The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-09-01
AnIncident at the Park.


there took steamer at ManhattanvilIe and
left for West Point. .a- sex xs
Incident at the Park.
On entering the Central Park.this morning,
General Grant who is something OF horse
fancer, asked permission of bis driver to take
the reins, when he drew out Of the line and
came up along side of the Presidents carriage,
challenging the driver to race. The chal-
lenge was accepted, and both teams started
off at very rapid pace, which was evenly
maintained for a mile, when the Generals
team began to gain on The Presidents, and
soon passed him The President, on perceiv-
ing this, rose, lifting his hat in acknowledge
ment of defeat.
Ats3o A. M, the President and others of
the excursion party, after drive through
Central Park, embarked for this place on the
River Queen.
The President and Iarty expressed them
selves delighted with the New York demon-
stration. oa js-as T
The party has been joined by Major Gene-
rails Custer, Rousseau, Fullerton, and Stead
man, regularly invited guests, and by A. L.
Stewart, Richard Shell, Henry Clews, Hollis
White, Arthur Leary, Major Fancy, Daniel
Dillon, Garrison Maunse, B. Field, Colonel
Knapp Judge Daley, and Judge Pierpont.
AS the steamer was leaving the wharf the
President was loudly cheered by the large
number of persons there assembled to view
mis- departure
Passing steamers also saluted the party in
passing, the people on board cheering and
making other demonstrations.
Invitation to visit st Louis.
West Point, New York, August 8O.-Just
before the President left New York Napoleon
Mulliken and other citizens of ST. Louis,
extended to him an invitation to visit their
city. He replied that it was impossible at
present to give a favorable response. The
proprietors of the "Lindall Hotel" at ST..
Louis, also extended an invitation to the
President to make that his home should he
extend his visit thither. ;H
Arrival at West Point
At 11.sO A. M. the steamer reached West
Point where cordial welcome awaited the
President and the distinguished gentlemen
accompanying him.
The President was received with fine
body of cavalry and infantry, who escorted
him and his party to the grounds OF the Acad-
envy. There were gathered thousands of per-
sons of both sexes from the surrounding coun
try and. the city of New. York, to view the
reception and the scene was most Brilliant
and interesting. cd ct aelss55 as gc7 gts1sgc
On arriving at the grounds the President
and those accompanying him were entertained
with an exhibition Of cadet practice, consist
ing, in addition to the usual drill exercises,
in rapidly pitching and taking down tents,
etc. These exercises were received with the
the greatest delight by all.
The party re-embarked on the steamer
River Queen, at a quarter past one o'clock,
Cd fhori IN, A Mo-
jor Field, of the Marine Corps, was here adj
ded to the company on invitation Of the Sec
rotary of the Navy.
The President and his company dined on
board the steamer ou ad gai9 ssa1e9s ss
Solicitations on the River.
Poughkeepse, August 80, 2sO P, M
AS the steamar neared this place the people
were observed gathered in large numbers on
the landings and cheered the President as the
steamer passed, the President waving his hat
and bowling in ACKNOWLEDGING A more
than usual number Of steamers was passed,
all gayly adorned with flags, the passengers
on which were cheering and waving their hats
and handkerchief! & .l@v
At various places on the river the people
We're gathered and cheered at the passing ex-
cprsionists and occasionally the national flag
The President thus far has had presented
to him but little public business for transac-
ton. -.s s-i'a,as4satr 11 a1ai .g1
The company are all in the best possible
humor, and delighted with the incidents of
the trip, and the beautiful scenery on the
Hudson Lac anI
Hudson, N. Y, August 30.-The President
arrived here at $50 this afternoon, and re-
ceived an enthusiastic welcome.
Invitation to Albany.
On Board Steamer, IL miles from Albany.
The steamer Metamora here approached
the River Queen, with the Mayor of Albany
and the committee Of the city council. Sec
rotary Seward introduced his Honor the May
or to the President, Admiral Farragut, Gen.
Grant and other distinguished gentlemen.
The Mayor then welcomed the President in
behalf of the citizens Of, Albany
Reply to the Mayor of Albany.
The President said Mr. Mayor, thank
you for what you have ST id, and | am in
hopes that these thanks will not be attributed
to personal vanity The distinction which
you have made in welcoming me is exceed
ingly gratifying You welcome me first as
Chief Magistrate of the nation, distinction
and respect due to so exalted a station, and
then in the most acceptable manner you give
your congratulations to me as private. citi-
zen, In this trying and perilous condition o.
our country, an encouragement of this kind
strengthens and inspires me in my determine
ton to pursue and carry out the policy | be-
heye viii result in the restoration Of peacs
and prosperity to the government and the
country | feel complimented and hopeful
and all can say is, warmly thank you
! know how to appreciate such welcome
both as a Chief Magistrate and as private
citizen Applause. 'a
The Reception at Albany,
The PARTY reached the Albany wharf few