The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-10-17
Rts., Etc., Eto., Etc., EtO., Ets.
ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO EVENING TELEGRAPH
WASHINGTON, Oct. II.
Philadelphia Politicians.

Philadelphia Politicians.
Late last night formidable delegation of
Philadelphia Democratic politicians came down,
for what purpose has not yet been ascertained,
but 1t is supposed to be in reference to Govern
ment appointments in Philadelphia. This MORN
ing the party waited on Secretary McCulloch,
and the Secretary accompanied them to the
White House to see the President but on their
arrival at the Executive mansion, the President
and General Grant we're on the point of leaving
to attend the review of regular troops; so the
Philadephians had to postpone their interview
with the President till later in the day.
Troops Reviewed.
The regular troops in and around Washing
ton, consisting of the 18th and 44th Infantry
and a squadron of the 9th Cavalry, were re-
viewed this morning by the President aud
General Grant, on the grounds south of the
Executive Mansion. There was not large
attendance of citizens, owing to a mistake of
the notice Of the review, which enormously
stated that 1t would take place to-morr The
President and General Grant were both in cit-
zens dress and on foot, and were accompanied
by General Emory and numerous staff officers
in uniform. The troops numbered about twelve
hundred men, and made a very fine display in
the bright, clear sunlight
The distinguished party made the circuit OF
the troops, while the bands played "Hail to the
Chief," and afterwards the 18th Regiment per-
formed several battalion manoeuvres in column
and the deployments, according to the new sys
TEN of Upton's tactics, in presence of the Presi-
dent and General Grant, occupying more than
an hour after which the President aud Grant
walked to the White House, Grant taking the
left side of the President. There was no cheer
ing, but in response to numerous salutations,
both Grant and the President acknowledged the
compliment by raising their hats to the people
Blair on Grant.
There is much discussion to-day relative to
the declaration last night by Montgomery Blair,
in his speech at the serenade, that he was posi-
tive that Grant had expressed qualification at
the result of the recent elections, and his claim
ing that Grant is in accord with the conserva-
tives. Bair's friends persist in the statement,
although Blair himself says he did not get it
from Grant, but he feels confident that what
he asserted IN his speech is substantially cor
rect. The Chase party are making capital out
of this, and maintain that it is not safe for the
Republicans to trust any man unless he openly
and emphatically declares his sympathy with
them, which they contend Grant has not done
yet.
TO THE ASSOCIATED PRESS.
Military Procession In Washington.
President johnson and General Grant re-
viewed to-day, on the grounds south of the Exc
cutive Mansion, the 18th Regiment United
States Infantry, together with portions of the
5th Cavalry, and the Veteran Reserve Corps, at
present on duty at the Headquarters of the
Armies of the United States. General Grant did
not appear in uniform. The display was very
fine, and quite number of spectators were