The New York herald., 1866-09-18

WASHINGTON, Sept. II, 1865.
The President Congrnrnlnted ON his Safe
Return.
This afternoon the heads Of the Bureaus Of the Tro
sury Department called in body upon the President
70 him their respects and their congratulations
his safe return from his Western tour Among those
present we're John Wilson, Third Auditor; Treasurer
Spinner Commissioner Sargent, Of the Customs; Com
missioner Rollins, Of the Internal Revenue; Auditors
French, Tabor, Smith and Walker; Acting Comptroller
Of the Treasury, Huburd; r. W. Taylor, First Comp
troller; A. W. Smith, Acting Second Comptroller; B.
Mulieu Supervising Architect; j. A. Graham Assistant
Register, and q. A. Rislcy. Acting Solicitor
Mr. Wilson, In behalf OF the heads OF bureaus OF the
Treasury Department welcomed the President home and
congratulated both him and themselves his safe
turn 10 the Of his Official duties Hc said his
long journey the tomb Of the great American states
man, whose memory would live in the hearts OF his
countrymen forever, gratifying reflection that
be had met with many pleasing incidents,
and where he met with annoyance IL but from
men who were unworthy to bear the
OF American citizen Our country has passed through
many dangers and always with safety proving ourselves
emnently nt for scgovcrnment Passing through the
last great ordeal with the incubus Of slavery abolished
they had great hopes Of progressing steadily onward In
the great race Of national prosperity Under your pro-
tecng care, Mr. Wilson added. the Union OF thirty six
perity
In reply President johnson briefly returned his thanks
for the visit and the sentiments expressed and sad no
did not doubt that in the which
pointed out by the constitution would eventually effect
happy adjustment OF the country's difficulties.
The President then shook hands with the gentlemen
present, and they withdrew.
Schufzen Celebration.
The first Schntzenfes in this city commenced to-
from abroad engaged in the festivities which are 10 be
continued until Friday As tho procession to-day passed
the Executive Mansion the President to the por-
uco. when Em II Fischer and Major Blumenburg leaving
their carriage, presented him with two beautiful bou-
quets Major Blumcnburg remarked n holding up the
bouquet, that be happy thus TO honor him. and he
with the members OF The Baltimore Association wished
him every success IN life
Tho President remarked that he felt thankful for the
compliment and glad to see in the metropolis OF
tho nation many Germans, all OF whom he hoped
would spend plcasan, timc.
Quite number Of the houses OF our German citizens
to-day decorated in honor Of the occasion The
shooting this afternoon was FOR the best single shots for
ten golden medals the members will shoot for
the king medal" which Is OF gold. with a massive
chain, and is held by Mr. Lewis Beyer In the
afternoon grand banquet will take place There we're
three thousand persons present the grounds OF
the Seventh street park this afternoon The festivities
attended by the President who enthusiast
cay received by the Germans Under the OF the
President Of the Washington Target Association and the
Committee Of Arrangements he visited different portions
OF the ground where different sports were IN pro.
gress, not forgetting the shooting gallery.
Visitors st the white House.
The return Of the President TO Washington brings
with the usuo attendance the Executive mansion
r., Has lar1 nfr
whom procured the desired interview. The members Of
the Cabinet called during the day FOR the transaction OF
buaness II is stated this evening that tho physical
condition OF Secretary Seward to be improving
Secretary Scwnrd's Condition still Critical.
Secretary Seward still los In q critical condition,
although the symptoms this morning appear 10 be favor.
able
Marshal (soodins and the Presidential Party.
Some ofihe newspapers have repubishcd report about
Marshal Goodings having been relieved from Official scr
In connection with the Presidential party the
excursion while others have quoted words attributed
Secretary seward In deroga,ion Of that gentleman All
these stories ISLANDERS 1ctions, having no
truth whatever for their bnsis Mr. Gooding efficient
and attentive during tho cntrc trip with the excep
iion Of several days when he obliged temporarily
leave the party consequence Of severe indsposlon
but joined them al Indianapolis
I,nportrniug the President for Once.
Anurbcr OF designations are here from various sec
tons Of the country TO urge upon tho President the
claims Of their friends TO Official appointments In their
respective localities Those from the West mainly
democratic, and prepared 70 demand further
recognition than has vet been accorded them, AZ
condition precedent thcir hearty support move
men IL said to be foot among the conservative repub.
can supporters Of the President insist his fighting
the battle inside Of the republican party. THIS the
democratic elements Is bound TO oppose The Immediate
political future s uncertain and threatening than
The White House. crowded with visitors during
the day. but the Cabinet officers passing In and out
and mopopolzed the Presidents time 10 The
exclusion Of less important personagea The
vcrh Of dscspi,stion wM cemmsnced howsvsh -