The New York herald., 1869-06-05
The Presidents Trip TO Annnp polis-Scenes
on Board the Tallapoosa-Reception by the
Middies-Presentation of Diplomas.

Vhe Pfesidenps TIP TO Annnpons-Scenes
on Board the INSTRUMENTATION by the
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. of Diplomas.
ANNAPOLIS, Nd, June 4, 1862
THE PRESIDENTIAL TRIP DOWN THE POTOMAC.
The Presidents pleasure yacht, the Tallapoosa,
which ordered to be in readiness to convey the
Presidential party to Annapolis, was at the Arsenal
wharf, Washington, promptly at five O'Clock last
evening. Extensive preparations had been made
for the accommodation OF forty persons, but large
number OF those who had received invitations were
unable 10 go. The President and Mrs. Grant came
on board about hal1-past five, and by six O'Clock
the moorings were cast on and the Tallapoosa
steamed down the river. The distinguished party
was composed as follows:-The President and Mrs.
Grant, Miss Nellie and Master Jesse Grant, secre.
tary Of the Interior Cox, Postmaster General Cres
well and lady, Attorney General Hoar and son, AS
Histant Secretary CT State Davis and lady, General
Ramsey, General Michler ana lady, General Auden-
reid (of General Sherman's STAN and lady, Mrs.
Richardson wife Of the Assistant Secretary Of the
Treasury; Misses Nellie and Lizzie sherman
daughters OF General Sherman; Miss Trumbull ant
Judge Dent
The Talapoosa, which Is luxuriousy fitted up,
had received few extra touches for this occasion,
and everything was in the best OF order. The Union
Jack was hosted the and the national ensign
streamed aft. The Marine band was on board and
dscoursed music on the trip down the river. Below
Fort Washington the Tallapoosa passed a river
steamer with an excursion party on board Their
band struck up Hail to the Chief" 70 which
the President bowed bis acknowledgements. AT
eight O'Clock the party down 10 a splendid sup
per, after which an impromptu hop was started.
The President was not disposed TO trip the eight
fantastic, - aud everybody wanted to DO whatever
the President did. The dance. however, was not
successful. 1t started with quadrle, but ran into
party seemed disgusted and sat down. The
remainder OF the evening was spent in con.
versation and promenading. The President smoked
persstenty, and did his full share Of entertaining
the party Relieved for the time from the cares OF
ONCE, and out Of the reach Of the buzzng politl.
clans, his alleged reticenc seemed 10 leave him,
and he talked with entire freedom. The conversa-
ton did not run upon affairs OF State Cuba was not
mentioned. II Is doubtful II the Alabama
claims were once thought OF. The public
debt was not certainly. The President told some
good stories, and narrated some interesting facts
about his own personal history. Toward eleven
O'Clock the party began to retire. but after all had
left the President paced the deck. smoking cigar
and engaged in conversation with the erudite At
torney General. The trip was exceedingly pleasant,
and the President seemed TO enjoy IT,
AS the Tallapoosa came up to her dock at
Annapolis O Presidential salute was fred from
each Of the vessels in the harbor. The following
Is list OF the officers OF the Talapoosa;-Rapn
Chandler Commander; ID. j. McRitche, Executive
Onlcer; A. b. Carter, Master; F. II. Poole, W. ;.
Baldwin, Darlington a. Young aud Z. 7. Myers
Mates; J. d. Parker, Surgeon; j. G. Hobbs, Paymas-
ter; Celand Lindsey, chief Engineer; Jacob L.
Bright, John Lowe and George W. Baird Assistants
ARRIVAL AND RECEPTION AT ANNAPOLIS.
Although the Presidential party were not ex.
IN Tall
poosa was signalled entering the mouth OF the
Severn as early as ten O'Clock this morning. AS
soon as the vessel was announced the marines were
marched TO the landing and formed in line to await
the arrival Of the President. In less than half an
hour after she was first seen the Tallapoosa was
alongside the wharf. The carriage OF Admiral Por
ter was in waiting, aud the President. accompanied
by Mrs Grant and daughter Nellie, drove to th'
Admiral's residence. As the President passed on
OF the wharf building the band performed the usua
salute and the marines presented arms
PRESENTATION or DIPLOMAS TO THE GRADUATES
The remainder OF the Presidential party walked t
the Parade where the presentation OF diplomas was
arranged TO take place at eleven O'Clock. some
minutes before the time designated a large party o
ladies and gentlemen were assembled under tht
trees in 'front.' OF the Parade. Precisely at clever
O'Clock the President arrived on the ground
aoS Sy his ne we ereea spa oeeSpe
sofa, which had been placed in a conspicuous po
sltlon, Around the President was group OF nota
friends. on either side OF the President sat Mrs
Grant and Mrs. Admiral Porter chairs
In the vicinity were seated Assistant Secre
tary Of state J. Q. b. Davis, Attorney Gene
raj Hoar, Postmaster General Creswell secretary
oil the Interior Cox, Vice Admiral Porter, Rear Ad
mlrals Paulding and Bailey, General Ramsey, Judg,
Dent and number Of naval officers and civilians
Of the ladies present were Miss Nellie Grant, Mrs. ]
q. b. Davis, Mrs. Richardson, wife Of the Assstan
Secretary OF the Treasury; Mrs Colonel Audenred
Misses Nellie and Lizzie sherman daughters of Gen
era Sherman; Mrs. Turnbull, Mrs. Captain Harrison
and many others.
Everything being in readiness, the band struck u,
ana the midshlpmen marched 70 the Parade at Tn
double quick forming In line In front OF the Presi
Dental group. when the line was formed Iaeuteu
ant Commander Simon p. Gillette, assistant com
mandant OF midshipmen and Instructor In infantr
tactics, took his position opposite the battalion
The mdsnpmen were brought 10 rear ran
open order, officers the front, and presented ARM
The battalion being brought TO an order. the ban
marched down the line and returned TO It's position