The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-13
WAshINcT
Radical Opposition to the. Ad-
mission Of Virginia.
a Delegation Of Colored Men .,
the White House.
BUSINESS of the Internal
Revenue Bureau.

WASHINGTON, Dec. IL, 1869.
Reception by tho President of u Committee
OF Colored Men.
committee OF coored men waited upon the
President on Saturday, when Senator Harris
(cooredl of North Carolina. q delegate to the
National Labor Convention, addressed him as
follows:-
Mr.. PREsIDENT-In accordance with resolution
passed by the National Labor Convention Just held
In this city, composed mostly Of colored men, repre-.
senhng the sentiments and views OF the coored cti
me ha s 10
OF the coored men for the impartial and
Just manner in which you have administered the af
your recognition OF the claims OF the negro, In APP
pointing black men to offices OF great re-
black, but IN recognition Of the tact that
they are part OF the body polite. Sir, we
ind that you III casting your eyes over this broad
country to select suitable persons to I'LL office have
placed alike white and black men IN the Just scale OF
merit, and have been governed, not by the color Of
moral worth. Sir, for this fact and other
noble acts ss Of justice on your part part permit
7so 600 negroes IN the South, large percentage Of
whom unaerwent everything death to cast their
votes IN support OF the great republican party which
trate. make this especial reference TO the 100000
pegroes OF the South because am from the South;
but know that like appreciation Of your worth and
character Is felt by the negroes of the North. Sir
can assure you that we do properly appreciate what
mas been done ~ your Just and proper recognition
the patriotism you have fed IN the black mans
breast, but OF the announcement you have given
in their day and generation. Sir IN your admin
1stration we see o practical carrying out OF the
fundamental principles upon which the government
and the republican party were founded-nameiy,
liberty, humanity, equality and justice. In concu-
sion, permit me again 10 thank you, In the name OF
the colored bone and Slnew OF the land which
stands ready to defend you and the country.
The President replied as follows:-
GENTLEMEN--I am gratiAed to receive this deega-
ton, as have watched the proceedings OF your Con-
yenton with great attention. have aone all could
to advance the best interests OF the ctizens OF our
country, without regard to color, and shall en-
deavOr to do In the future what have done In the
past. hope that the measures you have inau
Rurated viii result in the securemen Of your best
aims.
Rev. Sella Martin, speaking for the delegation
said:-
MR. PREsIDENT-One great subject OF interest
during deliberations the securing OF land for
the laDOrers OF the South SO that they may become
permanent settlers and independent citizens There
are 900 acres OF land that may be used by Con-
gress to secure this result aud we desire secure
your influence to prevent any renewal Of the lapsed
land grants 10 railway and other corporations the
detriment OF actual settlers.
The President said that he could only aid the mat
ter by suggestion and recommendation and that he
would give the matter hts attention. The delega-
ton, having shaken hands with the President, with
drew, highly satisfied with the interview.
Radical Opposition to the Admission of vir-
gipia.
A delegation Of Virginia radicals composed OF
Congressman Aver Delegates H. L. Bowdon and d.
d. White Judge Reilly OF the Accomac district and
r. S. Turkey arrived here tonight to work
against the admission OF their state at pre-
sent. They come loaded with documents
representing tremendous frauds and intmldations
during the late election. Tomorrow they viii wait
upon the President and the Reconstruction CON-
mittee and state their case. Messrs E. w. Massey
and J. Amber Smith here again to look after the
other side or the case and counterfeit the ba.eful
efforts OF Aver Company.
Business of the Internal Revenue Bureau
During November.
The following Is summary OF the work performed
In the Internal Revenue Bureau during the month
Of Noyember:-