The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-06-08
ARRIVAL OF PRESIDENT JOHNSON.
REcEpr1ovBY MAYOR AND o1r7zSys, &c

President johnson, Secretary Seward
aud party, arrived last evening by the train
from Petersburg. He was met at the cars
by Captain Millward, with allthe hacks ne
cessary, and was then conveyed to the
Spotswood. Although the weather was
BY no means seasonable, quite number of
our citizens gathered about the hotel to
witness the arrival Of the executive officer
Of the country. As he reached the hotel,
the fine band Of the Eleventh United
States infantry struck up "Hail to
the Chief" After getting out of the
carriage, the President proceeded
through the ladies' entrance, and as he
reached the head Of the steps was greeted
by Mayor Mayo and several Of our citi-
zens. Our Council, noted for the hos
pitable manner in which 1t receives the
guests of the city, was on this most i'm
portant occasion non est. We looked in
vain for these sage representatives of the
people of Richmond. Not even the stately
President Of this most respected body
made his appearance and as we motto ed
his Honor the Mayor approach the Presi-
dent almost alone, we could but ask,
Where is Richmond's boasted hospi-
talityi"
The President, soon after his arrival,
went to supper, after which he proceeded
to the parlor, where he, with Secretary
Seward, received many visitors. The Pre-
sident expressed himself as gratified with
his southern tour, as did also Secretary
Seward. The Secretary, during some of
his conversations, made some very happy
remarks. On one occasion, when asked to
speak to the audience upon the subject of
reconstruction, and to explain to them
Mr.. Stanbery's muddy opinion, he replied
that if Mr.. Stanbery's opinion was too
muddy, they must refer to the book Of
Revelations.
The distinguished visitors made a mo-
ton as if to retire, but the band of the
Eleventh infantry and great number of
citizens gathered in the parlor, and the
President was serenaded. In response,
the President said he had certainly
made enough speeches to let all the world
know how he stood. His views upon the
crisis were we'll known, and his policy had
been fully developed. Nothing that he
could say would enlighten them more. He
then returned his sincere thanks to the
people of Richmond for his cordial recep-
tion.
Secretary Seward being loudly called
for, then stepped forward, and in simple,
quiet way, resting one hand upon the head
of little boy who stood near him, said:
Ladies and Gentlemen,-I can only re-
peat the words of the President in saying
that my views upon the crisis are known
to you all. We are all becoming more
and more convinced of the truth of the
great maxim that the whole is greater than
either Of the parts, and that the whole
cannot exist without its parts. am in
favor of union, and was opposed to war
until the last moment. Now I desire that
no trace of that war shall bs left. I wish
its effects to be speedily removed and
that this end may be the sooner accom-
plished, l am opposed to conllscation, favor
all fair means Of reconstruction, and de-
sire to cultivate good feeling between all.
am gratifed to meet you, my friends, as
have been everywhere to receive so many
kind attentions. 1 bid you good night.