The New York herald., 1869-08-27
MOVEMENTS OF THE PRESIDENT.


Concord.
CONCORD, N. H.. August 25, 1859.
The journey OF tho President to-day from Newpors
to this capital city OF the Granite State was another
OF that series OF popular expressions or devotion
which have everywhere attended his movements
among his fellow citizens.
AT half-past nine o'clock this morning the Presi-
dent, Mrs. Grant. her two children. General Porter
and Mr.. Boutwell, Secretary OF the Treasury. reached
the depot at Newport accompanied by Senator Nor
gan and lady and Mr.. I. Coggeshal. At the train
was Colonel G. H. Bell, OF the star OF the Governor
OF New Hampshire. ready to escort the party TO Con-
cora.
After pleasant ride OF two hours along the limo
OF the Ola Colony and Newport Railway. in constant
view OF beautiful fields and water scenery the train
arrived at Boston. The President was received ao
the depot by Governor Stearns. OF New Hampshire.
who escorted the party to carriages In waiting out.
side. Here Attorney General Hoar joined the Pro.
siden and also Major Morrisey, Sergeant at Arms Of
the Legislature OF Massachusetts,. At tho Boston
depot there was large crowd collected. but with
the usual decorum OF the citizens Of the Club" and
the gentlemany discipline OF the police, there was
no CONFUSION whatever. Taking the carriages, the
Presidential party drove to the Concord depot.
Here another special train was ~ readiness which
at once took Its departure The party WAS now
reinforced by General Israel Hunt, Gilman Scripture.
Daniel L. Richardson. of Lowell brother 70 tho
Assistant secretary Of the Treasury, and John 3.
Winthrow.
AT one O'Clock the train arrived al Nashua, having
on the way stopped moment ut Lowell. 1t was
now announced That the President would pass ten
minutes in receiving the people OF Nashua. Tho
crowd numbered several thousand and covered all
the surrounding grounds. band was In attend
ance, and as the President aghted from the rest
ing on the arm OF Mayor Otts0n performed "HHl
to the Chlefn platform erected ut the cad of tho
depot gave the masses an opportunity Of seeing Tho
Chef Magistrate OF their nation.
Returning to the cars tho train being In motion,
the party on board were entertained 10 a very fne
luncn spread "a refreshment car In front.
AT Manchester the next stopping place, the Prost-
dent, escorted by Colonel Waterman smith, Mayor
OF the city, and William Ainory, OF the Am0skea2
proceeded to the Manchester Mills fIo M President
was shown through the printing department oil this
establishment, but the tinle being short he had
more than passing glance ut the intricate operation
OF calico printing IN coors. Leaving :he Man
chester Minis the parry walked through the court
The operatives, men. women anu children. numoer.
Ing at least three thousand were ranged IN two long
lines, through which the President passed. aiordinX
all an opportunity to crafty their curiosity SEQ
INN. Having finished the mills. the party took CAR
city stopping for moment u the residence Of ex-
Governor Smyth and Mayor SMITH The CITY was
Eayy dressed Ia Amerisan co!ors. with here and
tiiu wreaths Of flowers. During the drive tho
President also received numDer OF elegant bou-
quetS.
The party now returned to the cars ana resumed
their Journey Az this point Ex-Governor Hartman
also became one OF the number, escOrtng the Pres
dent. Arriving at Concord the entire party lett tho
cars Mrs. Grant and family proceeding directly 10
the residence OF Governor etearns while the prest-
General Porter, with Governor stearns aud the rest
OF the gentlemen, took carriages for the stale House.
The Knights Templars OF Mount HOreO C0mmandery,
acting as escort took the head OF the column fol-
loving the city band. After the Knights, who wero
President with Governor Stearns, seated In car
rage drawn by i0ur horses. The remainder OF the
party came after without special regard to Ofical
rank.
Arriving in front Of the State House the party left
the carriages, and by twos marched up the broad
granite walk which led TO the main entrance OF the
building AZ the foot or the broad steps leading
the man p3rtlco the knights Templars were drawn
up in TWO lines, and a5 the President passed sauted
In due and ancient form.
After few minutes respite BY way OF a breathing
Stearns Oh benaf Of the state, welcomed the Pres,.
Gent TO the State OF New Hampshire IN brief but
appropriate speech. he then introduced the Secre-
tary or State OF the State or New Hampshire. J. b..
Lyman; state Treasurer Peter sanborn. Rev. DR..
Bouton, Mr.. Ordway, Sergeant-at-Arms Of tho House
HilI City Marshal Picking and General Head.
Mayor Stevens Of Concord, then stepped uD and ro-
city a Of Of Concord The President who had intended
evidently to respond to the speech OF the Governor
round Of cheers for rssiden Grsu and
Grant, which followed. now said:-
Mr.. MAYOR AND CITIZENS or C0NcORD-It affor6A
your granite State. it is the frst time have ever
had the opportunity to make such VISIT 1t would
welcome.
The PRESIDENT apologized for the necessity or not
shaking hands For several days he ~ has been N SUI sur
fering from pain In mis- right side affecting
also his right armi he was. therefore. compelled not
The Knights Tempars now led or and were fol.
lowed by tho crowd. passing up one end OF the
cSmpany with GSvernor Searns ssoressry Bout u
paired to S "rs o
dent dined with Governor Stearns and some friends
at six O'Clock. At eight O'Clock q number OF tue
almost Immediately retiring. The days proceedings
have certainly been very Interesting and the Presi-
people with him, watchill OF his success aud happi-
ness as their Chief Magistrate.
Trip from Concord t. tho White Mountain,-
Reception by the Pe0plc-Emturs Move.
ncnis Or the Presidential Party.
CONCORD House, WHITE MOUNTAINS.
August 70, 1859.
The President, accompanied by Mr. John Il. Lyon.
President OF the Montreal Railroad reached here IN
q private carriage at half-past eight O'Clock this
evening. Mrs. Grant ana the rest of the party ar.
rived at nine O'Clock. The Presidential party, &C.
oompanied by Governor stearns, wife and
daughter; Senator Cragin, Chief Justice Bury,
Charles Hartshorn proprietor Of the Crawford House.
and Nathaniel white OF Concord, left concord this
morning ~ special train at nine O'Clock. At all tho
stations along the route immense crowds OF people
were assembled and were allowed few minutes for
an introduction. At Plymouth the party were re-
ceived by senator Samuel ID. Craig oil Boston, and u
committee OF guests OF the Pemigewassctt House. A
Presidential salute was fired and large cOncOurse
of citizens OF Plymouth were assembled In
front OF the Hotel. The President ap-
peared on the balcony and was received
with immense applause. After receiving the guests
OF the hotel IN the par0rs the Presidential party sat
down to an elegant dinner. At haif-past twelve the
party resumed the journey, passing through the VII.
lagos OF Rumney, wentworth Warren Wo0dsvine,
Bath and Lisbon. At each place the people had
turned out en- masse, receiving the President with
cheers, salutes and ringing OF bells. At three
O'Clock the train reached L,ieOn and the President
here passed about twenty minutes in drive through
the town. The party then left, the President lead.
Ing the way, tile rest following In two ak horse
coaches. At Bethlehem the party were entertained
al lunch at the Sinclair House. At this point the
President rode aapidly ahead reaching here, a di9
tsnce Of twenty-five miles, In five hours
including a delay Of one hour at Beth
leheni. This evening the President and
Mrs. Grant met the guests Of the Crawford
House sacialy. Ta-morrnW the entire Marty In