Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-08-31

THE PRESIDENr'S TOUR
Closing Scenes In New York City-Invita.
ten to Visit st. Lsuis-The Trip up the
NEW YORK, Aug. 3O--Jus. before the Prssi-
dent left New York, Napoleon Mulckep ans
others, citizens Of ST. Louis, extended TO kySsa
ieImsi IN IN r,sa,lSn to VISIT that city He replied
response. The proprietor Of the ST. Louis Lin
dell House alec extended an invitation TO
make that his home should he extend his visit
thither.
TRIAL OF SPEED
NEW YORK, Aug. 3o.-0n enterine( the Cen
Ial Park to-day, Gen. Gram, who is some-
his driver to take the reins, which request was
granted, when the General drew out of the
line and drove up alongside the Presideugs
csrTaee, cnaiieneing the driver to race. The
challenge wae accepted, and both teams started
on upon q very rapid pace, which was evenly
maintained for mile. when the Generals
team began to gain on the Presidents, and
nat IN sekHowiedgment OF defeat.
THE TRIP Up THE HUDSON.
AT $50 a. m the President and others of the
party, affer drive through Central Park en-
barked at this place on the River q ueen for
Albany. They express themselves as delighted
with the New York demonstration.
sraIa ahe C party have = been loined by Major Gen
man, (regularly in vIted guests,) and by A. 7
Stewart, Richard Schell, Henry Clews, Hollis
White, Arthur Leary, Major Fausey, David
Delin, = Garrison, Maunselle b. Field, Chas
knap, Judge DAILY, and Judge Pierpoint As
the steamer was leaving the wharf the party
were cheered by large number of persons
that nad assembled Passing steamers saluted
the party with cheers.
WEST POINT.
WEST POINT, ll.3U A. N.-The party were
received by an infantry aud cavalry escort
who.accempanied them to the grounds. rhon'
sands of persons, Of both sexes, from the sur
rounding country and the city Of New York,
were present. The scene was brilliant, and
truly OF an interesting character. The excur-
sionists being seated, We're entertained by an
exhibition of cadet practice in rapidly taxing
down and putting up tents, drilling, &c.
livery BODY was greatly delighted with the
The party re-embarked on the River O ueen
at quarter past one o'clock, and resumed
their journey to Albany.
Major Field, of the Marine Corps, wa here
taIy of the Navy.
The party were entertained on the River
Queen with q dinner.
PoUGHKEKPsIK
PoUGHKEEPsIR, 2:30 p. m.-The people had
gathered here in large numbers, and cheered
his hat and bowing in knowledgment of the
compliment. More than the usual number of
steamers were passed, several gaily trimmed
WIN hags, tne passengers cheering and waving
AT various places on the route persons cheersd
at the passing excursionists, and occasionally
the national flag was displayed and a salute
fired.
The President thus far has had presented but
little public business for transaction.
The company is in the best possible spirits,
and are delighted with all the incidents Of the
trip and the beautiful scenery of the Hudson.
HUDSON.
The President arrived at Hudson at $50 d.
m, and received q fine reception
Twelve miles from Albany, the steamer Met
amora approached the River ueen, with the
Mayor OF Albany and the committee of the city
councils. Secretary Seward introduced his
Honor the Mayor to the President, Admiral
Farragut Gen. Grant, and other distinguished
gentlemen.
The Mayor welcomed the President on be.
half of the citizens Of Alban.
THE PRESIDENTS RESPONSE TO THE MAYOR OF
The President in response to the Mayor of
Albany, said: thank you for what Won ha We
said, and am in hopes that these thanks will
not be attributed TO personal vanity. The dis
tinction which you have made in welcoming
me is exceedingly gratifylnO You welcome
me first as Chief Magistrate of the nations
distinction and respect due 10 so exalted sta
uon-and then, in a most acceptable manner,
you give your congratulations to me as q pri-
yate citizen. In this trying and perilous con-
oltion OF our country an encouragement of this
kind strengthens aEd inspires me in nv deter
mlnation TO pursue and carry out the policy /
believe will result in the restoration OF peace
and prosperity TO the Government and the
country. 1 feel complimented and hopeful,
and all can say in return rs, warmly thank
you. l know how to appreciate such a well
come, both as q Chief Magistrate and as a pri-
vate III hdiyidual and citIzen. IApplausel
The Mayor and Common Council of Troy
accompanied by large delegation Of citizens
on board the steamer Emeline, met the River
Queen at Solyman'e, and accompanied her
to Albany, where the party arrived at o'clock
ARRIVAL AT Albany
ALBANY, Aug. 30.-The President arrived in
this city this evening, and was received by the
Governor in a brief speech. The President re-
sponded. Over the route the scene was singu-
larry brilliant, the fremen bearing torches and
firing rockets, and the citizens Joining with
them in a display Of many coiored fireworks
from their stores and dwellings. The excite
ment on the streets of this city was greater in
through which we have passed since we left
Washington.