The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-03
THE PRESIDENTIAL TOUR
GREAT ENTHUSIASM
Popular Demonstrations.
OvATIONS THE ENTIRE ROUTE
THE PRESIDENT AT NIAGARA FALLS.

AUBURN, Sept. Yesterday, on the ar.
rival Of the President and his party to this
city, boy, son Of Mr.. Richardson, rushed
towards the carriages to shake hands with
Gen. Grant, but in the effort to do SO he fell
under the wheel, thereby shattering his leg.
He was conveyed to his home, and last night
he sent word to Secretary Seward that he
was anxious to see Gen. Grant. The latter,
affected by the circumstances as related by
the Secretary, last night, at IL o'clock, at
tended by Surgeon General Barnes, called
on the sufferer, and on parting told the youth
when he recovered to write him letter and
he might be of use to him.
Sa. m.-The excursionists have left and
proceeded on their way to Niagara Falls.
All speak in eulosistic terms Of the hospita-
BILE and generous manner in which they were
entertained
CAyuGA, $40 a. m.-Here we stopped for
few moments. The President General
Grant, Admiral Farragut, and Gen. Custer
appeared on the platform and received the
congratulations Of the crowd.
SESAcA FALLS, Q a. m.-Here q salute was
fred. Thousands ofspectators were enthusi-
astic in their manifestations. The President
left the car and proceeded to the platform Of
the railroad station. where Judge Miller ad.
dressed him, saying that this county, Seneca,
would give larger vote for his Administra-
ton than any other of an equal population
in the State. The President thanked the as
semblage for their kind demonstration. It
was impossible for him now to make speech,
but they must take his previous public acts
as an indication Of what his course would be
in the future. Other distinguished members
Of the Presidents party were called out and
honored with cheers.
Miss Townsend, Of New York, and Mrs.
Martin, of Auburn, have joined the excur.
sionists.
GENOA, 9.20a. m.-The party was met here,
as at other places on the way, by enthusias.
tic thousands. b. CHASER, Esq, on behalf Of
the citizens, extended a cordial welcome, and
the President briefly returned thanks.
Grant, Custer, Rousseau, Farragut, and
Steedman were presented to the spectators
and cheered. Calls were made for Seward,
whose appearance was heartily greeted.
CLIFTON SPRINGS, $50 a. m.-The train
halted for five minutes, in order to afford
Secretary Seward time to introduce the
President, General Grant, Secretary Welles,
Admiral Farragut, and other prominent
members of the party. Judge Granger and
his wife, the latter sister of the late Sena.
tor Douglas, have come aboard.
CANANDAIGUA, l0l5 q. m.-The President
and party left the cars, and were escorted to
a stand erected near the hotel, which was
adorned with flags and q portrait of the late
Senator Douglas, and encircled with ever
greens. Noah B. Clarke made a speech Of
welcome, and referred to the fact that Judge
Douglas, when seventeen years of age, came
to this neighborhood from Brandon, YER
mont, and entered IN academy, where he
studied for two years. Some interesting in
cidents were given of his early life. The
professor compimented the President on his
political course, saying that he followed the
principles advocated by the distinguished
deceased, and further remarked that the peo-
pie approved the Presidents course, and
wished him God speed in his efforts to re.
store the Union.
The President, in reply, said:
The fact that. Douglas had resided here in
early life, and that the people loved him and
the principles he advocated made this recep
ton to him gratifying beyond the power Of
words to express. The kind and compli-
mentary sentiments expressed on behalf of
the citizens would strengthen him in his de-
termination to pursue the course which he
had undertaken, believing it the best one cal
culated to restore peace to the whole coun-
try.
The speech was received with cheers by
the multitude, the ladies waving their hand
kerchiefs and several Of them presenting
bouquets to the President
The reception was Of truly enthusiastic
character.
ROCHESTER, Noon, September 1.-The
party was viewed with the usual manifesto
tions, and by dense multitudes.
ROCHESTER,, September 1.-The reception
here was most enthusiastic. The Mayor in.
troduced the President and extended the
Inequalities of the city. The President made
speech, which was very cordially received
by the assembled mass of people.
MEDINA, September l, $40 o'clock.-The
train arrived at this point this afternoon, and
the Inequalities of the city were extended to
the President.
NIAGARA FALLS, September 1.-The Pres.
ident arrived here at APO p. m, and was ell
Enthusiastically received.
NIAGARA FALLS, September 2.-The ex-
cursonists rode out to-day to see the falls
No formalities were observed, separate par
ties having been formed according to their
preference. The President, in company
with Secretaries Seward and Wefes, spent
some time on the American side of the falls,
and aiterward went as far as the suspension
bridge, but did not cross over it. The Pres
ident is suffering from hoarseness, owing to
frequent and loud speaking, but in other re-
spects is in good bodily condition.
From present indications there will be an