds might arise and
whatever storms threaten the peace OF the
Union he might look with confidence to Yer
mont, whose sons have ever stood by the late
President in his efforts to maintain the nteg.
rity of the Union, and will extend their co.
operation to him. In conclusion, he stated
that the prayers and wishes OF Vermont's sons
were for his personal safety and for the peace
and success OF his administration in maintain.
ing the Union.
The President replied that it was peculiarly
gratifying to receive these ssurances from all
quarters, called upon suddenly as he was to
assume the responsibilities of the Office, and he
felt encouraged by this visit. His past life must
be taken as an indication OF what his future
course will be.
The time had arrived when the American
people should known the nature of crime, and
that treason was q crime if they did not know
already. Since the days Of Aaron Burr they
had lost sight OF treason. The question now is
who have levied war against the United States
and who have aided the enemies of the rebellion
He had no spirit Of revenge or anger to In
dulge. We should keep Justice, stern and in.
flexible, before us, laying aside all prejudices.
he mourned with the country that the indi-
vldual who short time sir ce held the highest
office in the gift Of the people, who was on the
highest pinnacle of fame, had been struck down
as star from its sphere. II his murderer
could be arrested, he asked is there any one
who would say pardon him! II you see the
traitors with hand uplifted to take away the
life of the nation, do you say pardon them!
He would. if required to summon aijury to try
them go to the battle. field and summon those
who had fallen in the defence of the Union;
those who had lost their limbs, and the widows
and orphans made by this cruel war. Mercy
TO one may be cruelty and death to thousands.
He would cay to the wealthy traitor you
must pay the penalty OF your treason, and on
the other side, to the misguided thousands who
have been deluded and deceived, some OF whom
have paid the penalty with their lives and
characterization, fOrbearance, and clemen-
cy. [Applause.l
He would unite with them his prayer that
e'er long the bloody strife would be over and
peace and prosperity be restored throughout
the land. Applause
Some few moments were spent in converse
ton with the President and the delegation
Shortly after, the females employed in the
following bureaus Of the Treas ury Department
paid their respects to the CHEZ Magistrate,
each being preceded by its chlef:-Secretary's
Registers, LIST and I'd Comptroller's, Sd and Attn
Auditors; Comptroller Of the Currency; Com.
missioner Of Internal Revenue, and the Ma.
uonal Currency Division, numbering in all
about six hundred. They were some time in
passing before the President, shaking hands
with him as they passed. and several Of them
presented him with beautiful boquets, one of
which was from Miss Emma l.. McGill and
another nom room No. 80, Redemption Di.
vison. the card accompanying which was in.
scribed, " May the angels OF the Lord encamp
around about thee