Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1866-02-28
THE REDEMPTION AT THE rREsI-
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We can only join in the general statement,
that tho attendanoe last night at the Presi.
dents Mansion was unequalled in the mum.
bcr, bfiIliancy and cordiality of these who
presented themselves to congratulate the
Chisf Magistrate of the United States. From
eight o'clock until hslfpast ten the throns
poured IL tids through the drawing rooms Of
Of The white House. from all sections Of the
country Representing all shades of opinions,
and all grades ofsoeisty;, the private and the
dsnersl, the clerk and ths Cabinet Minister,
the sojourner in the capital and ths smbas.
ssdor from foreign nations--ari mingled In a
common stream, and flowed past the Presi.
dent with their smiles and their welcomes.
II was noticeable that an unusual spirit Of
cheerfulnsss was q manifested by the vast
crowd The President seemed less care
worn and iatjgusd than Of late, and II the
hearty grasp Of manly hands, and the love-
Hsst smiles Of fair women can aid or sustain
him In his arduous position, then he must
hare received A new lease of life last night
The oharsster of the occasion was more like
m ovation than q reception; and it indi-
Gated ip no unmist taxable manner that the
people are with their President. 7.7"'
The feature Of this reunion most pleasant
to psasct upon is tho entire absence Of Sec
tiOnalism in the social presence. Bigotry of
ideas or reyengeful animosities wither in the
social atmosphere, And no one but felt that
itwopld be happy and auspioious day for
the Republic when the spirit of kindness and
tho element Of nationality, so completely
demonstrated last night at the Executive
Manlieps would be extended throughout the
land. uI,& .r s'ii-..-. -L.."I
The President, standing nearest to the On.
trance Of the Blue Room, receives the con
CALCULATIONS Of the people first. They then
file past, and turning to the right, proceed Il
point nsarsr the centre of the room, whsr,
are stationed Mrs. Senator PATTERSON and
Mrs. sroVEH, daughters Of The President, who
Last night received with that graceful cordi,
ality Bhiohi has thus far so distinguished
thosa ladies and endsared them to the fre.
quentsrs Of their drawing-room receptions
They were both attirsd in style of elegant
simplicity, highly becoming Republican
Court. each holding an skauiately arranged
bougest Of the hOissst flowers, which eIhaied
che most delicious perfumes. 'i'''in' .''e rs-
The Blue room, duripg the entire evening,
SascIRwdsd with gorgeous array o. the
most distinguished, intelligent and beautiful
men ana women Of America. Groups, In
large numbers, could be seen in this room,
atJany moment during the reception, either
aas Of which would make a picture for o
RAPaAEd. lori LEUTdE.s Do. D..
AHopH tn distinguishe persons present
NSfe NJ, srABros, the Secretary Of War, and
several ladies' Mr.. WELLEs, Secretary Of the
Navy and several members Of his family
Mr.OMoCuLLocH, Secretary of the Treasury,
and wife, Gov. DENAisoE, PostlnAstSr Gen,
srsI viz And daughter" Mr.. HARLAN, Sec;
IstSasf he JstSHSB Mr., SEIZED, Attorney
Gsnsrsl, and wife, Senator MORGAN and Mis-,
J1RtIs, o. New York; Senator CRAsIH7 and
viii, Senator sTk War;, Of Nevada, and wife