Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-06-03
Visit Of the National Typcgra phical Union
to the President.
SPEECH OF TIE PRESIDENT.

At half-past twelve o clock to-day, the Ma
tional typographical Union, now holding tn
convention in this city, visited the Ike ecu.ive
Mansion for the purpose Of pay iag their re spects
TO the President There were about enc hun.
dred and twenty Ave members Of the cJnven.
tion present, headed by Mr.. McKechnie, Pres
dent Of the Convention, and A. T. Cavis, Esq
OF the Committee OF Arrangements.
The visitors ha wing formed circle in the
East room the President ent red and Mr.. Cavis
addressed him say ing the pleasant duty had
devoived upon HIM to present to the Executive
the officers and members of the National Typ.
ograph cal Union who were now holding their
10th annual convention in this city to al vance
the interest OF the trade. He then introduced
to the President Mr.. McKechnie, the President
OF the Convention, who said he had the pleas.
OF the journeymen printers their respects as
law abiding citizens. The high position You
occupy (having once been working man your.
selD gives us the assurance that working men
can aspire and gain the highest position in the
gift ofthe people. They desired TO show their
appreciation of one who by honest labor and
perseverance had elevated himself to that po-
siion.
The President in reply, said it was little
dangerous for him to make a speech, especially
at this time, when it was not long since he had
been arraigned for making speech and eX-
pressing his opinion in reference to our public
affairs as a citizen OF the United States. The
time had been when the right OF tree speech
was the great privilege of every citizen and
every officer. He was free 10 say that the allu-
sions made here to-day were peculiarly graf
flying to him. When men succeed in their as
piratons to reach high positions from low
ones, il often happened that they too readily
and too willingly forget the place from which
they sprung. 1t was fundamental prin-
ciple with him never TO forget his former po-
sItion or state in life. He sometimes received
communications with slurs and inuendoes
ia reference to trades or occupations but he
desired 10 say 10 all, that the reason why more
were not mechanics was because they had not
"a n nt rl,.,
early period OF his life caused him great happi-
ness. 1t was not persons calling which dis
graced him. If we never disgrace our profes.
sion. il will never disgrace US. 1t Is principle
of this Government that worth make the man,
and the want of it the fellow. / have been
called Democrat: but my democracy consists
IN measuring every man by his merit and his
worth. He remembered the day when he was
journey man, and often looked back to those
days with pride and pleasure. He had been a
mechanic In the proper sense of the term, and
ways tried to excel in his business. and thanks
be TO God, SO far he hoped he had been SUCCESS
ful. He had the reputation of doing his work
and always complying with his promises
They had correctly said that in our Govern
ment all could aspire from the lowest to the
highest position in the Government; and while
tha1s the frame work and genius of the Govern
ment II would he preserved. He would rather
be- a mechanic. and Ole IN the proper sense of
the term with reputation that one deserves
than 10 be dubbed with all the honor that this
him. These We're insgnias of peace. pros
perity, and good Will Of one man to-
wards another. He was glad to meet
such large portion OF intelligent mechanics
and considered il 8 high honor TO have tI-m
call upon him. He desired 10 meet them i'm a
friendly manner, and not with any set speech
Since he had been in public life every speech
vote or message from him, W here the question
had been involved. had been TO elevate the
great mass of the working people, which had
been the leading object of his lite. He had been
called a Democrat, and some might call him
an arIstocrat. He had always, and did now ad-
yocate the aristocracy of labor. That was the
kind Of ofaristocracy which should be- cherished in
this country. Aristocry of labor, of virtue, of
intelligence and talent had always had his
highest admiration. He did not speak in any
party sense. but upon first principles, the basis
upon which society and our Government
rested. Again thanking the Con vention for the
high honor paid him. he sincerely trusted That
each and every one of them would accept his
best wishes for his future welfare and pros
perity GGreat applause
Each member Of the Convention then took
the President by the hand. and after paying
their respects, withdrew.
THE OREGON ELECTIoN.-The following dis.
patches We're this morning received in this
city
SAN Francisco, June 3.-.Oregon responds
to impeachment fiasco and Grants nomination
with twelve huadred Democratic majority
Truth and justice vindicated.
q. L. WELLER, Examiner Office.
SALEN,OREGON, June2.-Oregon gone largely
Democratic. Member of Congress elected, and
Legislature nearly unanimous.
J.W. NEsMrrH
THERE is LIKELY to be a sharp contest for
election of oflAcers of the Senate Tomorrow
Among the names mentioned for the post are
Gov. Gorham, of California. Gen Burbridge,
Of Kentucky: MAJOR Ben Perley Poore, Sam
Gel Wilkeson, Frank Moore (of the Rebellien
Record, &. g. Fulton, of the Baltimore Ameri-
can, and Chief Clerk Mcdonald.
IN MEMORIAM.-In accordance with the
Presidents order, issued yesterday, the various
Departments OF the Government We're appro-
priately dressed in morning in respect to the
memory of Ex-President Buchanan, and to-
morrow they will be closed. Flags are dis
played at half. mast throughout the city.
THE OHIO CONTKsTEe ELECTION CASE SET.
TLED.-At half past two o'clock this afternoon
the previous question was called in the House
on the ajority report to admit MIR. Delano to
a seat in Congress in place of George Morgan
from Ohio and it passed by vote of 50 ayes to
2s nays. Mr.. Delano then appeared at the bar
Of the House and took the oath of Office.
THE WHITE HOUsE.-A very large crowd of
visitors was at the Executive Mansion to-day,
many Of whom were admitted 10 see the Pres
ident. Senators Doolittle and Buckalew, and
several Representatives had interviews with
the Executive this morning.
LEAVE OF ABsENCE.-Capt. John L. Wor-
den, U. s. N. has been granted leave Of
absence for six months on account of Ill
health, with permission to leave the United
States.
FOREIGN NEws.-By cable kilograms from
London Of yesterday we learn that the grand
Jury refused to indict Ex-Governor Eyre. of
Jamaica The committee ON the neutIaIity