The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-06-27
Departure from Boston and Arrival
in Connecticut.
THE WELCOME BY GOVERNOR ENGLISH.
Reception at Hartford by the
Legislature.
Speeches by 19r. Seward and 11r
johnson.


peassd cheers parting and mach enthusiasm sx.
Aibited
Ae was heartily received by . large asssmblags and
Sand q music played patriotic airA Bouquets we're
S'e~n into the cara , vo.cr..
some Of the escort from Boston len train after
saking leave Of the President Here were introduced
the President The Secretary Of State Postmaster Gene
M Kendall and General Rousseaua Of them being
seived BY The thousands Of citizens with repeated
chseA The President shook hands with many Of them
and was presented by a lady with large bouquet
Having been called upon the stand for speech, he
merely expressed his thanks for the cordial reception
~ other stations on the way tho President vas
cheered
sPRIsovBlD.
The President and party arrived here u noon The
President met BY the staff Of Governor English,
and by the Mayor and committee OF the Common
Council Of Hartford The party greeted with cheers
- they landed and baud Of music played patriotic airs
The party escorted the Hotel where
me President addressed by c. NJ Ingersoll Adju-
tant General Of Connecticut, who said there was .
committee here 70 conduct him the borders of the
Ssate, whore he would be met by Governor English
Among those here distinguish cd Senator
from Connecticut Mr. Dixon whose patriotic course had
endeared him 10 the hearts Of the men OF that
State the Hon. Charles Chapman, a former fellow
member Of the House Of Representatives with
dent, who had . message from the Governor deliver
TO him. the Secretary of state Mr. Pease Lieutenant
Governor Catln, Mayor Chapman, OF Hartford, and
committee Of the Councils Of that CITY, These with
other gentlemen had hither to conduct the Pres
dent 70 Hartford, where he would receive heartfelt
welcome from the citizens.
The President briefly returned his thanka Exon.
gresham Chapman after q few words Of welcome in
Ina hiatt
him 1t Thompeonvis.
" The President said such q welcome on approaching
The borders Of the State peculiarly gratifying to
linn.
Secretary Seward Postmaster General Randall and
sshen Of the party were then introduced TO the COM
yany.
Mayor Briggs Of Springfield said as he had the honor
~ welcoming the President this city, he would now
,aks his FAREWELL expressing tho hope that his journey
would b agreeable him his presence had been
pleasant TO his fellow citizens Of Massachusetts,
The party remained at Springfield only for . few
minutes.
RECrPrsoH BY eovRaxoR ENGLISH AT rHonpsoEvILLx
Tho party here left the and proceeded the plat
FERN. where Governor English, addressing the Presi
Nj. ParsDrsr-Tho General Assembly OF the State Of
Connecticut desirous Of manfesting ts respect the
Chief Magistrate Of the republic passed resolution Of
welcome to the President Of the United States
America, and requested me- Governor OF the State
with my san TO receive yon a. the guest Of the STATE
ments will permit and 10 visit the General Assembly
dnring their session In pursuancs Of the oppressed
personal pleasure but she distinguished honor.
% welcome you q the guest OF Con-
70 the city Of Hartford where our General Assembly
in session. The citizens or Connecticut law
sOns people sy nass very oT ns
believe thai the principles Of tho constitution which
fathers adopted taught and acted upon arc as
sial to the restoration and preservation Of republic
can institutions to-day they were for the
tablishment OF these institutions originally. I need
feel they meet within their border and give
you, they wiil most sincere cordial and hearty
welcome. 4EI&N
The President replied az follows
accept the invitation extended TO me in 80 cordial
ssS1r .ssss ss
maze but should BE- doing Unjust ice 10 myself "
did not say that an not indifferent 10 this manifesto
tiou of your respect 30 far the past Is concerned
everybody IN Connecticut else where knows what
my views are with references to the frss princi-
constitution and tho laws made pursuant
20 IT, Tho ancient fathers taught that there
can DO no liberty without law, and law
without . constitution. lAppause.) NY own acts
before the country and my past course must suffice as
70 what viii be my future condnc, applause 20 lar
whom You represent and for yourself most cordial
thanks the attentions which already received.
Tho multitude At the cars the President three
ebeers He then, in company with Governor English
aad the other gestemen accompanying the party, re-
The female operatives In the weaving room Of the
factory Of the place, though having but few minutes
ao~Srs and presented them 20 him IL the form o' Of
WELCOME ~ rux nAYoR AT HARTFORD
On the ARRIVAL Of the the distinguished party
were met By the officers OF the city govern
mem. beaded y Mayo. Chapman sa,. and a the FRS;
this point several thousand persons had gathered,
and there general waving Of hands and bandksr
chiefs and she utterance Of words Of welcome Prssi
Dental salute nred IN the Park
should here DO stated that the Washington and Co
lumbar Communicates, with the Marine band, came
she same train with the Presidential party.
Mayor Chapman, addressing the President said.
ss SosY AZ o. s az saS ana
welcoming to the city Of Hartford and rendering 70
you its Inequalities Since the days Of President WASH
ngton but Presidents have visited Hartford, and
Singular enough, both those thief Magistrates wore
csizsns Of Tennessee and ons Of them, like myself
. native OF North Carolina We therefore feel that
Ne have prescriptve right welcome here . PrcsL
dapt who comes from the state OF jackson and Polk
sslc receptions you have with at the hands Of
STATE and this large concourse Of people assembled
ssrsacy ssceived and 70 add their cordial welcome 10
Sl,cse which have been extended 70 you We
r. sosnize you, SIR, - the Chief Magistrate %. Of
VIII rnou the representative for this country OF the
Uni which lorcalners secured, and winch We be
they W pefpetua,e You viii try 20 heal The wounds
whcl has caused and soften the mositics
dered BY sectional cann.cL III you shall b successful
IN this Nc Prcs dent you will yourself need
OF fam bestowed upon few mortais That you will en-.
10 succeed IN restoring TINS must
earnest " believe II 10 my duty TO tender 10 you
the hos, ntaht Of the city OF Hartford
rurniu TO the people he said. have the honor. fel
low citis tins introduce TO you his Excellen'y The
President OF the United States
cheers called for and heartily gwen
The Par upEyr, IN Response, said -
Mr. aAy2R--in response 10 The invitation YOU have
sivon me nrd under the peculiar circumstances ac
sect your generous veleome with sincere thanks
haze but Few remarks make, and " had Ian
rusee would be inadequate 10 express the emotion Of
NV heart your kind and generous greeting The al
m hAt 0n1Ho
have on previous occasions visited Connecticut
arc duly appreciated by me. In asference
90 rest0ing the Union, and bringing about
nea,e 70 our troubled land. I have tired
10 q vchargc my duty II know myself and mink
do tLwre II no thought pulsation Of my heart out
heats IN uuseou with the OF the Union: and u
eha beNnsade the humble instrument OF bringing about
this great end OF restoring and concord TO our DIS
tr.cted ,vnDiry the OF my ambition viii ~
0ed and prepared 70 depart from OF action.
For This &c and hearty reception and this cordial
wccsme, vase accept Mr. Mayor and citizens Of HART