New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-06-28
THE PRESIDENTS TOUR.


of the District Of Columbia Knight Templars with the
Marine Band Previous to the departure the President
presented with magnificent bouquet by lady,
companed by card bearing the words: To his E1-
ceency Andrew Johnson defender OF the Constitution
On the way to New-Haven the President was sauted
with cheers and waving OF hats at the different localities
Col j. f. BabcOck who accompanied the party 10 Boston,
and Alderman John b. Robertson and d. W Forest and
Councilman George HOadey, representing the municipal
authorities We're IN the special car Gov Lnghsh also
TmE REcEPrIoS IN SEwHAyEY
Arriving at New Haven at 10 o'clock the President
received at the railroad station with cheers by the large
crowds The Mayor privately welcomed him. The party
conveyed in coaches 10 the City Hail. under escort Of
the District of Columbia knights Templar and large
military force Of cavalry aud infantry. salute fired
in honor of the President and the bells There
profuse display of national flags ON the route OF the
procession large crowds collected and the President
occasionally cheered many hats lifted and handker
the cy Hall at II O'clock HE President Was cheered
by the large crowd there as he entered the building On
being conducted to the recepOnroom which nearly
filled with spectators including the President and Faculty
Of the College Gov English addressing the Mayor,
pleasure of welcoming the President the guest Of
Connecticut, and his qualification was enhanced by
now introducing him to the Mayor Of NewIiaven
The Mayor extended TO the President cordial welcome
which he said "was due not only TO his official situation
OF the Government of forefathers Thirysx years
ago the people here welcomed Andrew Jackson they now
have the pleasure OF welcoming Andrew johnson. Inc
Mayor after other words OF compliment expressed the
hope that the Administration would be success and
that the day was not distant Wheh nacc, halIeu anu
revenge would pass away, and that they would all be
permitted through well directed Efforts ana OYorrunB
Providence To witness the complete ahd happy festOra
ton of the American Union" The President returned
his thanks Tor TINS manifestation on respect nos only 10
him as citizen but the Cmef Magistrate OF Ie country,
He should remember IT, In reply 10 what the Mayor
said concerning him, he remarked: . .
We people. have tried 10 be the President OF
the whole United states, and not Of particular locality
There two kinds of courage One physical, which
enables TO meet the enemy on the battlefield and
the other moral which gives man strength to stand In
the councils OF the nation and there face those who may
endeavOr TO overthrow liberty In the midst OF all
this had but anchor, from which never permitted
myself be cut loose Conscientious conviction was my
courage the public good my AIM and the Constitution
my guide" In further reply he said, " the storm had
passed the skies becoming brighter then why could
they not all unite IN one common eoI5 10 restore peace
and concord to the country The President was IRE
quenty interrupted by cheers and three cheers were
then given for the Cabinet
The Mayor then introduced Secretary Seward to the
officials present, III appropriate TERMS Nheh lhe oecIe
tary said 49,
MR MAYOR Gentlemen Of the Common Council-did
understand you rightly land Gentlemen also Of the
Court of Common Council or are me courts ana tne
Common Council identical and Fellow-citizens Some
few years ago singular coincidence, as astrologers
might pronounce IT, threw me INTO traNelins car III
Germany before civil war broke out In company
ans. Each OF my cOuntrymen was cXpatiatlng 10 the
Europeans upon the merits Of the particular region to
which he belonged IN the United States The cotton OF
South Carolina. the Palmetto state, was brought dis
tincy 10 the strangers notice The sugar OF Louisiana,
hopes and the ambitions Of the Empire state, all
spoke and spoke eloquently, ana tnihk justly
there one OF my fcllOwtraYelefs that was 81
lent turned TO him and said: "You from Connect
cut have you nothing 20 say Tor Connecticut Yes,
things and more schoomasters in Connecticut than IN
That is what have observed ia Connecticut this jour
ney; and they have wonderful faculty not only for
peace they make prophets and II IL Is they are max
ing wailko implements. II 10 war az home they are
making cartridges and bullets for mutual destruction
and II IL abroad, they are making misKets ana
casting TO settle conflicts IN nations am
state keeps pace with the improvements OF ski IN labor
You. Mr.. Mayor have spoken pleasantly OF our whole
md 10
the President has uttered here OF his customary fer
vent earnest sincere and impressive appeals III favor OF
n,ltti. Charity Charity to brethren who have been
I'm eru 10 our cOuutymen who have raised the arTcidal
hand against the state which protected them The duty
second yonr appeal sir aud that of the President OF the
United States do entTeat do mplore tbs great wise,
of New England, To remember the words winch ! am
about 10 utter The testimony OF my observations North
and SOUTH from the desOaons Of the South and the ri
umpls OF the North AL the difference between YOU OF
md the south have been produced 10y the
Proydcal ordination, that you began 10 improve your
labor and perfect your skill and also the dlluslon OF
knowledge 90 years IN advance Of ths south hat Is Az
them Hereafter instead Of soldiers schoomastcrs teach
ers ministers OF the Gospel ana 90 not iof9t 70 so
them your artisans, your mechanics, wei a. your
nS m 10 II the Standard Of New EHgand to elevate
the standard Of general human knowledge there to the
BE found the blood OF brothers on brothers hands III
these happy United States. Applause
POgtma Randall In responding 70 inc can
upon him saId 1.-THE President, AZ Senator OF the United
States, struck bold blow IN the lace oil treason N
order 10 maintain Union The President stood stead
fast to-day sometimes erring rs some persons may nA
but always honest This sagaclous Secretary OF state
has PLAYED on harp OF a thousand strings and by MS
diplomacy brought all nations 10 bend 10 MN ms See
Rotary grown old, desired only the pachcatloh OF
the Union for which he had long batled The people OF
Connecticut had power to stretch forth their voice TO-
calm the troubled elements AMI say y, ace, DC SUI I'LL
When an men love the Constitution and liberty more tan
party then there will be peace The CONSTITUTION mas
been The shield of the Presidents the vast learning OF me
secretary OF state has kept of In recent struggle the
hands OF opposing nations ana we owe 10 tncIn o M
gratitude In conclusion he eXhOrod his hearers 10
in that
our fathers and In which Connecticut from Ihe Des
erected with cheers during the delivery OF his remarks
The President, Secretary OF STATE iOsthse ~.
COMPANY which included several ladies. The party Were
then invited 20 parake OF refreshments Whlch were
choccIy and abundanty supplied by the city authorities
leaving the City Hall early in the afternoon, the Prcsl
dent, in the immediate company OF Gov iIgilsh re-
viewed the state troops the Green The display ellie.
tied the admiration of all behoders. During part OF
the programme many persons IL Ils 1 t t 1 S
hands with the Chief Magistrate Secretary Seward re-
manned in his carriage, and received many naIeLlns
marks Of respect he like the PRESIDENT was loi los
time engaged i'm hand-shakng While the review was III
nrogress children lifted 10 the carriages and these
gentlemen gave many Htte gir KISS me plogvIss0
passed through number Of the streets ana several hours
were thus consumed All the inhabitants were ADrOad
crOwding the foOtways, and occupying me windows anu
norcbes of private residences. Many OF the citizens OF
The surrounding country had come hther purposey 10
witness the proceedings Nearly al , iapor S
suspended Il general holiday; While me prOces
sion was In motion hats ana Tdntas he
prominent and distinguished guests an the Darouchs,
The President the recipient Vi scNtI
stood nearly all the time IN his carriage, DoWlhs n5
thanks for the friendly manifestations IL was gener
remark of those who yesterday witnessed the reception
al Hartford that here in New Haven the greetings neio
more general and enthusiastic Nothing was IeIt u1oo
bv the Governor and his staff and the municipal auholl
Tics 10 show TO the President and party The respect en-
traned for them by the people, although the reception
was OF such character rs 70 render the gnesls
ally grateful for the cordial welcome everywhere gwen
in New-England. . ,,. -, .oIo
During tile procession the President received ,ee
gram from Messrs DrcXel Robert Patterson l.; r. ASH
mead and Lemuel Coffin committee OF the public meet
ING held at Philadelphia Exchange, cordially lnNbg
him TO stop at Philadelphia his honewaIu tflp inis
insulation however cannot be accepted II Tor no Othef
rea son IL would interfere with the schedule