The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-02-23

L feel more pride in becoming Of the
people, and of bearing in common with
them my share of the burdens " hich all Of
us ore called upon to endure, than wouldfeei
in any office of honor and profit that could
, be conferred upon me. Let us, then, keep
always in view the Constitution, which
should ever command our highest respect
and reverence; for when respect for it
vanishes, where shall we look for succor
l have frequently said here tofore that my
only aim was the preservation of the Con-
stitution and the advancement of the pub
lie good. I repeat it here, now that am
about surrendering the powers Of the Chief
Executive, all is gone unless the Constitu-
ton of our country is saved and it should
be saved without the shedding of blood. To
me civil honors are far more agreeable than
the incense that arises from the field of
carnage. I must be permitted to say, step
ping as shall very soon out of power and
authority, that the path over which have
trodden is not stained with the blood of my
fellow-man. I have striven to walk in the
ways of peace and good will to all men.
Let us turn our thoughts on the preserya-
ton of our country by peaceful means.
~ would to-day rather wear on my face
the burrows marked there by care and
responsibility in the arduous services Of
peace than wear on my shoulders the gilt
tcring epaulette or by my side the jingling
sword as the insignia of ruthless war. Let
us indoctrinate our people with the belief
that the Constitution is the palladium of
our liberty, our only safeguard in the hour
of peril. Let US cling to it as the ship
wrecked mariner clings to the plank which
he feels to be his only ark of safety. /
thank you again for the high and hattering
compliment you have paid me. Your hos
pitality, SO kindly offered, is accepted, and
the time when my visit shall be most con-
7enient shall soon be designated"
When the President had ceased speaking,
the party crowded around him, and were
individually introduced. Amongst those
who pressed towards the President for q
word of greeting were Frank P. Blair, ST.,
and General Blair.
General Sheridan will arrive here some
time during the present week to witness
the ceremonies Of the inauguration, and to
receive instructions in regard to his new
command, which, it is understood, will be
that now occupied by General Sherman.
WALLACE.
ASSOCIATED PRESS KILOGRAMS.
VETO OF THE COPPER TARIFF BILL.
WASHINGTON, February 22.-The Presi-
dent has vetoed the copper tariff bill.
The Reconstruction Committee considered
Texas matters to-day without action. 1t is
engaged in preparing 8 new removal Of disa-
bilities bill.
ACCIDENT TO SENATOR SALISBURY.
WASHINGTON, February a. Senator
Salisbury, of Delaware, fell from his car
riage yesterday and broke his leg.
VARIOUS ITEMS.
WASHINGTON, February %. General
Breckenridge is here, and leaves tomorrow
for Lexington, Va, to see his children, who
are at Washington College.
Replying to committee inviting him to
Baltimore, President Johnson says his
whole aim has been for the general good of
the country, without regard to present or
future popularity. His constant aim has
been the restoration Of prosperity to the
country and happiness and peace to its
| citizens.
In vetoing the copper tariff bill to-day,
the President says the bill would diminish
the public receipts and impose an additional
tax on our oyerburdened people, who should
not be further impoverished that monopo-
lies may be fostercd and corporations en-
rchcd. 1t would be detrimental to the
shipping interest, and would increase the
price OF blue vitriol, which enters into
many industries, seventy per cent. The
depression in copper mining is attributable
| TO newly discovered and rich mines and the
substitution of other materials for copper
| hence the tariff, instead of fostering into
existence new industry, would simply be
| imposing perpetual tax on the people TO
| support an improbable business.
In senatorial caucus this afternoon TWEEN
ty-tHo senators voted to postpone action on
the tenure-of- office bill till next session.
The boilers hope with the aid of the Demo
Gratis to secure its Immediate and uncon-
ditional repeal.
The friends of the Ell Paso and Memphis
road are much elatcd over the passage OF
that bill by the House to-day, and claim
| that the vote indicates o determination on
the part of the House to foster southern in
| terests.