Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-09-03
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PRESIDENTIAL EXCURSION.
Arrival n Rome, n. ".

PRESIDENTIAL EXCURSION. %
Arrival at Rome, N. ".
ROME, Aug. 3I-1245 p. M.-There was
a dense mass awaiting the Presidential
party, and, when they approached, the
Mayor of Rome delivered speech, In be-
half Of the authorities aud citizens. greet
Ing the President and rejoicing that the
robes of Andrew jackson have fallen where
they fit so well. -
The President briefly responded, saying,
among other things, that, II accounts of
human affairs could be communicated to
the dead, old Jackson, to whom the speaker
had referred, would turn over in his grave,
and burst from his coffin, and, leaving the
habiliments Of the dead. would raise his
long arm and extend his fore-finger. and
say. as of old, by the Eternal, the Fed
eral Union must and shall be preserved"
[Cheers.] gn5 @
AT Syracuse.
SYRACUSE, Aug. 1880 p. M.-Thirty
thousand people are estimated to have
turned out to welcome the party. The
Mayor delivered a lengthy address here,
also expressing confidence In the President.
He replied BY referring them to his public
acts. at Hzs
AZ Auburn. @
AUBURN, N. Y, Aug. 3l-3:20 p, M.-The
entry into the city was triumphal. A run
away buggy dashed against the carriage in
which were the President and Secretary
Seward, causing much excitement. At
Seward Park n platform was erected, from
which the President acknowledged the
compliments of the Mayor. ~
at Willow Grove, on Owasco Lake. an
elegant dinner was served. The President
briefly, responded to the first toast. Grant,
Farragut,. Romero and Others, were then
similarly hOnored. The banquet broke up
alta late hour in the best of spirits.
I.e .u Al Canandaigua. aaI... 3D..
CANANDA1GUA, Sept. l, 10:45 A. MAJ
Elipton the Presidents party took on
board the sister of the late Judge Douglas
and bis two sons. The Presidents and Gen.
Grant went to the platform of the cars,
bowed to Mrs. Granger, the mother of the
deceased Senator, who was sitting at the
door of her residence, not far from the
track.
The train next arrived at Canandaigua,
where the President and Others were intro
duced to the people. 70 3 af . sa1asfs
Al Rochester. a'' q. 81
ROCHESTER, Sept. 1.-The train halted
before Congress Hail. when the Mayor OF
the city came on board, and, together with
the committee of Rochester, escorted the
distinguished party to Congress Hall
where they partook of lunch. There was
more excitement here than at any other
placewhere we have halted since we left
Albany. The President appeared on the
upper balcony IF the hotel, in company
with Mayor Moore, and the hospitaities of
the citizens were extended. This, the
Mayor said, was irrespective of party.
They remembered that in the dark days OF
the rebellion the President took firm
stand in the midst of the faithless, for the
maintenance of the Union. However much
they might differ from him in the policy lIC
was pursuing. they believed he was actu-
ated by honest and patriotic motives, and
had the best interest of the country al
heart, and they all expressed the hope thai
his efforts would result in the restoration o
the entire country to prosperity and tran
quility.
The President, In response, said: sim
cerely thank you for this kind welcome
which you have given me, and | will flrth
ermCre say that demonstrations like this
inspire me with confidence and encourage
me in the course of policy have pursued
for the preservation of the Union and the
vindication of the Constitution OF the Uni.
ted States. [Cheers.] rely on the intel
| ligence, integrity and patriotism of tn,
great mass of the American people to pre-
serve this Government in the present al
they have in the past emergencies. Though
the physical man is weak and the intellect
is not as strong as it ought to be, thanl
God the spirit is right. [Applause.l Az
long as the blood that now warns and ami
mates me, and courses up and down my
veins, the best energies of my manhood
shall be devoted to the interests of the
Union and the Constitution of the country
| [Applause.] j see before me the colors yol
have borne through the conflict of battle
| You are aware of the sacrifices which have
been made to preserve the Union, and there
fore it Is not for me to recount the numbe
of lives lost, and Of the MANNED, and tn,
amount of treasure expended. Now tina
the warlike struggle has passed, l commit
| to your hands, the hands of the people, ant
the officers and soldiers. God bless them
the flag of our country, the Constitution o
the United States, and the Union. Ant
permit me, I'm the sincerity of my heart
| again to thank you for this reception anC
bid you farewell. [Applause.l Let me in
woke the blessing of heaven to rest upol
the people of all the States.
At BrOckPOrt.
| BRoCKPoRT, p. M.-NotwithstandinI
the rain, very large number of peOpl
were assembled to greet the President anC
party.
| AT Albion. $ H...
/ ALBION, 2 P. M.-The train here halte
| for fifteen minutes, when Hon. Sanford
| Church extended cordial welcome to tn
| President. The President brietlv responded
| The other distinguished eXcursionists wer
| introduced, aud received the cheers of al
| beholders. notwithstanding the rain,
large number of persons were assemble
ut this place. i. {, .-'1 '.' 4s- .''.. '.
| MEDINA, 3:4O-Col. II. E. Sickles ex
tended hospitalities to the President as
j man who so well illustrated our institu
| tions-one of the faithful few who yielde
not when the tide of treason swept over tn
i South, and who stood now as he had Away
| stood, devoted to the Union and the Consti
| tuition. Every place, he said, you tread
| becomes historic ground, and we are proul
our village Is thus honored. ,.,.
| The President briefly returned his thanks
saying that he could give no other indica
| tion of his future course than what was t,
be found in his previous declarations an,
official acts. Ia a..e.l, eso,,lrst 7.-..t sti y.
| -Lnnne Az Niagara Falls. a.<rl q
| BUFFALO, Sept. 1.-The President an,
| party had reception at Niagara Falls, ant
| tonight are attending grand ball at tn
International HOTEL They remain at thl
Falls over Sunday. N' '''- ~ 4''''''1 "a
| LoCKPoRT, N. Y.--After short stop ant
/ speeches at this place, the party proceeded
| to Niagara Falls, where they arrived be