The New York herald., 1866-09-04

over the wounds that been inflicted upon the
bleeding artery which has nearly exhausted the Union
Teacneryr L. procaimng peace and reconciliation, not
only in the United States, but throughout the world
and preserve the union Of the States is treach-
cry, we are free to say that we are rators
But we appeal 10 you, and In you rely for vindica
ton and protection. II was disposed to be eloquent
and wanted to mako speech to the passions OF the
TO ncte their prejudces and their passions could do
so but desire 10 rely argument and the consttu
cries OF traitor cannot drive from my purpose
Andrew Johnson your felow.ctizen,i never deceived
the people. They ones In whom he ever trusted
Thank You, gentlemen, for your reception.
The President was listened to with marked attention
by nearly every ASSEMBLED. One solitary in
the crowd put in interruption intended for pert
sharpness when the President put extinguisher on
him by saying
sKeep quiet till have concluded. Just such fellows
you have kicked up all the rows Of the last five
years.
The fellow subsided suddenly. stepped out Of the
crowd and was heard from no more.
GRANT AT HOME.
Westfeld although small village is somewhat noted
for growing fine stock of horses More valuable animals
be there every pleasant afternoon at train time
than any other Of its between Chicago and
the seaboard AS a consequence Grants temporary sick
for the time forgotten and he soon found him
self in animated discussion as TO the relative merits
at different roadsers that were in view and noticeable
for their good leading points Both here and al Dun
kirk Farragut made to do duty for both army and
navy, as Grant declined to appear The old Sea- Dog
is everywhere called for, and fail to "brng down
the house,
But at Erie that the demonstration OF the day,
and comparatively speaking Of the whole trp yet
REACHED the greatest proportions. large delegation
from Erie boarded the train at Dunkrk and though they
promised s'bg thing their representations fell far
short of the reality On the way the Erie delegation
brought into the Presidents and formally intro
duced II consisted of General T. c. Wilson, c. w. Keller
Captain Notnger Major I. j. Hoskinson, Captain wilkins
Captain Stevens Judge Marvin and Mr. Rowoy about
twenty other prominent citizens AT the Erie depot the
President and party were received by Mayor scott
behalf Of the citizens while drawn up the platform
detachment OF ular artillery under Colonel Men
denhnl and the of the cutter Commodore
Perry, Captain Ottinger.
DISTINGUISHED
Aong those who came on board before the President
left the Judge Cymer the democratic candidate
for Governor OF Pennsylvania; General H. J. Brown,
veteran Of the rebei0n3 General Woodward who lost
leg at Spotsyvana; Captain Hilton, who lost leg at
Gettysburg; Rush Drawey, Paymaster under Admiral
Farragut; Colonel Lynch, wounded at the battle Of
the Wilderness Captain utz wounded Chattanooga;
General Walker campaigner on the march to the sea-
and several other veterans who bore honorable tokens
OF their fidelity 10 the Union. These having given hearty
welcome to the President turned to welcome the heroes
Of the war; the chiefs under whom they fought
SO many veterans Of the presented them
selves as In the patriotic town Of Erie, and
certainly nowhere did the enthusiasm Of the people at
tam TO such q height Flags waved everywhere
cannons belched forth their welcome bands OF music
played ssHal 70 tho Chef," continued cheers up
from the people, estimated Mt thirty thousand handker
chiefs waved from window and balcony and from hun
dreds OF vohcles and lighting up and giving It's true
character to the whole sccne the spontaneous and
hearty welcome that beamed in every face What added
TO tho crowds and consequently the enthusiasm the
fact that there being held in the town johnson
ofuUa and M fha
convention meeting nominate candidates for Congress-
county officers &C II said that the gathering
to-day vas the largest in Northern
Penn The people or the town had made every prepara
ton for the large platform was erected In the
open space before the depot buildings, which were
beautifully draped with the Stars and Stripes, and flags
bearing Inscriptions Amongst others were
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WELCOME THE PRESIDENT
{ Ono Constitution, ono Country and one Destiny.