The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-08-18
THE NEW PARTY.

Opinions OF the Observation-Disclosures
Of HIS Fut~re POlicy-Tho Philadel-
phia COnventiOn-What Mr.. johnson
Thinks of Its Action-Omces for Ad-
mInistratiOn Men OnIy-The New
Hampshire. Delegation Visit the White
House - Reception, Incidents, scenes,
Etc. Etc.
WARRINGTON, August 1.-THE New Hampshire
SelegahOn TO the Philadelphia Convention called
upSn the President this evening, and presented the
following address and resoluti0ns:-
Speech of Mr.. Bowers.
On behalf Of the delegation, Hon. G. b. bowers
said;-
MI President;--As chairman of the delegation from
New Hampshire TO the Convention recently assembled
N sPS i It my agreeable V to no 90
auce TO your personal acquaintsnce portion OF the
their respects to the Chie agstrate nation and
Union and the Constitution of our fathers and to ex.
press our cordial M sympathy with and nearly approval
ton Teace harmony, and prosperity throughout the
am sir also charged with the duty of presenting to
S 81 @ 81 0S SS with
shire Of their views and desires in respect
country in the present crisis Having discharged such
duty beg 70 introduce the several members OF our
informal interchange of opinions.
In conclusion, you will allow me to congratulate
and the iends Of constitutional government In all parts
Vonr pubc po1cy so uneuu vocalIy proclamed
conduct and firm determination your adminis
strict basis OF the Constitution aud also to wish fo Won
PerIty
Mr. Bowers then read the resolutions which had
been prepared by the delegation, as foiiows;-
The Resolutions.
ResolUed BY the United Delegation for the state OF
New Hampshire to the national Union SOnveau9n, i 9
nS% ts sssSn in S ors ETY. y t6ot bth RS the at
Washington and the people to rescue he country from
se P e e gsGsn
Sd @ o @ Will
useless effort TO attempt to sustain lts policy in the
mat with n he S earnest operation o.
next election '''
Upon the conclusion of these remarks and the
reading OF the resolutions, the members of the dele
gation and the ladies accompanying them, were
seVerally introduced to the President.
The Presidents Speech i'm Reply.
Mr johnson then remarked that he could not feel
Indifferent to tins expression OF confidence in HIM
and appreciation Of the Administration. FMS
encouragement was now most acceptable and
agreeable to him. The dangers that now threaten
the country greater than ever before. He felt
proud OF the opportunity OF making the personal
acquaintance of lhe delegates.
Private Opinions of the Delegates.
Hereupon a desutory conversation ensued, in
which the delegates explained that they desired to
make known to the President the condition OF
political affairs in the state Of New Hampshire.
IL was believed tnat the State could carried IN
favor OF the policy of the Administration ii proper
Government patronage, and by assurances from the
President that the real friends OF the AdmlnIstra-
hon will lie sustained so far as practicable by the
Executive.
What Democrat Thinks.
Democratic member Of the delegation said he
achieved he spoke the unanimous sentiments or the
Democratic party OF New Hampshire when he de-
clared that he did not desire office Tor the Demo-
Gratis. He preferred that th5 offices should be
bestowed upon CvnseTy atlve Republicans; that the
Democratic party would sustain the President with.
ont regard to the OIL es In this statement the other
delegates acque;ced.
What Another Delegate Said.
Another delegate explained that they did not de-
sire the President go mo general deca ltation
OI ofIcehoders but they did hope that the Federal
Office holders III New Hampshire who malIgned the
President personally, and opposed his policy, would
be removed
MIR. JohnsOn's Friends to have Office.
They wanted some urance from the Executive
that when they and their friends made showing OF
such Oflense, the offender should be removed, and
the office PWen 10 a TREND of the Admnistration.
With tnls assurance, they could go back TO their
homes strong, and confident that their State would
support the Presidents policy.
Mr.. JohnsOM's Opinion of the Action of
the Convention.
Kr johnson replied that we have now policy
and principles recognized and laId down by the
most intelligent able, and patriotic body men that
has been convened since the days OF the Declaration
OF independence,
A recognition of this policy and principles would
be required OF those who receive Office and patronage
from the Government. 1t was duty the Admins
tratiOn owed ITSELF that strength and power should
be elVen to those who MAINTAIN the principles de-
clareu by that great body OF National men who met
this week IN convention at Philadelphia.
The Delegates Satisfied.
The delegates expressed themselves highly graft
he'd with what the President had said and assured
n the success of the Administration party in their
State,