The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-31

august once which you hold well show their deep
regard for you.
The President replied as follows;-
a.sTLrxzx run CoxMIrrEE-I am very happy Il,
know the people q Rutland of old. INV "'' ' '-A'
The following ladies here joined the party:-Mrs.
ernor, Mrs. General Baxter, sister and niece Mrs.
Major Kingsley, Mrs. Merrill wife Of the Superin-
Mrs. Rowell. Mrs. Dr. Goldsmith and daughter, and
Mrs. Bryant The reception at Rutland was nnc
and two IRE in the ais
play: From Ludlow station to East Wal
ngrd the President rode IN on the 9
get a better view OF the pass through the
Green Mountains. From Rutland the President pro-
ceeded by the Rensselaer, and Rutland Railway. the
train being in charge Of j. v. Baker, superintendent
The rest Of the journey was attended by the same
enthusiasm on the part OF the people.
Arriving at the depot at Saratoga the following
COMMITTEES received the Presdent;-W. A. ssckstt,
Paoli DurKee c. Sheehan, J. q. Hubert, b. F. jude
Hamilton, 8. r. Briggs, =. H. Peters H. H Hs.horn.
W. b. French, W. G. Barrett A. A: Patterson, ": T.
Hendrlck, G. 8. Lester, J. n. Marvin, J. r Butler
salute Of twenty guns. but this was prevented By
the rain.
In carriages to the Union Hotel. Upon arriving
there Mr.. Charles s. Lester formally greeted th6
President on behalf Of the citizens IN the following
speech
Mr. PRRsrDENrThs citizens Of this village mindful Of
your iustriSas service. in the field and distinguished
na
ssw Sa
and character and entertaining we Just pride IN
guest worthy u honor Trusting tina, you md e.
enaSea with sngS to u
this committee of citizens, bid you welcome.
The President replied as folows:-
GENTLEMEN TIE COMMITTEE OF REoErTIoN-I thank
the people of Saratoga for their cordial welcome came her
intend to remain fortnight end Of which time
l hope to be able to testify as TO their benefit.
Later in the evening the President appeared In the
parlors Of the hotel and was introduced to number
OF the guests OF the Union. He also passed few
minutes in the ballroom, where juvenile masquer-
The President occupies one of the comfortable cot.
tages attached TO the Union He Is here apart nom
the crowd and can In q great measure ENJOY mat
privacy which he 80 much covets.
Arrival Of the President In This City-Des
parturc for washington Lust Evenins-The
Cabinet Meeting TO.Day-J. Ross Browne
and the Chinese Mission.
The President, accompanied by General Porter, his
private secretary, arrived in this city yesterday af
ternoon at four O'Clock by special train, from Sara
toga Springs. During Sunday the President pro.
posed leaving the Springs by the regular train OF
yesterday morning at ten minutes past eight O'Clock.
On Sunday evening, however, William II. Vanderbilt
called ana rendered the OF the directors car OF
the Hudson River Railroad from the Springs to New
York, to be run on special schedule. The courtesy
OF Mr.. Vanderbilt was accepted. and at ten O'Clock
Yesterday morning the President left for this city.
large crowd Of ladies and gentlemen were at the
depot to witness the departure Of the President.
At few minutes before ten O'Clock he arrived
In the carriage Of John A. Griswo.d, Of
New York. The party when leaving the
springs consisted OF the President, General Porter,
John A. Grswold, General J. F. Quimby, an ex-
onicer of the glorious old army OF the Tennessee:
Mr. Corbin and wife. the brothertnaw and sister Of
the President. The car was commodious In its ar
rangements and palatial In its finish. At the sta.
ttons on the way there were the usual crowds Of
people shouting and waving handkerchiefs. The
President whenever the train stopped. appeared on
the rear platform and was greeted with rounds Of
vocirerous cheers.
At Troy the depot was damned At this point
e and party left the sar
| entered o private room in the depot where
an elegant lunch was spread g ot5en up
| Here Mr.. Tousey, general superintendent Of the
Hudson River Railroad and MIR. Vanderbilt, grand
delay OF twenty minutes the train proceeded on the
journey, stopping at Garrisons The President had
here. Il was found, however that the secretary
| had already left Tor New York. At Garrfsons Ar.
Kemble, OfCod Spring, came upon the car r,,-.,.,,
| street depot The President, General Porter and
General Qumby took a carriage and rode to the Fhtn
their home on Twenty seventh street Mrs Grant
and family will remain at the springs until the return
At nine O'Clock last evening the President, secre-
tary Fish and General Porter eft for Washington on
special car attached to the regular train. The
Cabinet meeting tomorrow, IL Ii expected Will be
attended by ali the members except secretary Bout
well and Attorney General Hosr. During his stay
tlemen to meet him. This meeting the occasion
OF lengthy interview In which the President COM
muncafed some instructions to his ministers on
| finances and in the department OF justice. The
President having thus mentioned his wishes and
stating there would be necessity OF their presence,
| neither MI. Boutwell, nor Mr.. Hoar will be presents
| OF the Cabinet meeting. The questions which will
come up for discussion to-day will relate principally
to the routine business OF the various departments
The government Is considerably incensed ct the
unaccOuntable position taken by ]. Ross Browne
| on the Chinese question: as indicated In the
reply to the letter of coincidence from the British
| merchants. Mr. Browne not only took great lber..
| ties upon himself in combating the interests and
policy OF the country which he was supposed to rep
resent, but also committed al act OF grave 1rregu-
lary In Abandoning his post without the permission
| of his government and without awaiting the arrival
Of his successor 1t is probable other matters not
interfering that the chinese mission will be sub
ject of consideration tomorrow at the Cabinet meet
| ing. The President was undoubtedly anxious thaS
| Mr.. Howard, Of Michigan, should go TO China, as
| Mr., Howard Is not only gentleman OF large expe-
fahce ID the interests Of the government but Is also
one in whom there might not be anticipated SO gros;
| Misrepresentation as the United States has had
since the presence Of Mr.. Browne q the Ceestiai
Court OF the Middle Fiowery Kingdom. - -
number OF names OF persons are going the
| rounds as candidates for the chinese mission. The
succession has already received some attention by
the President, and In the selection he Will be less
influenced by the personal interests and eg0tlsm OF
different persons than by his own views OF the well
fare and credit Of his administration. The Chinese
| attention by the President ana Secretary Fish.
They feel fully convinced OF It's great Importance
ana the high destiny open in that direction for the
United states The new Minister therefore, Will be
selected with view TO the era or our interna-