The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-02-02

the fundamental tenets that aid down for myself
In yielding strict adherence TO the consultation OF
my country, ana TO that constitution invite your
attention on this OCCASION IL ia important in taking
charge OF this government that you should draw
statute law. Bear ever IN mind that It was framed
not Ior the lew but the many and that we acknow-
no superior but one ns Of having sSy
people are the masters, and individuals elevated TO
places Of trust and power are but their servants.
tuition, n which more human wisdom is en-
braced than in any other instrument that was
ever framed, recognizing the infirmity OF man and
| drawing experience from the lessons OF history,
places limitations on the EXERCISE Of power-for one
the trainers in extending protection to the rrts Of
minoriues. How deeply important IL Is to shield
this great charter Of our liberties from undue en-
strike the mind when 1t 10 for o moment considered
that the constitution once broken down and tram
nr and do the dss q esdom closes n hight DS
forever. II 1t Is to be amended let 1t
be done in +s tne manner prescribed BY the
nnalterabie; but any one can readily perceive that
country subject to the Will or the sovereign people
and done in the manner and mode pointed out by
does not conform to this rule is fatal to it's tegrity
ana rods me people OF protection first, and finally
OF the principles OF the constitution insyour minds
to be taken up and digested hereafter, feel that
should have done great deal Of good | think
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lege in the land to teach its pupils a cor
rect understanding and appreciation of the prnci-
ia reverence and importance to the Bible for it is as
much the groundwork OF our government the
other is The foundation Of our holy religion. Then,
let IL be study IL represents all the States 1t
is our political Bible 1t 10 the basis OF our political
system. Let all OF us come up cheerfuy to its sup
port and prejudice ana party malice throughout the
land VIII soon subside Let US lay our differences
one common altar and say the constitution must be
preserved though all things else sink in the dust
0usiODR
you have made TO my services man should be very
dull indeed, and his mind very barren OF sentiment
II he did not feel some patriotic inspiration at seeing
so many intelligent and ardent young men coming
up to the support OF their country and its govern
drawing near its close. You are ascending the hill
side with its dazzling summit before you; have
arrived at the foot OF the other side. ! Will now
conclude by thanking you again for this Manifesto
ton or your Kindness.
The cadets went through some further exercise in
the manual Of arms and then marched around the
room to where the President stood and were each
introduced in turn. Mr.. Johnson appeared greatly
delighted with the exhibition, and was very cordial
in his reception Of the cadets.
Gigantic Schemes for Public Plumber.
The Senate Committee on Pacific Railroads held
meeting this morning, and had lively debate over
the adjourned subject Of guaranteeing the interest
the bonds Of future railroad corporations. This
forms the great question at present. as the scheme
for securing land and bonds for the round dozen OF
railroads striking in every direction for the Pacific
failed at the last meeting Of the committee Messrs.
Howard, CONFESS, Ramsey Stewart Wilson and
Drake voting in the negative, and Messrs. Sher-
man, Morgan. Harlan, Abbott and Rice In the AMIR
NATIVE. 1t will be observed that those mentioned
as voting In the negative supported the bill to
aid the Central Branch Pacific Railroad, and
those In the affirmative contributed to defeat it.
The tables were very efectualy turned upon the lat
ter and all the dreams that either side entertained
about receiving lmitess acres and everlasting bonds
from the government have been entirely dssipated
by their own action. Had they pulled together the
Central Branch Pacific bill would have passed and
the Omnibus bill also. The latter involves an ag-
gregate of 5000 prospective miles Of railroad To
give up the thought of securing some KIND Of gov
ernment aid for this immense scheme Is not the pre-
sent disposition OF its supporters. This morning
was spent in discussing the question what Sc
curty the railroads could furnish the government
for the pledge OF It's guarantee in relation to the
bonds. No final settlement Of that point was
made and special meeting win be held tomorrow
evening for It's further consideration. The majority
OF the committee that dai vsa 20 Omnibus bill will
exact all possible security bei0re consentng to agree
that the government shall be held responsible for
the payment OF interest on the bonds The railroad
men WILL OF course, subscribe to any conditions OF
security that may be exacted and it may be- there
fore, put down that this point is already substan-
TALLY settled; but those OF the committee who
opposed any further government aid In any shape
being given just at present say that after allowing
all the conditions of security to be fixed they intend
to turn round and fight the main proposition Of
pledging the credit OF the Treasury to the
payment OF the interest on the bonds.
They desire that General Grants administration
shall go into operation with economy and retrench-
ment emblazoned on its coors and nailed fast to the
mas, afterward, when matters are in proper work
ing ORDER and the country capable Of bearing addi-
tional burdens these Pacific railroads can all come
up in succession and get plum apiece.
Colored Reception at Secretary Browning's.
An event somewhat novel to the Fashionable sea-
son In the national capital occurred at the residence
OF Secretary Browning on Saturday afternoon last
To use the expression OF Of his guests at that
time "a little instance occurred therer The Secre-
tary gave reception TO the coored messengers OF
the Department OF the Interior and their families
From the best accounts given OF the inception and
result OF this entertainment it would appear that
when the genial Secretary issued invitations to the
heads OF bureaus and clerks OF his depart
ment to visit him on Friday evening he lert
the colored employees entirely out in the cold In
view OF their altered circumstances these aspirants
for perfect equality had no notion OF allowing things
either delegated Of their number to jog the Sec
retary's memory concerning certain proclamation
issued by President Lincoln, or managed In some
way to hint to him that all the employees Of the
department should be served alike. The Secretary
"saw the point" and sent his messenger to number
OF the colored messengers in the several bureaus
with verbal invitation to them and their families
to call upon himself and Mrs. Browning between
the hours Of two and five on Saturday afternoon.
Mr.. Browning desired to see all his subordinates
collectively 90 bid them farewell previous to
his retirement from ONCE, and concluded to
adopt this method OF doing it. The Secretary and
Mrs. Browning accordingly made preparations to
give their colored guests kind reception. The ap-
pointed hour arrived, and with IL arrived stunning
concourse OF dusky visitors. Deeming punctuality
a virtue too much neglected, they had determined
not to follow the example OF fashionable whites and
drop in scatterngly, but to pounce upon the amiabe
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