Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-08-30
THE PRkstDENr's ToUR.
His Reception in New yerk-A Grand
Affair.

guished party amtdst toe firing OF cannon rhe
greatest possible -zcll-m-bt every where pre-
vailed. The national ships in the nArbOr were
fully manned, and cheer after -.r went from
Ibs sailors the yards.
Mr.. Stewart. OF New York rendered the par
~ n welcome 10 the metropolis. TO winch tue
President briefly but gratefully responded
Acknowledging the honor.
The excursionlsls embarked on board a
ferry. boat, which took them 10 New YORK
Owing 10 mismanagement. those comprising
the party were separated BY the crowdtng IN
ci the committee men, who were Prominent
IN the procession: which moved from the sta
ton through Broadway ana along 5ih avenue
TO Delmonlco's
General Gran, and others revie we'd the pass
Inc troops. The President had previously
BEEN escorted To the Governors room. AZ he
City Hall, where Mayor Hoffman welcomed
him follows:
MAYOR HoFFMAN's SPEECH or WELCOME
Mr.. PRksIDENT: On behalf OF The m municipal
authorities. and the citizens of New York, L
cordially welcome you to this city and 20 this
hall. Tue great meE OF the nation have in past
tunes been received and welcomed here. The
portTalts OF many OF them surround you-sol-
diers. statesmen and pairIots-but none whose
devotion TO their country and the Constitution
Is more distinguished than yours. In r-cogni-
ton OF this fact the Common Council have
adopted a resolution by an almost nnauinous
vote, which 4 shall have the honor 20 present
10 YOU. extending 10 you the freedom OF the
city, and expressing their confidence an your
statesmanship and patriotism; and the citiz.ns
with great unanimtty, have united with them
IN onerIng 10 you reception which Will b. AZ
enthusiastic as az will, i trust, be accept4ble
This popular demonstration is not fron, mere
respect 10 your high Office, but IL is rs tripute
which the people offer 10 the fidelity, ability
and patriotism which has characterized your
administration OF the Government. They re
cognlze, and 10 some extent realize, the maenl-
tude OF the responsibilities which YOU have
been called upon TO assume; the embarrass-
ments which have surrounded you, and the
difficulties which have beset your way, and
they honor you for the fearlessness you have
manifested IN battling for the Union of the
States and the rights Of the States against en-
emies. The city of New York. which now
ereets you, has never faltered IN its devotion
10 the Union ana the Constitution, and il never
Will. IL rs the metropolis OF the country and
when il speaks il does not speak IN whisners
or utter uncertain sounds Ii speaks to.day
and trust this great demonstration, in which
capital ana labor have both united, will cheer
your heart and strengthen your hands in the
great work OF peace and restoration in which
you are engaged. 1 will detain you no longer
The people are impatient TO greet you. Their
actions Will speak more loquently than NV
words. i beg your acceptance of the en-
crossed copy of the resolutions of the Com
mon Council, and with them extend the free
dom and hospitaliiies OF the city.
THE PRESIDENTS RESPONSE
In response 10 Mayor Hoffman President
johnson replied briefly. He said that in at
tempting TO reply TO what the Mayor had eiyen
utterance to, he iound that, under the nacn,,sr
circumstances, the words he would speak were
inadequate 10 express the feelings that had
been produced here and on bis approach to the
city. he confessed they overpowered him.
He had mad some experience, IL was true be-
fore public assemblies, and, TO some extent in
public debate; but he was free 70 say that he
was unable TO do justice to the occasion. The
most be could say was, that he accepted the
invitation that was rendered him, ana the
Kindness OF the citizens ana the authorities,
with only the expression that be had endeay-
ored 10 discharge his duty in doing what the
representatives OF the city were pleased 10 saw
was for the good OF the country. We had lust
passed through war and many trials, but
there was still a more momentous struggle
before us. New \ ork had borne q large pro-
portion OF the burdens Of the war. She would
do her part now. In reference 10 what the
President had done, he said that was before the
country, and the people would make their own
judgment Here ne remarked that II would be
better for him TO conclude, and let his silence
be the speech he ought 10 make. Finally, he
thanked the Mayor and the citizens, an again
said be would remember the honor that had
been done him as long as he lived.
AT the conclusion of MIR. Johnson's remarks
he was applauded by the persons present
Cheers were given for Gen. Grant ADMIRAL
Farragut, Mayor Hoffman. and Mr. Seward.
MR. sEwARDs REMARKS.
The latter was called upon for a speech, ana
made a few remarks. He said he felt proud
10 be able TO bring among them at his home a
President of the United States, once more re-
united by our armies, the virtue OF our citizens
and the energy and integrity OF our Chief
Maglsirate-a nation not of twenty-five bur of
thirty-six States. God bless the city OF New
.OLh Suu .uc s,eate Ol Nc" forkt mr.. seward
sald thas MS frst allegiance was 10 his wife
next 10 his children, then TO his CITY, State ana
country, and when any Of them interfered win
the latter. he would cast them aside
All along the route 10 DelmonIco's were
immense crowds, who repeatedly welcomed
the cIty's guests by cheers. At that hotel the
President reviewed the troops, and was sub
sequently called upon for a speech. bat de-
clined 10 make one, saying none wss needed
after the demonstration which had been made
to-day. leave, he said, the Constitution and
the Union in your hands
Along the route OF the procession flag. were
prominent IN all directions, and occasionally
appropriate mottoes OF welcome met the eve
Many places OF business We're closed ana
everybody seemed TO be talking politically and
patrioiically. The President, Secretary Sew
ard, General Grant, Admiral IarraRut ana
Secretary Welles were quartered al Delmo-
nlcos, while the remainder Of the party were
provided for az the Fifth Avenue Hotel The
President this evening received many visitors.