The New York herald., 1869-03-02
WASHINGTON
TIE COMING INAUGURATION
Programme Of Proceedings on
the 4th of Marcl.
Crush Of Visitors at Army
Headquarters.
Senator 11ill, Of Georgia, and Super
intendent Kennedy, Of New
York, Among the Crowd.
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Decision in the Suprme Court Adverse to the
Floyd Acscptancss.
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Discussion on the Removal Of Political
Disabilities in the Senate.
THE MASSACHUSETTS, CLAIM.
The Miscellaneous Appropriation
Discussion on the Removal Of Political
Disabilities in the Senate.
HE MASSACHUSETTS, CLAIM.
The Miscellaneous Appropriation
Bill in the House.
WAR CLAIMS OF THE STATES.


WASHINGTON, March I, 1862
Large Number Of Visitors to Army Head.
quarters. -
The interest manifested in visiting Army Head
quarters is kept up with unabated fervor. The
this morning was remarkably lively. The number
of those anxious to pay their respects to General
Grant, as well as General Sherman, who was punc-
tually at his desk IN the ONCE with the General-in.
Chief, exceeded that OF any day during the winter
Senators. members OF the House Of Representatives
officers Of the army, clergymen and civilians were
present In considerable force. Very few ladies',
however, were present. The usual routine observed
by the visitors Is, first, to present themselves
In the reception room Of the lower moor
OF the building used az Army Head
quarters, where they deliver their cards to an
orderly, who hands them to the Presidentelect in
his Office in the story above. General Dent whose
time is in great demand by many OF the visitors, is
generally in the reception room between ten and
twelve O'Clock in the forenoon. Here the visitors
exchange greetings, discuss Cabinet probabilities and
pass time away generally until admitted into the
presence OF the General, where, excepting IN some
particular cases, the interviews are OF very short
duration and seldom extend beyond shaking hands
with the distinguished occupants OF headquarters
and exchanging word or two pertinent to the oc
caslon.
Among those who called this morning were Sena-
tors Nye and Stewart OF Nevada, and Warner,
Of Alabama, with delegation from Alabama;
Joshua Hill, OF Georgia; Governor Boreman OF West
Virginia; Representatives Loan, Anderson, Slower
and Others OF the Missouri delegation in the House;
j. II. Ketcham and Thomas Cornell of New York;
Francis w. Kellogg, OF Alabama George G.
of thp John
A. Kennedy, superintendent OF the Metropolitan
Police In New York, and several others.
The members OF Congress were nearly all accom-
panied by friends from the districts they represent
anxious to have the pleasure OF meeting General
Grant, some OF them never having heretofore expe-
rienced that privilege.
Visit OF Delegation of Southern Members Of
Congress to tho President Elect-A Change
in the Military Commanders 10 be Made.
A delegation Of Southern members OF Congress
called upon General Grant to-day to pay their re-
spects and him Of the hearty support OF the
loyal people Of that section.
The delegation was composed as follows:-B. +.
Whittemore, of South Carolina, chairman: Samuel
Mckee, Of Kentucky; Kellogg, OF Alabama; Kitchen,
OF West Virginia; Blackburn, Of Louisiana; Boyren,
Of North Carolina; Hamilton OF Florida; B0les, OF
Arkansas, and Arnel, OF Tennessee.
Mr. whittemore, acting as the spokesman OF the
party informed General Grant that they called upon
him simply to pay their respects and to pledge to
his administration the earnest support OF the section
which they represented. He assured the General
that no portion Of the people OF the United states
rejoced at his elevation to the Presidency than
the loyal people Of the South They felt that his adj
minstration would insure to them peace and pro-
lection, both Of which they greatly needed.
In reply to this remark General Grant said IL would
be his study to give peace and protection TO the
people everywhere, the South included. He thought
the troubles OF that section at an end and he
hoped that all classes Of the people would cooperate
together to promote peace and prosperity.
The conversation then turned upon the great
question, to w.t. the Cabinet. The members OF the
delegation remarked that they did not presume TO
dictate TO Grant in the matter OF choosing his Cabi
net officers. II, however, he should see proper to
select Of his advisers rom the Southern states t
would give great satisfaction to their people and
greatly aid In strengthening the loyal party there.
In answer to this Grant simply remarked that he did
not think the people OF the South had any reason to
complain. For the last four years they had had
representative from their section at the head OF the
government, and he was one Of their own selection.
This aluson to President Johnson drew forth
goodnaturcd laugh from all present Grant included
No names Of Southern men were mentioned by the
delegation Us ut members for the Cabinet and with
the facetous remark Of the President elect concern
ing Johnson the subec. was dropped.
Mr.. Whlttemore alluded 10 the importance OF bav.
ing The proper kind Of military commanders az the
South adding that the course pursued by General
Sickies while In command at Charleston had put
South Carolina the right track and had been the
means Of saving the state to the loyaists Grant
replied that II was his present intention 10 make
changes IN all the military commanders at the south
with but one exception. Then turning 70 Colonel
Mckee, Of Kentucky, he sad:--'T presume you do
not want any change IN the commander OF the dis
trict IN which your State IL ncluded-General George
H. Thomosr Mckee said General Thomas was per
fccty satisfactory TO the loyal people OF Kentucky,
M he presumed he was 10 those OF every
State included in the department. Grant said he
hoped TO he able TO make appointments
which would be as acceptable to the people of the
Soath as General Thomas was 70 the people OF the
department he commanded. Mr.. Blackburn, of
Louisiana, inquired whether IL was his purpose TO
send General sheridan to New Orleans. Grant said
nc dld not think that would be practicable at pres
ent lie would like 10 send sheridan there. but that
Omoer would be compelled to take charge OF the de-
partment lately under the control OF General sher.
man; besides the Indian war was FAR from being at
an end, and while 1t continued Sheridan who nad
shown great efficiency representing the war aca,nst
the savagcs, would have to remain ION the war
paih.n The delegation, however might rest assured
that good officers would be placed ut the head OF
each department
The interview In represented az having been very
pleasant and cordial to all concerned and the South
ern men express themselves thoroughly Satisfied