Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-06-26

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IN Notwithstanding the compliments Civ.
en-. Bequeis were occasionally thrown into
the carriage. Much enthusiasm was mani
tested everywhere, and the only allusion to
politics was the remark: No impeach-
ment"
Mary Walters presented the children to
the notice of the President, who gave a
kind word to all, and more than once a
kiss to the little ones.
Bostonians say that never before was there
a time when poiititics was so successfully
excluded from public demonstration in
honor of public man, and many were glad
to have the President among them, in order
that they might express their respect for
him as the Chief Magistrate, and his fellow
citizens, irrespective of the issues which
disturb the country
Notwithstanding the Masons began as
! sembling at 5 A. NJ, it was p. N. when
they completed their marching programme
| and reached Boston Music Hail, where,
after the usual preliminaries, before dense
| auditory, an Grafton was delivered by Rev.
w. s. Stanley, Past Grand Chaplain Of the
\ Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. His theme
| was the origin and morality of the offices OF
| Freemasonry. An original ode was sung,
and the ceremonies closed with prayer,
| doxology and benedietion
| The President and Gen. Rousseau were
then escorted to the Egyptian Saloon, in
new Masonic Temple, to partake Of ban
quet. Before its close Grand Master Dame,
owing to the fatigue of the day, and in or
der that the President might withdraw
as soon as he wished, said he would
now propose a sentiment-the President of
the United States. 1t was received with
general elapping Of hands BY large as
sembly, and succeeded by a cheer. a
The President in reply to the compile
ment, made few remarks and was greeted
| with three cheers at the close. General
| Rousseau presented the regret from Mr.
Seward saying that he could not be present
owing to family affection which had for
| some months prevented him from attending
public dinners and such occasions.
| The President was warmly shaken by
| the hand by his Masonic brethren and sub
seqently escorted to the hotel where ex-
| President Pierce paid his respects
! BosToN, June 25.-The President was
escorted to the capitol, and was greeted by
loud and oft repeated huzzas by the thou
sands of persons who witnessed the scene
Proceeding to the Hall of Representatives,
the President was welcomed by Governor
Bullock in a brief speech, to which he
replied. Lieut.. Gov. Claftin extended a
similar welcome to Secretary Seward, who
responded. Hon. J. A. Pond, President OF
the Senate, introduced Postmaster General
Randall, who responded. The ladies and
gentlemen present were introduced to the
distinguished guests Senator Wilson shook
hands with and entered into a brief CONVEX
sation with the President. The party were
then conducted to the Senate Chamber,
Governors room, and other parts of the
capitol. The President subsequently visi-
ted the Scholarship, where many distin-
guised men had assembled. She was
towed down the harbor by the government
steamer Palos. The Boston Yacht Club
proceeded in the same direction. The
steamer Emeline also proceeded down the
harbor with the visiting Masons, in the
care of Demaloy Encampment.