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

nj Harrisburg-The President the Guest Of
senator Simon Cameron.
HARRIsB BURG. Pa, August II, 1869.
This morning at nalf past eight O'Clock, the Presi-
DENTAL party left the hospitabie mansion OF Genefai
Kane to enjoy, though to more limited degree III
point OF time and owing to engagements 'ne un'
bounded comfort and elegance Of the home OF Sen
stor simon Cameron In this city. The presence OF
MIR. Cameron at Kane Will unquestonably be pro-
uctiye OF good 10 the many and great interests OF
PENNSYLVANIA. 1t enabled the President to be-
come more than politically acquainted-that ",
socially familiar with that distinguished man,
who for nearly half century has
been foremost In his Efforts on behalf OF the 10 oorer
and the development Of the inexhaustibe sources
OF this powerful and populous commonwealth. No
one better knows the welfare Of the State OF Penn
eylyania and no one Is better able 10 promote II
than simon Cameron.
The special train, under the charge OF W. A. Bald
win, Assistant General superintend emit ana Theo.
dore N. Ely, superintendent of the Western Dl.
vision Of the Philadelphia and Erie Railroad, ar
rived In front Of General Kane's residence at sche.
dule time. The Presidential party embarked on
Senator Camerons private can which was attached
70 the train and was accompanied by Senator Came
ron, General Kane and lady 2nd State senator Nor.
row d. Lowry. The locomotive Immediately wnistled
cup brakes u and down Die steep leoAvlties OF the
Aleghanies sped at rapld rate.
1t would be useless to particulanze upon the
hearty reception which attended the President at
every railway station, however small. The Old and
the young men ami women united in that tribute
OF respect due 10 sne ONCE and the person OF the
Chief MAGISTRATE OF the nation The crowds were
enthusiastic, cheering and giving vent to outbursts
OF popusr feeling which must have been pleasing 10
me ear of the President Every hamlet as the train
moved along, t1rned OUT Its occupants TO catch
norat bowers aud days decorated the buildings At
nrUDFetOr.
Presidential party With lunch, WHICH, in variety,
quantity and general character, would be considered
inc dinner. Alter an hours delay at this point the
uain once more proceeded on its way AT
Williamsport Mr.. w. Il: Armstrong, the member
the train during its stay At Sunbury Mr. Packer,
another member Of Congress- was received. Here
Senator Cameron made short speech TO The people,
saying that he was Sunbury boy; that it gave him
pleasure now TO introduce his friends, now old and
the children and grandchildren even, OF the friends
OF his boyhood the President OF the United States
ana the commander-in-chef OF the armies and ma
vies. The demonstration was very enthusiastic. At
thus point J. d. Cameron, son OF the Senator and
President OF the Northern Central Railway, and Mr..
on rapidly. Mrs. Senator Cameron was iniormed BY
telegraph that the party would arrive at eight
O'Clock. Shortly before that hour the train passed
over the extensive bridge above the city and dashed
rapidly down through 1.-THE narrows," and arriv.
ing in Sax minutes-a distance OF SIX miles
Oh Pennsylvania. The train proceeded across the
bridge at this point stopping at the Harrisburg end
Here the party disemoarked, and on foot proceeded
to senator Cameron'5 extensive residence abou.
nifty yards distant.
Senator Cameron's mansion-for such 1t Is in all
respects-ls historical building. II Is known as
The ''old Harris mansion" having been built many
years ago, and to-day is known by the name OF its
early owner, descendant OF the celebrated pioneer
John Harris, who established q Jerry aud built the
first house IN the present city OF Harrisburg more
than a century ago. senator Cameron came into
possession OF the property during the war; enlarged
and renovated the building and beautled the grounds
with flower beds walks and conservatories In front
OF the mansion Is tue stump TO which Harris was
q TX cd
through the fidelity OF negro servant, who con-
yeyed the alarm to some friendly Indians near by.
Tonight the walls OF the "old Harris mansionn rang
with the sounds OF happiness and hospitality After
magnificent dinner the gentlemen Of The party re.
tired to the library to smoke, while the ladies' with
drew TO the sumptuous parlors. At ten O'Clock the
party partook OF some Ice cream, a few grapes and
the President has reduced his allowance OF
ious weed" to three cigars before dinner aud limit
O'Clock. The Party viii leave here at nine O'Clock
tomorrow morning to visit the iron mines OF G. d.
Coleman near Lebanon, and thence proceed TO
Mount Carbon by way OF Reading.
Trip of the Presidential Party Through the
Lebanon Valley, Pa.-Visit to the Cornwall
Observation-Disclosures Reception Rcadins-
Arrival at Mount CarbOn-Informal Recep.
tion at POttsvilIe.
MOUNT CARBON, Pa, August IS. 1869.
The Presidential party having enjoyed the wild
scenes OF the Aeghanies and partaKen OF the hospi
tally OF the veteran Senator of Pennsylvania, SIMON
Cameron, to-day, their route lay through the fertile
section known as the Lebanon Valley to the great
anthracite coal fields OF Schuylkill and Lehigh BY
nine O'CLOCK this morning the special train placed
the disposal of the distinguished party arrived at
Lebanon about twenty-six miles from Harrisburg.
acre Mr.. G. Dawson Coleman was in waiting with
John W. Kinnger, ex-member OF Congress, Messrs
Mlsh and Weidle Mr.. Wilhelm, agent for the Cole
man estate, and Mr.. Lorenz, assistant engineer Pha-
aolp 40 md p,ftro
In connection With Senator cameron, J. D. Cameron,
President Of the Northern Central Railroad General
Kane and Mr.. Mcyeagh, son-in.law to Senator
Cameron, made the party now TO consis. OF fair
number Of representative gentlemen OF that section
OF the State.
At the depot at Lebanon large and enthusiastic
crowd was assembled. AS the time Of the President
was limited the train at once moved down the
Lebanon Valley track about mile where it switched
upon the side road leading to the Cornwall iron
mines distance OF about seven miles. Here en-
winding road to the summit OF one Of tue remark
able iron mountains situated q, that place. These
several hundred feet in height After winding com.
petely around the mountain the party aighted near
the end OF the track and walked to the crest These
immense deposits OF ore compare lavorably with the
celebrated iron mountain In Missouri IN point OF
quantity and surpass 1t In quality It is estimated
and the same amount or more below. Mr. Coleman
removes annually to market over one hundred thou
From the crest OF the hill the view was charm
ing. In front and TO the right and LEFT lay the fertile
valley OF Lebanon, extending towards Harrisburg on
the one side and Reading on the other Beautiful
fields, groves and the homes OF large town and
country population could be traced as far as the eye
could reach. The President and Mrs. Grant wese
much enchanted by the beauty q the landscape al1
the Charming picture Of farms and cattle.
After thus spending an hour the party returned TO
the cars AID after descending the hill set out for
The residence Of Mr. O. W. Coleman. Arriving here
tue ladies' were received by Mrs. Coleman, and the
gentlemen requested 10 be at home. Time the
despot, put an end 10 ceremony, In less than an
hour an astonishing dinner presented Itself 10 the
eager appetites Of those present Just the gentle
mes aaa Of tHe YB ~ swa @ ga3 EEsT
ana one " the most remarkable railroad chiefs In the
country, ], r, Lippncott tie Philadelphia publisher