The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-19
MOVEMENTS OF THE PRESIDENT.

Che President the <dest Of General Kane
Rural Recreg- Observation-Disclosures Fishing
Furty-Intey esting Scenes and Incidents
Dinner with Colonel Wilcox-Reccptiou Oi
the TlIage Folks Of Kane.
KANE, Pa, August 10 1860.
The President In this Wild but romantic vicinity,
IA certainly enjoying that recreation OF mind and
rest Of physical energies which he has failed to find
elsewhere since his departure from the national
capital on his summer tour. In the elegant mansion
erected In this forest region oy General Kane the
Presidential party find all the personal COM
forts Of the city, and IN the courtly ad-
dress OF their host, General Kane, and his
excellent lady, they are surrounded by all
the society necessary to make their sojourn here
interesting and pleasant. The President here has
thrown or his usual reserve ana exhibits vivacity
OF manner aud freedom OF conversation which
would probably surprise some people. His interest
In this yet undeveoped section oil pennsylvania
manifests itself in the manner in which he familiar
ICES himself with the location and extent OF ahe coal
and OIL regions and the prospective opening OF q
pepuious, wealthy aud thriving community IN this
northwestern tier OF counties. The President often
teit desire to become acquainted with the vast
material resources of the great State OF Pennsylva
n and he takes the occasion OF his visit to General
Kane to accomplish this object General Kane, the
prince OF hosts, has certainly done credit to his
name, ana has given to the President ali and more
than he anticipated in the way of rural recreation.
The arrival OF Senator Cameron, at the invitation of
General Kane as the representative of Pennsylva-
MA, gave TO the entertainment of the Presidential
party an addition to its social Characteristic Dig
mtg OF representation OF the people OF this great
State.
General Kane, knowing the wish OF the President
10 rest and be undisturbed made his arrangements,
with the assistance Of detachment OF his old Buck
tail retainers, headed by Corporals Barnes and Lam
drigGn that no persons, unless invited with per-
mission, should be allowed on that portion of his
large estate immediately surrounding his mansion.
The President was therefore allowed full opportuni-
" TO rest take evening horseback ride through
tie forests ana over the mountain heights OF the sur
rounding spurs OF the Alleghanies.
General Kane, like wise physician so regulated
the movements OF the President that ne should enjoy
something new every day. This day has been par
Icuarly agreeable one and the best authority can
give Is in the words of the President hlmselr-"I
have never enjoyed myself more since was boy
than have this day..
nus section Is famous for the quality and the
quantity OF its trout The crystal mountain streams
rusnng down the mountain SIDES and through deep
valleys abound IA TINS excellent fish: The President
Was delighted at tue opportunity Of trying his skill
VI angling. He SAID 81 am poor fisherman, but
Should at least like TO eaten one trout"
1as morning. at hail. past eight O'Clock, Gener raj
Canerons private car, which was placed at the dis
posai Of the Presidential fishing party and drawn by
one OF the finest locomotives Of the Philadelphia and
Erie Railroad, lett Kane station, proceeded down the
track distance OF half mile and stopped in front
OF the residence OF General Kane. Here the follow
ing gentlemen embarked-for 1t was entirely 'stag
party":-Presldent Grant, senator Cameron, General
Kane, Master Jessie Grant, Dr. Freeman, promi-
A. A. Clay, an ex-offcer of pennsylvania volun.
teers; Dir. E.. Barlngame, second cousin
Nlckos, proprietor Of the Kane House, and your
correspondent. Mr. Corbin preferred the elegance
OF Kane Mansion to padding IN the babbliDg brook,
and renamed at home with the ladies'.
Yhe tram soon sped on It's way down the steep de-
to the mile. AT nlne O'Clock the train reached VIII
COX station. Here Colonel Wilcox, large landed
proprietor IN this section, mad vehicles in waiting.
large number OF people had assembled at the
station, 1t having been learned but o few minutes
before that the rres lent was coming. AT the depot
was also General Allen, Of Warren county, an o1cer
OF the late war and republican candidate, or,
might safely say, the State Senator elect for this
strongly republican dis rict. The party with
open oos spring sv wagon, drawn by span
the pesen sa o the snea sta.es on epera Kaa
and Allen, Colonel Wilcox and Jesse Grant. The
ribbons were handled by DR.. Freeman, who soon
more expeditions driver. Tue second, yacht,
buggy, drawn by a three minute bay, driven by
Mr.. stephen Smith, prominent citizen OF Wilcox,
furnished transportation Of Senator Cameron. An
open spring wagon conveyed the rest OF the party,
found an excellent mount in pair OF spirited naas
and had special charge Of the supply train consist
ing OF two mules and light wagon, which brought
From lne depot to the residence Of Captain Clay
distance Of eight miles over mountain roads, was
party aighted, were introduced to Mrs. Clay and
the ladies OF her family and partook Of
the farm OF Mr.. Buringame, the wagons
were lett and the horses Embarrassed and saddled.
Some mounted and others on foot the party set out
across the country. 1t necessary on the way 70
cross farm. Spying from her kitchen window
party OF horsemen and footmen, lady. OF square
proportions and Teutonic by nationality, and physl.
caly constructed on very large scale, Issued from
the house, and, with unexpected courtesy, began
the premises, he was duly introduced to Mrs. Wet
hon-for such was her eupnonious name. The old
caIy increduious. But she soon recovered her
eqaaumlty. She charged upon the President with
the fresideni, still seated on his horse BY the hand
exciaimng III broken accents, 'God bless the Presi-
dent God bless you, President Grant p' Her enthu:
eiasm knew no bounds. She darted backwards and
forwards and was completely carried away by sur
The President left the old lady to her astonishment
and followed by the rest OF tue party after crossing
an open meadow, entered the forest Here was
nature in all ner prtmeval magnncence Towering
hemock and maple shut out the light OF the sun;
beautiful ferns and MOSES, In every variety OF leaf
and Hbre, covered the ground beneath. A rugged
bnde path, over decaying logs ana projecting rocks,
wound down the mountain side, deDouching In u
Clarion meandered bet 3eeu lofty mountains towards
the Allegheny, thence into the distant Hood Of the
Ohio. Here the ripping current OF Straight creek
from Its mountain source, contributed Its share Of
the crystal element 10 the CLARION.
Here the party divioed. Senator Cameron Gene
ldi AHen anu Ut. fIeeHiau 10 tQelr
luck IN the Clarion. The rest OF the party with the
President, pursued the course OF Straight creek up
stream about mile. The President was here fur
nished with pair Of guns boots and eggnGs and
lshng rod, by Captain Clay. The President IN his
nsherman's 'outnt" resembled very much diver
without his helmet and body dress, Or perhaps the
fishermen who fish with the seine With his rod in
his right hand aud exchanging gances between the
water ana the overhangng branches OF the trees he
waded into the water. Meanwhile Jesse Grant had
Ais rod III regular order, was perched on log, and
IN few inmates hauled out nne trout, the first
caught Tie juvenile fisherman mad pulled out four
when the President, who complained that he 'nad
plenty OF bltes but 1sn :" brought out fine spec
men, The President was now evidently Interested in
the sport, and presented q picture which 1t would
have honored nation TO have seen. He stood IN
holding his rod IN his right hand and supporting
himself STOPPING with his left on his knee. BE was
busify engaged In maneuyriQR the fly near log
which lay across the stream. He had his eyes In
teny liked upon The ny. and emed about as deter.