Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-09-08

CHICO Sept. Z, $50 T. Ms ycral Of
the parry have lett us, including Minister
Komera and Pusitnas; General Randall.
The excursionists have been subject To some
arrogance 10y persons intruding upon them
and assuming DISGUSTING prominence, and in
spuc cases DIVIDING l.. procession and OH.
crwise. The mcuibefs 81 the party are now
on u special train nt the &. Il A. Railroad,
b,unt for Springfield Large crowds we're
nj the railroad station and cliecrcd the party
rs the train moved Oft
LoMoNT, Ill, Sept. Q, 9:45 A. M-The
President and other prominent members of
his party were introduced by Seward, who
asked how many States are IN the Union
A man in the crowd replied. Thirty SIX :"
III you take out Tennessee" Mr. Seward
continued, 'how many will reniains' I'VE
don't allow any to bc taken out" was the
response, but Congress does" Another
voice, steward, you arv in good company .
Mr. Seward replied, ayes, We are very
cafe"
LocxrcRr. 1915 A. N-The party we're
here introduced as at preceding places.
JOLIET, 1920, A. N Notwithstanding the
rain, large crowd assembled The yrcsi
dent, Seward, Grant and Farraeut were
~ usual presented the platform. Inquiry
WAS made for Gen. Grant, " ho was III the
rear door Of the car A mass swaye,l in
that direction aud greeted him with cheers !;
such manifestation of appreciation OF him
have every where been expressed by all. A
large boquet WAS thrust upon him by lady
Admiral Farragut has also every where re.
ccived plaudits If his admirers The Pres.
ident has generally received warm recep-
tiOns but vsriOus in degree Of enthusiasm
joliet. Ill. Sept. THE excursiOnists
have reached this point from Chicago, on
their way to Springfield At several places
the President and other prominent members
Of the party were introduced to the crowds.
Notwithstanding the rain large numbers
were assembled.
WILMINGTON. II .. m.-The President in
response 10 calls for speech said that one
could not reasonably be expected from him
for the want Of time. I'VE have" he re.
marked, jus: passed through perilous
contest, AID you are engaged In another
The great struggle Is for the preservation Of
the Constitution Ut our country. leave TO
you the Constitution and flag, not with IS
but 36 stars for cur protection. ! have dis
charged my duty heretofore and shall die.
charge 1t in the future, and your confidence
shall not be abused" Gen. Grant. EarraRut
and others were iutr0duced in the meeting
Pontiac. l2:25-The train ssopf,ed for
several minutes.
BLOOMINGTON, Ill.,. Sept. 7.-Iicre the
President, Admiral Farragut and others
w.re introduced by Hon. john Hogan, o
Missouri. 10 "A large crowd. The greairs
,n>iciy was manifested TO see Ger. Gran,
l. ue and Repeated calls were made Cor him
lac spectators we're wili With Ae!temeft
ac t'cnes;. Il. pr..ed IN the platform an
VAS ereesed with applause When he nc
,ifec, Pr, s;icn, J ,hus, n comma need SPEAK.
AK, hui WAS interrupted by renewed enters
'ui Gen. Giant. Avo.cc--" We don wat,
a.i"rs Wdii'ne hg,ad and butte al tie
hei'it ~ Lncvia. To which Mr.. Hogan
ap'ied: An You are afraid OF is losing
your breai-aad.h butter: hats what's th.
matter. Ills response raised genera
laugh. Before the resident could speak
the whistle sounded anu tie train resumed
lis way.
ATLANTA. Sept. 7--3 p. M.-The party
was received with salute introduced 10
he crowd. We have passed at Lincoln and
Elkhart; after having stepped at each place
; minutes for introduciions the Committee |
invitation from Springfield came on board.
SrRiNorIsrp, 4.39 T. MA large crowd |
had ascent I'll at the depot. A salute was
bred, and music played.