New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-06-04

BURG, WELDON, AND RALEiGH-SiEtChhN bf HE
PRESIDENT, SECRETARY sEwAhD, AND POSTMASTER
GEN. RANDALL
TRIBUNE
RALEIGH N. c., June 3.-The progress of the Pres
idental party to-day void Of incident worth NOTE
except that the President porsstenty refused TO speak
until he reached this city, where Gov Worth in hricf
speech welcomed him to his native place and he replied
at great length in speech filed with glitttrng gener
alitieso III its allusion to political affairs ana
with gross egotsm IN its numerous anu
sions to Andrew Johnson, the pennies BOY.
Seward and Randall followed in characteristic speeches.
and Gen. sekes was called out and responded at several
points the route where the people we're assembled III
small crowds at the depot but there was no enthusiasm
exhibited and at Weldon, where the party was greeted
and finally welcomed TO North Carolina, attempt TO
obtain three cheers for the President of the United States
failed Except in Raleigh, the inhabitants seemed III
different and evinced hut little interest in the excursion
At 10 O'Clock a. the ceremonies Of the Occa
sion arc to commenced and on the next day the party
I'LL iii 'i'i' '"' '''~'''
The President and party left Richmond this morning
between and o'clock On arriving at Petersburg tey
were met by the Mayor OF that city and Gen stOneha
and they were breakfasted The Mayor expressed the
pleasure OF the citizens in having tnem 1Of Ihef sneI
and said the President they would be much glathed
the party their return trip would remain longer IN
there might be extension of hospitalties The Prcsi
dent expressed his thanks for the KIND reception ana
Weldon reached at 10 q. IN.
At WELDON
The President was met at the depot by the following
named officers State Treasurer Battle Secretary OF State
Best Controller Burgin United States Marshal Goodloe,
and also by a committee of the Common Council Mr.
Battle, in addressing the President, said
Mr. presidents In behalf OF the people OF North Car
DINA is my grateful province to welcome you TO our
State Born and raised to manhood on our SOIL, YOU 40
years ago. left borders to battle with the difficulties
and strive for the rewards Of the great Nest AE gGg
sec the daughter Of North Carolina you have by the aid
Of the people of tho United states reached the highest
point to which human ambition can attain. We believe
you have, with singular ntrepdty used In the powers
OF your great office with sincere desire TO hgl tne
try On this return To revisit scenes o. your early
days extend TO you cordial greeting as our fies-
dent, our feow-eitizen, and our friend"
The President replied:
have no language adequate 10 express my feelings
and emotions on this occasion shall not now reeuf 10
the of my early fe for 1t has not been my nen
lion desire To make any general remarks on THIS tour,
hut simply To acknowledge ana express my sincere
thanks for the manifestations Of respect OF my fellow
citizens. acknowledge To you SIR ana those whom you
represent gratitude for inc welcome Whi9h You nave
thus given To me. must leave you ana others TO her
what ought TO have said If had ventured upon full
reply The remarks which yOu have made. Again. gem
tlemon, sincerely, heartily thank YOU: rs -.
Mr. Battle then said Mr. Secretary OF state and Mr.
PostnascrG General, am likewise commissioned TO offer
you cordial welcome TO our state We earnestly nope
that your progress you Will pass your time agleeaby,
and your return vii retain tie pleasant impressions OF
our people and State"
General Randall. that here the threshold OF North
lind the secretary OF state d the United states over
Swallowed by the Secretary Of State Of North Carolina
This produced laughter IN the crowd OWING 10 tne
marked contrast in The weight and stature between the
two Secretaries the EOrh Carolina Secretary being SIX
feet four inches anda half, and as heavy IN proporon
Mr. Seward resumed: ~ hOre my esteemed associate
will not meet with similar embarrassment while
the President with pride and satisfaction this visit 10
his native state. Pride and satisfaction because lie has
and satisfied because can bear testimony before the
people among whom he was born as always eieerniy
tho NJ nm
OF our country and the world that ms only OBJ
jects the restoration of peace harmony ana prosper
ity throughout the Union satisfied st more because
believe his conduct OF public affairs has been IN all le
spects not only PATRIOTS but wise ana oeneyocnt. /
authorities of North Carolina All the world know We OF
the National Administration held all the Fedora! states
closely within their proper constitutional spheres On
the other hand IL becomes us 10 show as tst We shall
North Corolna with loyalty and submission 20 the
stltuted authorities OF this ancient aud honored Common
wealth.
Payinaster General Randall remarked; 81 also return
my thanks. The only reason, suppose ana hot over
sladowed is because there is but Pos,mascrGen-
crai Like my friend the Secretary Of state. also have
much pride IN visiting North Car0Ina-lrOuu because
come 10 visit the birthplace Of the honorable President
OF this great nation proud because the Office Of President
The 6iG WorlJ aid because ali may see the most prom
nent man who represents the power and institutions OF
which we have passed has an earnest hope that
prosnerty NAV in all It's fulness follow the peace which
now prevails throughout the land, nnd that we may IN
al respects, be united people speakng WIN one voice
fou + know this is fhe feeling which annnates the
PRESIDENT as well as the great mass Of the American
people their hope and prayer being that may have
one body, and that sound one; one iath, ana Nat
stern one for the glory of the Republic"
The ceremonies having closed the party resumed their
tourney At the several stopping places on the way 70
Raleigh many nesT T thn p TJ SfG and ecnvere with
him Among the incidents, an old negro woman rushing
hand Exclaimed: fess dc ford Use been praying
night and day dis day TO come round dat might see
do President genuine black man came up and intro,
dnced himself az Cesar Johnson saying OATS good
name" The President pleasantly replied " Yes, thlhR
So IL will not disgrace you II you 40 not disgrace IT,
ARRIVAL AT RALEIGH-THE PRESIDENTS srEECH.
The party arrived at Raleigh at 45, and large crowd
was I'm waiting The President was cheered on landing
Gems sickes Burns, and Mills were at the depot Re
heated cheers given In honor OF the PRESIDENT
Mavor Haywood addressed the President az follows:
Allow mo- SIR on behalf of the City Council and citizens
generally to tender to cordial welcome to the hos
,aites Of the City of Raleigh. trust SIR, the visit
Won now make to yOur native state and CITY, attsr an
Srends who accompany you know il will be pleasing
70 our people Many OF the friends and associates OF your
ouff DAYS have passed away, but there are stu soma
,cmsininc who will be delighted TO honor one who has
y bs own exertons assembled the ladder Of fame, step
of President OF the United states OF America
The President responded by reparRng that II would be
sensible 10 this manifestation lie could not prove false
10 his nature or manhood Such welcome as ms nom
n bss native cty was highly appreciated He had nothing
further 10 say than TO tender to the Mayor ana those
whom lie represented his THANKS lor tIs coIu"l "eA
come. -,
Tile procession was formed the President being accom-
panied ny military escort lie was eheered as ne passed
throue The principal streets, and reaching the Var
boroue Hotel he TO the porco and was there
I'M rodnccd to the crowd by Gov. Worth, as follows
entp,nen and ladies' the honor 10 introduce 10
YOU his Excellency Andrew Johnson, President
Of the United States He visited ne eity OF ms
nativity on the invitation OF It's citizens,
70 be present at the erection of monument TO eommem
crate the worth of his father AS the representative Oh
Norfh Carolina offer him cordial welcome nom our
Whole PEOPLE deem it Inappropriate TO the oeea-
sion to allude TO any Of the political Questions
tnnr Of resnect 10 the Presdeht in which every true