The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-06-26


noon and evening, and the mud and sush about West
Doint were intolsrabls.
WIN PomT, June Is, 1Ss2.
The ssrsnads did not terminate until between one
and two O'Clock this morning, when the President
and General Scott retired rsposs quite atgusd after
their heavy days fetsing Mr. Lincoln was st breakfast
at seven O'Clock this morning. and Gen. Scott Joined him
little later, looking quite fresh and robust About
eight O'Clock the President escorted 70 barouohs
by Mr. Sloan. and company with Gen. Scott driven
70 the West Point boat in waiting TO convey them TO the
special train in readiness Al Garrisons station The
departure from Cozzsns Hotel was mot sgnalized by
any particular enthusiasm general shaking hands all
around merely occurring and the ladies waving adieus
with their handkerchiefs. The party the boat
sisted Of some dozen persons among them Prof Church,
Of the Military Academy; Mr.. Sloan. President Of the
railroad, and some half dozen reporters. The boat
started shortly after eight o'clock The President ap
cared TO enjoy the sail and remained out in the open
air, adnirng the beautiful scenery and inhaling the
pure fresh air Of the morning. Az usual he In fine
spirits, letting of occasiona H Of his curious jokes,
and keeping the party in the best Of good humor The
boat sailed all around the Point, 10 afford the President
good opportunity TO behold the picturesque spots Of that
charming local. ty.
GARRsoN's STAuIoN-9 A. NJ
Exactly at ten minutes before nine O'Clock the vessel
touched at Garrisons station, whore the West Point
boys fred . salute OF welcome to the President. The
train started oil without moments delay, at the rate
Of very little less than atty miles an hour At this sta
on the morning papers were received and Old Abe was
observed very ntently pouring leader in tho NEW
York HERALD devoted 10 explanation OF his sudden
visit to West Point. Before tho train departed poor
woman threw bouquet OF Sweet Williams into the
for the President. Mr. Sloan picked up and presented
1t TO Old Abe, who remarked with smile, Every rich,
but much variety" cit Offering OF the heart"
Suggested Of the party "1he Widows mits put
General Scott. Gas such accept IT," answered the
President.
During the trip tho conversation turned upon the cap
ture Norfolk and the President threw light upon
tho subject. II knew, he remarked, "that Saturday
night that the next morning the Nerrimac would either
be in the James river or a. the bottom Mr.. Stanton,
Commodore Goldsborough and myself had long convsr
sation the subject. knew that, Norfolk in pos
sssstn tho Msrrmac would place to retire to,
and therefore took the step which resulted in tho cap
Of that place Tho result proved my figuring correct"
New YORK Cry, Juno 25-I0l5 A. NJ.
All along the route very few people seemed
to be aware Of the important personagss the
special train contained At Tarrytown, however.
q great crowd was assembled, and AZ the train
dew past shouts Of "Thres cheers for Abe
Lincoln" "Hurrah for General Scott" &C., high
above the din confusion occasoned by the engine
The President and General Scott bowed in response
these plaudits Of tho people. The train reached
the Thrtisth station fifteen minutes past ten
O'Clock having accomplished the journey in the remark
ably short period Of hour aud ten minutes Al this
station singular display awaited them. Thirty four
torpodoss placed upon ths track, and, the train
passed over exploded one by one thus giving rather
novel style Of salute to the party torpedo exploded
for every State in the Union. tremendous congrega
OF people also in attendance and sent up the
most dearsning shouts Of welcome Old Abe bowed
the people roared General Scott took OF his hat
and waved it, at which the people shouted with
redoubled force, cheering for tho President and
the General with the utmost enthusiasm. When
the train finally stopped the crowd extremely un-
comfortable. 'sHonest Old Abe,n accompanied by Mr.
Sloan made his way through the throng towards
rage wach had been in readiness for couple of hours
General Scott followed, and with difficulty entered tho
same vehicle. For some moments seemed almost i'm
possible for the carriage to procsed but the police
soon cleared the way and the carriage started OF for the
Jersey City ferry Of Cortandt street. The President
went right through forsWashington not stopping even
for moment to take refreshments.
General Scott went Jersey City and returned
to New York.
THE ARRIVAL IN JERSEY CITY.
having arrived in = oarriags At the foot Of Cortlandt
street, went on board tho d. s. Gregory, which was
waiting to convey the distinguished party Jersey City
Here they met by General Darcy President OF the
New Jersey Railroad and the Assistant
Mr. J. W. woodruff.
when they arrived at the great railway depot in Jersey
City the spread rapidly, and in short time dense
crowd had eongegaed and chessd Justify for President
Lincoln and General Scott
Loud and repeated outbursts Of enthusiasm continued
and President Lincoln urged by the multitude 70
make Sspsech. The President Isft the carriage In
which he sitting with General Scott whilo the spc-
cial train getting ready. He stepped on the plat
form from the carriage, In front OF the multitude,
amidst o volley Of ehesrs, and spoke a. follows
Ny WARN USIoN-LovrSG FRIENDS or NEW JERsxY-It 10
not the first time have been honored with your cordial
welcome in this very place. and have only to warmly
thank you for yo.' present seGosu'0u q me- although
cloud cheers) ] admire not only your generosity
citizens, and your strong attachment to the Union
daring bravery Of your noble troops the battlefield
both officers and men. (Great applauss.) When ami.
sasn to advantage. You NAV ali feel ANXIOUS 10 Know
my flying visit 10 West Point 20 General Scott
but you viii feel satisfied when tell you that
was not TO make or unmaks any generals In the
army (Great cheering The Secretary OF War has put
injunction the press lest might tell than
and 70 CIV. you 100 much
laughter ehesrs.) My time II necessarily limited,
and see tho cars In readiness hope you will permit
me conclude for the present by again thanking you
the reception have received In your city Bursts Of
sppaass)
Three cheers having been called for for General Scott
who was present. they warmly accorded, and the
veteran bowed his Acknowledgements.
The President, General Darcy and Colonel McCullrm
having taken their OF General Scott entered the
special train which started at eleven sclock amidst tho
most deafening cheers.
On the train moving on, II 10 due 70 Mr.. J. W. Wood
ru 10 state that he stood the front platform Of tho
back car and called out in high tone "Thrss cheers
for the President Of the unod statss which i'm.
sdassy responded 70, the President duly scknowlsdg
tr the compliment BY standing up and removing his hss
Mr. J. w. woodruff, the Assistant Superintendent
proceeded a. far - New Brunswick with the party.
After the departure Of the special train the pAtsietie
veteran General Scott, became the object q attraction.
Bounds Of plaudu were given for him, 70 which hs
peatsdly bowed The Hudson fsrryboat having con-