The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-09-13
The TOUR.
Splendid Reception Of the Pre-
sident at Cincinnati.
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Magnificent Scene ON the
River.
THE PARTY AT COLUMBUS.
adventure Of General Grant in
Cincinnati.
Acs he. 10.
THE PARTY AT COLUMBUS.


abruptly hast night by the President deciding to start al,
eight O'Clock tho steamboat United States for Gin
cinnat. Many Of those assembled unable 10 finish
their svppes and the and
sary omitted. The boat started precisely time,
amid the cheering OF thousands the playing Of bands,
anaNhe roaring OF cannon stationed on the levee 70 fire
parting salute. Rooms had been reserved on the boat
for the party, and after she was under
Roadway all retired TO their berths, fatigued.
from the exercises of the day. but unanimous in praise
Of the reception accorded them at Louisville Secretary
Seward especially overworked and confined himself
TO his until arrival at Cincinnati. The band Of
the Second regiment United States infantry accompanied
the party.
An invitation extended TO the party by Captain
Neal Of Madison TO stop at that city to the steamer
Richmond, now building by him, three hundred and
forty feet long, to be low pressure, and the only low
pressure steamboat the Western waters but time did
not permit soppage. Tho citizens Of Madison
much disappointed, they had made ample prepare
tons to extend their hoptales and have torchght
procession.
All enjoyed an uninterrupted nights rest, and were
first aroused in the morning by the firing Of a salute
approached Aurora At Lawrenceburg similar honors
accorded.
NORTH BEND
the party met the steamboats, Dumont and Rowena,
loaded down their guards with committees OF recep-
ton from Cincinnati Covington and Newport, besides
several hundred citizens who had embarked on
them TO meet and welcome the President As
neared Cincinnati the shores Of the river
lined with people out in holiday attire, with ban.
and music and waving flags, hats and handker-
chiefs 70 welcome approach When the city burst in
view rounding the bend above Zedamsvie the boats
lying along the shore and all the manufacturing cstab
lishments adjacent opened the throes Of their steam
Whistles and gave rousing, screaming salute that
drowned the voices OF those the banks OF the river
and drew every to the guards and upper decks
the vessel to witness the display.
The suspension bridge connecting Cincinnati and Cow
ington had suspended IL thiysix large garrison
flags and was pronounced beautiful in the extreme The
boats steamed past the landing ana ran up the river
far as the Little Miami depot and then dropped down
with the current 10 the wharf boat oored In front OF
the Spencer House.
Newport Barracks and several nedpieces on the Ohio
shore opened with Presidential salute, which, added TO
the cheers and plandts Of the assembly, impaired a
ali municipal derelicon The reception here was purely
the work Of the people, and reflected crest credit their
sp s dnu % IN sonS - nrs, cn ,
now corners all anxious to tho distinguished party
In going the river and when at the outskirts Of the
city the President stood the upper dock in company
with Admiral Faagut and other distinguished members
Of the party and l. D. Campbell, our Minister to the
the only with head uncovered, he continued TO bow
and his hat TO the cheering people the banks OF
the river.
/ THE CONVICTION RECEPTION srExcn
Robert Athey chairman Of the committed Of the Com
Council and the people OF Covngton, KY, here ad
dressed the President saying they DESTROYS his
paying visit TO Covngon, and regretted that he could
would dolighs honor him as a man. for in him they
perceived an illustration OF the benchcent effects OF
publican Institutions They were aware Of his career
cupied, and where be had achieved civic The
motto Of Kentucky was united stand; divided we
afnv
Is most applicable TO the present condition Of Affairs
| TBK ryEIDEST's REPLY.
The President briefly replied, saving that no re
GREETED his inability accept the Inequalities Of Gov
ington more than himself He returned thanks for III,
the State Of Ksnucsy, UNITED, We stand divdsd W
fall" let me say, We must be united This was re
rur rasrpEvr AND onxRAI GRAxr,s FATHER
Colonel Grant the father Of General Grant vas o.
policy when the President said he was glad 70 see him
and such solid men standing By the constitution ant
wanted nothing but the union Of the entire sses wher
Colonel Grant remarked;-"I an warmly with you II
The brother.in- law Of General Grant, the Rev. N I
| CFamor, was presented during the Conversation
a psss ten he United STATES touched a IN
wharf The arransements for rscslyins the Presidcn
we're substantially as folloys:-Gene. Potter in com
| nand Of Newport barracks, furnished sixty Unite,
n. soss ss.. n ssy .sss
fsonssas sSs ,ssss me psssdsn. sss senseessS q
savs Ne sossh pooo e the hotel overlooking m
lsseag where he vss weicomsd 70 ths sy By shs Hou
Ma PxnuDsAf-DsrnG tho var welcomed you her
peril ~scs%s you ods, !. sSs CSss i Sss!ssss
tho United States accompanied on your return 20 tn
capital, BY she most distinguished officers, civil 40,
military. In the name Of our citizens tender 20,
all . cordial welcome and our warmest thanks TO
your great services When look upon the extvaordi
nary dangers We have encountered-ths danger o
foreign intervention too threatening 20 be overstAed
the danger on the seattle danger on the iand--th
danger in civil pocy-and befopc me tb,
men who have been among those conspicuous for yea
and ability and patriotism IN delivering us from then
s Yere hs.rs s isd , and our people we're IN
thanks We have thanks for the Secretary, thank,
for the Admiral, thanks for the Geccra
thanks for you, President, and thanks for
you ALL for your long and mccs ssful ssrric
II is not easy for US who In private life and
from danger TO appreciate the difficulties and pcrIs tina
| were encountered I remember your case Mr..
President the trials and temptations thai 6cset you, oil
withstocd and leaving you the sole repre- entve om
the South chamber the rougner trials and
dangers In the very heat and fame OF The In youl
cws s.sse--trhls Of which those not exposed knos
! pose your unialierins courage and patriotism,
| your fidelity proved literally 10 the furnace
~ tender the welcome OF every patriot Of the
state not only so may safely oncr you the vel.
>come for your sctve aud effective corporation say
co operation, not mere acquiescence in the policy of
alton and for your aud Efforts TO
heal the wounds OF war and restore the harmony and
nnon q ne STATE, a,,, Without delay h,y no, thank
\ nary powers OF tho Freedmons Bureau bill
| powers dangerous u intrus, so diffcult
" recall hope tho precedent Of rfnsBg 10 enlarge
his power may he repeated, and repcaed In tho future
history OF every Chief Macistrato and ~ is % your
honor, Mr.. Pr sident that you have thus far done
nothing. notwithstanding opportunities, tending To
unnecessary Capitalization power OF at the national CAPT
tai And now hr Presd' n, aud gem cmen werejocc 10
know that the bloody frarcldal IL over the jurls
dctoD Of the government in all In fuincss exercis>t
before The war restored throughout the land, ana all
departments arc resuming their accustomed functong
without bindrance and upon invitation Our cherished
writ Of habens corpus Is everywhere restored The
causeless, cruel rebellion II crushed the over
the Admiral IL here and not IN his MONITOR tho General
here and not on the hcld; armies dlshanded
nd our soldiers have returned 10 their peaceful
hons This has been ~ for than q year. Surely
Va have peace The necessities OF war; u has been
claimed override constitutions and laws but In idle 10
claim ms In condition Of peace What, thenf Ours
ha ca institutional government, and desire that 10
NAV 10 administered under the constitution We fought
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