The New York herald., 1866-08-30


platform gave TO the impression among the people
that the President was about Withdrawing to the hotel
But as they had come TO see him, and as there
was no further apparent reason 10 deprive them
OF clearer view Of their Chief Magis-
trate the people, kept back in such immense
masses at either end, for moment or two pressed
against the line of Metropoltans and their lochsts
and simultaneously other end the Metropolitans were
swept away like weak distractions in the way OF an AL
pine avalanche and the entire street in front OF the plat
form was instantly filed with the multitude who broke
into the most hearty and vociferous cheering for the
President
Mr. Johnson who was al that moment on his way of
the platform was arrested by the din which when
the people first essayed break through the police lines
turned round, and bebeld doubt with pleasurable
emotions the throb OF the great popular heart thus man
csted him. Even the old man Of the seas Secretar
weles, unused to, and consequently little apt 10 be
moved by popular n,husias was touched for the nee
and leaning towards Mr. Johnson, asked ''What you
think OF that, srfn
Mr. johnson, without Withdrawing his gaze from the
surging and cheering before him. replie A. 1T is
wondertun And indeed the spectacle to delight
the eyes Of ruler in the land, chief mag whose
whole heart strength is devoted to his counirys
veal 1t was a scene long to be remer nbercd by him
who travelling through the land, will ey erywhere meet
with similar encouragement persevere M the good work
of reconsrucDg the Union but can nc whore else meet
so mighty a demonstration of how truly the popular
heart Ia with him.
New York has spoken and Mr. johnson in his few
remarks from the platform sad,, spoken in tones that
will vibrae and awake .ring echo throughout
the length and breadth Of the laid
PRESIDENTS REMARK TO THE PEOPLE.
After great effort to obtain quiet from the immense
assemblage which swayed TO md fro front Of the plat
forn, sill rrad takin All M
which the President spoke as foows:-
FELLOW CITIZENS NEw YORK will please
accept my thanks for this manifestation of respect and
to make to You on this oceason You yourselves have
made the great speech of the occasion The speech that
has this day been made by the citizens Of New York will
tell in unnistakabe tones throughout the length and
breadth Of this nation. Great applause.)
The President was for time unable to proceed
from the commotion the caused by the pres
and the surging and swaying Of the populace.
The President continued
This uprising and outpourng of popular
ing that will be initiated and followed throughout the
extent and breadth Of the whole country deafening
cheers. Your Speech fellowcitizens, upon tins
sion Is better than any conld make, and will
therefore adopt for the one should otherwise have
made here TO day.
Another interruption here occurred account of the
pressure in the street. when it intimated to the
President that he should merely bow his further thanks
and retire.
President proceeded
that the people here are alive the great ques-
ton ut issue tgreat cheerng Ono single word more,
feow-czens; leave the constitution and the Union in
your hands in taking leave of Continued cheer
ing, which the President left the PLATFORM fol-
lowed by General Grant, Admiral Faragut, Secretaries
Seward Welies, and the members Of the Commitce)
The street Decorations.
The city presented very lively appearance having
been decorated most prorusey. Not only did the streets
composing the line OF march splendid advantage
but neay every other street, and particularly those in
the lower part Of the city Standing At the Battery and
gazing up Broadway far the eyo could reach there
was seen one continuous line OF as banners and devices
appropriate to the occasion The lower part Of the city
looked particularly grand, the stevens House and the
various Offices Of the telegraph companies standing out
conspicuousy.
ON the corner Of Maiden lane and Broadway
large banner which extract from the speech of
Andrew Johnson delivered March !, 1861, follows:
SHOW me- he man wSc Sskss Ssf & tbss
Smcnt and nIes on It's vessels and will show you ~
straitor. II were President OF tho United sia,css
Il would have all such arrested aud, when tried and
sconyicfed, by the Eternal God would have tlems
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From the Revere House was suspended another--
Thrice welc0me--Andrew johnson.
The Sword and Bnckler Of the Constitution, !
The Unions Hope and Peoples Champion.
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One Of the most beautifully adorned was at No.
$50 Broadway. The banner made in oval form,
hfeke portrait Of the President forming the centre.
1t bore the following inscription
feel that can anord 10 do right, and feeling,
sGod being willing intend TO do right; and as far ass
sin me lies, intend to administer this governments
Supon the principles that lie al the foundation OF II.
JAN, 1886
Cochran Co., bI sides the numerous flags which hey
had on their building, had the following out
Welcome 20 the President
OF our Whole Country.
I with Malice toward None,
With charity toward All A. LINCOLN.
Al the corner OF Fulton street and Broadway
Nolan raised the following patriotic inscription:
'FrHE CONSTITUTION.
Washington established It,
Lincoln defended I,
johnson preserved it,
Over the above The device OF adnyc carrying an
olive branch IN IT. beak