The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1868-05-20
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Correspondence Of the Standard.
WAsH1NeroN, D. c., May IS, 1868.
~ I propose giving the readers of the Stand
ard sssketch of the incidents and scenes of
week we'll spent in this City.
The N. c., Delegation arrived safely. At
Baltimore, our worthy Collector of the New
bern port, unfortunately lost the train, and
we Travelled off atabout forty miles an hour.
leaving him to contemplate the uncertainty OF
hack-drivers and the vicissitudes of engines.
But he too arrived safely in an hour or So,
when he found Deweese and others behind
the remains of chicken and the crumbs OF
two loaves and five fishes. Latin was puff
ing away over cigar-stand, and the bal
ance, too numerous to mention, were suck
ing sherry cobblers through oaten straws.
We were all thus quietly installed at the Ma
tional Hotel, and fortunately secured excel
lent quarters, save the the members of Con-
gress from the list and End districts, who Sc
cured KEY to back room on 3d floor,
whose perspective was beautifully ornamen-
ted by five tin roofs and Baptist Church
steeple. But in order that posterity may
visit our quarters, when they have turned
their reluctant feet from the memorials at
Vernon, we now designate the number OF
our headquarters, No. "a, up stairs, and thus
deliver the figures to fame. tay
Many of our delegation have returned
home, Messrs. Stanly, Reade, w. D.. Jones,
Harris and King. Those who remain are
Messrs Heaton, E. W. Jones, Deweese,
French, Cowles, Thomas and Holden. MIR.
Cavalry has gone to Connecticut, on visit.
The balance of the 8 scallawags" send their
respects to their friends. .. 5.,a
One of the most wonderful places in
Washington is the Treasury Building. Here
through the courtesy Of Mr.. Spinner, who
is kinsman of Mr.. Latin, and who accom-
panied US, we were snuwn the process of
making greenbacks, so far as any outsiders
are permitted to see 1t would De SoO "a: :
Gus to detail the operation, but it is wonder
full, and gives person full idea OF the
mighty power of the United States Of
America. .5t
We were shown into vault, where there
was deposited over four hundred millions of
dollars, and had the pleasure of handling
about eleven millions in one package. Oh,
how poor we felt
Here two they told us were the deposits of
1879 National Banks, and just opposite over
the way was Jay Cookies Bank, the first es-
tablished under the present system. aia
In another vault, they showed US some of
JEFF Davis gold Each of US lifted a five
thousand dollar bag and didn't wish to letgo,
but we did SO, and retired in good order. 2
Next we were shown into the Counting
room, where many beautiful girls were seat
ed, counting greenbacks for issue. Here
. <hn. Ic of loll f1,rounl.
their lily fingers, and We heard nothing save
the rustling noise OF so many notes being
counted at once. Some of the girls were
very pretty. Yet should not deem their
positions enviable.
Next the cancelling process was exhibited.
Packages of notes were cut through with
round hole, and split in half Part were sent
to one office and the other retained. Coulter
felt notes were branded with a hot iron.
By the way, before proceed further, let
me say there 3 North-C Carolina Avenue
here, which have been unable to discover.
Like our State, it is among the non-recon
structed. Blu, when in search of our Ave-
nue., feared result similar to that which
blessed the Investigations of Georgian,
who, in the palmy anti-bellum days, spent
q week intent upon a like mission. At
length his researches were rewarded with
view of Georgia Avenue. Presently loiter-
ing along its grassy limits, he stun bled on
a modest building. What place is thiss"
This is the poor house." "Ah?" "Yes,
sir" Then, what building is that yonder
at the foot Of the Avenueg" "That house
yonder2" YES" "Why, that's the Pen
itentiary" He'll" said the astonished
Southron, "does Georgia Avenue lead from
the poor-holse to the Penitentiary!" .
I saw Andrew johnson on Saturday even
ing last. He was alone, standing ut win
dow of the White House, gazing out to-
wards the setting sun. The old look of
anxiety was stiH upon his face. I turned
away and left him.
will not discuss politics here. But be-
lieve that johnson will ne convicted, all the
Southern States received and the disabilities
removed from Republicans. have the best
reasons for saying this. North Carolina
stock stands at par here.
The effort of Mr.. Goodloe to prevent re-
construction only Injuries him. That is all.
A day or two ago, our delegation called
on Secretary Stanton. He received US gra-
ciously.- am sorry to say that his health is
feeble, but his will is as infeXible as ever.
He referred to his family having emigrated
from North Carolina toK kentucky, and rejoiced
in the success of Republican principles there.
Gen. Grant is staunch Republican.
have the very best authority for knowing
that he exerts himself so far as he can to for
ward reconstruction.
Tuesday last, by the courtesy of Hon. A.
Fl. Latin. seven Of us were admitted to the
floor of the Senate to witness the vote on
impeachment, which, however, did not
transpire. 1t was an imposing spectacle to
see the Court in session, and behold the gal
leries crowded with hundreds of ladies. l
am glad that I had fair view of the his
toric scene.
Our delegation will disperse in a few days.
You will hear from me at Chicago. ..,4