New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1866-02-06


RICHMOND. Va. Fob. . 1866.
The first public reception Of Gov. PeirpOin'
was held this evening at tho Executive Mansion. ant
attended by Gen. Terry ard staff the various military
officers of the city and ladies members of the Genera
Assembly. and prominent citizens Of every grade o.
political status. accompanied by their wiye. and
daughters. The evening passed with unusual dcat fol
public assembage the Governor and his lady appear
ing to great advantage. The fne string band of the
10th United States Infantry was in attendance to en-
lven the scene and after the crowd had become some
what thnned. dancing was introduced aud kept u?
til late hour
Another OF those social reunions among the officers
and civilians of Richmond will be given this evening
by the military OF the city at the Spottswood. Every
arrangement has been made to for the occasion
perfect success. Both tho string and brass bands OF
the 18th Regulars will discourse the music. aud the sup
per promises equal IL not compete with any efforts "
your great New-York caterers. Quite a large par<9
arrived from Washington this afternoon also. parties
from Norfolk Petersburg. and surrounding cities. in
tending to join Ia the festivities OF this evening.
mass meeting of tho colo-cd people OF this city
Is being held this evening. In the odd African Church
sn edItce the historical connections o. which have
fully described in previous correspondenCewith Wow
toward expressing their gratitude to Gen Terry Tor his
timely interference In measures calculated 70 Cypress
them moro than did tho chains OF Slavery His order
interdicng the operation OF the Vagrani Act has hcen
the cause OF q series of resolutions expressive oil a
submissive confidence in the purposes Of the Govern
ment 20 protect them In their rights and assist the
efforts toward smeorsting their present coDdiiion
praying for n retention OF the Bureau OF Freedmen
Affairs and assuring the people of the North that their
great charity OF giving 10 the late slave the advantages
OF education invokes his gratitude and earnest sup
locations TO our common Father for HIS ospecisI
blessings Ia descend upon their beneficioF,
The building was denscly crowded aud re remarks
Of the speakers (aI cooredJ were listened 20 with
marked attention Tee exercises were OPENED by the
congregation si-.sine Glory to God in me Highest.
In ny o,.<r Of the 30,h you were informed 81 .ne
preparation OF resolution 10 be pres ented IN tne sen
ate Setting apart 10 morrow Tor the election OF 'acu
States Senators in the Piace of Mesp. lpdereP"l ahd
Segar claimed 10 heve been uncOnsttusonaly eectcd
az set forth in tie same letter. II will be ronembere
that esry IA the present sessol The House subni'td
tie whcie question 10 Its Judicial COMMITTEE. WAC re
ported IL nexpedcnt 20 egi,a,e taese gentlemen oat o.
their positions. Since that tune. strong effort has
been made by certain Union.ts9f whom Mr. Bolts il
cited az one-to force the Reconstruction Committee at
Weshing 20 decide the two present orpoin'ees NE
galy chosen and. on the Representatives. "9lu
secure stronger and more prominent hio1iss IN tre
nlaces order Q new election. In this deep'sld ana
vel!.organised scheme theY have failed ana hoV no
"disaiected have taken up the question ana on inc
same bass Of improper selection have added tue hpYa
rent fact that the people rot az All represented 10
sentiment by either Of the above-menIioued gentlemen
claiming chat Virginia oond be nor enoeI.A} %
by Gov Perpoint, were LIZ 10 don tue Senatorial toS
IIy faitery and perslstHrt address he has been po
crcd g. lend his conference 90 the project but hold
inc the election 70 have been legal one. and further
having signed the certificate Of election stn iHi'
lively Informed the Governor would not alqH il' nnHe
t. be used in snch arrangement and positively depIi
Gates any efforts that may be made tending 70 hH'"y
any act Of the Alexandria Assembly.
The rumoT thai the Governor Intended Irr'BLinE
nfter the defeat Of tue Union candidates Tor stale ON
ces undoubtedly founded IN fact rs have I'M
Gent evidence that point. but for reason Which,
NAV have from Arlington, he stil continues an
the Gubernatorial chair not sustained by the Iegss
lure not sympa,hyed with by the surrounding oncla'
and constantly beset with schemes aud designs Of the
most harsssiEy nature.
Petitions OF q pro ard con character rcgaFdlne the
validity of tie present General Assembly nave tfeh
forwarded 10 The President al Of which might lie
detected the OF both Old Line Wings anti mon
lists Democrats and demagogues. The stflc Is I0i
poyer and in noting the standing OF Tue ehllbS cl
ian. one cannot but be struck with what patience ana
resignation they await the results OF these anoioDs
pettoggers intent upon seducng the fTesldent ''om
The path Of political recude ami virtue puipOshs 70
mako a FOX ike grab OF thetpois -
| Thai there Is an utter want OF sympathy between
even the most conservative Republicans and more
| GO NAL yircinians the entire absence oil com.
mcndaton OF Mr. RaymOnds efforts IN behall
OF his schemes for District franchisement the
| Freedrnans Bureau and the constitutional AMEND
ment would plainly indicate The Ds'1 OF TINS morn
inc venture, 10 cory "Reminiscences Of that gentleman
published a Northern paper but ohet, no .onuoenve
nor support IL his selfrcci from his obhgalOos 10 NE
copsiit,puts, but the SCALING. honest Criticisms OF
| Nessrs Sumner Wilson and Stevens are matters i0r
mos, bilious and vehement dcnunciation The ia!ce OF
restoration has proceeded far enough the stern feal'
ties that the Union IL indssonble anu tno' Heasoh j.
crime should AT once he nade manifest.
Yesterday Superintendent and Storekeeper ior inc
S,ate Penilentiary were selected BY the Legislature
Tie present inclmbents and appoirees oil the cover,
nor we're candidates but nthe case oil The nfstnsmed
noaiton WAS not even nominated and IN the latter was
named but only received Is votes. the successui com
netltors being chosen by an overwhelming majority -
fcudeton the H.w Superintendent held me same posi-
ZION from 1863 10 1851 and though not namcaas prom
non, nor ambitious Rebel his present predecessor r'
| A. H. Holmes IT, though also resident oi TUG o,,,s'
endorsed ~ an attache from Cen. Buffers stan 1oL
Corr now storcseepcr. comes fortified Is ,aan,
ss,yer in the Rebel cGus. and the man who burned
Hampton, Va. Nj. J. IT, Anderson IS nephew OF
John Minor Bots; was pro.cnptcd Chon nlnh a.. ~
The first two years Of the war escaped through IN
Inca N Washington where he remained uh'il the
nyaruston OF Richmond, and was given ING mporlal'
TINS, of tue case Of the Bs0u Property ny
upon his arrival IN 1T June, bn Is reeveu WIN ni' "
socrates on account Of Union procilyitles. ..,n.,
In the face Of f-cs the idea OF Conscientious return
IN - status IN the Union on the part oil iho SouIn
hslldcinat,op existing only IN Tho minus o o'er VI,
tnus na,rio,s who are seeking. now the war IS over
assume thai the seeds Of sedlon have been ein,nn,
npder foot and that oug erfing $780, " 'ouiXsiu
,wai,iCr but the outstretched arms oil our natlonn
S,,Lcr-rongreSs--t become obedent TO parental op
,ations lime. however, will develop to even THESE
men tbet the South In not 10 be trusted ,
hin is now before tho Legislature relative 10 tht
han b.. "A