New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-06-05
THE PRESIDENTS VISIT TO RALEIGH.

THE. RECEPTION AT THE STATE CAPTTOI-DEDICA-
TON OF TIE MONUMENT TO Err. JOHNsON's
FATHER.
TELEGRAPH TRIBUNE.
RALEIGH, June 4-The President, accompanied by
Secretary Seward, PostmasterGeneral Randall, and
others, escroted to the Capitol at 10 o'clock this
morning by Gov Worth and Maor-Gen Sickles and
staff, and number Of prominent military officers
and civilians, including the Mayor OF Raleigh The
reception took place in the hall of the House Of Com
mons The visitors, after sauting the President were
severally introduced to Secretary Seward, PoStmas
ter-General Randall. and Gen. Sckes. The deaf mutes
from the State Asylum among the many who paid
their respects TO the President Whites and blacks We'd
with each other in pay ing the President every attention
and courtesy, and oil received IN the most kindly
The greeting given the President by a classes
and colors OF men OF the most aud cordial char
acer Old well young pressed forward to cOngratu
late him this visit TO his native town. Everybody
appeared to be delighted and happy to have the Pres
dent among them.
The cercmenies at the City Cemetery, in connection
with the dedication OF the monument erected TO the
father OF President johnson, commenced at noon today
The monument is single shaft Of red limestone 10 feet
inscription: " In memory Of Jacob johnson, honest
man. beloved and respected by all who knew him. Born
over effort In saving the life OF his friend
The President and party. accompanied by Gov Worth,
carriages, conducted TO platform near to the
monument very large number OF spectators d was
MES. After preliminary religious exercises the Hon d.
l. Swain, LII d.. President OF the state University de-
vercd address, in which lie traced the history Of the
City of Raleigh and In this connection alluded to Jacob
ing Henderson and Callum, at the ultimate cost of his
own life passing away eventually martyr TO humanity
the editor Of The Raeigh Sar appeared in that paper
Jan u, 1912: Died In this city, Saturday last,
S Sat T Station isa o H Wa y
tOn and porter 10 the State Bank In his last illness he
visited by the principal Inhabitants OF this city by
all of whom he esteemed for his honesty sobrety
Industry and humane and friendly disposition Among
deeply lament him, except perhaps his own relatives
than the publisher OF this paper for he owes his life on
Jacob Johnson" The orator. among other things, al
luded to the fact that three natives OF the state Of
North Carolina, jackson, Polk and Johnson had
passed from obscurity and poverty In North Carolina to
comparative opuence and emnence IN tennessee, ana
the world. Dr. Swain concluded his very able and eo'
"0f the history Of the son of Jacob Johnson who
commenced life under such comparatively unfaySr
The companion OF his boyhood, Leondas Polk
whose character l have attempted to portray, has
t te before sn You Scarcely more
than the Acknowledgement seemed at our last inter
view Ils career life thus far is OF the most
markable OF any age or nation. His country and the
world have decided between the two parties which d-
ydGd North cara9 and the sG%P, MA ee yo wS 40
brave, dsnerested and wiser than his compeeE The
monuments OF the sires are before YOU Tue crossed
swords may be suspended mcmento Of the past and
warning for the future The blood OF the nobes heroes
on both sides OF the conflict Tl soon form union IN t.e
on many wellfought fields The most patriotic hearts,
North and SOUTH East and West already
beat in unison. The time has arrived when
patriotism not less than Christianity requires
the forgiveness of all that we cannot forget.
the crossed swords the monument surmounted by
Tie stars aud Stripes form appropriate memorial
association for the Confederate and Union dead and no
strife be engendered above their graves but patriotic aud
generous emulation TO be the first and foremost 10 pro-
mote harmony and goodwill and restore the Union
that more perfect union designed by tho Constitution OF
our common country"
The ceremonies were closed with benedction, when
two young cOOred girls came forward ana tendery ald
punches OF the choicest flowers Oh the grave OF JACOB
Johnson. 49,, --,.., l., |
the speech Of the President delivered yes
have come to participate in the ceremonies of ded
eating a monument whom you respected, though
of poor and humble condition He was my father ana OF
him am proud lie was an honest and faithful friend
character prize higher thap all the worldly fortune
which could have been left me-
This afternoon the President and party attended !
state dinner ct the Marlborough House The entertain
ncnt was In elegant style. No toasts were drank nor
speeches made The President, In company with seere
fairy Seward Postmaster General Randall, and Others
visited the state charitable institutions in this vicinity
The Presidents party will leave here tomorrow morn
Ing to attend the Commencement Exercises at the state
Chapel lIl. They may sojourn there nnt
Friday.