Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-09-08

JOLIET, Ill., September The excursionists
have reached this point from Chicago, on their
way to sprin8held- At several places the PreSi-
dent and other prominent members of the party
we're introduced to the crowds. Notwithstanding
the rain large numbers were assembled
CHICAGO, September $50 A. M.-Severai Of
the party have left u.s. including Minister kONERO
aad the Postmaster General. The excnrsiOnists
have been subject to some annOyances, by unin-
vited persons intrdding upon them and assuming
n disgusting prominence, and in some cases di-
ylding IN professions and otherwise the members
Of the party.
We are now on the special train of the Chicago
& Alton Railroad, bound to Springfield. A large
moved.
and other prominent members of the party were
introduced By Secretary SEWARD, who asked how
many States are in the Union2
A man in the crowd replied; Thirty-six, if you
count Tennessee.
Mr.. SEWARD: How many will remain?
We don't allow to be taken out, was the re-
Spouse, but Congress does.
Another voice SEWARD, you are IN good com
Mr.. SEWARD: Yes. We are very safe.
LOCKPORr, l006-The party were here intro
duced as at preceding places.
WILMINGTON. II A. M.-The President in re-
spouse to a call for speech, said that one eoul1
not reasonably be expected from him now. We
have just passed through a perilous contest, and
you are engaged in another. The great struggle
is for the preservation of the Constitution of your
country. l leave with you the Constitution and
flag and not with twenty-five but thirty-six stars
for your protection. lApplause.l If | have dis
charged my duty heretofore, shall discharge 1t
in the future, and your confidence shall not be
abused. ICheers
General GRANT, Admiral FARRAGUT and others
were introduced, meeting with warm reception.
PONTIAC 1926 P. N.-The train stopped for sew
eral minutes.
BLoONnEGroS, 2 P. N-Herc the President Ad-
miral FARRAGUT. and Others were introduced by
Hon. J. HCGAN, Of Mo-, to a large crowd. The
greatest possible anxiety was evinced to sec Gen.
GRANT. Loud and repeated calls were made for
him. the spectators being wild with excitement.
The General appeared on the platform. and was
greeted with vOciierOus applause, When he re-
tired, the President commenced speaking, but was
interrupted by renewed cheers for GRANT and a
Voice We don't want traitors hunting bread
and butter at the home of LINcOLN."l 70 which
Mr.. HOGAN replied: 'All you are afraid of is
losing your bread and butter. That's what's the
matter" This response raised a general laugh.
The President remarked to those who were dis
posed to create disturbance, that he was on the
line with Gen. GRANT cOntending fOT the Union
of States Before he could say more the whistle
screeched and the train sped on its way.
ATLANTA, Ills, September The party were
received with a salute and introduced TO the
crowd. We have passed Lincoln and Elkhart.
after having stopped at each place five minutes
fer intrOduetiOns. The Committee of Invitation
from Springfield have come on board.
SPRINGFIELD, September T-4:30 P. MA large
crowd had assembled at the depot, a salute was
fired and music played by the band. The Pres-
dent was then introduced and then others. The
people eamOred for Gen. GRANT, and on his ap-
pearance the shouts were terrific and long con-
tinued. Quarters were provided at the st. Nieho-
las Hotel.