Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-01-24
WASHINGTON.
THE MExIcAN VETERANS.

THE MEXICAN VETERANS.
WASHINGTON, January IL. The
Mexican Veterans, at their meet
ing this morning, agreed upon a
memorial to Congress, skiing pen
siOns for those who were engaged
in that war, or their surviving wi
dows and children. In accordance
with previous arrangement, the
convention in body proceeded t.
tile Executive Mansion, ard ar
ranged themselves in line In the
east room. When the President
entered he was received by ex-
Governor Herbert, Of Louisiana,
who, as marshall Of the cOnven-
ton, said the members of the con-
vention were glad 10 recognize
in him an old companion in arms
in the gloious and victorious bat
ties IN Mexico
The President bowed his thanks
in reply, and then, accompanied
by General Denver, Pres
ident Of the Convention, passed
from enc veteran to another shak-
ing hands.
Among the incidents were the
following: Colonel Ruddaci,, Of
Maryland, asked permission,
which was granted, to pin on the
Presidents coat the r0sette badge
Of that State. General Cafyalla-
der, Of Pennsylvania, presented TO
the President in a few humorous
remarks, an old colored man,
named Benjamin Johnson, vino
during the Mexican war served as
General Scott's cook. One Of Pres
ident Grants classmates at West
Point made known the fact 10 him,
and a brief, but pleasant CONVEX
sation followed.
Among the spectators were Gen
era Sherman, Senator Fenton
and a number of ladies'. The Pres
ident and members of the conyen-
ton seemed 10 be very much graf
fled with the meeting The con-
vention then returned to their
hall to resume business.
CHEAP TRANSPORTATION
In the Cheap Transportation
Convention. this morning, the
majority report of the Committee
on Railroads was adopted. 1t de-
clares that relief must cJme from
legislation by which our present
system of railways can be regula-
ted and improved, and competi-
ton, which will complete and car
ry out the reform which legisIa-
ton must inaugurate, recommends
II national law providing for bu
reau OF commerce and Transports
ton, etc., and recommends that
members of the American Cheap
Transportation Association en-
deavoring to obtain the passage of
certain laws in their respective
States, including law prohibiting
all railway companies from MAX
ing unjust and excessive discrimi-
nations against places which are
not competing points, and q law
obliging all railway companies to
transport the cars Of other compan-
les. orei individuals, for IA just and
and Impartial compensation, and
with the same despatch as the cars
belonging exclusively to said
roads, &c.
Josiah Quincy,of Massachusetts,
was elected President, with Vice
President from each State in the
Union. II. III. Ferguson was
chosen Secretary. 1t was resolved
that the next session be held in
Richmond, Va the time of meet
ing to be fixed by the Executive
COMMITTEES.
Senator Window, of Minnesota,
being called upon, addressed the
convention, and said the commit
tee of the Senate, of which he is the
Chairman, has been employed in
gathering much information.
Mr.. Capreol, of Canada, spoke of
being instrumental in constructing
the first railroad in Canada. He
favored the opening of the Geor-
gian Bay Canal, from Lake Ontario
to Lake Huron, a distance of only
miles, which would give
fast facilities.