New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-24
WASHINGTON.
An Exnlanafinn<

l " ASHlN''ION, OcGOO6r I'll ne PRESIDENT
having nearly recovered from his sickness,
| which kept him from his Office yesterday,
| received to-day large number of visitors
On being asked by q friend as to the con-
tents OF his recent letter to Mr.. Williams, he
| said he herein reiterated q former remark,
viz:
That in addition to what had already
been done by the government, the only way
Of relief was for the government to buy ex-
change, but that exchange could not now
be purchased, as the governments has no
use for it, having already purchased enough
on London for the Navy and State Depart
ments to answer the present purposes.
There is no intention, he further rem marke d.
to draw on the $4,000, 900 reserve, except
for the current expenses of the government
The money will be used for no other pur-
pose. 1t would seem, from further cOnver-
sat!on with the President, that the letter in
question was merely suggestive, without as
serting any intention of positive official
action.
The Corn Crop.
Statisticlan Dodge, of the agricultural
bureau, states that the corn reports indicate
250000,000 bushels. As compared with last
year only Georgia, Florida, arkansas and
California report average crops.
!1utilated Currency.
Many of the notes of national banks
which found their way into various public
repositories are so much worn that the
Treasury Department will not pay them
out to government creditors, and therefore
sends such notes to the banks issuing them
to be exchanged for others Of better con-
ditiOn. Sixty days time elapse before ex-
changes are made. This occasions much
inconvenience to the treasury, especially at
this time, when the public funds are not as
plentiful as heretofore. Congress will be
asked to take action IN order to remedy
this evil. A plan will be submitted for the
purpose by the department.
Andy johnson Makes a Speech.
Ex-President johnson was serenaded to
night at the Metropolitan Hotel, the front
of which was decorated with flags and Chi.
nese lanterns. An immense crowd Of per.
sons were present. After the music by the
band, calls were made for Mr.. johnson,
when he appeared. and was received with
cheers.
He spoke OF having made his first appear.
ance in Washington thirty years ago;
briefly alluded to the various political
positions held by him during that
time. and expressed his cordial
thanks for this warm welcome
from those who were either witnesses of his
acts or had heard Of them through their
relatives and friends. He wished TO simply
express the emotions Of heart that never
was false to a friend or TO the country.
IApplause.i Having briefly alluded to the
period of his presidential life, when he lived
in the midst OF ealumny and detracton,
and mendacious and unprincipled assaults
the crowd exclaimed, ANDY, yeu still live,
Andy"--to which Mr.. johnson yeplied, yes,
thank God, l am still alive, and not only live
physically, but I am alive to the preserva-
tiOn of our institutions and the best interests
of the country. [Applause.] If any one came
here expecting him to argue, question or
make an oratorical display. or exhibit fire.
works, all he had to say was there would
be disappointment; even if he had the
mental power he had not the physical
strength on the present occasion. What he
would say now would be by way of inquiry,
and he would ask what kind of govern
ment have we now! iApplause and cries Of
tell US. We used to have some idea that
there was constitution [laughterl, and
constitutional government; and as l argued
when first made'my appearance as mem.
Der Of Congress. the inquiry formerly was as
to the powers conferred upon the govern.
ment1 1t was thought long ago there was
limitation to power. both as to the several |
States and the general government. under
that instrument. Such was the view of
Washington. the father of his country. who /
was first in peace. and first in war, and |
who sacrificed his ease and received no |
pay for his services; and 80 thought Jetfer- !
son and those great men who framed !
the constitution. When he first came to I
Congress there were two great parties, the I
Wings and the Democratic. He wished (
to-day The country was under their control. |
He feared the people would never again
have two such parties. The difference be- !
tween them was merely this-tbe Democrats !
contended for strict construction, while |
the Wings claimed little more latitude. |
While these parties were thus opposed, |
they both agreed in she essential principle |
that there was constitution, but how was |
1t now, or within the last four or SIX years. |
When measure was brought up in Con- |
gress, and its constitutionality was ques-
toned the reply would be in effect. Damn |
the constitution; we have got the numbers" |
[laughter] and while he was here as q |
friend Of the constitution battling and
for its existence the constitu. |
ton was taken from the archives, torn in |
pieces and trampled usder foot. The query |
comes up, what kind of a government |
kave we! The consequences Of the war
had perfectly effaced and wiped out the |
limitations and restrictions of the |
The people, therefore, re-
quire to be indoctrinated in the prin. |
ciples in which the constitution was
II the consultation is wiped |
ont and Congress IL without restraint, |
whore are wei Hsving . sgoyersmsnt eep- /