, 1869-06-25
LATEST EASTERN NEWS.
Dates to June 81.
lcoAPILKD PROM TIE oREooSIAN.l
PRESIDENT GRANT AT BOSTON.


coRPILKD PROM THE oRRooHIAN.l
PRESIDENT GRANT AT BOSTON.
Boston, June l6.-President Grant re-
sponded to Gov. ClsAin's welcome as follows.
alt affords me great pleasure to visit the
Capital Of State which did so much for my
support and for the support of the Union in
the times of the great rebellion State
whose principles did so much to give me
whatever political position have attained,
and State where have received hearty
welcome in other days" g."
Members Of The Governors Council, the
Supreme Bench, the Lieutenant>Governor
and others we're then introduced. The
President, after the ceremony, was escorted
to the Senate Chamber, where he was well
comed by President Pittman. The members
of the Senate were then personally iutroduc-
ed to the President and numerous ladies.
The President and party we're then escorted
By the Sergeant. at-Arws to the House Of
Representatives, where Speaker Jewell made
an address of welcome The President Was
then introduced to tie members of the House,
alter which the party proceeded, under a
cavalry escort, to review the State troops
under Gen. Butler. After the President
reviewed the troops he proceeded to the
Coliseum where he was received with i'm
nense enthusiasm by the large assemblage,
which was not less than $4,000 inside of the
buildings, and as many more outside. al,
The programme Of the concert to-day was
mostly classical selections, and the perform
ance gave complete satisfaction. The sing
ing Of Adelaide Phillips and Parepa Rosa
was received with immense applause, aud
encored at the close of the concert.
The President partook ofa sumptous ban
quet at the Revere House and afterwards
left for Groton wh,re he will be the guest Of
Boutwell,.
DEATH OF IL. J. RAYMOND.
New York, June l8-Henry j. Raymond,
editor Of the New York Times, was struck
with apoplexy at 8 O'Clock this morning aud
died at o'clock. Mr.. Raymond, accompan.
led by his daughter, went to Greenwood
Cemetery for the purpose of selecting a
family plat. lie intended to have the body
of one of bis children who died few weeks
since, removed there. He returned to the
Times Office, aud remarked to one of the
associate editors that he never felt better in
his life, except slight feeling of fatigue.
He went to his residence where he remained
until clock, and then went out to attend
political meeting. One or two of his
friends who stood in front of Walack s
Theater, noticed bis easy step and general
appearance Of robust health. He returned
10 his residence at IL o'clock, and soon as
he entered the hall be feel heavily on the
floor; but none of the inmates heard his fall
they having retired for the night. About
clock this morning one of Mr.. Raymond s
children became restless, and after becoming
| fully awake heard some one breathing heavily.
Persons 10 the house were awakened, aud on
descending to the hallway found Mr.. Ray
mond extended on the floor, unconscious.
| Physicians arrived and pronounced him be>
yond all medical aid. They also declared
the case to be apoplezy. lie fingered un.
conscious until 5 o'clock, when he died surS
rounded by the members OF his family. He
passed away apparently with but little pain.
The news of his death caused much exctel
ment aud very general regret throughout the
city. All the down. town hotels and news,
paper offices dsplaysa4ags at half mas as
mark of respect
NATIONAL PEACE JUBILEE.
Boston, June 18.-The Coliseum, for an
hour PRIOR to the opening Of the concert to-
day, was so crammed that the manag us
were compelled to close the doors. The
programme was comprised mainly of patri-
otic and popular selections. Parepa Rosa
sang an Aria from Roberto. The "Anvil
Chorus" was given, and the original "Trium,
phant Overture" American national airs
were also introduced. "Hail Columbia"
was performed and received with enthusi,
astic plaudits A Grand Military March
was performed by 1000 instruments, and
was finely given. The "Star SpangleI Ban
ner" was sung by Parepa Rosa, with full
chorus, and repeated in response to enthusi'
astic cheers. Arbuckle's solo on the trUmpe!
was applauded The performance closed with
the singing of "Old Hundred" by the whole
chorus, accompanied by all the instruments
and artillery, the audience joining.
At the banquet, Mr.. Thornton, The British
Minister, in response 10 the toast of the
health of her Majesty Queen Victoria, spoke
of the musical event Of the day as wonder
ful performance. He said his sovereign
appreciated its object, aud be more than
appreciated the return of peace to this coun-
try. He then spoke at length, in which he
expressed the desire for the continuance Of
friendly relations between England and the
United States.
George Peabody was introduced by the
Mayor at thu Coliseum and made brief
speech, at the close of which he was heartily
applauded.
| TENNESSEE AFFAIRS.
Nashville, June 19.-H. H. Harrison,
late Judge of the Supreme Court of Tennes-
see, announces himself candidate for the
State Senate. He declares himself in favor
of calling convention by the next Legisla-
.ure to remove political disabilities from all
white citizens and amend the constitution so
! "a "a aoonra the rinht of snlfraoa to tha cnls