The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-06
WASHINGTON ITEMS.

Within an hour after the President had con-
cluded his speech, systematic organization was
foI med, by representatives of the Radical press,
for the purpose of misrepresentlng Mr. johnson
and the circumstances under WhicE the speech
was delivered. Dispatches were sent OF, espe-
cially to the West and Northwest, stating among
other things, that the President, upon coming
from the Executive mansion to address the i'm.
mense crowd, was supported upon either side
by the late counsel Of Mrs. Surrat.;" that "the
meeting was composed almost entirely Of return
ed rebels" that '.frequent shouts for JEFF Davis
we're heard;" that ''tbe President whilst making
his speech was intoxicated" etc. These, and
other statements too indecent for repetition,
were gotten up and sent off for the purpose of
beltt6Dg Mr. johnson, and in order to destroy
the force and effect of his powerful speech. l
need scarcely add that the reports are lies out
of the whole cloth.
From all parts of the North letters are pour
ing in to Mr. johnson approving his veto OF the
Freedmen's Bureau bill, and thanking him for
taking down the arch disorgarizers and disuuion-
lists, Stevens, Sumner & Co.
Much to the surprise of some of the rampant
Republican members Of Congress, who expected
the universal approval of their constituencies in
their abuse Of and opposition to tie President,
letters are coming to them from the most prom
inent citizens, eautioning them against further
opposition to the President, whose recent action
they say, upon sober second thought, is endors-
ed by the people, and they will overwhelmingly
sustain him.
These letters are producing good results, for
we find members, who were furiously and indie
Gently denouncing the President in bar rooms
and public saloons, hauling in their horns, and
becoming reticent.
The Presidents peace and restoration procla-
nation will be issued as soon as Texas reorgani.
yes State government.
1t is understood that the Presidents policy,
as indicated in his late speech, will be carried
out by him with promptness and energy; and
that he will use all his constitutional powers to
secure speedy admission to their seats in Con
gress of all the members duly elected from the
Southern States.
The Washington Corresr ondent of New York
World says:
81 have it from good authority that the
President in few days will issue an official
proclamation that peace has been firmly estab-
lished at the South. The States will then be
left to govern themselves under the Constitution
of the United States, and State and local laws,
without military interference, except in relation
to the Freedmen's Bureau. This institution
Will continue one year alter the Date or tn e
forthcoming proclamation.
The indications are that the Reconstruction
Committee. will soon make report in favor of
the admission of Tennessee.
1t is now common remark among Republi-
cans that Congress is softening A very emf
nent Radical in the Executive quarter said to
me oday that the ship of state was again on
the right tack.
This means, probably, that the more conser-
vatve members are to break away from the
Stevens Forney rule, and sustain, partially, at
least, the Presidents policy.
1t has been reasserted in the Senate that the
Cabinet of President johnson is unit upon all
the measures of his administration including his
veto message On the other hand, many ru-
mors afoat of a rupture in the Cabinet
Both statements may be received perhaps with
grains of allowance