The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-06-25


Ana let me feel you near, MJthnr,
In tenderness and love! att
MORNING sun. IOWA. e ss
The President In Philadelphla.
PHILADELPHIA, June l6, 1894.
As was generally expected, the President
arrived at Baltimore shortly after II o.
clock this morning. Crowds gathered
around the train in hopes of eliciting a
speech, with which, however, they were not
r.atified. At Wilmington the people turned
out q. masse, but the President made no
spee CD there.
< special meeting OF the City Council of
Philadelphia was held at half past ten o.
clock this morning TO make arrangements
for proper reception Of the President
4 committee TO, act in conjunction with
the Presidents of both Chambers was
appointed to wait upon President Lincoln
and tender him the hospitalities Of the city.
TIE Committee Of Reception held meet
ing Immediately upon its appointment,
beaded by the Mayor, should wait upon
the distinguished visitor at the Continen-
hl Hotel some time previous to his depar-
ture to the Fair.
While the committee were thus delibera-
ting the President arrived. Broad street,
from Chestnut street down to the depot,
vas lined with citizens and invalid SOL
diers, and in the vicinity Of the depot there
we're at least three Thousand people.
A barouche, In which were seated the
President. Governor Cannon and Mr..
Thoe. Webster, issued from the depot, NOV
ing up Chestnut street, and such cheers,
such a spontaneous and hearty outburst Of
applause as then went up, has not been
heard for many a day in Philadelphia
Flags were everywhere flying. The day
was beautiful, and the multitude was as
interested as It was enthusiastic and de-
mOnstrative.
Al the headquarters of the Supervisory
Committee for recruiting colored regiments
there was another demonstration. Two
companies Of troops were drawn mp in
fonf Of the building and presented arms as
the President passed, while the accOmpa-
ryinp band played the "Star Spangled
banner The troops could not rest in
their enthusiasm, aud cheers after cheers
were given for President Lincoln. The
Union League House was beautifully deco
rated. The Stars and Stripes hung across
the building beneath the windows OF every
story, and the State and national colors
were displayed at the windows. From
flagstaff fioated white streamers, each con.
tanning the name of a State. The windows
Of houses were occupied by ladies, who
waved their handkerchiefs, tue President
gracefully returning the salntalions he re-
ceived.
The National Union Club House was
beautifully decorated, and the same DEM
ons.rations again met the progress Of the
President.
About twenty minutes before one o'clock
the cayalcade arrived at the Continental,
and. as the President alighted from his
la -oucne. was greeted with tumultuous
and continued cheers. He proceeded by
the ladies' entrance to his appointments,
every movement being eagerly surveyed
by those who were fortunate enough to be
within seeing distance.
The concourse without the Continental
cheered Justify for the President, and
called loudly for speech from "Our
next President and for Father Abra-
han:. but their efforts were in vain, as
the President did not appear. The portl-
Goes and windows of the Ninth street front
of the hotel were thronged with specta-
tors, eagerly awaiting the appearance OF
the President; but up to halt. past one
O'Clock he made no signs OF gratifying the
general desire for an address.
The Executive Committee OF the Fair,
foresseing tremendous gain, raised the
price Of admission for yesterday only, TO
one dollar. The President and Mrs. Lincoln
reached the Fair at half past o clock, COM
ing down Eighteenth street IN barouche
drawn by two grey horses. They were ac-
All around the side Of the square by which
the President entered the street, was rem
dered almost impossible BY. the crowd,
which extended back in q solid mass 10 the
doors and steps Of the houses and other
standpoints Of observation.
The distinguished visitors passed into
the enclosure, escorted by the Executive
friends, and moved on towards Union av-
enue, A swaying mass OF humanity al,
ready filed the avenue, and at the word
s.Mr. Lincoln is there" from other parts OF
the building there was q univerrA press
] ure towards Union avenue, which render
ed it impassable. The President slowly
made his way until he reacneo tne entrance
pressed in the crowd pressed down the
barriers. overwhelmed the doorkeeperrs
and rushed tumultuorly into the aorti-
cultural Circle. Not less than fifteen thou
aand people were straining 70 get glimpse
Of the President at one moment.
Mr.. Lincoln was at length reecued rom
The squeeze and taken into the pt1vsse ro0m
ments. whither Mrs. Lincoln had already
been conducted. After the Presioent nad
taken . little rest he was conducted through
the Fair for a space OF two hours, during
which he shook hands with the people to
IN extent which must have been extremely
faiguing-giving, however, pre1escs y
The 1adieo. He remained tho loneeet nt1e
nsnts. Of tho Fair, both Of which Statee
have done hobly for the general cause 4
Was AFTER seven O'Clock when - returned
70 the supper room. Present at the taMe
we're Hon. Edward Everett, General Lew.
wallace, Ex-Governor Cannon, Of Deia-
ware, the Mayor and both PTeeidents OF tne
Councils.
Mr.. Thomas Webster gave in q bumber.
'sThe Health Of the President" which was
drunk X the heaYtiest sincerity by al pre-
sent.
SPEECH OF THE PRESIDENT.
Tue PRESIDENT said, in acknowledgement:
~ soppose that this toast il intended 10