The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-05-31
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Republican Mass Ratification
Meeting.
THE PRESIDENTS VISIT TO RALEIGH
the Hespitalities Of the City Of Rich
mond rendered to Him.
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Proceedings Of the House Judiciary
Committee.
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WASHINGTON. May 80, 1867.

Icker formerly Assistant Secretary OF War, and VINO
lad Of the diary Of Booth from the day when
was taken the dead body Of the assassin until
given TO Judge Advocate General Hol. The tssti-
nony Of General Ecksrt went 70 confirm the testimony
already given, that the diary is precisely the
also examined reference 70 certain statements
admssios alleged TO have been made to him by Payne
Atserets and others Of the parties executed for the
asassinaton Of President Lnesl The other witness
was . woman. who, seemed, was summoned BY mis-.
take and who knew nothing about the matters then be-
Zero the committee There IL very little doubt that the
Judiciary Committee will take . Saturday or
monday next; but the time for reassemblng has not
yes been fixed upon It is thought however, that It
vim not meet meet again before July.
The Prcsident's Visit to Virginia and Nsrth
Carolina.
The President win leave Washington on Sunday morn
ting next his way TO North Carolina arriving at nch-
oad on the afternoon Of that day At meeting Il the
variand the banker the chair announced that Presi
Gent johnson would arrive in The city Sunday after
noon on his way TO Raleigh, to attend the erection Of
asnument to the memory Of his father and after few
appropriate remarks, offered the following resolution
which was adopted: -
Resolved, That tho President Of the Council be re-
9uested TO write TO his Exceency the President Of the
his journey 70 and from Raleigh, North Carolina.
The following gentlemen were appointed committee
70 receive the President-Msssrs Mcfarland saunders
Scott, August Taylor and stylL
The President will remain in Richmond until Monday
noEning and then take tho train for Raleigh.
Republican Mass Meeting.
grand republican mass ratification meeting
aouuced 10 take place this evening front or the City
Hail. a which Senators Sumner and Harlan Governor
Boutwell, and General Howard were expected TO
sDeak. None Of the big guns, however, Numbered
forth owing to the rain, which poured down during the
afternoon, and other reasons not TO be mentioned
mere was large attendance, nevsrtheess composed
largely Of colorsd republicans and sympaihising
whites. At about quarter before nine o'clock the
meeting called TO ORDER and the following rssolu
lions were unanimously adopted
Resolved That the principles Of the national rspub-
oan party OF the United States recognize all
them PLATFORM pledge ourselves to their SUP
ps and cordially invite the coopsration OF al Glasses
sas regard 70 former political opinions or action Induced
~ such convictions, Ne Invite them TO join NJ, and
pledge them welcome 70 our ranks and full and free
participation In al the advantages Of organization
and firmly believing that In the present condition Of
pubic aAn the rspubiean party o6s the most avails-
:sssansns q usI1.rl liberty and Impartial jassiss
49, ana platform q ne Union rspubiicsa party Of the
Rssovsd mat in the loyal people Of the United States
end their faithful representatives In the army navy and
don 70 principle and Of heroic SELF sacrifice and Of far
reoching discsrnment which, as II stands contrast
viii treason and rebellion, with defectcn venay and
corruption Of every kind, may well excite the astonish
nsne an aadniraiion Oft civilized world.
Resolved That We adoDt part Of our platform and
party Of this following propositions First
equal protection TO all before the courts and equal
psntc rights in all rsspects including the rgus 70 Be
kupor nud a ofliCo. n
school education which shall give to al classes without
regard % race or color ire schools and free and equal
Resolved. That in pursuance Of these paramount
aims and interests hold BE- the solemn duty Of
any once who IL justly suspected Of dsoyaiy 70 the
0onseution Of the republic who denies full and
49, ~ Tho 4 onpoced TO fsif ana imnsrt,ai distrbu
ton Of labor among all the citizens
Resolved That in the noble uerances OF the founders
81 constitution We recognize true appreciation OF
che great that governments 70 be successful must
. founded and administered tho basis Of exact and
e9sal justice all men, and that accept guide
- treat principles enunciated by them hrs and most
Smpornt Of which 10 the great and glorious truth that
I'll men created free and equal endowed By their
Croator with certain naienable rights and that among
these fe liberty and the pursuit Of happiness; and
" solsmny pledge the part Of this convention and
Che party represents strict adhesion 70 these sent
Dents which, for the first time in the history OF this
DISTRICT political organization II In position 10 adopt
IN spirit and action As IN name.
tsict OF Columbia cherish with undying affection the
memory OF ilustrious author OF freedom Abraham
Lincoln. who fell martyr 70 cause he 20 honorably
and ably defended
Mr. Stewart. Of Maryland was the first speaker and
vss followed by James NJ Ashley. Of Ohio who made
sus OF his characteristic speeches, during which he
made several illusions President Johnson's nten-
seus 70 nully the Reconstruction laws and said that
should The President fail do his duty, Congress at
nsesing In July would pass still stringent pro-
VISIONS announcement that called down thundsrs Of
applause.
DecIiuasisn Of q Colered Candidate for tho
City Council.
George H. Hatton, the only coIcrsd candidate nomi-
nsAsd for the City Council by the republicans has
clinsd the nomination many colorsd voters dis.
sassnsd with him. He desired for the sake Of harmony
tAss white man be substituted and this has been DONE
Sid Hatton could hold his seat II elected the
city charter provides the election Of white only
- city ofices
The REGISTRY In Washington.
me registry rsopened today for the purpose Of
esvseclion, and hundreds OF added 70 the
ia The municipal election will take place next Mon
ResIstrasieu in seuth Carolina,
When registration Ii completed In South Carolina IL 10
estimated that there will be about fortynve thousand
white 70 sixty thousand colored voters: 20 that
tAsrs will BE- nothing to prevent the negroes
slscting black ticket against q white ticket should
sAsy think proper In two Congressional districts lying
sisng the sssboard the negroes also in the majority
In the Charleston district which takes In several negro
ecssnies, such as Beaufort, they are largely In the
ascendant
Nsaen psiOn Of the Notes OF the First National
Bank Of New Orleans.
fhs Comptroller Of the Currency gives notice 70 the
Aoidsu Of the circulating notes Of the First National
Dank Of New Orleans that such notes vii be paid In the
lawful money Of The United States upon presentation Of
sAs same At the Treasury Of the United States
Appointment Of = Lsuisianian Member
Acadeny.
Mr. 3. A. Augamar, the special Levse Commissioner
e Louisiana was to-day appointed BY President John
- member of the Beard Of Visitors 70 the west Point
Military Academy from that State the Board coavsnss
ysns l. and - the sst time since The inception Of the
lsas rebellion that Lousana has had representative
shs Board Of vhisora
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