The New York herald., 1866-09-06
SPECIAL TElreaAa 70 THE HEw YORK HElALp.

The progress Of the Presidential party wg resumed
this morning from Detroit
fine morning greeted the party. Alter break
fasting they conveyed to the Michigan Central
depot escorted by the Detroit Knights Tempar and
detachment OF the Fourth infantry. The farmer body
had special assigned them and accompanied tho
Presidential party to Chicago ku Masonic clothing to
participate in the ceremonies Of tomorrow
THE TRlS.
The train made up for this occasion by the Michigan
Central Company consisted Of several elegant coaches
and saloon for refreshments, and commanded tho
admiration Of every one. Each car is entirely newly
fitted up in the luxurious and expensive manner
and they unqaestionably the most complete in all
their arrangements Of any the world Their exterors
were draped with flags Of oil sizes, neatly arranged
in festoons, Will wreaths, bouquets and baskets of
the choicest flowers suspended from the windows
and ceilings Of the inside The ,mpoyes Of the com
pany, in blue uniform, were Stationed at the doors
during the trip to that sut the proper per-
sons were admitted to the train, and special
telegraph operator was detailed to- remain aboard
and receive and forward all dispatches writ
ten by or for the party. Among the other
attractions Of the Presidents was nslodeon, pre-
sided by professor This saloon Appropriated for
the Of the PRESS the principally occupied by
the Prince Of Wales his tour through tho Western
Detroit TO Chicago were made by r. N. Rice, Su-
perintendent of the Michigan Central, under the
direction Of General McCallum, and were perfect
THE PREsIDEST's CAR
was q model Of exquisite beauty. II was divided into
compartments for the Of the especial members
Of the Presidents household with drawing room, mus
cal instrument, reception room, ladies' boudors &C
No imperial car could have been fitted up sumptu
cusly IT was properly termed the "Star Spangled Ban
ier Car" although simply named the Omaha.
THE CHICAGO COMMITTEE
appointed 10 meet the President at Detroit and escort
him TO Chicago also board consisting Of its chair
man, W. +. coolbaugh General Osborn, the newly-ap.
pointed Postmaster General Manu. Collector OF Internal
Revenue;J r. Jones, United States Marshal for the
Northern District Of Illinois, Colonel r. M Hough, Dr.
L D. Boone, r A. Hayne, Tom Haync, Judge X. VIII
nstop of fifteen minutes made where the President
and Cabinet TO the people and made short
addresses from the platform Of the attached the
OF the regular train The assembly orderly but
untemonstrative until we departed.
The President, speaking Of the duty dcvolving uyon
the country at the close of the war said that tho first
duty was 10 restore tho government and return the
original principles upon which IL was based. But d
ferotce OF opinion and conflict arose with refer
ence to the work OF restoration, one branch
coordinate branch Of another wthegard 10 the work
of reconstruction commenced after the dsbandment
OF the Southern armies. The executive department
Of the government was doing all in its power to
perfect this work, when II was interrupted by the oppo
sitlon Of Congress- But he felt assured that the
heaft of the nation was getting right, and would
ere long speak in language not to be misunderstood
with reference to the whole Of this matter There
Is a spirit inspiration pervadng the American bosom
that win display itself at the ballot box and reproach
these who have been cncroaching upon the const
tuition, and practically contending for practical
dissolution of the Union Of these States. "a voice
called for three cheers for Congrcss.) What did
Congress do9 ('Everythngi" 'Nothing,) Tbrec
Congress Do to rpsore the Union in the egh, months i
remained In Session. with fair and full opportunityS
(Cheersl Why should three cheers be called for Con-
gess which did nothing but bring charge after charge
attack after attack against tho Executive department Of
the government for what IL had done and striving TO
do tho Union of all the statess After Congress
had spent all the session in passing bills violating the
constitution, and encroaching upon the rights OF the
people, and doing other things calculated to irate and
keep open Neutrality-suspicious. had been inflicted the
country. Congress- mnlotaize ITSELF votes for its II
increase Of salary to "a, 900 year; while at the
and disabled soldiers OF the war miserable bounty OF
$50 for two years. service. Now cheer forfCongress, II
you will. Three hisses for Congress we're called for
but no response iolowodl
the seat OF learning OF the State, large att ,ndanco
awaited tho tram The demonstration a grand
tion. Thousands Of people waited at the depot. and
occupied the roofs OF tho adjacent buildings and all avail
able places for sght-seeag Music and cannon
the Executive was eloquent with resonance.
Professor Havens, Chancellor OF the Michigan Unlver
sity, welcomed the President In neat speech paying
high tribute 10 his abilities and his devotion the
try aud 70 the representatives OF tho army and navy
who accompanied him. Mr. johnson desired the intro
drction Of his suite before his response, which sc
cordinyly made amid much cheering General Grant
ADMIRAL Fanagut Postmaster General Randall Secretary
Weles and Major Generas Steedman and Rousseau were
then introduced and vocforously choered. Minister
Romero presented 10 the audience, whom three
cheers were given for the republic Of Mcxico.
SPEECH oF THB PRESIDENT.
Tho President then sald:-
FEIow CrEENs--In coming before you tonight I, s
but simply for the purpose Of accepting the cordial well
which has bcn rendered by your honored repre-
sentaiiyes on this occasion II would not be possible
Tor me in tho present condition OF things
having but few moments TO remain, and
being pretty much exhausted 20 discuss the questions
which agitate tho pghc mind I wish IL was in nv
power argue them, but Il "a not only thank you
Tor your welcome Cheers ! do not look upon this
10 much Demonstration with reference 10 persons ais
tngushod rs they are before you indication that
tho popular hcari of this nation Is getting ready and
long viii speak IN language not % be misunderstood in
reference to how some OF your public affairs have been
disposed o.
Tie PRESIDENTS short address was occasionally inter.
uptcd ny noisy disturbances In tho crowd but was IN
the main well received BY all present AT the expra-
ton of tho allotted time the train bore him away amid
the pandts OF the people and the thunder OF salute
General Grant aud Admiral Faagut were the recipients
OF enthusiastic cheers
coNGRsruL4roRy ApDRyss FROM rHE sNIaHTs TrMrrAR
shortly after leaving Ann Arbor dcputa'ion from the
Knights Templar on board waited the President 10
ofer him an address OF congratnlaon. The chairman
stated the President that although by the rules Of
the Order they precuded from expressing approval
or dsapprova Of his political position, the
Knights Templar OF Detroit fot great pleasure in
greeting as the Chief Executive Of the nation and OK
pressing their HOPES that his present might result
the utter defeat Of dsunion The Pres In reply
briefly rendered his acknowledgements and the deputa
tlon retired
Young STEPHEN A. DOUGLAS
introduced TO the knights Tcmplar az son OF a
OF the Order and was received with that
degree Of courtesy always distinguishing tho Brother-
hood
AT JACKSON
the largest inland town OF state the people turned
on, en- masse to greet the President and manifested the
interest HIS coming and the manner Of hs re-
ception. From the number OF horses carriages and
vehicles II apparent that the hard listed young
were out IN force and whenever they politicians
must drift along clear the track The stand 70
which the President was conducted overlooked
a little park nled with people, and all the
streets also packed The trecs and houss
tops covered with boys and the windows surround.
ing the square filled with women and children After
the usual infrodncton TO tho people o. ne sntushed
q ncrnen of The larry and fsw remurks from the