The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-09-18
MOVEMENTS OF THE PRESIDENT.

or the People at Canuonsburs-ArrIval and
Reception at Washington.
WARRINGTON, Pa, Sept ID, 1900.
The events Of yesterday were highly gratifying to
the President The vast masses of men and women
who attended his movements wherever he went
were unfailing indications Of the foremost part he
occupied In the hearts Of the people. The Germans
Of Western Pennsylvania are well known as the
most ardent supporters OF the republican cause.
The appearance Of the President at their picnc-an
unexpected pleasure-carried them by storm. All
last night up to midnight In all the popular resorts
for the same element the prevailing topic OF discus
sion was President Grant, enlivened periodically
In "en lager" The city, considering the short no
tce the authorities had, had got up monstrous de-
monstration. IN which all shades Of politics were
represented.
After tho reception given in the parlors Of the
Monongahela, which closed the public proceedings
OF the day, the President with few friends, retired
to his private parlor and engaged In an agreeable
social conversation Soon after eleven O'Clock Mr.
Crossman, the proprietor OF the hotel invited the
party to very fine lunch. During the lunch card
was received asking the President to meet about
twenty OF the largest manufacturers Of the city.
After lunch the President received these gentle
men, They represented the greatest interests of this
section Of the State-ron, steel and coal. The Pres-
dent passed about twenty minutes in conversation
with these gentlemen and then retired.
Early this morning large crowd assembled to
witness tho departure OF the President anu family.
At nine O'Clock everything was In readiness. Before
this time the President received an invitation 10
MaChinlsS' Association which was to meet In Pitts
burg this morning. The President replied in note
expressing his regrets that hs arrangements for his
departure were already made and that 1t would be
necessary for him 10 leave for Washington, Pa. lie
wished the Convention every success and harmony
Soon after nine O'clock the Presidential party got
of, the President riding with MIR. McKenna III
buggy, leading the way and Mrs. Grant, Miss Nellie
Grant Master Jesse Grant, General Porter and your
correspondent occupying two other carriages The
the light pieces OF luggage, followed In q spring
wagon. The trunks were conveyed In an extra
wagon.
crossed the Monongahea river by the fine iron
bridge communicating with the opposite shore.
After proceeding down the river distance Of
raj miles the road struck of to the left, ascending
the high hills bordering the stream.
an o ana nGS On one OF te e nees
tanned about half an hour at q blacksmith's shop
on the roadside The President rode on, not know
Upon resuming the journey, at distance Of few
miles the carriages stopped at tho Union Inn to
siderable muscular development and good face dis
covered that the President had passed. he remarked
saw ,n shst carriage end IN it somsbody that
was the President but didn't believe her. Now,
that's too bad; I've been waiting since daylight
IDENTITY distressed. 10 ro,seve his disappOin.-
ment he was introduced to Mrs. Grant. His
TO his wife, whom he addressed as mother, PROBABLY
IN allusion to her rigid regulation OF her household
husband Included, well! mother, here's Mrs.
out and see Mrs. Grant.5 The maternal head Of the
family, VINO had hitherto from the kitchen window
large dish OF peaches which had evidently been
prepared for the occasion, and emptied the peaches
lord addressed as YOUNG General" was invited
into the hotel and soon returned with an abundant
supply Of country confectionery which had been
urged upon him. The landlord opened protracted
and bolsterous conversation, all done in the fitness
OF nis heart, but the necessity OF moving forward
compelled hin to aprldRe his remarks before ne
At Woodville, eight miles on the way, the presi.
this place an old but stately dwelling house was
pointed out as the house Of the Renshaws, the ear
Her members OF Mrs. Grants family.
At Cannonsburg, o village Of about 200 inhab-
tants, there was general oupouring OF the people,
Of all ages, sexes and conditions. the village bells
the place. This exhibition of greeting necesstated
brief delay at the village inn, where the President
About three miles from this place W. W. Smith,
with whom the President and family viii pass their
warm greeting all around took q seat ia the car
riaRe with Mrs. Grant. mile further on the way
large delegation Of citizens were encountered,
occupying about twenty-five carriages. Mr. Boyle,
the Chief Burgess received the President on behalf
Of the borough. The procession formed and moved
into the borough by the main street. At one point
not less than 800 school children were drawn up IN
line and greeted the Chief Magistrate Of the nation
Mr.. Smith residing on the opposite edge of the
borough IL was necessary 10 pass the entire length
Of the place. Flags were suspended from the houses
and the sidewalks were filled with people, who man.
Tested great enthusiasm.
The procession drove at once to the residence OF
Mr.. Smith. Leaving the President and family here
the procession broke up and the members Of it re.
turned to the borough. The remainder OF the day
was passed quietly Although the President ls living
at Mr.. Smiths residence he Is the guest OF both Mr.
McKennan and Mr.. Smith,
A reception is being arranged to be given at the
Court House tomorrow. The President now ex.
poets to leave here on Monday for Wheeling, w. Va,
and Will there take the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
direct for the national capital, where he purposes
arriving on Tuesday next. This will complete his
summer recreation.
RN0pCYfVn ny kpnI N UIIN