Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-09-06

JACKSON, MICH, Sep. OIL p. M.-Ihe PRESIDENT
has briefly addressed the people at Ypsilanti and
Ann Harbor. and will speak at several other
points before reaching Chicago.
DETROIT September 4-lO:30 A. M.-The Pres-
dent and his party had military and Masonic
escort to the station of the Michigan Central Rail-
road. The President, in leaving, stood on the
platform of the rear ear, where he was heartily
eheered. The car in which the party are seated
is in all respects magnihcently decorated.
ST. Louis. Sept. 5-fhe Republican State Con-
vention Of Kansas met to-day and unanimously
nominated Gov CRAWFORD for reelection, and
SIDNEY CLARK for Congress. Strong resolutions
were adopted supporting Congress and denOun-
cling the President
DETRoIT Sept 5-suitable to the occasion.
when the train came in view. the marine cutter
fired a salute, and the sailors give three cheers.
YPsILOUTI, l045-The President here made
lively speech to about one thousand persons, and
was presented with bOquets
Ann HARBoR ll:l5.--The President addressed
the people, and here, rs at YpsilOut, Gen. GRANT
and Admiral FARRAGUT were the recipients Of en-
thusiastic cheers.
ALBION, Sept. 5-E45 P. M--The Presidential
party were escorted to stand erected near the
track, and the President and the Secretary Of
State Gen. GRANT, Admiral kARRAGuT, POst-
master General RANDALL. Secretary MELLEs and
Major Generals SrEEDMAG and ROUSSEAU were
introduced and v0cifer0usly cheered. Minister
ROMERO was presented to the audience when
three cheers were given for the Republic of Mex
leo. Music was played and salute Tired, The
President was welcomed in short speeOh-the
speaker saying the people depended upon him TO
continue the course which he commenced in
order to restoration of all the States. and the
preservation of their liberty The President in
his reply. spoke of his ambition having been
gratifed in the holding Of office from Aldermen
to President. and said that the remainder of his
life should be devoted to the protection of the
Constitution and the Union.
MARSHALL, 30 P. NJ, Sept. 5.-Proceedlngs
similar to those just related took place in the
midst Of dense concourse of people.
BATTLE CREEK, p. M.-Presidential party pro-
ceeded to a stand around which were gathered
thousands After the usual introduetions were
over, Secretary SEWARD said: l come here among
old friends Of my youth; let Gen. GRANT do the
lighting. and III do the talking. Gen. GRANT
fights for the Union, and / talk for the Union. As
you have given three hearty cheers for the United
States ofMeXieo, want to ascertain whether you
are prepared to give as hearty cheers for the
United States of America? Cheers were then
given. The Secretary resumed: But what kind
Of United States do You mean?, Some say that
there are but twenty five, or rather twenty-six,
States, one having recently been admitted; 9TH
say there are thirty six, and that thirty six
States constitute the United States of America.
wish to know which of these you have cheered
for. And we have always put the lowest number
first. i propose now, that those OF you who be-
lieve there are but twenty States IN the
American Union shall say, aye. A few responded
by saying, aye. Now. felOW-eitizens, propose,
that those who believe there are thirty-six States,
without the loss of star, say, aye. The audi
ence gave an emphatic response by cheering. Now,
| want to know, whether you have monarchy to
reign over these States, or any elected President
according to the Constitution; and would like 20
By twenty-five States, whether you want Presi-
dent JOHNSON to be the President Of thirty-six
States? There were cheers and cries. we must
have him President over the thirty-six States.
Mr. SEWARD declared the vote carried.
[Laughterl The President then made few re-
marks.
concourse of people greeted the excursionists.
Hon. CHAs. ID. STEWART made welcome speech.
Three cheers were given for the President and the
others. The President was introduced to the au-
dienee. He said il was gratifying to be thus
warmly received and through such representa-
ton. One whom he had known in days gone BY,
with whom he had sat in both branches of Con-
gress aud with VII ON be had toiled for
the best interests ofthe western people. lie knew
there was more disparity Of opinion between
them, but why not let the subject drop when the
Government itself was at stake. The orator had
made some allusiOn to STEPHEN A. DOUGLAS. who
the President said was his friend; they both en-
tered upon public life together and made speech
es on the bin to restore the fine Of Gen. JAcKsON
which was imposed by Judge at New Orleans
for q military act while defending that city. We
have lust passed through bloody conflict and
fhe question now is whether States shall be States
Notwithstanding calumny and detraction be had
determined TO stand by the Constitution let the
consequences De what they may.
Mics Sept 5-We halted for ten minutes. The
party proceeded to a stand where the President
and other high officials were enthusiastically
eheered While the applause was ia full blast q
portion Of the platform gave way, and some Of
those who we're standing on It fell and were seri-
ously injured. The excitement was very great
no lives we're lost or limbs broken. The President
and the distinguished members Of the party we're
in front Of PLATFORM the simbers Of which kept
their places when order vas ;s, ai
uemen, did not build this platform.
( The President in the course Of his respose said
We have a platform that cannot ge broken, snd
that Is the Constitution Of The United States;
there was no power under the canopy OF heaVOn
that can break il: il was made BY MAsHINGTos
and our ferefathers, and was eemented VITA their
MfcnreAx CRY. Sept 5-s.45 P. MA large
number Of persons assembled. among them IRE
men with their torches. This y Speaker SoLFAxs
district. The President replied to the welcome
address, saying that several years ago be spoke N
this vicinity in behalf Of those who we're pledged
to the Union. but now they maintain that tae
Union i divided: that the Government should be
sustained at the point Of the bayonet and thet
taxation and representation should not 90 to-
gether. II you once give uP the Constitution you
have no guarantee for Freedom While his
life lasted be would devote all his energies
IN behalf Of the Union And By your Efforts
hesaid. the property has been saved from are, and
now let me appeal % you 70 keep your engines,
in order TO save the Constitution from destruction
a delegation OF citizens Of Chicago here came on
board to escort the President and party to that
We arrived at Chicago at halfpast 10 O'Clock.
and have nov reached the main point Of our des-
tination. We were met b q tremendous large
eoncourse Of people, 50 that Il was With difficulty
that the excursionisfs could get through the crowd
70 the carriages. The fremont House vas illR-
minated with Chinese lanterns ana sky-roeAols-
Arriving Al the sherman House. there va N
other exhibition in front OF that establishment
An along the route thousands Of Rersens nieeEe-i
the streets and the greatest possible s1elteheht
existed men rushing @ and no, Ana letiihs 'aso
aSofhev ~ keep up with the carriages.
The scenes before the sherman House Was via
berond description. constant huzEas and calls for
the President and eRASd peink ni.hls-r me
SS,s-ar ~ tbe city and Mr.. RICE met the Prcsi-
dent Il The entrance Of the hotel, and escorted
rim a. fhe portsco where he introduced him 20
-. falf
presidelt was received with repeaied cheers.
There wasuinch confusion Ia the crowd While he
s6okp He said. Gentlemen. / appear before
you simply % tender ny heartfelt thanks ioE us