Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1873-11-06
Letter from Warrington.
WASHINGTON. d. c.. Oct. 81. 1873.

the expression of DIR. Chalmers. so aptly
quoted by DIR. Amot of Edipburg. ITS a
said noo-it's no a doom, but it's a said
the nco." and those who were together tor
short time have separated for their own
homes with hearts refreshed and souls
quickened by the closer knowledge OF one
another and the mutual Interchange of
thought.
One couldsbut feel the heart grow larger
at sight Of those representatives of the re-
ligious culture of the various nations. and
at the thought that however varied the
family, race or language. still one common
band united them all-love to the great In
visible Head. Professionalism cannot be
deemed failure. when the divers tongues
OF The world with united voice give In their
allegiance to its tenets
+ From all quarters these men came. and
! the list of distinguished visitors embraced
names from every country ofthe civilized
world-even from "far distant Ind" came
the turbaned Brahmin. trophy Of the tri-
umph OF Christianity in his land.
I The enthusiastic welcome received the
country over. must have convinced them
that the real American heart is in its right
I place, and however political morality may
swerve from the right. religion is still rev
erenced. and its supporters honored.
Washington was not behind the other
cities in its greeting, and welc omed the Wis
itors with true hospitality. A reception was
given by the President. who extended a
gracious greeting, and the officials Of ihe
District did their par: iitly. Four churches
were appointed for the meetings. and
crowded TO repletion. while hundreds OF
people went away from the doors unable
ID gain entrance. The speeches were fol
the most part simple expressions OF JOY at
meeting, and wonder at the cordial wei
come they had everywhere received. The
Dean of Canterbury, whose name recall.
many tale Of Eagland's history, struck
the keynote in his remarks on the unity ol
christian sects. and the oneness of them al
in the common Lord. The burden of all
the speeches was the .sme-christida union
e piuribus Hnun If the politician.
will pardon this use OF the term in this
sense.
\ grand idea carried TO Il grand success,
was this assembly. and now one wonder
if it will have its effect upon the world fol
good as it should. which only time ear
show.
VISIT FROM THE RED MEN.
Then in suikIng contrast 10 these cultur.
ed men of the East come our red brethren
from the plains ofthe West. The Utes and
Crows. Arrapahoes and Cheyennes, who
come so see their great father and settle
their various grieVances-wth few exec p.
tons. poor specimens OF humanity. by no
means calculated 10 arouse our sympathy
tor their fast decaying race or make u.
cAyil at the manifest destiny. which places
the white man in possession of their hered-
itary hunting grounds. Stern and infiexi-
ble they 70 about the streets, ard through
the grand halls Of the public buildings
only showing some surprise at the dis
change OF the great guns at the Navy Yard,
which were fired for their amusement.
ANDY JoHNsoS's VISIT AND sPtECH.
And our worthy exPresiJent has been
veutiating few ideas for the beneiit ot
the country. Finding himself in Washing
ton. and having always a strong desire Ia
make his presence known, he must talk
and responded to a serenadc from his adj
mirers. in long. rambling speech which
nnnInns Cd xyntli raal ahn 81,
My friends-you know me came here
thirty years ago. and have been her. much
Of the time since. You know mel was
President of the United States. after hold
ing other offices. The constitution is IN
danger. | love the con,titution-evcry-
body ought to love it. stand upon it a.
always did. There used to be two parties.
both constitutional. but one more 30 than
the other. Now how j. it, what sort o..
q government have you now? Look of
yo... laxes. and your offlce-hold"--' lakes
must be paid, and boz are you going to
pay th...: lou have TO money and what
Is your currency good for? 1t has even
been $50 per cent. below par
There followed an hours talk upon iiuan-
cial matters lending in general goriica-
ton OF Self in contrast with the encroach-
ments Of the present government. and an
allusion to his own career from boyhood,
with its gratiied ambition, all now centred
in the desire 10 hold an honorable place in
the hearts and memory of his countryIncm
after he shall have gone to his final rest.
Not word concerning the allegations of
ex-senator Foote in regard 10 the assassin
alton of President Lincoln. nor any men
tloh OF the charges concerning the eYecu-
ton of Mrs. Surratt, nor indeed anything
that was expected of him. but instead an
incoherent statement of "generalities' by
no means "glitterins," which left the i'm
preston that it would be well for him to
return 10 his native borough and begin the
world anew.
The otiuw cum diglitdte apparently has
a rejuvenating effect upon Mr.. johnson. for
the years leave few signs Of their passage
upon his rubicund visage, aud there seems
abundance of energy left to him for new
labors, should they be required.
The city is fast preparing for its winter.
and one sees the familiar faces appear
Lydia Thompson and her blondes are
drawing crowded houses at the Opera
House, Notwithstanding the cutlery against
them. but one might question the good
taste of their admirers without being I'M
duly critical or prudish in the extreme.
Next week. renewal of the legtim ate
drama is promised, which one may hope
will be n success. X.
Among the first who hastened to the
relief Of the Shreveport sufferers was a