The Portland daily press., 1867-06-27
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PORTLAND DAaLY PRESS.
Thursday Morning, June at, 1867.


SPRINGFIELD, Mass, June 70.
The Presidential party left Boston at $50
TINS morning for Hartford. Much excitement
was exhibited. At birmingham he was heal t.
lly received by large issemblage, and a band
Oh music played patriotic airs, and boquets
We're thrown into the cars At Worcester,
some OF the escort OF the train alter taxing
leave OF the President stopped mere. The
President, Secretary of State, postmaster Cen
efal and Gen. Rousseau We're introduced, and
We're received by the thousands OF citizens
with repeated cheers.
The President shook hands with many ot
them, and was presented with a large boauet
By lady. Having been called on for speech
he merely expressed his thanks for the cordial
reception. The PRESIDENT was cheered at the
other stations on the way
~ oprihSnelu, at noon, he was met by the
stan OF Gov English, and by the Mayor and q
couiillG zee OF the Common Council of Hart
,bntt lol,d9, party Were greeted with cheers as
ICY landed, and band played patriotic airs.
4 ne Parry We're escorted into the Massasot
5'otel where the President was addressed by
non Z. w. mgersol, Adjutant General of Con-
necucui, VINO said there was a committee here
10 conduct him to the borders of the State
Where he was met by Gov. English Among
thosH now here were the distinguished Senator
from Connecticut, Mr.. Dixon, whose patriotic
course had endcared him to the hearts of the
men OF the State, the Hon. Charles Chapman,
n FORMER fellow member of the House of Rep
iesentatives with the President, who had a
message from the Governor to deliver to him,
the Secretary Of State, Mr. Pease, Ex-Lieut
toy. Catlin, Mayor Chapman of Hartford, and
"a committee OF the Councils of that city
These, with other gentlemen had come hither
10 conduct the President TO Hartford where he
would receive heartfelt welcome from the
citizens.
The President briefly returned his thanks.
EX-CongreSsman Chapman, after few words
OF welcome, informed the President that Gov.
English would meet him ut Thompsonville.
Line President said such welcome on APP
proachng the borders of the State was pecu-
harly gratifying to him.
Secretary Seward, Postmaster General Ran
dali and others OF the party were then intro
duced TO the company.
hiayor Briggs Of Springfield said as he had
the honor Of welcoming the President to this
city, he would now take his farewell express
ing the hope that his Journey would be as
agreeable to him as his presence had been
pleasant to his fellow citizens of Massachu-
sets.
THoMPsoNvLLE, June 26-1 o'clock
Inc party left the car and proceeded to the
platform, When Governor English, addressing
the President, said:
MIR. President:-The General Assembly of
the State OF the Connecticut DESTROYS of mani
testing its respect for the Chief Magistrate of
The Republic passed resolution of welcome
to you as the President of the United States
OF America, and requested ne as Governor OF
the State, with my staff, to receive you as the
guest of the State and solicit you to remain as
III.
visit the General Assembly during their ses.
SON. in pursuance of the expressed will of our
people. have not on Y the very great perso-
nal pleasure, but the distinguished honor to
welcome You rs the guest of Connecticut and
10 request that you accompany me to the city
Of Hartford where tde General Assembly is in
session. The citizens of Connecticut are a law
abiding people. They have a very great re-
Spect Tor the Constitution, the laws and their
representatives. They believe that the princi-
S3NngtIfnfIAn tuhi f,fI
adopted, taught and acted upon are as essen
tial TO the restoration and preservation of our
republican institutions to-day they were for
the establishment of these institutions origi-
nally. need not assure you of the hearty sat
isiaction our people will feel when they meet
you within their borders, and give YOU, as they
Will, most sincere, cordial and happy well
come.
The President replied:
accept the invitation extended to me in so
cordial manner. IL is peculiarly gratifying
because 1t IS Tree from political character. /
nave no address or specia speech to make but
should be doing injustice to myself il did
not say that an not Indifferent to this mani
festation OF your respect. SO far as the past is
concerned every body in Connecticut and else
Where knows what my views are with refer
ence to the first principles of the government
HoI have spoken about the Constitution and
the laws made paramount to it. The ancient
1atheas taught there can be no liberty without
law ami no law without q constitution lap
plause.1 My own acts are before the country
and my past course must suffice as to what
will be my future conduct. AppIause1 As
tar as this invitation is concerned please ac-
cept for those whom you represent and for
yourself my most cordial thanks for the atten-
tions which have received.
The multitude at the cars cave the Presi-
dent three cheers. He then in company with
Governor English and tho other gentlemen
accompanying the party, resumed his seat in
the car. The female operatives in the weaving
factory at that place, though having but few
minutes notice OF the Presidents coming
gathered choice flowers and presented them to
HIM i'll the form of boquet.
HARTFORD, une 26-1 IL O'clock
On the arrival OF the cars the distinguished
guests We're met by the officers of the city gov
crnnent. a Presidential salute was fred on
the park.
Mayor Chapman, addressing the President,
slid:-"lt is with great pleasure that L dis
charge the duty which devolyes upon me of
feceIylhg and welcoming You TO the city OF
Hartford and tending to you its hospitalities
Since the days OF President Washington but
two Presidents have visited this CITY, and sim
G,llar enough both of these Chief Magistrates
were citizens OF Tennessee, and one vi them,
like yourself, native Of North Carolina We
therefore feel that we have a sort of presump-
tive right TO welcome here n President who
comes rom the State of Jackson and Polk
We have heard with great pleasur+, sir. of the
eAtnuslassic reception You have met with at
cOlrse OF people assembled here desire to add
their pladits to those you have alIeady received
ami to add their cordial welcome to those which
have been extended to you. We recognize you,
sir, as Che Chief Magistrate of the United
States, the representative OF the whole Union,
the representative Tor this country, Of the
Union which our fathers secured, and which
we believe, which we know you will strive as
earnestly rs they to perpetuate. You will
strive TO heal the wounds which war has
caused and soften the aninoaties engendered
b. sectional conflicts. If you shall be success
tul III this, Mr. President you will earn for
yourself need OF fame bestowed upon few
t1rjals. That you will endeavor TO succeed in
restoring this tranquility most earnestly be-
hive. Ii is my duty now, sir, and my privilege
to tender you the hosptalites of the city of
Hartford" Turning to the people, l have the
honor, felloW-ctizens, To introduce to YOU His
E,ceiiency The President Of the United States
Cheers were called for and heartily given.
The President, in response said Mr..
Ma}or-In response to the invitation you have
given me- and under these peculiar circum-
stances accept your generous welcome with
sincere thanks.
Three cheers were then heartily given for
the President. The Governors Horse Guards
Were formed on the open grounds east of the
depot, and led the procession to the Park