The New York herald., 1869-03-12
Ex-PREsIDENT JOHNSON.
Cordial Reception nj BaIumsre,-Ffne Civic
Dispiay-sirand Dinner at Barnum's-
speech " tho Retiring President and

Display-S:rand Dinner at Barnum's-
speech " tho Retiring President and
Others.
BALTIMORE, March II. 1882
Ex-President johnson arrived In This city as lis
guest on special train at about eleven O'Clock this
morning. The Committee OF Invitation on the part
OF the Common Council accompanied him from
Washington and the other members OF the Council
met him at Annapolis Junction. on arriving at
Camden station he was met by Governor Bowie ana
other State o1lcials aud Mayor Banks and number
OF city Officers. The procession had already formed
on Eutaw street and the lide OF march was soon
taken mp. squadron OF cavalry headed the pro-
cession, followed by the Fifth regiment OF the Mary
land National Guard with fun ranks. Follow
ing the regiment was an open carriage containing
ex-President Johnson, Governor Bowie and MaJor
Banks Next followed the Third regiment Maryland
National Guard, Zouaves, and the carriages contain
ing distinguished guests and city authorities; the
Fire Department, with seven steamers and hook
and ladder companies in strong force, followed by
the police force. All along the line Of march
through Eutaw, Monument, Eager, Aisquth,
Baltimore and Gay streets to the Exchange
dense crowds filed the sidewalks, and the win
dows and balconies OF the buildings were crowded
with ladies. The welcome was cordial. The day
has been bright and bracing reception was held
at the Exchange and thousands called upon him. The
reception OF Johnson ended at three O'Clock when he
was escorted TO Barnums Hotel.
During the afternoon the Fire Department made q
fine display and trial OF their engines in front OF the
hotel on Monument square.
Dinner was served at halfp eight O'Clock. Mr.
Johnson took his seat with Mayor Banks on his right
and Governor Bowie on his left.
About two hundred persons were seated, among
whom were ex-Secretary Browning, Hons. Garrett,
Davis, Goladay and Trimble, Of Kentucky, Eldridge
OF Wisconsin, Randall OF pennsylvania, Kerr. OF In
diana Ex-Governor swan and Hon. stevenson
N
After prayer by the Rev. DR.. McGraw, dinner was
partaken OF, the band in the meanwhile discoursing
music.
The cloth having been removed. the first toast
was read as follows
The Andrew shn:9n
hs champion no Of ne only and N me union o these
nno ns M a1a p OF e an
msnt Of his mpeachers and verdict Of "guisy" 70
cam freshmen. ~ Baltimore, standing a the sas q shs
sas S II
line Of admng thousands who await his coming bids him
ssar he asd sn sn a s sss' n 4 h,s
ment from the seat OF the national government
planse OF good citizens. look with srsa.
his efforts M and influence for : Liberation S Of the cap
faithful citizens from political slavery May his life and des
with Sa blessings o the 81 ths
and Unon which have been the glory Of American citizens
The toast was received with much applause, when
Mr.. Johnson responded
and sentiments thereon Expressed purpose o.
eompinent have no speech to make relative to public
ns % 70 tender sm free na
during the last four in the arduous struggle going
Of he state Of Haryand has BEEN an en-
ss 5s
the constitution and the Union repeat my only purpose
the GRATED position sft Of free people
an ss sf a sss
pride IN IN ssns an A%eTc.n ersn Tan sn
:n.ssp.:sa i. ssss!Ii:s man
dave The speeches you today tonight
na Ds with n me- %y e
no. :. mp but a NJ The s,a Of heart
the second regular toast was then given:-
The President OF the United stxtss.
The toast was warmly spplauded and drank stand
Isaac g. Jones. Attorney General Of Maryland, re-
spnor Of owing " TO A inaisposion. He SAD sSd
as long a. pulsation warmed his heart he hoped he
would always be ready 70 respond 70 the l toastlof
thank God, we meet TO honor the man who began
the work OF restoration, and, thank God. we have
the President will attempt the restoration Of har
mony by conctliation, and trust he win carry out
the movements inaugurated BY the man whom we
He continued, paying a glowing tribute TO ex.
Governor Swami for relieving the DISTINGUISHED
people Of Maryland.
The third toast
The Of Maryland, the land Of religious political
liberty May her star ever shine brightly In our national
Responded to by Governor Bowie. who said:-For
four years we have watched the course Of the man
fullest expectations OF the people and has proved
him patriot one might well feel proud to honor.
ann has sau esE
Wsa yOu have Hs done. He noped tie E sx-PTssideas @
struggle for the right as he had always done. In
reference President Grant he said ne should meet
with no factous opposition IN Maryland but rather
him. The people OF Maryland were loyal TO the con-
sttution ana always would be. He wished long
people might honor IN
To the fourth toast-"0ur Representatives in Con-
gress'-Ex Governor swami responded. IN the
course OF which he said the State OF Maryland was
more indebted to MIR. Johnson IN bringing about Its
try. We were indebted 70 his labo Tor the freedom
we enjoy to-day. Governor Swami spoke at some
Mr.. browning was the next toasted. He thanked
the people OF Maryland for the honor done hlm. He
understood that tins compliment was directed to the
injured man who headed the table. IL hereafter In
the providence OF God our country shall be restored
TO the benign government which the fathers OF the
Revolution let az i,s heritage, y wii ne more IN,
Andrew Johnson than all other men OF the
present day. during four years OF extraordinary
trial ne has exhibited heroisin which has no
parallel In the sacrifices OF puolic men. The toast
10 hIm II proper and just. History Will impeacn In
the future they VINO attempted TO impeacn MIN and
will surely honor him. | thank God he is released
from duty and that II makes him q free man. | AM
rejolced that | am once more citizen; bot n will
ever be one OF my proudcst memories that WAS
member OF his Cabinet and that sus-
tanned him In his efforts to restore fraternity
and peace TO our afflicted and-to restore
our constitution TO respect. thank you for
this foretaste Of what the future will pronounce
upon his administration. am not nor never have
been democrat but was an old line wing; but a.
the democratic party has had opportunities to take
into its Keeping the doctrines VI our land | have
often thought OF calling UP that old whg party. II
the measures that Lincoln approved. Johnson ap-
proved and his Cabinet approved long ago mad been
adopted the differences would have been settled and
to-day would have been the most majestic nation
m the world but such has not been the case. and
we are to-day worse on than we were on the day OF
Lees surrender. But let us give Grants adninstra-
ton for bearing support. Let US wait hopeful and for
bearing and with no hostile or factous opposition.
Let us give him hearty support But u the govern
mcnt be SIN left IN the hands OF those who would