The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1866-09-13
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passage on the steamer United States,
whore every caro- and attention was boz
slowed by tho President of the mail
limo to render the trip comfortable and
regiment United States infantry AC-
compnnied us. An invitation was OK
tended to tho party by Captain Neal, of
Madison, to stop at that city TO 500 the
steamer Richmond, now building by
him, which is $40 foot long, and 10 be
low pressure; tho only low pressure
steamboat on tho Western waters, but
time did not permit stOppMgc. Tho
citizens of Madison were much disup-
pointed, nS they Ind made ample
preparations to extend their hospitlli-
ties, and to have II Lorch-light process
sion. This morning at six o'clock we
passed. Aurora, Indiana. and several
hundred persons were collected on tho
wharf, who cheered and fired n salute.
A. eight O'Clock, whom six miles from
Cincinnati, we wore met by tho steamers
DumOnt and ROwenn, with Il lurga.
number OF passengers aud u band of
music. Tho Committee of Reception
from Cincinnati came OIL bOnrd the
United States, and called on the Presi-
don't, rendering him their escort to tho
city. Tho scene was notwithstanding
blending with tho sound of music, and
the new corners all anxious TO see the
distinguished party. In going up the
river, and when Mt tho outskirts of tho
city, the President stood on tho upper
deck In company with Admiral Farrn-
gut and other distinguished members
fthe party, and Hon. l.. d. Compbell,
our Minister to the Republic OF Mexico.
The President, by arrangement, was
the only one with head uncovered. He
continued to bow and wave his hat to
the cheering people on the banks OF the
river.
Tho Chairman, Robert Athey, ESQ.,,
one of tho Committee of the Common
Council and tho people of COVington,
KY, hero addressed tho President, say
Ing they were DESTROYS of his paying
visit to COvington, and regretted that
no could not make it convenient to do
so. Tho people of KcntuckyJwouldd de-
light to honor him HS n man, for in him
they perceived an illustration of the
beneficial effects of Republican institu-
tiOns. They were aware of his career
from the ranks of the people to tho po-
sition he now occupied, and where he
had achieved such success. The motto
OF Kentucky Is limited we stand, diVi-
ded we fall" 1t was adopted long be-
fore the late rebellion, and is most APP
plicable to the present condition of
affairs.
Tho President briefly responded, say
Ing no one regretted his inability TO
accept the Inequalities of CovinEton
thanks for the honor. AS YOU" he
said, shave alluded to the motto OF the
State of kentucky, united we stand,
divided we fall, let me say, we must be
united" This was received with much
applause.
At nine o'clock wo were in full view
of tho city. Tho suspension bridge
uniting Covington and Cincinnati Is
decorated with flags from one end to
the other. National salutes are fired
from Newport Barracks, aud the Gin
cinnati public landing, the shores, and
steamers at the wharves, are crowded
with spectators, who wave their hats
and cheer as the boats move on, the
President still standing on tho upper
deck bowling and waving his hat. The
music of the bands unite with the
heavy tones of the cannon.
Col. Grant. the father of Gen. Grant,
was on board and was warmly received
by tho President. The Colonel informs
ed the President he supported his poll
glad to see him and such solid men
standing by the Constitution and the
Union i'll this hour of peril. The Presi-
dent said he wanted nothing but the
union of the entire States, when Col.
Grant remarked l am warmly with You
in tho effort. The brother-in-luw of
Gen. Grant, the Rev. NJ. J. Cramer, was
present during the conversation.
AT quarter past 10 o'clock the Uni
ted States touched the wharf. Passing
through lines of soldiers and police.
men, the party were conducted, amidst
tremendous cheering, to the Spencer
House, and the President and other
distinguished members of the excur-
sionists proceeded to the PLATFORM, the
thousands in the streets continuing to
applaud. Gen. Grant here rejoined us.
A number of bOquetS were sent 10 the
President and were conveyed to him by
means of strings let down from the up
per windows of the hotel. The PreSi-
dent appeared in front of tho platform
and was vOciferOusly cheered. Next
Gen. Grant, Admiral Farragut, Secre-
tary WellcS, Generals Rousseau and
Custer, were also introduced and re-
ceived the plHudits of the multitude.
General Grant visited Woods theatre
last night, whore he was enthusiastical-
ly received.
The Enquirer of to-day says of the
proceedings: The boys in blue paraded
TO tho theatre. EgglestOn and others
assembled the stairs and Mr.. Allen, the
manager, WAS requested to 90 and in
form Gen. Grant that there was crowd
of citizens on the outside who desired
TO see him. Mr.. Allen went into tho
private box and conveyed the intelli-
gence to Gen. Grant, who replied: |
cannot and will not see them. PIease
tell their commander to come to mo.
Mr.. Allen communicated with COM
mander L. l.. Baker, who marched into
the theatre and with others entered
Gen. Grants private box. Without
giving Capt. Baker ii moment to say u
single word, Gen. Grant approached
him and said, in n firm tone: Sir, lam
no politician. The President of the
United States is my communder-in-
chief. l consider this demonstration in
opposition to the President of the United
States. Andrew johnson. If you have
any regard for me you will take your
men away. L am greatly annoyed at
this demonstration. 1 came here to
enjoy this theatrical performance.
Will DO glad to see you all Tomorrow
when the President arrives.
The Commercial, in abiding to tho
proceedings at tho Burnet House and
WOODS Theatre, says: a large crowd,
quite as much bent on seeing the Union
hero, Joined in the clanor, but neither
the seductive strains of the band nor
the enthusiastic calls, would induce the
'shy little man" to appear. He had in
fact snIelt n rat, and doubtless in con-
sideratiOn of the fact that the Presiden-
ttnl party will be here, of which he is
one, he vamOsed the hotel in the early
part of the evening, and sought the re-
tirement of some friends private par-
lor, where he was costly following up
his inevitable cigar, while the crowd
was calling in vain for his appearance.
Gen. Rawling, Chiefo of Staff, appeared
on the balcony to excuse the non-np-
pearance of the General, but this did
not satisfy the crowd, for rumor was
circulated that Woods Theatre had
been selected as the objective point of
the Generals retreat. There went the
crowd and took the place by storm,
Finding ut last they had been fOiled by
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