The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-20

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he duality Of the cooking. the wines ,ere In abun
dance variety and Saaracer tr dinner lasted
was had Mr.. Tucker Is famous for the mSnnsr erin in
which he treats his friends SS person would sup,
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grow somewhat crust. n MT Tucker, however, on
sae other hand IS re soul OF gaiiantry and the en-
After gnner, at eight O'Clock, the ladies' attending
Ine pofV returned to their respective homes NJ
SpieHase,ns lebanon and harrisoarga distance Of
se' lator Cameron and Judge Pierson left also.
THIS evening, at quarter past eight o'clock, the
wa General ann CAKE s" ,Ae msmsei o
| from this district, and others. visited Potts
TheS sessrea male ne cy a IN wesh
! deliberately decorated, and band present
The spacious room was damned, and as tue
broke forth. The President received The crewd with
| his usual affabity. 1t is computed at least iour
| thousand people were INSIDE the building and the
streets without. The affair." though impremptu was
From the CIV Hall the President visited Mr.. S. l..
Whitney, of Pottsville, where he was handsomely
, entertained and remained about q hall an hour III
conversation with number OF gentealen present. y,
| hotel. MIR. Tucker explained on q map to the Pre-
sdent the remarkable facilities the railroad com,
marked out the vast extent OF their valuable domain
in this section. The President, after indulging IN
shert conversation, retired at hafpast eleven ococh
Heturn of President Grant to New York;
Completion of his Journey in Pennsyivn.
nia--iIis Departure from New York for
| Newport.
The President arrived in this city yesterday after.
noon shortly before four O'clock on his return from
his trip through the coal fields OF Pennsylvania.
From the pier of the Central Railroad of New Jersey
the President and family took carriages for the New
port boat which left at half-past six O'Clock. The
Presidential party, accompanied by John Tucker,
President OF the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad,
J. D. Cameron, President OF the Northern Central
Railway J. d. Lppincott, publisher, OF Philadelphia,
Charles f. Horton, OF Philadelphia, Wayne McYeagh,
General Cake, General Kane, and Mr.. Barber. super
intendent OF the Schuylkl Canal left Mount Car.
bon in special traln IN charge of John S. Hilles,
| assistant superintendent OF the Philadelphia and
Reading Railroad TO visit the coal regions in the
vicinity Of Minersvle and through the Ashland basin
The President, accompanied by Mr. Tucker and seve-
raj gentlemen had extra accommodation In the steam
| carriage "Witch,n which followed the special at
about a mile distant. The President exhibited much
interest in the two Incline panes on which 1t was
necessary to make descent OF 500 feet IN less than
| two miles. Tue scenery In the vicinity was very
| grand. From this point the party proceeded to
! Mahanoy City, arriving at eleven O'CLOCK. Here
| separated from the Presidential party, having
| reached the terminus Of their railroad. AnoGher
high Valley Railroad, which was represented by
Henry Stanley Goodwin, assistant general superln.
Mahanoy diVson and A Aexander Mchs master M
machnist. At Mauck Chunk the home OF Asa
Packer the present candidate on the democratic
ticket for Governor OF Pennsylvania, the demOnstra
ton exceeded everything experienced on the
whole trip, An immense crowd Of men,
drum corps united in the enthusiasm, playing
the national airs; The President appearing on
the platform Of the car was received with rounds
and rounds Of cheers There was rush for q shake
Of the Presidential hand, and during the time the
rounded not with row Of bristling bayonets point.
ing at lim, but more formidable array OF extended
hands, big and little. clean and dirty, hard and
tenderln fact, perfect assortment. AS the train
departed the crowd cheered and cheered until out
At Allentown, Bethlehem ana Easton the crowds
were large and earfully vocferous IN their cheers
| AT Bethlehem Mr. Horton left the party taking the
| Philadelphia. At Easton the special car was at.
tached to another engine, that being the end OF the
sy Tpoa se% as starring Pa 81 s
along the route large crowds were gathered. The
train In most cases dared by, giving but transient
| OF the Presidential car. The Central road was re-
presented by Its general superintendent, R. E.
formed their part In making the journey comforta
BILE The running time was afty miles an hour BY
be a he nss Of ne President
among the hardy miners OF Pennsylvania but de-
monstrated anew the strong hold he has upon the
! affections of the masses. Everywhere he was re.
ceived with universal respect and applause. The
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Companies
the President through their domain IN princely
style, and the same may be said Of the Lehigh Valley
Company The President doubtless will long re.
member his visit to Pennsylvania.
The President was met at the Newport boat by
Hamilton Fish, Secretary Of State These ;wO emf
pept officials had lengthy interview which finished
only with the departure OF the boat.