The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1877-03-06

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D.lILr IV.TELLlGESCER.
EASTERN STATES.

EASTERS STATES.
WASHINGTON. March ). -Repressn-
tatiyc Douglass published card ad-
hitting ne did injustice 10 Represen-
tative Lamar Saturday in rudely ad-
dressing him. and expressed his high
appreciation Of the character Of that
gentleman.
NEW YORK. March 5.-Arrived-
steamer 2. Cslapd from Rotterdam.
WASHINGTON. March 4.-Hon. Alb
ram S. Hewitt resigned bis position as
Chairman Of the Democratic National
Committee ia letter Of considerable
length. in which he asserted the result
of the Electora. Bill had disappointed
the hopes Of every lover Of the coun-
try. and that srevious wrong has been
perpetrated in awarding the Presidency
to the candidate Who 10 not justly en-
titled 10 its honor. Hewitt defines his
action upon that bill rega.ding his as
sent to . completion Of the count. He
says a. an honorable man no other
course was open to him. but it honor
had permitted otherwise his judgment
was that it was the wisest thing for
the country. - well ~ for the Demo
cratic party, to proceed in accordance
with the law to an orderly completion
Of the count. although he knew it would
result in the installation of Hayes. He
reiter.tes his opinion that disastrous
consequences would have resulted in the
defeat Of . count, resulting eventually
in civil war. and to him it appeared On
one side anarchy aud civil war and on
the other peace sad order aud, he
says in conclusion Of bis letter, under
all circumstances / could not hesitate
as to which course was left open to me.
and ! feel sure its wisdom will
be vindicsted BY the early aud
triumphant success Of the Demo-
cratic party. standing ~ it Zoe,
upon tho rock Of justice and patriotism,
FROM which no amount # passion or
provocsiion has been able to move it.
For mysclfI feel that have now con-.
pleted the duty which was assigned me
At st. Louis The result OF the cam.
paign was the unquestionAble election
of our candidates. That they and the
people have been def auded Of their
rights is true. but for this result. don,
hold myself any more responsible than
any other member Of Congress upon
whom rested the duty Of cousting and
declaring the votes.
WASHINGTON. March ). - At ter
o'clock to-day President Hayes. &C
companied by his son aud Senator Shsr.
man. left the residence u the Senator
for tho executive mansion, where ht
was met and cordially greeted by OK.
President Grant. who was in waiting 4
escort the new President to the Capital
There was also present the Vice Presi
dent and the Commissioners Of the Dis
trict Of Columbia. The party adjourn
ed to the blue paror And passed som,
tune In conversation. In the meantim,
the grand inaugural pageant. that hat
gathered at Washington Circle. in tn,
west end of the city. about q mile dis
tant from tho W..ite House. started will
their flying banners and band
Of music. Lieutensht-C Colonel &c ant
in fuli uniform. and COLONEL Amos Web
ster. Of the Militia Of the District
special aids to the President. reported
at the executive mansion that the pro
cession WAS approaching. The csrrias'
Of cxPresident Gra"t, in which fou
horses were hsrncssed, Was then occu
pied by President Hayes and Grant
when the procession took up the line o
march for the Capitol. amidst great ap
plausc. The Presidents carriage. o
course, exceedingly conspicuous iu til,
line. though very distant from the front
was the first object ii attraction. and il
occupants hailed with continuous cheers
Colored companies were assigned
prominent place. The right OF the I'm
was held by L. ). troops and the Colum
bus Cadets had tho next honor. Tn,
+ Treasury building was alive with spec
t~tors. every window being filled. three
fourths 1T the spectators being ladies
After II o'clock the senate gsllsri.
were filled To their utmost capacity