Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1867-07-05
THE PRESIDENT IN THE NORTH.
The Presidents Ovation in Hoston-Grand
Masonic Dfsplay-The Enthusiasnl-Dee-
0Tat5ous.

Masonic Display-The Enthusiasm Dec I
orations, sc. t
All accounts agree that the Presidents a
reception and treatment in Boston was one +
Of the grandest ovatiOns ever rendered TO I
any Of the nations rulers by that commu- c
nifty. Whatever else Boston may lack, 1t
never wants courtesy and respect where
and consideration are due. The Is
parade and Masonic ceremonies of Mon t
day were on the largest scale, and the day {
was kept by the people of the city and sur {
country as holiday. Commenc- '
ing at s a. N. to form, it was not until at
ter p. N. that the Masons comnleted their
line Of march and reached Boston Music
Hall, where the ovation and other ceremO-
nies took place The dedication ceremo
nies commenced at o'clock, and in these
none excepting Masons participated. The
President Of the United States, Postmas-
ter General Randall, Major General Rous-
seau, and Surgeon Basil Norris were pres
ent at this interesting service, they being
members OF the fraternity, and wearing
appropriate regalia The procession con
sisted of eighteen divisions, anG was COM
manded by William D. Stratton, Grand |
Marshal. In addition to Encampments of
the State, there were Encampments from |
Rhole island, New York, New Hampshire, |
Maine, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Dis
trict of Columbia, together with knights
from other States. The Lodges of the |
State were joined by st. Johns Lodge, of
New York, Instituted in 1751. 1t carried
its old Washington Bible upon which
George Washington took his oath of office
as first President of the United States, it
having been administered by Chancellor
Robert livingston. The Bible was escort
ed by Il special guard OF knights, and was
carried by Henry CHASER, of New York
Lodges from Maine, Illinois, New York,
and the city Of Washington, and other
cities and States, were IN line, with
strong representation Of various organlza-
tions III Apgland and the British Provinces.
It is thought ten thousand Masons were
in the procession. The dress of members
OF the different lodges was strictly uniform,
as was also that of the Knights of the sew
eral communicates, and this circumstance
elected the admiration of the spectators
! and rendered more attractive the appear
ance of the procession. Some of the
Knights were on horseback, and a few rode
in open carriages. All the encampments
and lodges carried banners designating
their names and localities, and number OF
national flags were prominent in the bril-
liant display. Crowds lined the streets,
and many houses displayed flags and BAN
| ners.
Gus character, including arches across the
streets, formed by streamers from the win
dows. A large grained arch, trimmed with
national emblems and surmOunted by an
allegorical representation of Hope, frlnGed
with flags, greeted the eye, and added to
the effect Of the display.
The Presidents coach was drawn by six
chestnut colored horses, and han1ed by a
guard of honor of the Boston Encampment
Knights Templar, numbering twenty-four,
armed with gold headed spears. All along
the route the President was cheered by the
men, while the ladies in the windows and
balconies waved their handkerchlets.
! The President stood much of the time
bowing with hat in hand, in acknowledg-
ment of these compliments. Bouquets We're
occasionally thrown into the carriage, and
the fact that he caught in his hands a large
bunch of flowers thrown by young lady
from a window, elected renewed applause.
Holding the boquet towards the fair donor
he made low bow. There was much en-
thusiasm everywhere exhibited. Many
words of compliment were loudly uttered
and the only allusion to politics heard was
the exclamation, "No impeachment.
The coach halted repeatedly to enable
mothers to present their little children tt
the notice of the President. He gave then
I
. himself of the opportunity Of kiss. Bos
tonians say that never before was there
= time when politics was so successfully eX
cluded from a public demonstration IN hon
~ or of public man, and many are glad t(
have the President among them i'll Orde
that they may express their respect for hin
as the Chief Magistrate and as a fellow-cltl
c zen, irrespective of the issues which disturb
t the country.
In the evening grand banquet was glvel
h in the Egyptian Saloon Of the new Masonl
- Temple at which the President was tn
= honOred guest. In response to n toast, MIR
=. johnson spoke at some length his remark
. being frequently interrupted with applause
" After the banquet the President was eS
corted back to the fremont House, wher
6 he was met by ex-President Pierce, wht
- had Just arrived from New Hampshire, es
pecially to pay bis respects to him.
= RECEPTION BY THE STATE AUTHORITIES
SPEECHES OF THE GOVERNOR AND LIEU
y TENANT GOVERNOR OF NASsACHUSETTS-
J. REPLIES OF PRESIDENT JOHNSON AND MIR
SEWARD.
n BosroN, June 25.-The President wa
!. conducted to the capitol and formally re
l. ceived by the Governor. Seats had beer
I, provided for them in the Hall of Repre-
-e sentatives, to which they were escorted. -
II y nlMDGr Oh ld(1OS 5OluS VI C1lO AAAOh'
prominent officers of the State, and lead
e. ing citizens were present. Soon after tn
1t company entered, Governor Bullock, ad
at dressing the distinguished visitor, said
d Mr.. President 1t is a great pleasure t.
have an opportunity of welcoming you i
this hall in the presence of gentlemen VIII
are connected with the administration @
N the Federal and State Governments, an
=, to present you to our fellow citizens.
al wish you could tarry longer to obsery
IS more thoroughly our objects of local his
iee tory, our institutions and our people. "
u regard this visit of the President Of tn
d United States as an augury of the harmony
+ prosperity and stability of our Unlon.-
- Applause.
le The President renders an important SCI
TO vice to the community and to the Who'll
3 country by becoming an exemplar, prom
. ising a mutual acquaintance productive c
10 affection in all, as we are one in politics
u interests. 1t is in the cause of the generi
lS welfare, as we'll as with local pride, that
) take great satisfaction in welcoming 20
s. to the caDital of Massachusetts,. Applause