The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-27
FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Feb. Wv ashington's
birthday was celebrated enthusiastically in this
/ city Neither House of Congress was in session.
A memorial address was delivered at the Hall
OF Representatives, on q, the late Henry Winter
/ Davis, by Senator Cresswell. = * -.
The Washington National Monument Socie-
! ty held its annual meeting, at which President
! johnson was present. He was welcomed in
eloquent terms by Phillip R. Fendall, ESQ.,, to
which he made a feeling reply, stating the sat
istaction it gave him to participate in the pro-
ceedings. He said, let us encourage the res,o-
ration of the Union and remove impediments
instead of throwing them in the way of that re-
storation.
The main feature of the days celebration was
the demonstration of citizens in support of the
Presidents policy. 1t took place at Growers
Theatre, which was crowded to its utmost ca
pacity. Stands were erected outside, from
which addresses delivered.
Resolutions were adopted endorsing and CON-
| mendlng the policy of the President, and
/ speeches in their support were delivered by
prominent individuals, among whom were Hon
Montgomery Blair, S. s. Cox, Thomas g. Hen
bricks, W. I. Wiley, Of West Virginia; Trim
BILE, OF kentucky; Green Clay Smith; Rogers,
OF New jersey, and others. Every allusion to
the President was received with deafening
cheers.
At the ad journment, the meeting proceeded
In body to the Executive mansion, where the
resolutions we're presented to the President,
who, in response made a speech in which he
reiterated his devotion to the union of all the
States, aud said, in the words of Jackson, sit
must be preserved" He said that in any alter
native he was for the Government and the Con-
stitution. To those who have been in rebellion,
when they had complied with the Constitution
md ho h. - A..
and restore the relations to those who have
strayed from the fold of our fathers He had
uas much spirit of resentment as men ought to
have, but we must conform our action to the ex-
ample of Him who has taught the duty OF
forgiveness. The speech quite lengthy,
and was greeted with immense cheers by the
concourse present.
WASHINGTON, Feb 23-1n the Senate bill was
introduced I'd continue in force the present Freed
mans Burean two Years longer. 1t was referred to
the military committee. ....'- =
Animated discussion ensued the question of
taking Up Stevens resolution relative tothe admis-
slon Of members from the Southern States, which
was decided in the affirmative, when the discussion
proceeded. - "''. 49, - 40"
In the House, the Voorhees, contested election case
decided in favor of Washburne ''''' !" "''
THE CAB1sEr.-It is now definitely ascertained
that Messrs Harlan: Stanton and Speed opposed the
Presidents veto messages while Messrs. ,McCulloch,
Welles, and Seward have been in favor of it all
along, and Mr. Dennison gave in his adhesion TO
the measure but few days since No designations
of members of the Cabinet have been sent in yet,
nor is there any immediate probability of any
Philadelphia Inquirer.
1t is now certain that remoddeling of the Cabi-
net is near at hanl Secretaries Stanton, Harlan
and Speed are satisfied there is no use in attempt
ing to act in harmony with the President and he is
equally willing they should go.-Corre,pondence
Philadelphia Ledger.
Rejoicing over The Veto Message.-ALBANY,
N. Y, Feb. 20-A national salute was fired
here to-day, by direction of the Common Coun-
ell, in honor of the veto message of President
johnson
.MANcHEsrER, N. ,H.-One hundred guns
were fired here tonight in honor Of the Presi-
dents veto of the Freedmen's Bureau bill.
LocKPoRT, N. "a salute of one hundred
guns was fred in Lockport this morning in
honor of President Johpson's veto.
LATER FROM EURopE.-The steamship Gu
ba, from Liverpool 10th instant, has arrived
The Liverpool cotton market is reported dull
with declining tendency.
In the House of Commons pending the con-
sideration Of the address responsive to the
Queens speech, it was charged that the Fenian
conspiracy was "of American origin, and that |
Mr. Seward was the real "Head Centre" |
The English are still trying and Furnishing the
Irish for being engaged in the Fenian move
ment to liberate Ireland.
Official dispatches from the Minister at Wash
.ington had been published respecting the Bag
dad affair. It is announced in them that the
United States has decided not to allow itself to
be brought in conflict with Franco.
Frdmre and the United Sdtes-The address.
of the French Senate in reply to the Emperors
speech, expressed satisfaction that the mission
of the French troops to Mexico approaches CON-
pletion, and says the firm concentration made
by the Emperor to the United States had dem
onstrated that naughty and menacing language
will not cause. France to withdraw. France is
accustomed to move only at her own time. But
she nevertheless wishes to remember ancient
friendship. with America. What is asked of the
United States is neutrality and observance of
International law.
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