New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-09-04

Of thesday-an enunciaion of some solid political
truths, The President, with Mr.. Seward, General
Grant and Admiral Farragut occupied one car
riage. Escorted by other vehicles containing
members Of the committee, they drove rapidly
to the Continental Hotel. The President naturally
looked wearied and travel worn, but with untirng
energy he Immediately appeared on the balcony.
The scene that was spread before him could not
be ,excellei, for sucha thing would be physically
impossible. The people were packed so close
that it seemed strange that the multitude could
find room to sway and surge. Again and again
the shouts of congratuaton and welcome and
cheering ascended from that source, which, if
proverbs be true, is the voice of God. For some
time it was absolutely impossible to be heard by
the audience. Fortunately the procession came
along at this moment and directed the enthusiasm
of the crowd, which had been worked to such a
pitch that there seemed to be little chance of its
relaxation.
squadron of cavalry, wearing unique and
impressive costume, attracted particular attention
in the cortege that led before the President. All
| the various public and secret societies that be-
long to city of Philadelphiafs Importance, passed
before the balcony, and each man, on passing
the friend Of the people, raised hit hat with IN
| affected delight The President then commenced
4 to address the citizens; and the ocean of human
bengs,that had lately dashed so wildly and roared
so loudly was stilled in moment, and broke the
silence again only to express their approval of the
/ sentiments uttered. Mr.. johnson spoke SO loudly
\ and clearly, and the pleasant individual accent
which he uses was so agreeable, that he was heard
1 by every listener, and heard with satisfaction.
The tone Of the speech justifies me in expressing
the belief that the President has become fully
1 alive to the importance which the radicals attach
to the spoils Of power, and is resolved, as I have
| stated before, that disunionists must take back
seat. After the President had reached his apart
ments, a large number of army and navy officers
called to pay their respects. The President was
reluctantly compelled to request Gen. Meade to
announce that his fatigue rendered it impossible to
avail himself of the opportunity Of meeting them,
With kind considerateness for the health of their
chief ana knowing the labors which he would be
obliged to undergo during the rest of the day. the
officers of the various corpsretted. Soon after the
universal and barbarous hand shaking commenced,
and in the course of two hours saw so much of
that species of SALVATION that Till limit my in
diligence therein for the future. Not hundreds
but thousands passed before one single man, stout
and sturdy, it is true but with only so much vital
force, and grasped him with a hand of brotherly
love- Would that could describe the scene on
that staircase where Grant and Seward supported
their leader. The general is so evidently with the
President that it is not worth disputng about any
more. The secretary Of state looks aged and still
pallid, and his strength is by no means fully re-
stored, if iteyer will be. The modest bearing of
Gen. Grant was subject of remark. He smoked
his cigar, and seemed to be thinking Of every one
else but Grant. The President has thus far borne
his fatigue admirably well, and after the great
affair al New York, hewill enjoy days rest at
Niagara Falls to recuperate. KANGAROO.