Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-09-13
PRESIDENTIAL TOUR.

CINCINNATI Sept 12.-NooN.-General GRANT
visited Woods Theatre last night, where he was
enthusiastically received.
The Enquirer of to-day says of the proceedings:
The boys in blue paraded to the theatre, Mr.
BGGLEsToN and others assembled the stairs, and
Mr.. ALLEN, the manager was requested to inform
Gen. GRANT that there was n crowd of citizens on
the outside who desired to see him. Mr.. ALLEN
went into the private box and conveyed the intel
ligence to Gen. GRANT, who replied: II cannot
and will not see them. Please tell their com
mander to come to me-. Mr.. ALLEN eommunl-
Gated with the commander, 7. +. BAKER, who
marched into the theatre, and with others, en-
tered Gen. GRANTS private box. E4F
Without giving Capt. BAKER moment to say
a single word, Gen. GRANT approached him and
said in a firm tone: Sir, l am no politician. The
President of the United States is my commander
in-chief. / consider this demonstration in oppO-
sitiOn to the President Of the United States, AN
DREW JOHNSON. If you have any regard for me
you will take your men away. l am greatly an
nOyed at this demonstration, as came here to
enjoy this theatrical performance. will be glad
to see you tomorrow when the President arrives
The Commercial in speaking Of the proceedings
at the Burnett House and Woods theatre, says: A
large crowd. quite as much bent on seeing the
Union hero, Joined in the clamOr, but neither the
seductive strains of the band the enthusiastic
calls would induce the shy little man to appear.
He had in fact, smelt a rat, and doubtless, IN
consideration OF the fact that the Presidential
party will be here tomorrow, of which he Is at
this time one. he vamoOsed the hotel ut an early
hour of the evening and sought the retirement OF
some friends private parlOr. where he was closely
following up his inevitable cigar, while the crowd
was calling in vain for his appearance: General
RAWLINGS, chief of staff, appeared on the balcony
to excuse the nOn-appearaEce of the General, but
this did not satisfy the crowd. for rumor was cir
eulated that WOODS Theatre had been selected as
the objective point Of the General and thither
went the crowd, and took the place by storm.
Finding at last that they had been toiled by
strategy, the boys abandoned the field, with three
hearty cheers for General GRANT, the next Presi-
dent of the United States.
The Presidential party left Louisville for Gin
einnati last night at eight o'clock, and took pas
he
care and attention was bestowed by the President
of the mail line, 70 render the trip comiortable
and pleasant. The band of the second regiment
Of United States Infantry accompanied us.
An invitation was extended to the party by
Captain NEW, of Madison, to stop az that city TO
see the steamer Richmond, now building by him.
$40 feet long, and to be low pressure, and the only
low pressure steamboat on the Western waters,
but time did not permit a stoppage. The citizens
of Madison were much disappointed as they had
made ample preparations to extend their hospi-
talities and to have torch light procession
This morning at six o'clock We passed Aurora,
Indiana, and several hundred persons were col
lected at the wharf and eheered and fred salute.
At eight o'clock. when six miles from Cincin,
natl, We were met by the steamers Dumont and
Rowena, with a large number Of passengers and
a band of music. The committee Of reception
from Cincinnati came on board the United States
and called upon the President, rendering him
their escort to the city. The scene was exciting,
cheering blending with the sound of music and
the new corners all anxious TO see the distln-
guished party.
skirts Of the city, the President stood on the
upper deck, in company with Admiral = ARRAGUT
and other distinguished members Of tne parry,
and Hon. L. ID. CAMPBELL, our Minister to the
republic of Mexico.
The President, by Amusement, was the only one
with head uncovered. He continued to bow and
wave his hat to the cheering people on the banks
The Chairman. ROBERT Army. ESQ., Of the
Committee Of tho Common Council, and the
people Of Covington. Kentucky. here addressed
the President, saying they were DESTROYS OF bis
paying visit to Coyington, and regretted that ne
could not make il convenient to do so. The
people Of kentucky would delight TO honor hi N,
for in him they perceived an illustration OF the
benefeent effects Of republican Institutions. They
were aware of his career from the ranks OF the
people to the position he now occupied, and
where he had achieved civic success. The motto
Of Kentucky is, United we stand, divided We
fall" Il was adopted long before the rebellion
and is most applicable 70 the present state Of
affairs.
The President briefly replied, saying, that none
regretted his iBs6iity TO accept the hosptsltties
Of CovingtOn more than himself He returned
thanks for the honor. As yeu. he said, have al
United we stand, divided We fall, - let me sayws
must be united This was received with applause.
Al o'ctoek we were in full view Of the city.
Ths I sds with as 6@ one sRd
to the other. National salutes are fired from
Newport Barracks and the Cincinnati Public
Landing. The stores and steamers az the
Whsrves are crowded with spectators who wave
Here. as the boats move on, the President still
standing on the upper deck boHing and waving
his hat. the music Of the bands unite with ths
heavy tones Of the cannon. and all Is excitement
Col GRANT, the father Of Gen. GRAM, was on
board. and was warmly received by the President.
The Colonel informed the President he supported
his pelicy when the President said be was glad 10
see hin and such solid men standing by the Con-
stifution and the Union in this hour Of peril The
President said itwanted nothing but the Union Of
the entire States, when Col. GRA8T remarked.
am warmly with you in the Effort
The brothsr-in-law OF Gen. GRANT, the Rev. III.
J. CRANzR, was present during the conversation.
At quarter past ten the United States touch
cd the wharf Passing through lines Of soldiers
and policemen. the party were conducted. amidst
tremendous cheeri1g, 20 the Spencer Hcuse, and
the President and other distinguished members
Of the oxcurtionists proceeded 10 the platform the
thousands IL the streets continuing 70 applaud.
General GRANT here rejoined Us.
number Of bOqaets were seat 20 the President
and were conveyed % him b. means Of strings let
down from the upper windows Of the hotel The
President appeared IN front Of the platform and
vas VofiiaFou5ly ckc1rod.
Lieut. Gen. GRAST. Admiral FAnRkauF. Secrs-
tary MEIIs. Gems ROUSSEAU and CUsTAH were
also introdaced. and received the plaudits Of the
multitude.