The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-09-13
FROM THE PRESIDENTIAL
EXCURSIONISTS.
Their Trip from Louisv lille to Cincinna-
u-Their Reception In the tsQueen
Cify..
CINCINNATI, Sept. 70.


comfortable and pleasant The band of the
ID Regiment United States Infantry accom-
panied the party. An invitation was extend
ed 10 them by Captain Neal, of Madison. to
stop at that city TO see the steamer Rich
mond, now building by Tim, 440 feet long, TO
be low pressure, and the only low pressure
steamboat on the western waters. but time did
not permit the stoppage. The citizens Of
Madison were much disappointed, as they
had made preparations to extend their hos
ptali5ies, aud to have "a torchlight procession
his morning al O clock We passed Aurora,
Indiana. and several hundred persons collect
ed at the wAaff. aud cheered, and fired a sa-
lutte. " hen miles from Cincinnati. wewerc
mel By the steamers Dumont and Rowena
'ith large number of passengers and band
oi music.
The Committee of Reception from Cincin-
natl came on board the United States, and
called on the President. rendering him their
escert to the city The scene was exciting;
cheering blending with the sounds of music,
and the new -cumers ali anxious 10 see the
distinguished party. Ia going up the river,
and when at the outskirts oi the city,
the President stood on the upper
deck, IN company with Admiral Farragut
and other distinguished members Of the par
", and Hon. /. ID. Campbell, of Ohio, our
Minister to the Republic Of Mexico. The
President, by arrangement. was the only one
with his head uncovered. He continued TO
bow and wave Lis bat TO the cheering people
on the banks Of the river The Chairman,
Robt Athey, ESQ, OF the committee Of the
Common Council. and the people Of Coying.
ton. ky,shefe addressed the President saying
they we're desiroas OF a visit to Covington,
aud regretted that he could not make II con-
YeHaent To 90 SO. he people OF kentucky
would delight 70 honor him as a man, Ter han
they perceived ar illustration of the beHh
cent effects 81 republican Institutions They
were aware o' has career from the ranks Of
the penpte TO the position be now occupied,
aud where he had aehiesed civil success
The motto OF kentucky is II nited We Stand
divided we fall. 1t was adopted long be-
fore tic late rebellion and is most applicable |
- the present condition of affairs. The
President briefly replied, saying that no one
tgfetted his inability to accept the hospitals
ues OF tovington more than himself. lie re-
turned thanks for the honor. As you, he
SAIL. have alluded TO the motto of the State
ct kentucky United We Stand, divided we
fall let say we must be united. This
-Aeo'vad w',h anniause. At . q clock ws
waa.
were ia tuil view OF ihe city. The suspension
bridge between Coyiugton and Cincnnatn %
decorated with tlAgs from end 10 cad. Ma
tuua santes are fired from Newport bar.
Is,lks, aua the Cincinnati pabhc land
ing. The shores and wharfs are crow
ded with spectators, who wave
their hats and cheer the boats move
on. the President sltIl standing ON the up
per deck, bosing and waving his hat. The
bands are playing and the cannons firing.
AL is excitement.
Colonel Grant, the father Of the General,
was on board. tic was warmly received by
the President. The Colonel informed the
President that be supported his policy, when
the Presiden, said lie was glad 10 see him ard
such solid men star ding by the Constitution
in this tour of-perii. He the President;
,s..l ,hai he wanted netnfng but untuu Of tne
States, when. Gel. Grant remarked: II attn
warmly with you ia the effort.
1ae 5rother nslaa Of General Grant the
Rev !. II. Craine, present during The
conversation.
At quarter past 10, the United States
arrived at the wharf Passing through lines
of soldiers ard policemen, the party were
conducted amidst Tremendous cheers, TO the
Spencer House, ald the President and an
other distinguished members Of the excur-
sionsts proceeded to the platform, the thou
sands IN tie streets continuing TO applaud.
Con. Grant here rejotued us. A number OF
boqucts were seut 10 tie President, and were
ceuveved h him by means OF strings let
down tt0u TIE UPPER windows OF the hotel.
The fresl3ea. 81 peared "A front oi the plat
form aud Nas 50 yoelierously cheered. Next
came (teneFaI can't, Admiral farragnt, Sec
retarr @el!cs, Generals Rosseau and Custar,
who we're introduced aud received the plaa-
dts OF ihe multitude.
Cen Grant visited Woods Theatre last
night, where he was enthusiastically received.
Tie In9g rer vi to day says OF The proceeds
iugs. II he boys IN blue paraded TO the
Theatre Easglesleu aud others assembled
the stars. aid air. Allem, the manager was
requested 10 z . aud inform Grant that there
was cruNd II citizens Oh the outside VINO
desired 10 see l5im Mr. Allen went into bis
private box and CONVEX I'd the intelligence TO
Gen Grsu,; who replied. i cannot and VIII
not see them. Please tell their commander
10 come 10 me- Mr Alien communicated
with the commander I. I. Baker, who
marched into the theatre He with Others,
entered Gen. Graats private box. Without
giving Cap,as Baker Il moment 10 say
sinse word. Gen. Grant approached him and
said in Il firm tone: ] am no politician; the
President Of the Unitnd States is my COM
mander.in chief consider this demonstra-
lion in opposition 10 The President of the
Uuifed States Andrew johnson. If you
hayeailr regard for me, you will take ypnr
nsen away am greatly annoyed at this
demonstration. / cane hare 10 enjoy this
aee yo4 All 10 morrow when the President
aIuyes
The Commercial, in abiding 10 the pro-
eecdings at the Burnett House and Wood 5
theatre SAYS: "A large crowd gathered,
much bent On seeing the Union hero, ,and1oln-
el Ia tie c.arsvr-hat neither the seduelise
iAessc Of ias band nor the enthusiastic calls
would induce the shy Lutte man 10 appear.
lie had. in fact. sinelt rat, and doubtless n
copsiderasion of the fact that the Presidential
party will be here 10 morrow, OF which he II
al tins time one. he yanosed the hotel IN The
early part Of the evening and sought the re-
tirement Of some friends private parlor,
where he VAS cordially invited, following up
his inevitable cigar. While the crowd was
calling in warm for his appearance, General
Rawlings, chief Of staff, appeared on the bal
couv to excuse the non-appearance of the
Geueral; but this did not satisfy the crowd
for ruinor was circulated that Wood
theatre had been selected the objective
point Of the Generals retreat, and thithe
went the crowd and took the place by storm
Finding at last that they had been fooled b.
strategy. the boys abandoned the field viii
three mighty cheers for Gen. Grant, the mex
President oithe United States.
CISctxxsTi, Sept. II, l:3o p m.-We hay
worked our way through a dense crowd to tn
Railroad train Mulntudes of people ar
sereeching- keeping up the exeitemer
which commenced on the entry of the Pres
Dental party Il may here be stated tht
Secretary Seward is somewhat sick and hs
been Accommodated with pillow in the ca
He is keeping quiet by advice of his phys
ieian.
The train is now On its way to Columbus.
I.oyELAxp, LIS r. n.-We stopped for
few minutes and the President was receive
j tz1
Columbus Committee of reception came G
board at Cincinnati, including Amos LAYING
editor OF the Columbus Statesmaa.
MoREow, . p n,.--President johnson vi
introduced and cheered. The ladies OF seri
sent present OF grapes and wine % =
President, with shells and flowers. They 81
In conclusion OF their address 1--WE mig
linger IN loving gratitude and respect, b
rest assured beloved President that o.
prayers will follow you in your onward coar
asking Gods best blessings on your isbn
nov be grant Won strength that as Washin