The Portland daily press., 1869-06-17

Reception of President Grant.
Especial dispatch by international Line.l

Especial dispatch by international Line
Boston, June 16 President Grant arrived
in this city few minutes past O clock this
morning at the Old Colony railroad depot,
where an immense crowd had gathered to re-
ceive him. Loud cheers rent the air as the
train entered the depot, and they were more
vociferous when the President made his an
pearance on the platform.
After the President had alighted from the
cars he was introduced to Mayor Shurtleff by
Gen. Underwood, of Gov. Clafiin 3 staff, who
with Gen. Bates. also of the Governors staff,
had accompanied the President from New
York. Mayor Shurtleff in turn introduced tho
President to each one of the City Committee
waiting to receive him. He then was taken to
The st. James, where he was introduced to the
Legislative Committee, after which he partook
of breakfast. Subsequently he was visited by
Gov. Clafin, who extended to him the hospi-
talities of the State, and at 10 o'clock he re-
viewed the boys of the Boston High and Latin
Schools, to the number of 600. a1assf
At II o'clock the President, escorted BY the
Roxbury Horse Guards, left the hotel for the
State House, where he was received by Gov.
Clafiin, who briefly addressed him. TO which
the President made brief, but happy reply.
He was then conducted to the Senate Cham
Der and the House of Representatives. where
he was addressed by President Pitp,an of the
Senate and Speaker Jewell Of the House Of
Representatives. sisi5 1ll
At noon the President reviewed the State
militia, numbering $500 mon, under command
of Major Gen. Butler. 1t was the most bril-
liant military pageant ever witnessed in this
city. After the review the President visited
the Coliseum, escorted by the whole body of
militia.
MUSICAL.
The choir and orchestra had become accli-
mated, as it were, to-day, and their perform
ances went off tremendously and with great
effect. The Festival overture on Luther's
choral filled the building with vast volume
OF sound, delighting every auditor. Miss Ade-
iaide Phillips sang an air from La Clemenzadi
Tito in very beautiful manner, her voice, like
that OF Madame Rosa, penetrating every nook
and corner of the building. But the grandest,
the most sublime impression was Produced bv
the rendering of the Anvil Chorus and the
Star Spangled Banner, both of which were re-
peated to-day as compliment and at the sew
eral requests OF the President and the vast au-
dience, packing every Granny Of the building,
could not contain themselves as tone after
tone Numbered its pecan of harmony and
praise The scene from the balcony was one
not to be forg otten in lifetime, as the mighty
chorus ran up tier after tier and the steady
stroke upon an hundred anyils mingled with
the avalanche of voices and Instruments the
ear deafened with the noise and the eve was
dazzled with the sight. A dense sea of heads
surged above the seats set aside for the chorus.
and one hundred red shirts and white cans
marked the line of anvils Nothing like this
has ever been heard in music before, The
closing chorus, 1.-THE Heavens are telling, " VAS
also rendered with sublime effect. IL 2
THE PRESIDENTS DEPARTURE.
At quarter-past o'clock Gen. Grant left
the building, amid the cheers and shouts of
the audience. After partaking Of the hospi-
talities of the city at the Revere House, the
President left in special train for Groton,
where he will remain the guest of Secretary
Boutwell,. Tomorrow afternoon he will re-
ceiye public ovation at Worcester, and de-
part in the evening for New York. ~ : -
McIDENTs. a1 i
Another than the Angel of Peace visited the
Coliseum this afternoon. Mrs. George L. Dun
lap, of Chicago, wife of the President of the
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad, and sister
of Hon. Moses Pond CT this State, dropped
dead of heart disease near the door of one of
the reception rooms, at O'Clock. The body
was taken away so quietly that but few except
half dozen members of the press were aware
of what had occurred. At 10 o'clock tonight,
Mr.. Dunlap. who is in the city, had not been
appraised of the calamity.
The immense jam very naturally caused o.
number of ladies to faint away, but prompt
medical assistance and the care of attendants
employed for that purpose soon resuscitated
thems The sidewalks and grounds outside the
building were thFapged all day with curious
and listening people, but no disturbance of
note occurred. Minstrel and variety shows,
pop corn establishments, swings, baby exhibit
tions, and a hundred other catch-penny con-
Germs drive very lively business.
A delegation of the Washington Grays.of
New York were present at the review this af-
ternoon.
The members of the press have accepted
complimentary invitation to be present at the
Boston Museum Friday evening.
Boston hotels and restaurants were literally
eaten out to-day. Hundreds of people, were
turned away after 2 o'clock, because provision
could not be made for their hunger ~
In conclusion, I may say that not even at q
4th of July celebration has there been such an
immense crowd of strangers in the city as to-
day. The number is variously estimated at
from $4,000 to $4,000 souls, the. best Judges,
having tho difference Tomorrow will I'M
doubtedly witness the same inundation.
ITO Associated Pressl
BOSTON, June 16.-The troops were reviewed.
by President Grant on fremont street. The
right of the line rested at the Providence de-.
pot, in the Highland district, and the left at
the corner of Berkeley and fremont Streets
The President was received at the right OF the
Iine by Maj Gen. Butler and staff The Cen
eral rode up to the harouche and shook hands
with the President, who was loudly cheered
by the crowds Of people around. A horse was
brought, which the President mounted. A
horse was also brought for Gov. Ciahin. The
President, accompanied by the Governor and
Gen. Butler and staff, rode down the line and
reviewed the troops, who were evidently in
good condition and presented fine appear
once. As the President rode along the line he
was repeatedly and enthusiastically cheered.
Many houses were gaily decorated with flags
fremont street during the review. The win
dows and balconies of oil the houses were
crowded. ks5t.aesas.e4 sf4
After arriving at the left OF the line, the
President took mp position at the corner Of
Berkeley rnd Appleton streets, when the right
wing of the brigade, in open column of compa-
MES, passed in review before him, and escorted
by the left wing, he proceeded mp Berkeley
street to the Coliseum, the cheers of the people
greeting him all along the route. 4l ~ 81
Alderman White, chairman of the City Re-
ception Committee, received the President in
the spacious drawing-room in the Coliseum,
where an elegant collation. was partaken Of
Mayor Shurtlef doing the honors. In the
meantime the Coliseum was being packed with
full 10000 people. Every seat was taken, and
thousands were glad to find standing room.
The we ...e. iAing fine the ladies' were in full
dress, and the scene was nyyel and impressive
beyond description. The crowd outside the
Coliseum was also immense, probably as many
as inside. The Presidents reception on epter-
ing the main building was most enthusiastic.
The vast mass rose, and cheer upon cheer, with
the waving of handkerchief, hats and other
demonstrations, greeted him. The President
repeatedly bowed his thanks ~ ~
The concert programme for to-day was main
ly of a classical character, and the performance
gave complete satisfaction judging from the APP
DIause bestowed. The Star Spangied Banner
and Anvil Chorus aroused tremendous en-
thusiasm, and were both repeated.
After the close 0 the musical performances,
the President was escorted to the Revere
House, where sumptuous municipal banquet
was provided. About 200 gentlemen, includ-
ing Secretary Boutwell, and numerous other
distinguished guests beside the President, set
down and enjoyed the feast Mr.. Thornton,
the British Minister, made few remarks in
response to the toast sThe health OF her Ma