Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-09-08
THE PRESIDENTS TOUR.
poDular OyatiouS

CHICAGO, Sept. Several of the party left
US, ciuding MI Romero and Postmaster Gen
subject to some annoyance by uninvited per-
sons intruding on them and assuming disgust
ing prominence.
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The President and other prominent members
OF the party were here introduced by Secretary
Seward, who, after cheering was over, asked
"How many States are in the Union :" A man
in the crowd ans swered, sThirty-six" .If
You take ten out" MI. Seward continued,
how many will remain ?" I'VE won't allow
them 20 be taken out" was the response. But
ard, you are I'm good company" Mr. Seward,
said, " Yes, arm very safe
JOLIET.
JOLIET. Sept. 7.-Notwithstand ding the rain,
large crowd had assembled here. The peo-
pie were intensely excited, and impatient in =
Quiry was made for Gen. Grant; and when il
was announced that be was at the rear end of
the car, the pressing mass swayed in tn at di-
recton, and greeted h,m with hearty cheers.
Such manifestations OF the popular apprecia-
ton OF him have everywhere been expressed
by all classes, and their voices seemed to be
strengthened TO give expression to their enthu-
siasm.
Admit Farragut also receives the pIaudits
OF admiring friends. The President has gen /.
orally received warm receptions, but varying 2
In the degree of enthusiasm according to the
reyaiiing political sentiment In the locality.
WILMINGTON.
WILMINGTON, III o'clock.-The President, in
response TO the calls for 4 speech said that
one could not reasonably be expected from him
now, for want Of time. We have, he remarked,
are engaged in another great struggle for the
preser alton of the Constitution of your coun-
try. L leave with you the Constitution and the
nag, and not with twenty. five, but with thir-
ty six stars, for your protection. GApplause I
II have discharged my duty heretofore.
shall discharge il in the future, and your con-
fidence shalt not be abused. GCheers.l
BLOOMINGTON.
BIOOMINGTON, = O'clOCk.-The President.
Admiral Farragut, and others, were in trod uced
by the Hon. MIR. Hogan, of Mo, to a large
eyinced to see General Grant, and repeated
calls were made for him, the spectators being
wild with excitement The General appeared
on the platform, ana was greeted with voci-
ferrous applause, when he retired. President
johnson commenced speaking, but was inter
rupted with renewed cheers for Grant, and
voice said 1--WE don't want hunting bread and
butter in the home of Lincoln!' to which Mr..
Hogan replied "Alf that you are afraid of is
losing your bread and butter. and that's what's
the matter" .s-v
disposed TO create q disturbances. that he was
on the ewith General G rant, contending for
the Union Of the SSates. Before he could say
more the train resumed its way.
sPRINGFIELD.
SPRINGFIELD. 80 p! MA large crowd had
assembled at the depot. Salu.es We're fired,
snd music played by band. II
The President was first iutrodu uced, and then
otners. Inc people clamored Tor General
Grant and on his appearance the shouts were
terrific and long continued.
Quarters were provided at the st. Nicholas
Hotel. ..- ..
PREPARATIONS AT ST. LOUIS - s
ST. LOUIS, Sept 6-President johnson will
re first received by the st. Louis committee st
Alton, where Captain Eads, chairman OF the
committee Of the Chamber of Commerce, will
welcome him. The party will then be brought
here by the river. Thirty six steamers are
being provided for the purpose: representing
all the States of the Union. The a6atr will
Terminate with banquet at the Southern
Hotel. sa
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