Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-09-13
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It is recorded of Andrew Doria, the
G moose captain aud patriot, who, in the
time Of Charles V, freed his country from
the yoke of France, and whose magnanim-
ity put an end to factions which had long
vexed the state, thst "power, founded on
love and gratitude, was to him more pleas
ant than what Il, bestowed liz sovereignty
his memory ts revereneed by the Genoese;
and, in their histories and public monu-
ments, there is bestowed on him the most
honorable of all titles-Father of his Coun-
try aD'I Restorer of its Liberty"
AHAndrew Doria, of the Italian Republic.
was in his day, so is Andrew johnson, OF
she American Union, at the present time.
He is striving to free his country from the
yoke dominant faction is seeking to impose
upon it. Magnanimously refusing the
prOfered boon of absolute power, he is re-
pressing that faction, and, by his states
manship, patriotism and indOmitable cour-
age, he bids fair, as the tribune of the peo-
pie, with more than Roman vigor and firm
ness, to earn the well-merited title, which,
II he persevere in his course, posterity will,
with one voice, accord to him, of Preserver
Of the Constitution of his Country, and re-
storer of its Liberty and Union.
President johnson, as the Defender Of
the Peoples Rights, not of one section only,
but of the whole Union, has endeared
himself to. the masses Of his countrymen.
The bare mention Of his name swells the
popular heart with love and gratitude.
This is evidenced by the immense assem-
blages that have spontaneously gathered to
greet him at almost every point in his
present journey to and from Chicago;
where, a few days ago, he assisted in laying
the corner stone Of a monument to the
memory Of an illustri0us brother patriot
and statesman, Stephen A. Douglas.
Wednesday, September IL, 1866, will be
long celebrated in the history Of Ohio, and
long remembered by thousands Of her citi-
zens, as the day Of President Johnson's
visit to, and cordial welcome at her Capital.
1t was heartfelt and an earnest welcome.
Seldom has any Individual, however exalted
in worth or station, been the recipient of
such spontaneous and grateful tribute OF
affection and esteem, as was rendered to the
President ofthe United States at the Capital
Of Ohio.
THE DAY. o.
Wednesday morning was cool and pleas
ant, the air being famed by gentle breezes.
But early in the forenoon the sky became
overcast with dense dark clouds forebod-
ing rain. The threatening aspect of the
weather no doubt deferred large numbers
of the citizens Of our county and other por-
tions of the State from visiting the Capital
and joining in the welcome rendered to Pres
ident Johnson. But fortunately the wealth
er turned out to be as propitious as could
be desired. The day was one of the most
favorable and suitable for such an occasion
that could have been selected.
FLAGS AND DECORATIONS.
Early in the afternoon our city began to
present gala day appearance. Many pri-
vate dwellings and public buildings were
adorned with flags and other devices.
These were to be seen In quite profusion
along North High street and around Capi-
toI Square, as well as in. ether portions Of
the city. -,rs,,.. mrs. - y.
We noticed that the establishment Of Mr..
c. A. Wagner on East State street. was
tastefnlly embellished. The front win
dOws were adorned with handsome flags,
blended together In pleasing variety and
harmony, large national flag being con-
spicuous among, and surmounting them all.
Other business places were more or less
adorned in similar manner. The front
windows Of thedry goods store Of Messrs.
Balm & Son attracted much attention by
their tastefnl ornamentation. ~ rnN
The two ewsplendid flags recently pur-
chased for the State House, made their first
public appearance on this occasion, float
ing over the dome of the Capitol. The
street cars passed up and down High street
with flags displayed. Everywhere in the
city were to be seen tokens that the day
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