The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-01
THE PRESIDENTIAL TOUR
Brief Addresses to the People
Along the Route.
GREAT POPULAR ENTHUSIASM.
ARRIVAL AT SCHENECTADY.
Trip to Auburn.
WELCOME FROM THE MAYOR.
RESPONSE OF THE PRESIDENT.

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LITTLE FALLS, Aug. 3l.-There have been
enthusiastic demonstrations all along the
line. The President was formally welcomed
at Schenectady, and replied in speech ex-
pressing his confidence in the people, and
leaving the Constitution and Union in their
hands, where he knew they would be safe.
All departments Of the Government except
the legislative having performed their duty,
he expected the people at the approaching
election to do theirs: and we should have,
In the language of Webster, " Union now
and forever, one and inseparable."
The President made speech Of similar
import at Fonda, and short speech ct Little
Falls.
UREA, N. Y, Aug. 3l.-Thcre were large
assemblages at Herkimer and Utica. At
the latter place the President delivered an
address in reply to the welcome of Mr.. boo.
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ALBANY, a. m.-The President and party
were accompanied In tbecars for Auburp bv
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miiitary escort, anu tnousands OF persons
were in attendance ut the railroad station.
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anu 'he Srea'es' eht nusiasih pV'aheu' ahu
cheers were repeatedly given to the Presi-
dent. Seward. Grant and Farraout These
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demonstrations were continued until the
train was lost in the distance, A delepa-
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'oh rum eoneheotauy W report INC resi-
Dental party were on board. Mayor Nc
Killentendered IN tho President tho bosn;tol
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tues OF schenectady, ana introduced the DEL
egation, consisting of the members of coun-
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vi Gnu o'n'' 'i'~eo. ino ieeiueh' 'n"hheu
them for their consideration.
ScurSEcr.ny 40 n m-Wben tho tro;n
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reached TINS city there were assembled thou
sands. exhibiting much enthusiasm. salutes
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were nreo anu frequent huzzas gwen. Inc
President and party left the car and were.
escorteJ tn the nlatforn WHARF Judoo
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rage maue speech, Us iollows:
Mn. PREsipEsr In behalf Of the municipal au-
thorities OF THIS city AND OF Its citizens extend to
you q cordial welcome. We are gratifed that you
have been able to bestow upon US few moments
TO give us an opportunity TO see you and to say to
you that we appreciate your sacrifices and your
public services In behalf OF the Constitution and
the Union. We have observed with deep interest
your ofheial acts since you were placed by the
providence OF God at the head Of the Government
Of the United States and am happy in being able
TO say that they arc approved BY avery large ma
Jority OF our citisens We subscribe to and sup
port your policy OF the restoration to their rela-
tions to the Government and the Union Of tho late
insurrectionary States We believe 1t to be wise,
constitutional and benehcent policy. Wisdom and
patriotism demand Its adoption, and christianity
commands christian peODl0 III tad
states continued Intelligent parts OF the Union,
which we believe, as soon as their State govern
ments were reorganiIed under your proclamation
they became states de Jdefo as we'll as dsJnre. No
recognition by Congress was necessary to their res
toration. Being States In full relations with the
General Government they arc entitled to represen-
tation by loyal representative states cannot Sc
cede from the Union; they cannot be expelled from
IT, We peheVe .ne people VIII rainy all you have
done to restore the Union. We admire your bold
and gallant defence OF the Constitution against all
assaults upon II. allow me, on behalf OF our mu-
nicpai authorities ana our citizens, to thank you
lot uhe Priiege Oh the interview. Again. in their
oehaii' welcome you 10 their city
The President replied MS follows:
SPEECH OF THE PRESIDENT.
have to express my thanks for the cordial vel
come which you have extended to me to-day. You
are aware that 1t Is not my purpose to make
speech, but am constrained to express In q few
words tie qualification and pleasure which have
been afforded me by the demonstration Of the PEG.
pie Of New York. They fill mo with emotions Of
no ordinary character. I only claim to be one Of
your fsllowctizens, passing through this portion Of
New York for the purpose Of reaching Chicago to
witness or participate in laying the corner stone of
a monument to the memory Of one Of our distin-
guished statesmen-Stephen A. Douglas, [cheers;l
and on my journey have witnessed the demonstra.
tons not got up to order or to work mechanically,
but coming spontaneously from the people, and for
this you have my heartfelt thanks. Cheers. I
shall now barely aude to the questions before the
country; as to the matter my speeches. public acts
and records are all before you. You know what
they are, and from them you must form your judg.
ment. You are aware that the country has passed
through perilous conflict. You are aware Of the
trying circumstances under which took hold of
the HELM Of State; and now that we have passed
the trying crisis in the field we have the struggle
of craftsmanship.
might say to you the army did its entire duty.
Your brave officers and soldiers have done all there
to perform; and might say the navy, Its entire
duty on the ocean and on the inland waters and
INC secretary s,a.sI your own distinguished son,