Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1869-09-03
Incidents of the Presidents Jour
ney.


During the Presidents late visit Il
New England, many interesting incidents
have occurred, several of which we copy
below, gathered mostly from the Boston
Journal correspondence by Mr.. Holden,
: whose excellent letters and dispatches for
few weeks while accompanying the
Presidential party, have given great de-
light aad entertainment to the hosts of
readers of the journal:
THE PRESIDENT AND HIS FAMILY.
The President Wore citizens suit of
black, and Mrs Grant was attired in u
simple black dress, with trimmings to
match and hat of black straw. Her
costume was as modest and unpretentious
as can be imagined, and ninety-nine out
of a hundred women encountered in
travelling will dress far more expensive
ly. Nellie Grant, very charming and
intelligent young miss, was also modestly
but prettily attired. Both she and Mas
ter Jesse attracted much attention. The
latter is remarkably bright and intelli-
gent lad, of lively and playful dispo-
sition, who speedily ingratiated himself
into the good favor of everybody. For
considerable part of the Journey be-
tween Concord and Littleton he rode on
the locomotive. There appears to be
great affection between the children and
their parents, and the polteness and def
erence shown others by both the young
people afford ample evidence of their ex-
cellent " bringing up"
THE PRESIDENT REPAIRS DAMAGES.
The President drove his own team
among some of the granite hills of New
Hampshire, and little incident occur
red which might have amounted to an
accident if the team had been in less ex-
perienced or competent hands. Just af.
ter driving away from the railway depot
at the base of the mountain, the whiffle-
tree bolt snapped. Quickly refining up
the spirited animals, he jumped out, I'M
harnessed them, and at once set about
repairing damages. Governor Stearns
CHANGED to be just behind him, and the
coaches in the meantime coming up, Mr..
Richardson, the stable keeper of Bethle-
hem, who was on board one of them,
also proceeded to the spot to render as
sistance. A rope was procured and the
disjointed parts of the carriage were re-
united, the General showing the same
skill and tact in stopping secession as in
another celebrated instance.
" YOU DON'T FOOL ME-"
A most amusing incident occurred
whllet the President was making the above
drive. He was accompanied by Mrs.
Grant, and overtaking some one on the
road, he hauled up to make some inqui-
ries regarding the distance. His ques-
tons were very courteously answered,
and the stranger then asked in return
how long before the President would be
along. "This is the President" said
Mrs. Grant. The stranger eyed her Gu
riously moment, as if to say he was not
so easily humbugged, and after remark
ing emo you don't" repeated his inquiry
with a still greater earnestness. Renew
ed assertions as to the Presidents identity
failed to convince him, and he departed
saying, " You don't fool mel" and
laughing in his sleeve, no doubt, at the
failure of what he considered to be an
attempted "sell." The President and
Mrs. Grant, were both much amused at
the result of the efforts to assure the
stranger.
LADY GETS HIS AUTOGRAPH.
AT one station lady, who was anx-
ious to obtain the Presidents autograph
jumped upon the car as it was starting.
a gentleman accompanying her in her
dangerous experiment. The President
hurrldly scratched off his name on a bit
OF paper and handed it to her, whereup-
on the couple jumped off at the immi-
nent risk of their necks-as happy.
doubtless, in the possession of their newly
acquired specimen of Presidential chi
Biography as if it had been executed at
the foot of commission for some fat
office.
THE LABoRER's CHILD.
A pleasing incident occurred at Nashua
N. H.. just as the Presidential train start
ed from the station. Gen. Grant saw a
bright little girl, apparently laborer's
enid, vainly endeavoring to get to the
ear that she might shake hands with the
visitor. The train was moving
'iowiy away, and the child in her disap-
'ointment burst into tears. The Presi-
lent, IN his kindness of heart, Instantly
pointed to her and motioned for some one
o bring her to him. Quick as thought
wo stalwart men seized her and holding
Ter aloft above their heads, rushed with
Ter to the car, and the General had lust
lme to kiss and embrace her with both
lands when the train bore him rapidly
WAY. Many of the crowd saw the act
md their parting cheers broka for,h