The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1866-09-13
From the indianapolis Journal
From the indianapolis journal.
RECEPTION LAST EVENING.
A DepIorabIe Riot--Oue Man Killed, Sew
eraI wounded-A Scene Of Confusion.

INDIANAPoLIs, Sept. IL.
The reception of President Johnson
last evening was not such as will prove
very consoling to the mass of rebels and
renegade Union men in this State and
elsewhere. The whole arrangement
was entirely under the supervision OF
men of the Democratic faction, and was
therefore not participated in by the I'm
ion party.
The train containing the President and
his suite were met at the Terre Haute
Freight Depot, at eight o clock last even
ing, by the Copperhead Committee of
Reception, and quite large mass of
citizens. A torch light procession of re-
spectacle numbers was also in attend
ance, and amid the firing of a few rounds
from the cannon, and faint attempt At
cheering, the Presidential party disem-
barked and entered their carriages. The
rubicund visage of the Presidents bot
tie holder, David s. Gooding, made the
first appearance. David had an anxious
care-worn look, as if his position was
failed to acknowledge the goodness of
Gooding by even the faintest attempt at
applause. Afterwards came the Presi-
dent, and with, perhaps, the remark.
there's Andy" and there's Noses"
passed to his carriage in perfect quietude
and almost unh eeded. The Secretary
of State was the next man to pass in
review" Mr.. Seward utterly failed to
excite any enthusiasm, and so with the
Secretary of the Navy
The assemblage were straining every
nerve to catch glimpse of their beloved
General and as soon as Grant made his
appearance he was greeted with cheer
upon cheer, which rang along the line,
and was caught up and re-echoed by the
crowd beyond. Admiral Farraout was
also greeted with hearty applause, show
ing the deep hold he has upon the hearts
of loyal citizens.
The Bates House had been chosen as
the theatre of the reception ceremonies,
and accordingly the procession was head
ed tor that point, preceded by brass
band and flanked on each side 10y noun
ted members of the Butchers Association. The
column proceeded up Tennessee TO Washington
street, AMI from thence direct to the Bates
House. Several thousand people linedthe side
walks oriticising and commenting upon the
procession 46ut really manifesting little interest
and but little enthusiasm. The torch and Chi
nese lantern display was the only noticeable
feature. The length of the column was per-
haps four squares. There was little order main
tanned, the column containing multitude of
boys who utterly disregarded all commands of
keep closed up" and Steady boys"
From Masonic Hall to the hotel few faint
hurras were given for johnson. while continued
yells were heard on every side for Grant and
Farragut.
The meeting opened with yels for Grant
which were continued until General Meredith
appeared upon the balcony of the Bates House
and requested silence and attention, when the
yell for Grant was renewed with energy by the
crowd, completely drowning the voice of the
speaker The General continued, saying that
he hoped for the reput alton of Indiana, the peo-
pie would accord respectful hearing to the
L
and confusion continued undated and the Gen
eral retired. After the crowd had yelled for
Grant until they were tired of that, they COM
menced yelling ''Davs Goodng." "Trot out
your policy, Here's your Bureau Moses
and Aaron" General Johnson" by an unso-
phisticated gentleman from johnson county, |
Interpreted with groans and tigers.
Goodns made his appearance at ore of the
side windows, when he was informed BY the
crowd that they did not desire an exhibition of
the wax figures, and called again for Grant and
Farragut, when the gentleman aforesaid re ired
in good order.
Some shoulder-strapped gentleman, who
seemed TO be running the show" appeared
upon the balcony and cried "Hush! you
/ id set OF ignorant IIo osiers" which was res
ponded to by renewed yells for Grant and Far
ragut.
Colonel Mcclure came out and waved his
hand to the crowd. but failed to get q hear
ing
Col Blake, jr. appeared upon the balcony
and went through with series of winks ant
bEnKs. but could no. get the crowd to TAX,
'the wink Cries of office" bread and but
ter" etc. rent the air, and finally the Presiden
made his appearance and was greeted Will
cheers, groans and the rattle of drums. III
bowed to the crowd and attempted to speak
but could not be heard for cries of .Memphi
and New Orleans.'' He bowed frequently t
the audience, waved his handkerchief wipe,
his eyes, and retired amid mingled roar q
cheers. gIoans and Kisses.
Secretary Seward next made his appearance
bowling to the crowd but not attempting t
: speak. and was greeted in the same manner a
the President.
Gen. Grant came out, and was greeted wit
enthusiastic cheers.
Admiral Farrsgut, and Secretary Welle,
General fosseau, and General Rawlings wer
introduced, and most enthusiastically chez,
ed.
Then followed the formal reception speech {
Gen. Meredith, the first portion of which wa