The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-02-21
THE VETO.
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Reception of the Message in
the Senate.
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EXCITING DEBATES AND SCENES.
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THE FEELING OF THE PEOPLE.
PROBABLE EFFECT OF THE
MOVEMENT.
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THE FEELING OF THE PEOPLE.
REMARKABLY SPEECH BY HENRY
WARD BEECHER.
HE ENDORSES THE PRESIDENT.
From She Neto York PGDers Of To-day.
The Grand QasstIon im the Senu


The Grand QaestiO8 1u the Senate.
WARRINGTON, February 20.-Tbe intense ex-
eitement produced yesterday by the Presidents
veto was only partially lulled by the lapse OF the
hours o rest, All over the city, up to hours that
bordered upon the dawn, knots and companies
OF gentlemen we're eXci,cdly discussing the
matter. Since the famous war of General jack
son upon the Bank nothing like the present ex-
element over a veto has been known.
Tnls morning the town vas awake at an early
hour; breakfast was never more hastily des-
patched; the newspapers were contemptuously
tossed aside; and long before the hour for the
meeting OF Congress black streams OF humanity
began TO converge al the gates OF the Capitol
The vetoed bill originated in the Senate; con-
sequently it was returned to that body.
Thither the excited multitude bent their course.
The House was very we'll attended, to be sure,
and much interest was manifested IN the debate
and adoption of Mr.. Stevens resolution con-
ceTnlng the admission OF Southern States and
their Representatives.; but the other House
quite overshadowed the popular branch.
Rumors busy tongue was never more active.
Not Senator escaped that sweet ladvs notice;
Mr.. Blank would 20 this way-Mr. Noblank that
way; MIR. Dash had been suddenly "convinced;'
Mr.. Thckhead was sJill obdurat.; tue bill would
surely pass; the bill would never pass; the
result was clear, doubtful, certain, dubious; the
grand feht was coming of; 1t was of
giants; Jove single.handed, had met the sons of
Terra, and Ito quote the remark of one of their
leaders, the earthquake was all around N EN-.
Before noon every part of the Senate Chamber
accessible to the public was denselv crowded.;
the lobbles, alleys, and corners were filed and
nearly hall the audience we're ladies'.
1t was easy to see, as the Senators came in,
that their minds were full of the important busi-
ness to come before them. There was nothing
of the nOnchdldace that usually PREVAILS every
face wore some shade OF anxiety, and some of
them did not disguise the expression OF antago-
nism, OF preparation tor war to the knife.
TIE first demonstration bearing upon the yet
unannounced veto was by MIR, Wade, who, during
the morning hour, offered joint resolution to
pnh hn .kt1k fnVN oo 10
man from holdiRg-th office of President of the
United States for more than one term. The Ohio
Senator improved the occasion He said that if
jeff Davis had occupied Mr.. Johnson'e position,
he could not have wished more thorough dis
tribut on of tavors to red-handed Rebels and
traitors than Mr.. johnson has granted. L will
not pursue the course of his speech; YOU will
doubtless get tolerable synopsis from the regu-
lar dispatches.
This TRADE having ended, and some ordinary
business being attended to- the great event of
the day transpired.
The veto of the Fieedmen's Bureau Bill was
received from the President. The first Senator
to get the floor was Garrett Davis. of Kentucky
| need not tell you that he was bubbllng ever
with words, aud managed to tire out his listen
ers IN very BRET time. 1t seems that his
speech was talk against time to stave off the
vote until Reverdy johnson, who was on the
way from Baltimore, might arrive. Mr.. Davis
kept up his speech tor more than an hour, but
did not astonish any one with either ideas or
eloquence. ...s-- ...N.41 ~
II en- came Mr.. Trumbull, of Illinois, who de-
voted nearly two hours to an elaborate explana-
ton OF the points and merits of the bill, and in
ehor's 10 controvert the objections made by the
President. Mr.. Trumbull was calm, dignfded,
and LOGICAL, and made strong impression upon
his audience. Senators Cowan, of PennsylVa-
MIA, and Wiley OF West Virginia, followed in
some brief explanations.
AS the discussion progressed the interest in
side and outside increased. The galleries, lob
bies, and alleys became densely packed Nearly
every member OF the Diplomatic Corps was on
the floor, and scarcely notable politician in
Washington was absent. Members of the
House were dodging in and out, and the fever
rose above summer heat.
AT $3.50 Senator Reverdy Johnson came In and
his appearance was the sign tor general mani
iestaton OF interest, sort OF buzziug that par
TOOK both OF applause and disapprobaton. The
| opponents OF the bill, OF course, looked upon
him as powerful acquisition.
1t was about o'clock when the President OF
| the Senate announced that the vote would be
| taken. A sudden silence tell upon the murmur
| ing galleries and the noisy floor. In his clear
distinct manner, the Clerk deliberately called
| the names, and the members as clearly and deli
berately answered. As this or that Senator
| gave his suffrage the gleat crowd would turn in
| the direction of the voice. aud indicate by smiles
| or dark looks their approval or disapproval OF
the act, but no vocal utterances disturbed the
| occasion.
| After the call of the name of Governor Yates,
| the audience ventured upon a long respiration
more like sigh than like breath; but still they
| kept silence. Within halt a minute the presiding
| officer announced :-"Thirty Senat lrs having
| voted in the affirmative, and eighteen Senators
in the negative, the motion to pass the bill not
withstanding the objections of the President, is
| not adopted"
Then galleries and floor broke forth in great
shout OF appreciation. AS matter of course,
| an order was given to clear the galleries, and
| the cheering and handclapping audience were
hustled out. They took il peaceably, however.
| They had enjoyed, so it seemed, great triumph,
and were too busy with the interchange of con.
gratulations to be annoyed by the interference
| OF sergeants and doorkeepers.