, 1866-02-23
STILL LATER.

By the Oregoaian, which has just come to
hand, we have Eastern dates to the 18th. We
Subjoin the principal items
WASHINGTON, Feb. l2.-The ceremonies to- 7
day, in commemoratoD of the life and services
of Abraham Lincoln were.in the highest degree
impressive. The Capitol was closed this morn
ing to all except Senators, Representatives Off
cafs, guests of the President and citizens hold
ing Invitation tickets. President johnson was
seated in front Of the speakers desk; the Chief
Justice and his Associates sat next on his right;
diplomatic corps next on the right; and the Cab
met on the Presidents left; distinguished Off
GERS of the army and navy sat next on the left;
Representatives in Congress occupying seats on
either side Of main asleS in the rear were seats
for Senators; the diplomatic gallery was ocru-
pied exclusively by families of members of the
diplomatic corps, and the other galleries were
crowded with ladies and gentlemen holding tick.
cts; the Marine Band was stationed in the upper
yestibule, and discoursed appropriate music
ceaSing when exercises commenced. All being
in readiness at half-past II, Lafayette Foster,
President of the Senate, called the two houses to
order. A prayer was offered by Rev. D. Boyn-
ton, chaplain of the House. The presiding Off
Ger then introduced Mr.. Bancroft of New York,
who delivered the oration at the clerks table,
occupying two hours. 1t was heard with marked
attention. At the conclusion a benedictiou was
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Senate.
BOsToS, Feb. 1.-THE correspondent of the
Boston AdUertiSer gives a reported conversation
between the President and a distinguished rep
resentatye, wherein Mr. johnson expressed hip-
self desirous to see seccred to the colorGd peo-
pie fair chance, but nothing lie could say or
do now, if his former language and antecedents
are not sufficient, would give any such guaran-
tee. 1t was best to speak plainly, and he thought
the effort now making for universal suffrage
was not wise or just. In regard to difficulty
with the party that elected him, he SAYS he might
differ with individuals of what WAS called the
Onion party, but in the main, he considered
himself in general accord with that party. He
was not party man, but meant to sink party
in the patriot, and should bo wholly at liberty
to differ, and to state the ground of difference.
NEW YORK, Feb. s.-Col. Rowland, on behalf
of the Northern Pacific Railroad, notified the
Government, two days ago, that the Company
was prepared and about to commence Construc-
tion, and that a strong effort would be made to
push the work. The Northern Pacific Railroad,
Of which Gov Smith, Of Vermont, is President,
hopes to secure some favorable legislation from
Congress for extending the Central Route.
WASHINGTON, Feb s.-The trial of Semmes
has been delayed this long for the reason that
all proceedings requisite to its commencement
are not yet agreed upon. The names of many
parties in high position in the merchant service
including upwards of fifty captains who have
suffered from his depredations, are known, and
some of them will probably be summoned at the
proper time.
NEw YoRK, Feb. 9.-The Paris correspondent
of the Herald says of the opening Of the French
Legislature, the ceremony was remarkable from
the fact that for the first time the Prince Impe-
rial, instead of coming with the Empress aud
remaining with her, occupied a seat at the right
Of the Emperor as the heir to the throne, Prince
Napoleon occupying the seat on the left The
Emperor was evidently very anxious to know
the impression his speech created among the
American community in Paris. In conversation
with an American professional gentleman, who
is greatly in confidence, be asked him what was
1he feelings among the Americans in relation to
that potion of bis speech relating to the United
States and Mexico, aud upon being informed
that it was highly favorable his Majesty replied
that he was glad, as it was his intention and de.
sire in thepreparation of his speech to assure
] the United States that his feelings were of the
most amicable nature.