The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-03-10
FROM WASHINGTON.

1t IS stated that harrington, who was Assistant Sec
reary OF the Treasury under Chase, and present min
lister Switzerland is endeavoring to retain that po
sition under Grant. He is now in this city
Gov. A. j. Hamilton, Col. John L. Haynes, NJ.
Armstrong, DR.. r. l.. Lane F. w. Summers, Mr.
Stockside, Capt Edwards Dr. Boulds Baker and Col
Jesse Strange, of Texas, called upon Grant to-day
and were presented by Major j. j. Reynolds. Hamil
ton, in behalf of Texans, congratulated Gen. Grant
bis election, and assured him that the Texas conven
! ton has presented good constitution to the people
he had no doubt of its ratification and Texas woulc
| thus soon be restored to the Union. Gen. Grant ex
pressed his gratiGcation He said Gen. Candy was al
excellent officer, but he felt it due Gen. Reynolds tt
restore to him his command in Texas. Well pleased
with their interview They all opposed division
| of the State.
Senate appropriated $4,000 for investigation Of
Texas cattle disease
An attempt to ride the repeal of the tenure of office
bill through as amendment to appropriation
failed-22 to 26.
Nevada ratified the fifteenth amendment
Colfax delivered his valedictory as Speaker of the
House. Pomeroy, of New York, elected Speaker for
the balance of the session.
The Senate passed bill for the relief of the Wash
ington banker, W. W. Corcoran, with an amendment
requiring him to take the iron clad oath
WASHINGTON, March 3.-Mr. johnson publishes a
two column address to the people of the United States
in defence of his course as President. He inyokes
the consideration of the people in behalf of his
cessor. Mr.. johnson would have achieved much more
present popularity had he consented cooperate with
parties who desired to carry the Government
side of the Constitution. He does not regret any of
his acts all having in view restraint of Congress within
the limits of the Constitution Very able paper.
Gen. Breckinridge passed northward. Treasury en-
ployees took leave of McCuIloch this afternoon Crowd
of visitors compelled Johnson to hold regular evee
day. President issued large number Of pardons today
Revenue to-day S6l3,000 letter signed By many
citizens of Lynchburg rendering the hospitaitcs Of
that city was presented to the President President
replied: Not having determined on bis route home
ward, he could not answer definitely, but would i'll
few days.
Sumner's bill erasng white" from the District
charter and ordinances passed. Senate military bill
passed last night and gone to the President provides
that so much of the entitled An act making appro-
praons for the support of the army for the year end
ing June 80, 1863 and for other purposes, approved
March 1857 as prohibits the organisation of army
calling into service of the militia forces in the States
lately in rebellion, bennd the same is hereby repealed.
Government drafts on Treasury for February&l4,-
100000 Heaviest items Indians and PENSIONS S., $780,
900
West Virginia Legislature ratified 18th article.
Committee headed by A. T. Stewart, of New York,
visited the Office jointly occupied by Grant and Sher
man. After handing Grant Il check for S65 00O they
handed Sherman deed for Grants house and furni-
ture, and check for balance of 800 900 subscription
Closing paragraphs of Johnsons address Calmly
reviewing my administration ofthe Government feel
that, with a sense of accountability to Cod having
conscienciouSly endeavored to discharge my whole
duty have nothing to regret. Events have proved
the Of the policy set forth il my first and
messages. The woes which have followed
the rejection of forbearance magranimty and const
tutloal rule known and desired by the nation 1t
is matter of pride and gratiication in retiring from
the most exalted position in the gift free people,
to feel and know that in long, arduous and eventul
public life, my action has never been influenced by
desire for gain and that can, in all sincerity, ask
whom have derauled, whom have oppressed, or of
whose hand have received any bribe to blind my
eyes to their duty. No responsibility for wars that
have been waged blood that has been shed rests
upon me. My thoughts have been those of peace and
my efforts have ever been to alay contentious among
my countrymen. Forgetting the past, let return
The first principles of the Government and unfur the
of our country inscribed upon it in inetaceable
Constitution and the Union, one and
nseparabe!
WASHINGTON, March 3.-Wisconsn Assembly, by a
vote of 50 to 90 adopted 9Th amendment.
WAsHINGToN, March 4.-Thieves carly this morning
attempted to plumber street cars but after severe
light the police dispersed them, capturing several
The Judiciary Committee on the case of Judge Bus
eed of Alabama accused of corruption and Ignorance
eportrd they had cosiered the case and on account
f teatv, recommended the testimony should not be
rnted, and asked to be discharged. This ends the
'ustecd case.
President johnson did not occupy the place reserved
or him for the Inauguration ceremonies but remained
t the White House, signing bills.
Among the spectators on the floor of the Senate to-
ay negro Bishop Campbell and Woman's Rights
Irs Doctor Mary Walker.
The President pocketed the following bills To reor
'nise the Judiciary to reduce navy and marine corps
rther securing of equal rights in the District of Co.
ons J
Mr.. Johnson remained at the White House until
oon Grant went from the Capitol to the White
ouse Delegation from Virginia the only Southern ,
gansaon in the procession Grants father fell I
'wn the steps of the Capitol, and considerably
jnred. Utmost good humor prevailed during the j,
". On reaching the White House Grant received 4
e following: " Berlin, March 4-My compliments I +
ID congratulations on the solemn day. Signed Bis ::
arckn j.
WASHINGTON, March 5.-Tle following are President 4
ANTS nominations, which have been confirmed by :
e Senate:
Secretary of State, f. B. Waslburne, of Illinois; II
cretary of the Treasury, Alex 7. Stewart of New {,
'rk Secretary of the Navy, Adophe L. Borie Of u
nnsy lvana Attorney General Ebenezer e. Hoar of II
Secretary Of the Interior, Jacob D. :.
*, of Ohio Postmaster General J. A. J. Creswell II
Maryland. No Secretary of War named. Secre- o
y schofeId remains Secretary of War pro TEN. u !.
WASHINGTON, March Stood VIII fire COMPANY ~
Philadelphia wheeled out of procession i'll conse- r.
ence of being preceded by negro organisation +
The chief topic this morning is lost wearing apparel :,
the ball. Immediate personal clothing torn to pieces Z
shing through the crowd. Everybody lost wrap h,
lgs. I
WASHINGTON, March 5.-President nominated Sher- I
n for Lieut.. General, Sclofed to be Major General ~,
n. Anger to be Brig General, Columbus Del,no to ~
Commissioner of Internal Revenue, all with Cab e.
/, confirmed
The Star has the following: Judge Hoar, the new
torney General for several years past has been up
the Supreme Bench of Massachusetts, He is about
years of age, and for many years enjoyed pr
y successful practice at his profession He is IL IT
n Of the highest integrity and very positive in his cb
nner His brother entered the House of Represen ps
ives the member from the Worcester District f.
olphe E. Borie of Pennsylvania, the new Sec S.
ary of the Navy is retired merchant of phIadel-
ia, having for many years been engaged in te East G.
lila trade, from which he reaped prncely fortune of
ng regarded as of the wealthiest men in the al
lntry. He is of the highest character, never
ring been mixed up in politics. During the war he
active worker in behalf of the Union and for +,
cral years vice president of the Union League In Fl
inner he resides at Forestdale, near Philadelphia ye
ere he has magnificent estate, but in winter re- y
es in Philadelphia I'll
WASHINGTON, March 5.-4scertained that name of
torney General is Ebenezer lockwood IIoar. wi
" NAsIlINGToN, March 6-No session of the House in
nmittees will be announced Tuesday Cabinet met 70
day. Absent, 1Ioar and Cox. Cabinet appoint WI
nts excite no enthusiasm. ar