The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-13
The Trip to Columbus.

CINCINNATI, Sept. I2.-l.3o p. m.-We nave
wendell our way through dense crowds, and have
reached the railroad train. Multitudes OF people
are screeching, keeping up the excitement "hich
commenced on the entry OF the presidential party
II may here be stated that Secretary Seward 10
somewhat SICK and has been accommodated win
pillow in the car. He is keeping quiet by al
vice of bis physician. The train is now on It's
way to Columbus
LovELAND, Sept. l2-l.45 p. m.-Stopped ior
a few minutes The President was received win
cheers and presented with a boquet. the Col
umbus committee of reception came on boat to
Cincinnati, including Amos Layman, Esq, editor
of the Columbus Statesman.
MORROW, Sept. 12-2 p. m.-President john
SON was introduced aud cheered. The ladies OF
Vevay sent present of grapes and wine to the
President with shells and flowers. They say IN
the conclusion of their address: crest assured,
beloved President, that prayers viii follow you
in your onward course; asking Gods blessing on
your labors. May He grant you strengt thatas
Washington was the father, go may you be the
savior of our country, and when the holy spirit
of peace descends upon the land may you be
spared to its enjoyment and your people"
COLUMBUS f. so p Non entering the station
a salute was fred by battery. The party were
Immediately escorted from the cars to open car
riages provided, and accompanied by the COM
mttee drove through the principal streets to the
court house. The entire population of the city
seemed to have turned out, the line of procession
was crowded with people-on the sidewalks, in
the windows and on horseback. Numbers of
flags were displayed in every direction. After
the President, Gen. Grant, and Admiral Farra-
gut, the most prominent feature of the process
sion. was q splendid array of fremen They
were accompanied by their engines, gaily deco
rated and arranged The finest point in the
route of the procession at Castle Square, sur
rounding the State House There large open
area was filed with people, and the balconies of
the Neil House and the principal streets were
ttronged with spectators, among whom
large number OF ladies. The yeIls and huzzas at
this point were very vociierous, and as the
riages turned towards the the grounds of the
state house the mass on each side seemed to vie
with each other in the enthusiasm of their shouts.
Arriving in front ofthe entrance the party aligbt
ed and were courteously received by the mayor
aud members of the committee, and conducted
to platform. Much time was consumed in
curing silence and when this was DONE Gen. Nc
Cullam introduced the President of the United
States, Secretary Welles, Gen. Grant, Admiral
Farragut and Gen. Custer. These gentlemen
were vociferously cheered
Mr.. Bull the mayor of Columbus then address
ed the President on behalf of the common coun-
Gil and citizens, extending to him cordial vel
come. He said he had the satisfaction to know
that the President received the welcome from
the council and this spontaneous assemblage on
account of his previous course in the senate and
RS President of the United States in maintaining
and preserving the constitution of our country
and union OF states.
The President replied, and the usual ceremon-
les followed ~