Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-09-02
The PresIdentlnl Tour.

ROCHESTER, n. Y, Sept. The train
halted before Congress Hall, when the
Mayor came on board, together with the
committee, and escorted the distinguished
party to Congress Hall where they partook
of lunch. There was more excitement here
than at any other place where we have
halted since leaving Albany. The President
appeared on the upper balcony of the hotel
in company with Mayor MOORE and the
hospitality of the citizens was extended.
This, the Mayor said, was Irrespective OF
party; however much they disagreed from
him in his policy, they believed he was
actuated by honest and patriotic motives
and had the best interests of the country at
heart, and expressed the hope that his efforts
would result in the restoration of the entire
country.
The President, in reply, said / sincerely
thank you for this kind welcome, and will
furthermore say that demonstrations like
this inspires me with confidence, and en-
courages the course of policy have pursued
for the preservation Of the Union, and in
vindication of the Constitution of the United
States. Cheers rely on the intelligence,
integrity and patriotism Of the great mass Of
the American people to preserve this Gov
eminent in the present as they have in the
past emergencies. The physical man is
weak and the intellect is not as strong as it
ought to be. / thank God the spirit is right.
tApplause. As long as the blood that now
warns and animates me and courses up and
down my veins, the best energies of my man
hood shall be developed to the interest of
the Union and the Constitution of the coun-
try. Applause.
see before me the colors you have borne
through the conflict of battle. You are
aware of the sacrifices which have been
made to preserve the Union, and therefore
it is not for me to recount the number of
lives lost, and the amount that the Treasury
expended: Now, that the warlike struggle
has passed, commit to your hands, the
hands of the people, and the officers and the
soldiers-God bless them-the flag of our
country, the Constitution of the United
States, and the Union; and permit me, in
sincerity, from my heart again to thank you
for this reception, and bid you farewell.
Applause. Let me invoke the blessing of
heaven to rest on the people of the United
States.
BRoCKPoRT, September l, 1:50 P. NJ
Notwithstanding the rain, a very large con-
course Of people greeted the President and
party.
ALBION, September 1, 2 P. M.-The train
halted here fifteen minutes, when Hon. SAN
FORD 4. CHURCH extended a cordial well
come to the President. The President
briefly responded. The other distinguished
excursionists were introduced, and received
the cheers of all beholders. Notwithstand-
ing the rain large number of persons were
assembled at the place.
MEDINA, n. Y, September l, $40 P. NJ
Col. HEssICKs extended Inequalities to
the President as a man who so well illustra-
ted our institutions, one of the faithful few
who yielded not when the tide of treason
swept over the South, and he stood now as
he stood always, devoted to the Union and
the Constitution. Every place you tread,
he said, becomes historical ground, and we
are proud our village is thus honored. The
President briefly retained his thanks, saying
he could give no other indication of his flu
ture course than what was to be found in his
previous declarations and official acts.