The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-09-13

thatno one regretted his inability to ao-
cept the hospitalities of Coyington more
than himself. He returned thanks for
the honor, as you, he said, have alluded
to the motto of the State OF Kentucky,
sUnited we stand, divided we fall" let
me saw we must be united. This was re-
ceived with applause.
At nine o'clock we were in full view OF
the city. The suspension bridge uniting
Covington and Cincinnati is decorated
with flags from one end to the other.
National salutes are being fired from
Newport Barracks and the CINCINNATI
packet landing. The shores and steamers
at the wharves are crowded with specta-
tors who wave their hats and cheer as
the boats move on. The President is still
standing on the upper deck, bowling and
| waving his hat. The music OF the band
unites with the heavy tones OF the eau
non. All is excitement.
Colonel Grant, the father OF Generai
Grant, was on board, and was warmly
received b the President. The Colonel
| informed the President that he support.
ed his policy, when the President said
he was glad to see him and such solid
men standing by the Constitution and
the Union in this hour of peril. The.
President said he wanted nothing but
the union of the entire States, when
Colonel Grant remarked: am warmly
with Won in the effort. The brother-in-
law of General Grant, the Rev. N j.
Cramer, was present during the conver-
sation. >, -,
At q quarter past ten, the United
States touched at the wharf. Passing
through the lines OF soldiers and police
men, the party were conducted, aihldsb
tremendous cheering, to the spencer
House, and the President and other DIS
tinguished members of the excurslonlsts
proceeded to the platform, the thousands
in the streets continuing to applaud.
General Grant here rejoined US.
Anumber of boquets were sent to the
President and were conveyed to him by
means of strings let down from the up
per windows of the Hotel. The Presl-
dent appeared in front of the platform,
and was vociferously cheered. Next,
Gen. Grant, Admiral Farragut, Secretary
Wells, Generals Rousseau and Custer were
also introduced and received the plaud.
its of the multitude. Gen. Grant visited
Woods theatre last night where ne was
enthusiastically received.
The Enquirer of to-day says OF the
proceedings. The Boys in Blue paraded
to the theatre; and Mr.. Eggleston and
others ascended the stairs and Mr.. Allen,
the manager, was requested to 60 and
inform General Grant that there was a
crowd of citizens on the outside who de-
sired to see him. Mr.. Allen went into
the private box and conveyed the intel
ligence to General Grant, who replied: II
cannot and will not see them. Please
tell their commander to come to me-"
Mr.. Allen communicated with Com
mander T. II. Baker who marched into
the theatre, and with others, entered
Gen. Grants private box. Without Civ.
ing Captain Baker q moment to say
single word, Gen. Grant approached him
and said, in firm tone: Sir, am no
politician, the President of the United
States is my commander in chief. con-
slider this demonstration in opposition to
the President of the United States, An
drew johnson, and if you have any re-
gard for me you will take your men
away. 1 am greatly annoyed at this
demonstration, came here to enjoy this
theatrical performance. l will be glad
to sec you all tomorrow when the Presl'
dent arrives.
The Commercial, in ailuding to the
proceedings at the Burnet House and
Woods Theatre, says The large crowd,
quite as much bent on seeing the Union
hero, Joined in the clamsr, but neither
the seductive strains of the band, nor
the enthusiastic calls, would induce the
| "shy little man" to appear He had, in
fact "smelt rat" and doubtless in con-
sideration of the fact that the Presiden.
tial party will be here tomorrow, of
which he is at times one, he removed
from the hotel in the early part of the
evening, and sought the retirement OF
some friends private parlor, where he
was costly following up his inevitable
cigar, while the rowd was calling in vain
for his appearance.
General Rawlings, chief Of staff, ap
peared on the balcony to excuse the non
appearance of the General, but this did
not satisfy the crowd, for rumor was
circulated that Woods Theatre had been
selected as the objective point of the
Generals retreat. There went tie crowd
and took the place by storm. Finding
that they had been foiled by strategy,
the boys abandoned the field with three
mighty cheers for General Grant, the next
President of the United States.
CINCINNATI, 1:30 Pm.
We have worked our way through
dense crowds and have reached the rail.
road train. Multitudes of people are
cheering, keeping up the excitement
which commenced on the entry Of the
Presidents party. 1t may here be stated
shat Secretary Seward is somewhat sick,
and has been accommodated with pill.
low in the car. He is keeping quiet by
advice of his physician. The President
and General Grant were, during their
sojourn, presented with at least fifty bo
auets from ladies. The train is now on
its way.
LovELAND, 2:45 P. NJ.
Stopped for few minutes. The Pres
ident was received with cheers and pre-
sented with q boquet. The Columbus
Committee Of Reception came on board
at Cincinnati, including Amos Layman,
editor of the Columbus Statesman.
MORROW, 2 P. NJ.
President johnson was introduced and
cheered. The ladies of Venay sent O
present of grapes and wine to the Presi
dent, with shells and flowers that have
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