The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-12
The Trip from st. Louis to Indianap'
oIis--Recepti0n at the Latter
Place.
speeial DISPATCH to the Chicago Times.

Special Dispatch to the Chicago Times
INDIANAPOLIS Ind, Sep. 10.
This is the first unpleasant day the party has
had since they left Washington; but, notwith-
standing the storm ragged with anabated fury all
dav great crowds of people had assembled at all
the stations along the route to pay their respects
to the chief magistrate of the nation and the dis
tinguished friends who accompany him. NO
speeches, and but four stops were made, until
the party arrived at Terre Haute.
AT LIrcHFIELD.
The first stop was made at Litchfeld, where a
large crowd had gathered together. The train
stopped three minutes, during which time John
Hogan introduced the President, Grant and Ear
| ragut, who were received with great applause
AT NATION.
| very large crowd had assembled, who cheer
ed the prominent ones of the party heartily, and
| called loudly for the President who stepped to
the rear of the Car and thanked them for the kind
notice. .ss
| AT CHARLESTON.
| The party were received at Charleston by
| delegation of army officers, and large crowd
| of soldiers and citizens A band of music
| in attendance, salute was fired, and the people
gave other testimonials of welcome.
AT PARIS
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| in great numbers to greet the President, Seward,
! Grant and Farragut, who respectively in
| troduced to the crowd, amidst great enthusiasm.
| A Transparency, 'Give US johnson and peace,
| and an undivided country"
| AT TERRE HACTE -. a.r
| there was a tremendous concourse of people
| sembled. Notwithstanding a perfect deluge of
| water was descending there were some 5000 odd
| people on the ground, besides the contents of
| over 400 vehicles from various portions of the
| country AS the train arrived salute
| was fired and the band struck up the ''Star
| Spanged Banner" and feast of rejoicing fol-
| lowed
The President was loudly called for at this
| point, and he stepped to the rear OF the car and
made few characteristic remarks, which were
received with immense applause. Besides citi-
zens there were 400 odd ex-soldiers, who few
nights ago signed their names to a series of reso-
lutions, endorsing the Presidents policy of res
toration, and condemning the course of congress.
They marched to the of the train with a
band ofmusic, and carried transpgrencies bear
ing the inscriptions; johnson, Seward, Grant
and Farragut-tte nations defenders - also,
'sThere is no place for a state except in the On
ion - also, 1--WE fought for peace and an undi-
vided union = also, johnson, the pure patriot
and an undivided union )" also, 'FThere are nc
dead states in this Union !" also, ''The boys in
blue fought that all the states might live :" also,
"Negroes must not be made national pets :" also
''The boys in blue fought for 36 States" also
"Our galaxy of Sc stars
AT GREENcAsTLE
between 6 900 and 1000 people were assembled
who gave the President a tremendous welcome
Cannon and music were in attendance, and the
| scene was very enlivening. A beautiful arch
was erected, with the words ''Welcome TO oul
President and his distinguished escort"
AT INDIANoPoLIs.
The party arrived at this place at hafpast T.
and were Immediately escorted TO the Bates house
by torch light procession of the johnson clubs
over mile in length AS the president alght
ed from his carriage, he was greeted by the &C
CARNATIONS of at least 10000 people, composed Of
both democrats and republicans Cannon was
fired and exhibitions were made all along the
route from the depot to the hotel, while many oil
the public buildings and private residences were
tastefully Illuminated. This is n republican
) stronghold, but large number of people in the
procession were old soldiers, who gave the whole
of the distinguished party hearty welcome. A
large number of transparencies were in the pro
cesson. among which | noticed ''Grant and
Farragut-honor to whom honor Is due !" also,
Tennessees jewels--Jackson, Polk and John
son = also, "Glorious veto;" also, 1--WE honor
{ the definition of the constitution :" also, enc
African equality-no African votes-no African
amendments - "36 states none," and many
others of an appropriate character.
The Indianapolis Radicals Refuse to Let the
President Speak-His Life Threatened
The Irish Citizens Beaten and Dispersed.
The Mayor and Police Refuse to Suppress
Is the Riot--Attempt to Throw the Excur.
sion Tram OFF the Track.-Another Fight.
One Man Killed and Three Severed,
| Wounded.
Special Dispatch to the Chicago Times.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Sept. 10.
The opponents of President johnson, l regre
to say, are resorting to murderous attacks. Up
{ on several occasions he has been made the re
cipient of gross indignities since leaving Chicago
These indignities have illuminated in threats o
ASSASSINATION, and his friends now consider hi
LIE IN danger during the remainder of his tour
The drama which has just been enacted in from
OF the Bates house, in Christian Indianapolis
! beggars all description.
The President was introduced to the crowd b,
Sol. Meredith, and attempted to sneak. but tn
/ | Lot