The New York herald., 1869-08-23
MOVEMENTS OF PRESIDENT CRANE.

Dec0ratiOns-Speech Of the Presidsnt-Gsvs
ernOr Morgan's Reception.
NEWPORT, r. l., August 21, 1890
To-day the President exchanged courtesies with
the municipal government Of the city of Newport
When It became known that the President was will.
Ing to accept these civilities and at the same time
pass an hour in receiving the popuace, the proper
arrangements were inaugurated to have the sur.
roundings possess dignity and character equal 70
the occasion. The State House was selected as the
most fitting place for the ceremonies. William D.
Lake. high sheriff, was entrusted with Ehe supern,
tendence of the arrangements and Messrs. French
and Eastman in charge Of decorations. The outside
Of the State House was profusely decorated WITH
nags, ana over the entrance were the words, "Wei.
come to Our Beloved President Welcome ~ The In.
terior of the lower hall was dressed Ia numerous
naas, most tastefully disposed. Ovof the seat In.
tended for the President was canopy OF nags, ex.
tending between two pillars back to the rear wall.
In the background Of the canopy was fine copy Of
Stuart's washington" and suspended upon the pil-
lars respectively fno steel engravings OF Lincoln
and Grant, forming an arch, beneath which canopy
were inscribed the words, Flat Justttta Ruat
Coslu1n."
In the midst Of the numerous national colors fes-
tOoned and arrayed In every variety OF design, wer4
number OF American shields, with the names OF the
following battles inscribed upon them:-"Fort
Henryn "F0rt Donelson," "PltrsbDrg Landing"
"Corinth." sport Gibson" "vicksburg," ''ChattaA
nooga" 'The Wilderness" "Rlchmond," Lees
surrender.n And over the central pillars shields,
with the names "Washington" and "Grant" upon
them. The following notices were posted in appro.
pirate places 81 propose to move Immediately upon
your WORKS y "The Union nag dOars over Donels0n,m
III shall fight 1t out on this line 1t takes all sum-
Al eleven O'Clock this morning the city govern,
ment held meeting at the City Han to make theit
ta the Committee Of Reception consisting Of kayo5
James Atkinson, Alderman W: q. Townsend and
Councilmen Thomas Coggeshai. @ J; T. Bush and M ": y
in order to escort the President to the State House,
dent. accompanied by ex-United States Senator
Morgan and General Horace Porter, private secre-
ceeded to the state House-the party driving down
Thames, the man business street. On the way largo
Of s5sns mad gathered ana Snssrsa yeS sS
State House at twelve O'Clock, and were ushered up
stairs into the Hall OF the Representatives. Here
msns 1ns l0uHss we're James Ask,nso.
Aldermen John stoddard, George A. Simmonss
Councmen Thomas +. Carr, James [. Weaver, J. I.
Bush W. A. steadman, Thomas Coggeshal President
OF the Council, john Ames, John Green Thomas
Burlngbsm, W. 8. Cranston, Jr., and Arnold {.
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addition to Senator Morgan and General Porter,
Lieutenant Governor Stevens, OF Rhode Island, and
Mayor Pierce Of New Bedford. Mr.: Pierce M visissd
alites Of New Bedford. The President however, was
compelled to decline:
Atkinson having called the City Council to order In
troduced the President IN few words follows:-A
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The members Of the City Council now advanced
the President and city government moved down
stairs and took position under the canopy In tho
The Mayor then delivered the following address,
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people ancient and pleasant island cry By the
W OF citizens and the nvsorats air Of It's climate:
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opportunity have had Of doing So shall Be here but few
days during which hope to see most Of your people and
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After the President had finished the crowd I'd.
opposite. This ceremony lasted one hour when the
President, Senator Morgan, General Porter and tho
committee returned to the residence OF Senator
Morgan.
At three O'Clock this afternoon reception was
held at the house OF Senator Morgan, lasting unit n
six O'Clock. Large numbers Of persons called not.
withstandng the rain which came on about the same
The United States steamer Talapoosa arrived 10
this bay this morning az Six O'Clock having on board
the Secretary Of the Navy, Mr.. Robeson, General
Sherman Admiral Porter ana other distinguished
gentlemen. This morning the garrison at Fort Ad-
ans was reviewed. The Iallap0Osa will remain here
several days probably during the presence or the
President, which win extend to Wednesday next.
A Quiet Sabbath mt Newp0rt-Futurc Moves
ments OF the President.
NEWPORT, X. l., August %, 1899.
The President and Mrs. Grant, In company with
Senator and Mrs. Il. D. Morgan, attended the Con-
gregatonal church In this place this morning. Rev.
Dr. Thayer the clergyman. took as his text the twen
tieth chapter Of John, twenty-nfth verse; giving Q
brief view Of tho lessons taught In the resurrectoa
OF Christ and the necessity OF faith In the gospel.
The remainder OF the day was passed In quiet ew
friends only being received.
Last night the President, Secretary R0beson snd
Senator Morgan were present at the hop at
the Ocean House, remaining about an hour.