The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-08-29
Tour Special Baltimore Correspondence.

asst s BALTIMORE Aug.52 1861
President JehnsOn's ReceptiOn--Grand
and Enthusiastic OutpOuring of the
PeOple-The Great Seheutzen Festi-
val, q c., &c. Il 5sG = Ai &feA01
1t having been announced that President
johnson would pass through Baltimorethi
morning, on his trip to Chicago, by7 o'clock
the streets were thronged with. Anxious people
to see the President and the distinguished Of
tcials accompanying him. 5.}a t8
Long before the arrival Of the train, an i'm
mense gathering was at the depot, and it re-
quired great perseverance upon the part OF
the police to keep the platform clear. 70 go
The Mayor, heads. of the several depart
ments, and members of the City Council as
had been previously arranged, met at the
City Hall aud proceeded to the depot.
The car containing the President and party
introduced Mayor Chapman, who welcomed
pleasant manner, extending to him and bis
friends the hospitalities of the city, The
President thanked him for the kind senti-
ments expressed. and the reception already
extended, and assured him that he was sensi-
ole OF the honor conferred upon him. "a. is,
The procession then moved through the
city in open carriages. Everywhere the
streets and windows were literally crowded.
Immense enthusiasm prevailed, and cheer af-
ter cheer greeted the President, and the pro-
verbally fair ladies' who filed the lporticos,
windows, and balconies, waved their hand
kerchiefs and flags, displaying their delight at
a sight of the mobile President aAaH
At 20 minutes past 10 o'clock, the train
containing the party moved off for Philadel-
phla, amid the cheersof the multitude at
The reception in all was grand, enthusiast
tic. and Aattering, ndcompIetely indicated
the hold Andy johnson has upon the affec-
tons of the Southern people, who are deter
mined to support his policy. e I'd I
The Seventh Annual Festival of the Balti-
more Scheutzen, or Target Rife Association
Was inaugurated on Monday, in a grand and
magnificent style; the streets were dsnsely
crowded with old and young, to witness the
display ss.s sJ aAo s]5s.4 rsA gla4t3 a483l 2a
The Washington Scileutzen, numbering
abont $50 members, arrived about ~ A. M =
and were escorted in. carriages Ithrengh the
principal streets and to the City Hall Square
where they were. allotted positions in the
line. ii4 y e'siaa
The lines being formed, moved about nine
O'clock, and passed through the principal
thoroaghfares, which were filled to overflow
Ing; the waving Of handkerchief, and the
oeaming smiles of the fair ones were respond.
cd to with gallant and marked politeness BY
The Schentzen. ss Aa llsal 81 gatsissa
Ihs procession arrived at the Park, abou
nall past eleven O'Clock, A. NJ, where they
were received with q salute, and moving tf
the pavilion, they alighted and partook of 6
nue. collation.. Then followed an exhibition
81 shooting, speechifying, music, rope walk
ing, &C., &c. 80
!, After the shades of darkness gathered upor
Inc Park, lights were produced illum mating
1t beautifully. when Immediately, dancing
and promepading@ were entered into witt
spirit, until eleven O'clock, when the thous
snds assembled began to dispense to thei
nomes. This festival will be kept up during
the week rs 80 o.. .~.. S.s7 4yi ' i-'
busnessis springing up with animation; 4
n@rge trade is. expected from your quarter ans
'ns Southern States in general aeslaf SIS
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