Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-09-08
PRESIDENTIAL BXOUR i(jiElslI5l1 5IoE,
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DephFtnre from chicago. Tee
CHICAGO, $50 P. M, Sept.7 7.-Several of
me party have left us, including Minister
komero and Postmaster General Randall
lhe eXcursionists have been subject to
eomey annoyance by uninvited persons in
truding upon them and assuming disgust
ing prominence, and In some cases dividing
In professions and otherwise the members
OF the party. 'IQ' ia 77H'' nJ 3sHWi' m
b We are now on the special train Of the
Chicago y Alton railroad. bound to Spring.
field. A large crowd was at the railroad
station and cheered as the train moved. i'
|, .z,.rro, AtLeInont, -. ol,', W., . q q
\ LEMoNT, ILL, $40 A. M.-Tbe President
and other prominent members of the party
were Introduced by Secretary Seward who,
asked; How many States are 10 the Union?
A man in the crowd replies, 30 if you take
Tennessee. ..,-..,, .,'.,,f .,I t.f,,fir, .t.I
Mr.. Seward continued: How. many win
remain3 We don't allow any to-, be taken
out, was the response. But Congress does.
Another vOice-Seward, you are In good
company. Mr., ,Seward-Yes, we are very
safe. g.f ..,gf .r -''
la At LOckPOrf. .H oI Idg
= LocKPoRT, 1O:05 A. M.1The party we're
here introduced as at the preceding place.
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JOLIET, 1920 A. M.-Notwithstandin
the rain large crowd has assembled. The
President Secretary Seward, Gen. Grant
and Admiral Farragut were as usual, pre-
sented on the platform. The people were
intensely excited. Important inquiry
was made for General Grant, and
when IL was announced that he
was at the rear door of the car,
tile mass swayed in that direction
and greeted him with hearty cheers. Such
manifestations of appreciation of him have
everywhere been expressed by all classes
and parties. A large boquet was thrust
upon him by a lady. Admiral Farragut
has also everywhere received the plaudits
of his admirers. The President has gen.
orally received warm receptions, but Vari-
GUS in degree of enthusiasm, according to
the prevailing political sentiment in the To-
calities. ~ ~. r..r ,.uri.s. ....4 ,yr
WILMINGTON, IL A.. M.--The President
in response to the calls for speech. said
that one could not reasonably be expected
from him now for want of time. We have,
he remarked just passed through O peril
ous contest, and you are engaged In anoth-a
er. The great struggle is for the preserva-,
tiOn of the Constitution of your country.
leave with you the Constitution and the flag,
not with twenty-five, but with thirty-six
stars, for your protection. [Applause.l If
/ have discharged my duty heretofore L
shall discharge it 10 the future, and your
confidence shall not be abused. [Cheers.]
=. General Grant, Admiral Fafragut and
others were introduced, meeting with the
usual warm reception. .r.E @ ....
E " At Pontiac. a n
PONTIAC, 12;25.-The train stopped for
several minutes.
..ra, AZ bloomington.
BLOOMINGTON, 2. M.-Here the Presi-
dent, Admiral Farragut and others were
introduced by Hon. John Hogan, of Mis-
souri,, to the large crowd. The greatest
possible anxiety was evident to see General
Grant land and repeated calls were made
for him, the spectators being wild with
excitement. The General appeared on
the platform and was greeted with vO-
citerous applause. When he retired, Pres
ident Johnson commenced speaking, but
was Interrupted by renewed cheers for
Grant and voice-"We don't want
traitors hunting bread and butter at the
home of Lincoln" To which Mr.. Hogan
replied, "All you are afraid of is losing your
bread aud butter, and that's what's the
matter" This response raised a general
laugh. The President remarked to those
who We're disposed % create disturbance,
that he was on the line with General Grant,
contendug for the Union of the States
Before he could say any more the whistle
screeched and the train resumed It's way.
At AGla nIn. .H
ATLANTA, 2:43.-The party were received
with a salute and introduced to the crowd.
We have passed Lincoln and Elkhart, after
having stopped at each place five minutes
for introduction. The committee of Invi-
tation from Springfield came on board.
At Springfield. -.r,r.,.-
SPRINGFIELD, 4:3O z. MA large crowd
had assembled at the depot, salute fired
and music played by the band. The Pres
ident was first introduced, and then others.
The people clamored for Gen. Grant, and
on his appearance the shouts were terrific
and long continued. Quarters were pro-
vided at the st. Nicholas hotel. ti ,r 'nn..