Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1835-08-27

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Franklin into port,--their decks were
literally covered with people, and the
whole landing and streets. in front Of
the city, ~ fur ~ the eye could pene-
trate, presented one solid mass Of peo-
pie. OF the number that were there
assembled 10 receive the General, re-
ally cannot make an estimate. but say
guess, there were from three TO fve
fAousoRd. The General landed amidst
the roar Of cannon and the huzzas Of
the assembled multitude, and was re-
ceived and handsomely addressed by
the Mayor Of the city. The General
was placed in splendid barouche,
drawn by four elegant white horses. ac-
companied by the Mayor, and con-
Quoted 10 q beautiful suite Of rooms.
prepared for him ut the Louisville Ho-
tel. During the morning, until dinner
time, he was called upon by thou
sands. all Of whom did really appear
happy to shake the hand Of an HONEST
NAN.
At three o'clock, about two hundred
sat down TO dinner, John Joyes, Mayor
of the city, presided. assisted by four
Vice Presidents. On the third toast
being drunk, and after the deafening
shouts OF applause, which continued
long. had in some measure ceased, NJ.
r. Wigginton, Esq. rose and addressed
the General in an eloquent speech. 70
which the General responded in q no.
bic address.
On Friday the General dined by in
vitation at New Albany, Indiana The
same enthusiasm was manifested there
rs at Louisville. and his speech there
is said to be one OF the best he ever
made. At Louisville parties were CIV
en- him by Maj. Throckmorton, Jos.
S. Benham, ESQ.,, Maj. Oldham. and
others. He was invited to the Museum
and all the public places.
On Sunday morning boat arrived
from Cincinnati, having on board Over
a bundled Of our citizens, who went
down to escort the General home. In
the afternoon. after having attended
church, the General went on board the
pike" and left for home. Thousand.
had collected on the landing to see the
Generals departure. On the way up
the same manifestations Of respect were
exhibited at all the towns and from al
the farm houses, as on the trip down
At small town called Warsaw, where
we arrived about half past IL o'clocl
at night, We found from one to two
hundred men assembled. They hao
been waiting for the boat for hours
some twenty Of them had guns and or
our approach they gave US salute ant
cheered US till out Of sight.
Ireally am incapable Of describin,
the scene that was presented to on
view on approaching Cincinnati yes
terday noon. / do think IL there wa
one man there were four thousand as
sembled 10 welcome home again thei
friend and neighbor. When within
or 10 miles Of the city, the Portsmouth
steamer came in sight with her deck
covered with people-they had gon,
down TO escort the Gen. Pike up; boil
boats were lashed together and arrive,
at our quay amid the shouts Of the peo
pie and the discharge ofguns. No maj
was ever received more triumphant,
than was Gen. Harrison at Louisville
Madison, New Albany and Cincinnati
No reception ever equailed ii, save tina
Of Lafayette. Thursday, Friday an,
Saturday were days OF Jubilee indeed a
Louisville and New Albany. and yes
terlay was day of jubilee in thi
city.