The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-03-05

welcomed the rev occupant to his temporary
home. The Presilent shook hands VITO hlm,
aud very warmly with RaSliDs and the others
who had advanced, and then turned to speak a
few words 10 those who had accompanied h,m
from the Capitol. He then advanced, Under
the guidance of General MIcbler, to the door ot
the Blue Room. In the hall the ate VAR OF the
house q coloTed man. gas presented by General
Michler, who remaIked:-
"This gentleman will be glad to provide a
dinner for you."
Thank you,n sail the General.
"And this entieman," said Mcher, IN his
quiet, humorous way, presenting Ar. Johnson's
lOate ebony, will be happy to brush your
Clothes"
The President repeated his thanks, and then,
turning about and looking in every direction,
be SAID to Mcbler, in a halt desparing tone,
well, what am l TO do neXtW
MIR. Collax suggested TO him to retire to his
room on the floor above, and after .ew words
the President did 80. He was soon after iol-
lowed by Mr.. Cofax.
The procession mean while continued to pass
in front OF the White House, but outside of the
enclt sure.
walks, and a great deal Of confusion prevailed
but it was contned wholly to the avenue. After
remaining al the White House about an hoIr
General Grant departed tor his residence, on
street, to prepare tor the reception this even
ing at the ball. The intended public reception
in the East Room, for which prepars ton had
been made, is postponed tor the present.
Vtce-President CO1faXs
Says the Times writer:-
At 1906 O'Clock Mr.. Colfax Is escorted in 20
the Chamber and, stepping up to Mr.. Wade, he
takes his hand warmly. Tue latter rises, aud,
with rap of his gavel. calls the Senate to order.
He then calls upon MIR. Colfax to step forward
addresses the Senate n a brief and appropriate
speech. Not few are here who contrast this
scene with that remarkable episode of four years
ago this day and hour, when a thouiand ears
listened. first with eapelneSS. then with
prise, and at last with unutterable disgust;
when the thousand radiant faces OF the res plen-
dent galleries were mantled with the crimson
blush OF shame at the spectacle before them;
when the representatives OF the Govern nment
who sat IN their presence moved nervously In
their seats, and whispered in alarm,
and when the Diplomatic Corps, who
bore the brunt Of the plebeian harangue OF the
plebeian before them, smiled With a satisfaction
that seemed to mean, The end OF the republic
people. the fears OF the one and the hopes OF the
other have alike been dissipated; and, as il TO
compensate for lack of decency then, the scene
is invested with impressive dignity and delioe-
ration to day.
Colfax, the genial gentleman and practice
parliameutariap, accepts his new honors with
modest grace that makes the faces of Senator's
beam with satisfaction as they recall the par
liamentary chaos whence they have Just issued.
So easy will be his task of presiding here, that
he will forget that he was ever expert, and the
chronic disorder OF the Senate will be replaced
by sedate aud steady gravity, the graceful
equipoise of which will still farther contribute
to the reputation of the popular and new Vice
President. Rough and rugged and honest
"Cld Ben Wade" retired to a modest seat on
the floor, profoundly thankful for his deliver
ance.
johnson Moves His Trunks.
Ex-President Johnson is stopping with John
F. Coyle, of the InteHigencer, where he will
remain guest until he takes his departure for
Tennessee. He moved his trunks aud carpet
bags at the hour OF 10 yesterday morning, and
made his way from the scenes of his triumphs
defeats, and intrieues He kept his room during
the entire day after his arrival at his ne abode,
and seemed indifferent to the fate of some i'm
portant bills that were ready for has action. He
says he is glad to be relieved of the great
res possibility. The White House is in charge
of the old steward, General Grant retaining tor
the present the occupancy OF his residence en-
street.
The FarewelIs.
The leave taking between many OF the old
members who retired with the old Congress
and their felow-mem bers who remain with the
new, was deeply Affecting. Past associations
were brought up; pleasant "reminiscences
spoken of and past differences buried, making
the separation of most hearty and cordial
character. Wilson, of Iowa, Shellabarger, of
Ohio, Pomeroy, Giiswold, and Robertson, of
New York, Williams, of Pennsylvania all
honored and beloved as men and Representa-
tives, were among the number.