The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1867-07-05
THE PRESIDENTS S TOUR.
Boston, June g

sons who witnessed the scene. Proceeding
to the hall of representatives the president
was welcomed by Gov Bullock in brief
speech to which he replied. Lit. Gov
Clahin extended similar welcome to Mr..
tSeward, who responded. Hon. J. A. Pond
president OF the senate, introduced post
master general Randall, who responded
The ladies and gentleman present were in.
troduced to the distinguished guests, Sen
ator Wilson, shook hands with and entered
into a conversation with the president and
party, and then conducted them to the sen
ate chamber, governors room and other
parts of the capital.
The president and suite visited Bunker
Hill monument and Charlestown navy yard
in the afternoon. On leaving the former
they were met blythe school children who
sang America in unison. The president
addressed them briefly with words of en-
couragement.
The president subsequently visited the
school ship, where many distinguished men
had previously assembled, and she was
towed down the harbor by the government
steamer Palos The Boston yacht club of
eight boats proceeded in the same direc-
ton. The steamer Ereline went down the
habor with the visiting masons, in care of
Delmany in compliment to the city in the
afternoon. All parties were delighted with
the trip.
A delegation Of the New Hamshire leg
islature and Of the various city corpora
tons invited the president to enjoy their
hospitalities, but he was compelled to de-
cline.
The president leaves Boston to morrow
morning, going direct to Hartford, where
he remains till the following morning, then
visiting New Haven
A large number of citizens paid their
respects to the president during the evening
at the hotel.
Springfield, Mass, June %.
The president and party arrived at noon
and was met by the staff Of governor Eng
lish, senator Dixon, mayor and committee
Of the common council of Hartford and
others. Hon. G. NJ. Engersoll, adjutant
general of Connecticut, notified the presi-
dent that the governor would meet him at
! Thomsonvllle.
Hartford, June O.
A salute was fired on the arrival of the
president, who was met at the cars by the
mayor and officers of the city government
and a company of the governors horse
guard. Tue mayor delivered a speech of
welcome.
The president responded and was heartily
cheered and was then escorted to the Park,
Hating at the Allan House where senator
Gallup, chairman Of the committee on ar
rangements invited him to visit the senate
while in session. Dir. Ives an part of the
house OF representatives extended similar
welcome. The president accepted the invi-
tatlon, when the party re-entered the car
riages and passed through several streets
| to the capitol.
Large crowds cheered vigorously on en-
terlng the senate chamber. President Lyde
extended its honors to the president who
responded and was then introduced to the
members. Seward and Randall also made
speeches. A similar scene also occurred
in the house. The reception in both branch
eS was quite enthusiastic. At its con-
clusion the president returned to the
hotel. lie leaves in the morning for New
Haven.
Thompsonville, Conn, June 26.
The party left the car, and Gov Eng
lish addressed the president and welcomed
him to Connecticut.
New Haven, Conn. June 27.
The president left Hartford this morning
and was received at the depot here with
cheers. \ large crowd escorted him to the
City Hall. A military salute was fred and
flags displayed Gov. English introduced
the president to the mayor who extended a
welcome The president returned thanks
for this manifestation of respect, not only
to him as citizen, but as the Chief Mag
istrate Of the country. | have tried to be
president Of the whole United States, not
OF part. There were two kinds of cour-
age one physical, which enables man to
meet the enemy on the battle field the
other moral, which gives man strength to
stand in the councils of the nation and face
those who may endeavor to overthrow oul
liberties. In the midst of all this, | had
but one anchor from which | never permit
ted myself to be cut loose. Conscientious
conviction was my courage, the public good
my al m, and the constitution my guide
! He further replied that the storm has
passed, and the Skies are becoming bright
er. Then why could they not all unite in
one common effort to restore peace and con
cord to the country.
The president was frequently applauded
and given three cheers at the close
, Seward was al 30 introduced, and made a
few remarks of a complimentary nature. =
| lie said, "This is what have observed il
l Connecticut Its people nave a wonderful
capacity not only for teaching, but for max
/ ihS SiCat ludhy lLlpSo. ii III lo peace
they make prophets, and if war, warlikt
implements, and ara happy to say that
sec the diffusion of knowledge in your state
keeps pace with the Improvements in skill
and labor"
Postmaster General Randall also respond
cd to CALL
leaving the City Hall early in the after
noon the President, in company with Gov
English, reviewed the state troops on th'
green. Many persons broke the line t.
shake hands with the Chief Magistrate. -
Secretary Seward remained in his carriage
and received many fiattering marks of re
Q spects as the procession passed through
number Of streets, and several hours wer
thus consumed MI the inhabitants wer
abroad, crowding footways and oceppyin,
the windows and porches of private resi-
; dences. Nearly ali secular labor was sus
, pended while the procession was in motion
Hats and habGkerchiefs we're waved an,
frequent huzzas greeted the distinguished
guests The President stood nearly all tn
; time, bowling thanks. During the proce5