The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-06-26


Presidents progress through the town was like
triumphal march Arrived at Bunker Hill, the scene
tna. presented itself was picturesque and eniIvenns
The entire square crammed with men, women and
children in the highest state OF excitement The elegant
mansions built around tho beautiful spot were hung
with Gays and streamers, arches OF red. white
and blue spanned the streets, and some OF them
inscript such "Wecome 10 the President"
WELCOME TO Charlestown," &C The windows were
Testing their delight in variety OF other ways Cheer
after cheer went up from thousands OF throats ana
20 break through the line OF police TO get near the
President ard shake his hand. The monument itself
high above all tho surrounding objects in simple yc
solemn grandeur but all around IL, on poles and cor0s
we're suspended days without number nuttenng prev
IN the breeze The procession moved slowly all
around tho square and then hated at the main
entrance, where the party alghted and catered
the grounds The President conducted by
The Mayer and civic committee the munumer- where
he presented 70 Mr. Warren. the President OF tho
Bunker Hill Monument Association This gentleman
welcomed the distinguished visitor al tho same time
giving brief sketch Of the history OF the monument
Mr. johnson replied expressing the pleasure ne felt at
Bunker Hili and thanking Mr. Warren tor tho
he had received Alter this little talk on the part Of Mr.
Warren and the President the former Conducted the lat
all the objects OF interest The party ulen started for their
carriages more but interrupted the way by
party Of school girls, drawn up Close by the monu,
national melody, "My Country, tits OF Thee. !"
One Of the little misses came forward At the end
Of the singing and the President with beaati.
full bouquet. Tho President seemed much pleased and
turning the children addressed them in kindly words,
but in low to render impossible to catch
than sentence here and there OF what he said
After this party conducted 10 the residence OF
Mr. Warren. This house literally covered with flags
from roof TO basement Inside, select company,
posed OF the elite of Boston and Charles;own, was
assembled to receive the party. Mr. Johnson was in
troduced formally to the entire company then led 70
where refreshments were in waiting, and sub
scquently shown through the various apartments.
THE NAVY YARD
Tho President and then babe Mr. warren adiou,
and entering the carriages started for the Navy Yard
On arriving the reception was still gratifying
Commodore Rodgers. commandaut OF the Charestown
Navy Yard welcomed the President IN cordial manner
and escorted HIM, after partakng Of some refreshments
TO the tug Layton lying the wharf in readiness TO
vey the party the schooshp George ~ Barnard. On
the way two three companies OF United States
marines drawn up and saluted the President As
he stepped on the tug Presidential salute was fred
from the Navy Yard.
The company board the tug, besides the President
included secretary seward, Postmaster General Randall
Collector RUSSELL Rear Admiral Davis Commodore
Rodgers, General Rousseau, General Granger,
FREDERICK Granaios, Spanish Consul; D. NJ. Rodocovo.
nachi Grecian Consul; the Brazilian and Mexican
suits, Mayor Norcross, Geo. B Ap'on General Benham
Chas g. Nasro Senator Pond, Gen. Banks Geo. Francis
Train, A. II. Rice, Commodore Folictt Aldermen Mes
senger, Pratt and Mclean, and Councilman LOWS
dark and cloudy, but the trip was notwithstanding, much
enjoyed. The tug reached the school ship IN twenty
board the latter Another tug was made last TO the
school ship and pulled 1t down the harbor
DOWN THE HARBoR.
Tho the cuarmin.; the entire
Boston Yacht Club had turned in their trim little
vessels and filtered about the school ship, while
Der or steanbC Is, laden with excursionsts, 10
be seen ia every direction steaming along within
viewing distance of the Barnard. On each of
these vessels there was music Each was decked
eayy with flags, from each constantly hearty
shouts Of applause There could not have been less
than twenty vessels altogether At the express desire
OF The President who Is martyr sickness, The
trip did not extend further than miles, but
good opportunity was afforded to view the BEAUTIES OF
he harbor AT three O'Clock dinner served up but
speeches made After dinner the Guerrero,
agshp OF Rear Admiral Davis, approached, ana
sauies fired by both the war vessel aud the school
ship The President pressed very hard visit the
Guerriere but declined, and shortly after the Layton
signaed TO approach and take back the party 10
came alongside rather clumsy and smashed the gang
way OF the school ship. The President and Sec
Rotary seward, with o few others, got on board
the tug safely, but while The rest were str.v,
several being pitched into the water The tug
cut loose and AIMED away leaving behind Rousseau,
Granger and the bulk 81 the party that had started with
was slowly followed by tho other vessels.
Legislative delegation from New Hampshire and
several committees from neighboring cities have OK
he has boon compelled TO decline owing to his limited
stay. Several gentlemen from New York here,
pcciay offer the President and party their hospitals
ties, should there be nights sojourn In that city on
the way home There are many Invitations from all
quarters to parake Of hospa'ites and attend pubic
amusemens, there being kehefa desire 70 make the
guests as c?rnfoT'able aud happy a. possible.
Tho Presidential party win leave Boston tomorrow
morning at half past eight O'Clock, directly for Hartford
and will remain there until next morning. when they
Will start for New Haven.
The President TO- night has received o large number
Of citizens who called TO pay their respects him the
fremont House.
Arrangements for the Presidents Reception
at Annapolis.