New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-08-29
SPIRIT OF THE RECEPTIONS.
Speeches by the President and Admiral
Farragu,.
PROGRAMME FOR TO-DAY
Preparations for the Reception Of the Presi-
dent in this City.
Special Dispatch to The N. y Tribune.


The President made his exit from Washington this
morning very quietly But few spectators were at the
depot to witness his departure. The Presidential train
consisted of baggage and three ordinary passenger
cars which attached to the rear end OF the regular
train Gen. McCuum who has charge of the excursion,
does believe in special trans and has made bis ar"
engagements have the party travel during daylight only
and by the regular express trains the different roads,
The party consists of the President his two private sec
retaries Col W. G. Moore and COL Marion and SER
yant Gen. Grant and his Chief of staff, Gen. Rawlings,
Admiral Farragut and servant, Secretary Welles his
wife and son. Senator Patterson Of Tennessee and
wife, Postmaster General Randall, son Of Sena-
tor Dootle NJ. Romero the Mexican Minister, Sur
geonGen Barnes Gen. ~ u @ ~. RadsO o. sn9s
ford of Boston, Lieut. Mckinley Surgeon Norris j. Don
olson of Washington d. s. Gooding Marshal OF tho Ds-
Chadwick of Wizards Hotel. pgryeyor to the party;
Edward Potts of Baltimore and L. A. Gobnght reporter
for the Associated Press.
ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION
Nothing of interest occurred the route until Annapo-
lis Junction reached, where Gov Swami OF Mayand
accompanied by the AdjutantGenera Of tho state ana
several Of his personal staff in uniform joined the fres
dent
On arriving at the Camdenst Station, Baltimore the~s
Mayor and City Councils were in waiting together with
the army and navy officers on duty n the city and num-
Der of the prominent citizens. While the crowd were
kept outside of the depot by strong force OF police me
President, Gen. Grant, Admiral Faragut see,sta9ss
I
the other gentlemen of the party here left the tam fe
Mayor spoke few words OF welcome, which coaid no{
heard three feet from him. The President replied HS Z
few words Of thanks almost inaudibe and tbe pet
we're then conducted to the front Of the depot
immense crowd assembled greeted the Tres Es.3
with cheer after cheer, and 1t was WIN
Guilty that the party could be conducted 70
carriages. The route from the Camden-st depot INV
Presdent-st. depot lined with carriages Flags were
displayed public and private buildings the windows
were thronged With lair women and the scene was enshu
sastic and exciting beyond description Gen. Grant ana
Admiral Farragu shared the applause with the President
There no attempt at procession BAND Oh music
marched at the head, and the carriages followed
An honr spent going over the route, and, Judging
from the crowd the people of the whole city must have
their distinguished visitors Arrived at the Pres-
dentist depot the crowd seemed to grow more intense IN
its enthusiasm Every foot Of standing room IN the depot
crowded and until the starting of the train there Was
tremendous scramble among the people TO get shake OF
the hand from the President, Gen. Grant, or Admiral
Faragutwhe at short intervals cheers were given for
attempt get three cheers for the Secretary OF
STATE, by rash sdmirer was miserable failure and
not renewed.
DEPARTURE FROM BALTIMORE.
The train got away from Baltimore at l0i o'clock At
IL clock the President Secretary Seward and Secretary
Wees lunch and the OF the party followed their
example Mr.. Chadwick having made ample provision for
the wants Of the inner man.
OTHER PLACES.
At the different stations on the road above Baltimore
crowds were assembled greet the President and great
deal enthusiasm manifested than between Wash
ington and Baltimore
At Havre De Grace Gov. Swami and STAFF bid sdieu 10
the President and reaching Perryvle the opposite
temen, representing the citizens OF Wilmington, Della
joined the Presidential party to see it safely through
the Diamond State
WILMINGTON.
At Wilmington a stop of five minutes made, and
President and hs distinguished COMPANIONS employed
the time shaking hands with those who could get
enough to them. Several thousands OF people were as
sembed at the depot aud here there appeared to be some
unanimity in the welcome extended. One OF the com
mttee took pains to make the President understand that
it wo.kngman's reception.
A PHILADELPHIA COMMITTEE.
frnm Of A j..
DreIel, j. Z. Basely, Gen. Robert Patterson, Doctor
Swami, Doctor Morwitz, Editor oft6e PhfGdepA,a
here presented themselves, accompanied by band OF
music.
and Pennsylvania Dr. Swami addressed the President
follows: -
chants bushes. men citizens generally Philadelphia
to escort YOU place to their city need not tell
Thousands of your fellow citizens are waiting with much
al the and respect due to Your high Office and
self as tue Chief Magistrate Of the nation
The committee then introduced to the President.
THE DELAWARE DELEGATION
Mr. William 5. McCsuly, when the train arrived ct the
State dividing line took leave OF the President in behalf
Of the Deasare deiegaoa no begged 70 Se n,
respect and regard and witnessed with sorrow BIS de-
parure soon from the soil OF Delaware They regretted
that time not allowed 10 show their high appre
citation for him personally. and for his character e.
statesman believing he hled his great office with dignity
and impartiay, and consitutionaly-in such way a.
would meet with the appreciation OF the great Of the
American people The President, he said, pro-
ceeing Empire State of the West respect
the memory Of one whose fame green in the hearts Of
the people OF Delaware as patriot and statesmsn-
Stephen A. Douglas. In conclusion Mr.. McCaully said
they prayed the yer OF great and perfect eift
would continue the President the nesmabe blessing
of good health; and that during his perilous journey
going STAYING and returnnghe would be in His special
keeping. The speaker then in complimentary manner,
transferred the President the Philadelphia delegation.
The President in reply most heartily thanked the Della
ware delegation All he could do 10 his conduct In the
future to point them 10 his record Of the past He
trusted their kind wishes might be graed and assured
them he should ever be found dschargng his duties
TO the whole country. lie again rendered his thanks for
the kind and cordial manner IN shlch he had been received
by them. The distance 10
PHILADELPHIA
was made in fast time, and at O'Clock the train entered
the depot at Broad and Prnee.'s here Zen. MEADE IN
fail uniform presented himself TO receive the party while
drawn up in line inside the depot were different commit
toes of citizens bearing badges and the officers OF tho
Army and Navy on duty in Philadelphia, in uniform.
WELCOME To THE PRESIDENT.
On agbtne from the ear cheer after cheer greeted the
Presidents parV. COL James rage made the welcome
speech. He said:
la the name OF behalf Of the citizens Of Philadelphia
without distinction Of party bid cordial welcome 10 the
metropolis II Pennsy This welcome given In the
of the merchants the mechanics the manufacturer
the professional men, the hborng men-indeed men OF ell
fr in they recognize the distinguished bead Of
people entitled 20 all the honor 1t is IN their power TO
bestow consistent with the simplicity and dgoi-
ty Of our Republican institutions Mr.. President,
the city Of Philadelphia through me congratnates
you upon the termination unhappy civil strife which has
shed much blood and spend 50 much treasure
and which desoaed aud wasted so large portion Of
has been overthrow that the country longer
and thew hope through wise humane and staesmalke
blessings Of will be restored 10 the soG
and that love aud harmony may prevail throughout it engh