The national Republican., 1867-11-14

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Lieut.. Brennan.
The johnson Union Encampment, No. /, under
the marshalship Of Hon. ThOs. B. Florence; the
johnson Departmental Club, marshalled by R.
NJ. Hall; and the Fire Department, under the
charge Of Wm. Dixon, also fell in line, and 1t
was nearly eight o'clock ere the procession was
formed and started mp the Avenue to the Presi.
DENTAL Mansion.
Flags of different coloTs were suspended by 4
line across the Avenue from the hall Of the
Union to the telegraph office Gerhardts hotel
and many other places along the route of pro.
csssion displayed the national cOlors, come resi-
dences being illuminated.
A large crowd had gathered on the Avenue,
and tho excitement was very great. The pro.
cession marched In the following order:
FiTa DiuiJioR-Headed by Marine Band
lst. Conservative Army and Navy Union.
I'd. Fifth and Sixth ward delegations.
Sd. Sojourners at present in Washington.
Under Lieut.. s. J. WALES assistant marshal
Second DivisiOn-l2h Infantry Band
LIST, johnson Departmental Club.
ID. Fire brigade.
3D. Fourth and Seventh ward delegations.
Under Capt. A. ksga, assistant marshal.
Thud DiriN0n-5M CapaLry Band
lst. johnson Union Encsmpment, No. !.
ID. Georgetown delegation.
Sd. First, Second, and Third ward delegations.
Under Capt. E. r. Mexican.
number Of carriages, containing sick and
diEabled persons, brought up the rear. Innu.
nerable torches were in the procession, and as
the line moved OF the scene was 4 most inspiring
one.
As the procession moved of cheers rent the
air from the crowds upon the sidewalks. The
Bengols lights and Chinese lanterns Aickering in
the night, made the scene q truly grand one
The inscriptions upon the banners were many
and various, and the national colors here and
there borne In the grand oOrtegs by stalwart SOL
@ sVsn,ns The en sIh W WuIa eat oiub had SiS ts.%
two brass six.pounders, which were discharged
during the evening, the conclusion heavily re-
| sounding, tending to increase the excitement Of
the enthusiastic gathering in the procession and
round and about. The line passed along the
Avenue to Sixth street, up Sixth to d, along d
TO Seventh, down Seventh to the Avenue, along
the Avenue to Fifteenth street, up Fifteenth
street to the Avenue, and thence along to tbs
eastern gate Of the Presidents grounds, the pro.
| cession entering the gate. All along the Avenue
numerous rockets were sent up, Roman candles
were shot or blue lights were discharged, and
the heavenS were lit up with fAnciful eolors, in.
| termingled with tulphurous smoke, presenting a
most NJ magnificent sight.
Tho Inscriptions upon the banners were ma ny
and varied, among which we noticed: "All honor
to the Nations Chief" "a restored Union oui
motto, not n distracted one;' 1.-The Boys in
Blue "a united people;' I've will protect the
Union for which our comrades fell with malice
toward none and charity toward all !" mo usurp
Gtion, no tyranny" Washington, the founder
Lincoln, the defender johnson, the preserver o.
our Unioni" "the Federal Union must and shall
be preserved."
The johnson Departmental Club carried 4
handsome red satin banner, upon which was in
scribed the name Of the club and a Likeness
of Andrew johnson. The Seventh Ward Clut
also carried beautiful silk banner, and hat
numerous transparencies with them.
As the line passed In the gate leading to tn,
Presidential Mansion, the crowd following mad
a rush for the portico. They were foiled, how
ever, by the police authorities and the miltar,
stationed In front There was u perfect Jam
| however, and reporters experienced much diff
Guilty 10 procuring suitable places wherein I
make their notes
| A portion. of the procession passed through tn
carriagoway, but the centre Of the line reste
directly in front of the portico. Tho 18th II
fRntry band stationed themselves In line m
played an air from the " Bohemian Girl -
The Heart bowed down with Weight Of Woe
At the conclusion, the President made his OF
pearance escorted by Colonel James A. Tai
chief marshal Of the procession, Col y, Beirn'
and others. The President took his position o
the outside Of the carriageway and was greeto
with tremendous cheers.
Colonel O'Bsirne said His RKcellency, Andre,
| johnson, President Of the United btAtea,
MI. President: The Conservative Army and Nav
Union cf the District Of Columbia tender you, the
htnOrsd Chief, the compli iment Of grand serena
10 egngrstu!aIlon Of new promised hops for the wei
fare Of our rersnty hitherto unhappy coantry. Ou
conservative friends throughout the District, repre-
seutiog he fereut States Of the Union, ioin US
trusting that tue present, with its aTguments may
harbiGgsT Of renewed future prosperity, trAnq nil
lsty, aud otherly love throughout our land.
We invoke Providence to strengthen ysur hand,
give you courage, fOrttude, and to aid you In th
sueces'fui performance OF the grand mission It
: yOGrs to perform, SaiHS p0pUi ker supermd est
The President replied
FELLOW ITlzLSs: 1t Is ros my Intention tO max
an addFcss on this OCCASION but simply to tsnde
you my tAsGk. for this demonStTatl,n-a demon
stTatign GpFrohutug what yO1r elbow citizens hsy
declared IN tho rocant elections in various States
the uui n. They will appreciate your response
what thy hoyt done, and send back greoiing ths
the Union of tho States must be aimed accord
to the oris siHal design II our fathers
| conf.s' 'm gra.ined, bat not surprised, at tn
result Of tho recent election. | have always ha
uudOlhling confidence 10 tn People. They ma
omGIi n, SI ( 10 %'I!eI nESby Sy y5s sPT 1 u
and 10 lie eni they are EI"H'' risbt
lu tie s!oouI0st hou re- u which ! hay
passed aud many Of u. IL q Knows have b 9s
dn enough; snd whru fC ,nlutlon was In tb
utmost Psrli WHEN on 'ra- 'usiiutious were as
ssilsd by formidable r d our great Eepubli
sesmtd bo tottring T. IT, fal, aId when felt hoy
yaia were my fyrts E - Pre.Cr's those instltu
tocs IL thrir iIts.rty ntd t save tho R6Publl
from rOioi wssstili h fa had sill an aid
lag confidence In th+ pea le, AID felt assured tha
tasy, Ia their Nigh, won CO to the Tetode
They have come, aud 'h'uE GpI thoy. have come
and that our RepBblic nay yet be saved
Il was but ust tho ether day that | officially de
caTsi that the remedy for ih- pres mt unhappy con
dItion Of the country must come from the peopl
themselves They kurw What that remedy 10, an
how 1t Ia TO be applied A. the present time the!
cannot, according ~ the forms OF the Constitution
repeal obnoxious laws they csnuOt remove or con
troll this IN iitary dsipotism The remedy Is, never
theless in their hands, and sure one, II not con
| trolled by aud OVerawed by arbitrary power, or
from apathy on their part too long delayed. VIII