Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-09-13
THE PRESIDENTS TOUR.
Speeches At LouIsvilie-Recepsi psion AT Cin-
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cinnati
LOUISVILLE, Sept. 1.-The Hon. James
meniary terms, bidding him cordial welcome
The President spoke for a long time on the
topics OF the day, and was frequently cheered.
in which he had been received sy the State OF
Kentucky, and particularly oy the city OF
Louisville He referred in complimentary
terms to the distinguished gentleman. Senator
Guthrie, who acted as their representative on
the OCCASION, and drew graphic outline Of his
own political career, showing throughout has
devotion TO the Consultation and the Union.
he saio that when the crisis came and the re-
beliion commenced he took sides IN favor of
the maintenance of the Union, but with all his
devotion 70 the common country, he was no
less opposed TO the onsolidauoA Of the powers
OF the Government II the present Congress
were to continue their course they would hn-
ally succeed In establishing deepotism con-
tracted IN one department of the Government,
and eventually the establishment of a mon
archy. He referred 10 the passage of the Freed
mems Bureau bill, civil rights and Montana
bills as testimony TO this opinion. He then
mentioned the assaults OF various kinds winch
had been made upon him, and announced his
determination TO stand immovable where he
had already taken his position-on the battle
ment OF the Constitution. Referring 10 the
pleasing demonstration in which thirty-six
young girls had personated the States of the
Union. he said that our country was like Cor
nella OF old, equally proud OF the beauty and
ACHE ievements of one child as of the others and
nourished them all with equal care.
Secretary Seward was then vociferously
called fer, and spoke acceptably 10 the dense
assemblsge in support Of the reconstruction
policy. He thanked the audience for the kind
reception. and said this as his first appearance
before Kentucky audience, but he was, new
ertheless, free IN mind, in heart, and in utter
ance, TO express his general sentiments before
the people of Louisville. He would not hold
different Language here in the slightest degree
from what he would hold or had held in the
other cities and States Of the Union. One refiec-
uon had particularly suggested itself TO him
during his tour from the capital through the
State Of Maryland, and that which was gen.
orally called the keystone State, and the great
State Of New York, and Michigan, and through
part OF Illinois. 10 St Louis, in the State of
Missouri, and again through the southern parts
OF Illinois and Indiana, 10 the city OF Louis
VILE He had found that while In the Northern
States there were great differences on the SUBJ
Ject of the toration of the Union, IN the State
of Kentucky, and, he might with equal pro-
Priety say, in all the Southern States, there
was an entire nnanimity OF opinion in favor of
the Union Of these States. rhe South is sound
and sincere in It's loyalty TO the Union. The
reason of this was obvious and founded on
simple principles Of human nature: the ideas
for which this war had been undertaken were
nurtured in the South fifty years before their
practical execution. The battle had been fought
and the South had lost, and naturally the re-
action was greater, for their suffering had
been greater, and the party that had suffered
the most in the effort TO break up the Union was
evidently now the best satisfied In accepting
the result of the contest. At the conc fusion Of
the war President johnson summoned three
persons 10 consult with him as to the conditions
on which the Southern States could be re-
admitted to the Union. He (Mr. Seward) was
one OF these parties, and he ad vised that when
the flag Of secession and slavery was hauled
down from its staff, the Union should be re.
stored in its full integrity.
In answer to a demand from the crowd TO
tell them something about Mexico, he replied:
:" Yes, will tell you something about Mexico.
Take care of the States you have already got
and when You have secured them l will talk
to you about Mexico
Admiral Farragut, Secretary welIes, Gen
Custer and Gen. Crook were also introduced,
and received the plaudits of the multitude.
General Rousseau was at home among his
friends. When the party repaired TO the
Louisville Hotel, where quarters had been
provided, an immense crowd were awaiting to
cheers.
At $40 0p. m the President and party left for
Cincinnati IN the steamer United States They
will stop at Madison half an hour, and arrive
al CINCINNATI Tomorrow AT a. IN.
CINCINNATI Sept. 12.-The Presidential
party left Louisville for Cincinnati last night
at eight O'Clock, and took passage on the
steamer United States, where every care and
attention was bestowed by the president of the
mail line to render the trip comfortable and
pleasant.
An invitation was extended to the party by
Capt. Neal, of Madison, to stop at that city TO
see the steamer Richmond, now baildine by
him. She is $40 feet long, and is to be low
pressure, the only low pressure steamer in
western waters. but the time did not permit
stoppage. The citizeRs Of Madison were
much disappointed, as they had made ample
preparations to extend their hospitalities. and
were TO have torchlight procession. This
morning, al six O'Clock, the party stopped at
Aurora, Indiana. and several hundred persons
collected at the wharf, and cheered and fired
a salute.
AT 9 o'clock, when six miles from Cincinnati
we were met by the steamers Dumont aud Ro-
wena, with large number OF passengers and
q band OF music. A committee Of reception
he
States and called on the President, rendering
him their escort TO the city.
Robert Athey, Esq, chairman of a commit
tee from Covington, KY, here addressed the
president, saying they were desirous of his
paying visit to Covington, and regretting
1nat ne could not make 1t convenient TO do so.
The people OF Kentucky would delight to honor
him as man, for in him they perceived an
illustration Of the benefcent effects of republi-
can institutions. They were aware of his ca
reer from the ranks of the people to the posi-
tion he now occupied, and where he had
achieved civic success. The motto of Ken
tacky is s"United we stand, divided we fall"
is most applicable TO the present condition of
affairs.
The President briefly replied, saying: No
one regretted his inability to accept the hospi-
talities OF Covington more than himself He
returned thanks for the honor. As you, he
said, have alluded to the motto OF the State of
we stand, divided we falI'
let me say we must be united. THIS was said
amidst much applause.
At 9 O'Clock we were in full view of the sus-
pension bridge, connecting Covington and Gin
cinnati, which was covered and decorated with
fags from one end TO the other. The barracks
and Cincinnati public landings, the shores,
and steamers at the wharves, were crowded
with spectators, who waved their hats and
cheered as the boats moved on, the President
standing on the upper deck, bowling and waving
his hat.
Colonel Grant, the father Of General Grant,
was on board, and was warmly cheered by the
people.
At a quarter past 10 O'Clock the United States
touched the wharf Passing through lines OF
soldiers and police, the party were conducted
to the Spencer House amidst tremendous cheer
ing, and the President and otner distinguished
members Of the party proceeded TO the plat
form, the crowds in the street continuing TO
applaud. Gen. G rant here rejoned the party.
A number Of boquets were sent TO the Presi-
dent, and were conveyed to him by means Of
strings let down from the upper windows of
the hotel. The President appeared in front Of
the platform and was vociferously cheered.
THE PRESIDENT WILL NOT VISIT NEW ORLEANS.
Hon. John T. Monroe, Mayor: Your kind inyi-
tation of the Sth instant has been received
and in reply ] am compelled to say that i'm.
portapt engagements will prohibit me from
complying herewith. Please accept NV
thanks for your courtesy.