New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-08-28
WEST POINT.

/ NLSJ POINT
Special Dispatch to Tbs n, Y Tribune.
WEST POM, Monday, Aug. ~ 1876.
The expected arrival of President johnson AZ this
most on Thursday morning created considerable excite
among officers duty here the professors and the
cadets and the day Is looked forward 20 with Doch m'
patience and interest owing to the fact that the new Supen
tendent Of tie post Breyet Brig Gen Thomas g. Pitcher lie
10 assume command tomorrow Gen Culom retiring The
arrangements the reception have not been completed
1t may be stated. however. that the arrangements
viii consist Of parade Of the cadets. the officers
post and prvates ana OF the Profess' Of the
Academy. The young soldiers will be reviewed by
the President who will be received by an escort
10 be appointed by Gen. Pitcher No official announcement
from Washington Of the Presidents visit TO this place has yet
been received and all that known about II here 10 what
learned from the newspapers According 70 Inc par
tcuars proposed published the President WI
here only two hours and the exercises vi"
| necessarily have 20 be buried through lie
visitor is expected arrive between J. and
O'Clock in the afternoon supposed that be viii make
speech as speechmakrg by visitors. no matter how hsn
their position something raey INDUCED in The only eI
ceptor instance which has occurred for many years past
~ Nj CamerOn's witt while he was sec
rotary OF War.
This will be the first visit OF President johnson TO wes
Point although been in public life for years. and
instrumental in pr"eurng the appointment Of num-
Der Cadets be has paid vs 10 the place where the
cOuniry's soldiers made
The annual encampmept OF the Cadets which commence
on the 10Th Of June will fhe necessary be
perfect be broken the day Of the Presidents visit and
this will form part Of the for the day large at
tendance visitors expected here Thursday and
sons to West Point for the day being gotten up from
nearly al the villages along the Hudson.
The Hotels making preparations TO do big business
After tue parade and dinner effort will be made 10
induce the President address the citizens from the balcony
of the Hotel He will undoubtedly comply but as his visit
10 be OF short duration his speech will probably also DO very
short
PHILADELPHIA.
PHILADELPHIA Monday Aug p. 1856
At he Corn Exchange to-day resolution offered
appoint committee TO cooperate with the merchants in
cevng the President defeated rsosiEng only four votes
SECOND DISPATCH.
The Journeymen TalOrs Society have resolved to
turn out Tomorrow 10 receive the President.
THIRD DISPATCH.
A general meeting Of merchants was held at
the Merchants Exchange to-day Charles Csmbos
presided Theo Cuyler offered resolutions which
unanimously adopted declaring that the citizens OF Phladel
phs FOR the Of adopting such
proper and becoming to their profound respect
OF the Chief Magistrate
empated visit TO this city welcome him and
tender him the hospitality Of citizens; that the
chants mechaucs professional aud citizens generally
will assemble at the depot upon the arrival OF the President
for the purpose Of escorng him to his headquarters and that
committee Of fifteen be appointed carry effect such
10 the President reception
becomes the high office he holds
The meeting adjourned with cheers for the President
BALTIMORE.
BALTIMORE, Tuesday, Aug q, 1866
Arrangements are being made by the Mayor and
United States is deemed in fitting accordance With the
respect due the Chief Magistrate Of the Union.