Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-09-10

oduptet resolutions invltInH the Oete8otco
81 Southern Cnionists, now in Philadelphia,
who intend to visit certain cities In the
north, 70 visit New Brunswick and instuct.
ing the mayor, to receiving welcome and
care for said delegates in the name Of the
city during their scjourn here, a. = n.ark oi
lave. honor and esteem for the true Union
men Of the south.
@agsWsy Robbery.
Nxw YohK, Sept. 8.-Dr. Jones, late
Health Officer Of Brooklyn, WAS knocked
down last night In that city and robbed Of
Of over 37OO.
Presidential TRIP.
CHATHAM, III, Sept. 6-The Preside1
aud party lett here 1t $50, having been e
corted TO the train by the C0mmilte Of Re.
ceptiop Cheers for Gen. Grant followed
the departing Train.
SrRikorIELD, ILL., $40 A. M.-The Com.
mittec OF Arrangements accompanied BY
band OF music. together with large mum.
Der of citizens ekcorte d the Presidential
party 70 the cars for 81. Louis. . distance Of
~ miles They were cheered on their Dc.
paturc.
Inc State and city suthorlties - class,
had nothing TO do with the reception Of the
resident. The weather afser the rain OF
last night is bright and beautiful and the
We are accompanied by . committee ffon
st. Louis, consisting of Bart Able chairman,
+. o. Seannard, John J. D0rby, Daniel @.
TAYLOR. ex.msyor Of st. LOUIS, Col. John
knapp, proprietor of the RepuHjean, A. G.
Br0ckmcyef' President Of the Board OF Al
dermen, William FerdeTnn, Col. John n.
Williams and Thomas Riche00n. Stopping
q short time at Chatham and Auburn, the
President was introduced and cheers were
given for the ~ States they did not allow
the introduction Of any Of the other parties.
VIRDRN, O:2O. A. M.-StOpped several min
utcs. On their being introduced to the pco-
pie, three cheers were given each for the
President, Secretary Of State, Secretary Of
Navy, Gen. Grant. Admiral Parragut and
the United States.
Gen. Grant Was called upon for speech,
he facetiously said he had . cOld and would
give them one next time heocame al0ug.
GIRAMD, Sept 0.-There were similar
proceedings 1t this place. The President
was here the recipient Oi = mammoth ap.
pie.
CARI.lNvIILE, Sept S-We here stopped
I've minutes. The President Was introduced
and received with three cheers by the large
sssembagc Here John Hogan ON intrOduc
ing SECRETARY Seward said He gentlemen
has never pulled down the flag Of his coun
Try ~ your secretary Of the hall did ycstcr
day, because the President wanted to pass
under it. THIS announcement was applaud
ed. There was an immense pressure to the
platform, the ladies were requested to
come round to it that they might see the
President Three cheers we're given for 80
States Of the Union. Cries for the Presi
ldent were heard and the band was requested
by at least u hundred voices to stop its music.
The Secretary OF the Navy WAS INTRODUCED
and applaudcd and next Gen. Grant and
Admiral Earragut. ~ else where all along the
route cheers were dcatcniDg.
The President made a brief speech, in
which he SAID Now that armed rebellion
has been overthrown, we have TO turn our
attention TO peace, he was free to say he was
gratified with the public demonstrations on
the way, he did not look upon their having
been made with reference To himself person.
ally.
Here Gen. Palmer stepped from the csn
and persuadiviy requested the people to
keep quiet Is the President had but few
minutes to stay.
The President rcsuming But IL to him.
sci fas an evidence of the feelings Of the peo-
pie, foreboling great issues Of the coun-
try we have passed through. Peril and re
belli0n has been overthrOwn and suppress
cd and the great question now is tho preser
walton Of the Union your fathers had
saued TO you. He continued to speak until
the cars bcganito move, when he was cheer.
ed
Gen. Grant and Admiral Farrasut were
insriuced Il Sh,pman, Brighton and Mon
ticellO, where the train halted but few
moments.
1880 4. M.-We are now IS miles from
Alton. The Chicago & Alton Rail Road
Company have rendered the trip additional
" pleasant, by courteous attentions.
ALTON, Sept. 8 nOon.-The party were re-
ceivcd Ly dense mass Of pessons, many Of
them from the country and s. Louis. So
lutcs were fired and the greatest excitement
prevailed.
The excursiouisss wore conducted 70 .
stand, where the President, Gen. Grant, Ad
miral farragut, Secretaries Seward and
Welles, were respectively introduced the
cheering was wild and the demonstrations
emphatic
The Mayor Of Alton extended cordial
welcome 10 the President, statesmen and
heroes with him, In . neat speech, saying.
however much citissns differed. II Was ire
spective Of party. He alluded to the recent
Sonnment corner non. Al lsss vonSs Of
Douglas to his son, A" b faithful 70 the Con.
ssitulion obey the lava He also referred
to the visit yesterday to the tomb Of Lin
coin, quoting from his inaugural address the
words Of charity and patriotism - guide
70 duty.
The President returned thanks He and
Douglas were personal and political friends,
both engaged In the same cause Of guarding
tho public 1lbosty. Tho relesenco madu %
the COnstitution induced him 70 ~ that It
u time TO consider what the Constituli0n 10.
Whether u psovidsd for . government Of
limited power, or Wheshef u was made Of
gumelAseic, - b sesseched q will He
stood mAintalning H. Constitution Of the
county, and, with tho heip Of the people,
there BE would c0ntinue 70 seand. regardless
Of taunts end jecrA He exhorted t1ose Who
that nag which bad bsen bOrne BY 20 many
let every State come forward, forgcttingpar
~ and party asoOciationa We have beard
told about emancipation and abolition aow
sho did more than be had II behalf Of that
cause! But he would tell them dat that NO
more emancipation was needed. The pco-
pie should rise and rally round the Constitu
ton Save your country first, and then yCu
may have parties. He knew they would
he morally courageous in the walks Of life
~ be had been physically couPageous in the
var for the Union. Let US have Constitu
ton and flag. and swear they shall be pre-
served though all other things perish.
The President was frequently interrupted
by applause.
Mi. seward We then called for and made
q speech. He said. In 1854 your votes and
mine elected Abraham Linco1n;snd Andrew
johnson, President and Vice President for
the noble purposes Of bringing 10 peace and
restoration 81 tho Union. Has ibis been
edecseds No! Well, II AbEsham Lincoln
had lived. aad Andrew Johnsoa had remain-
ed our vice President, let ne 81 you IL you
believe Abraham Lincoln would have con.
sented 70 have THE country In state Of var
and observance of Union after be coud
have bad from the suhjugated insurgents she
acceptance Of four conditlous-the lepudia
tion Of The rebel debe, ~ as1uupsioa Of ~
loyal dsbA abolition u slavery ard renun-
citation Of the hight Of secession! Thev
have doae I'll this, and now u tho UuSoo 3
not RESTORED, L 70 beeAoss The pistol Of On
aaoaaeia - dose ~ whioA : mi1lioo Of
0ponly oe0od fo6ooo WogU - a21oWod - Do
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