The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-03
LONG "a BRANCH.
Preside initial Excursion to Bricksbura-Cordial
Reception by tho Jerseymen-Return Of the
Excursi0niata.

Presidential Excursi0n to Bricksburg-Cordial
Reception by tho Jerseymen-Rcturn Of the
Excursionists.
LONG BRANCH, August Q, 1869.
The President to-day enjoyed an agreeable diver
sion in his stay here in visit to Brcksburg Ocean
county, N. j., to the residence Of Robert Campbell
stepfather to Mrs. c. A. Stetson, Jr, about twenty.
five miles distant, on the Rartan and Delaware Bay
Railroad. At half-past ten O'Clock this morning the
party left the Stetson House In carriages for the
depot where q special train was IN readiness.
The party consisted Of the following gentle
men and ladies:-The President, Mrs. Grant.
Miss Nellie Grant and Master Jesse Grant,
Mrs. General Comstock, George W. Chids, Of Phila.
dephia, and lady, and Mrs. Kingsley wife of one of
the proprietors of the Continental Hotel Philadel.
phia; Colonel Frank Il. Howe New York, and lady;
ex-senator Thomas Murphy New York, and daugh-
ter Nellie; d. L. Petite, iron merchant New York.
wife and daughter Lulu; General Horace Porter
private secretary to the President; Mr. Barry, re-
tired lawyer, OF Philadelphia; Henry Clews, banker
New York; DR.. Ludlow, New York; S. b. briggs OF
New Brunsw ick N. j., and lady; W. M. Fliess wine
merchant New York, and lady: Miss Nathan,
J. 5. A. Becasis of New York; General Brew.
Des Londe, daughter OF Robert ]. Walker; Rev. Dr.
Newman. OF the Metropolitan church. Washington;
Mrs. J. L. Orne OF New York, and three daughters;
Mrs. John Hone and sons, OF New York; Mrs. E. O.
Read, and q. A. Stets0n Jr, proprietor OF the Sret
son House. The tram left the depot on time. The
hibited his usual ease OF manner and freedom Of con-
versatOn when thrown into social relations such as
to-day The train reached Brlcksburg after an hours
run through beautiful country and fine farms.
The news OF the coming OF the President had been
known to the people but few hours before the
party arrived; their enthusiasm however, was equal
10 the occasion. The preparations, although hastily
made, were very complete. Carriages were at the
depot, In which the party found ample accommoda-
TONS A large crowd was assembled, and as the
President altghted from the car o salute was fired
and the town band performed Hail TO the Chief"
President Pre- Of the Bricksburs Land Company Company
From the depot the party took o short
drive through the town. The President was
much surprised when he learned that two years
ago Bricksburg was forest; to-day It contains 1000
inhabitants. The houses were decorated with nags,
scrption "welcome to Bricksburg." The party next
drove to the residence OF Mr. Campbell, BY this
time the villagers had gathered here In strong force.
The walk leading to the main door was strewn with
flowers, and on either side stood rows OF children,
girls and boys After the President had entered the
house the children walked In TO be received. At the
head was little girl of about five years OF age who
with ispng accents but with astonishing self-posses.
sion, spoke the following eloquent words Of greet
ing:-
Great chief, you will not scorn
The greeting of n chd's frail voice.
While on this favored morn
Wewelcome here our nations choice,
We fondly strew with freshest flowers,
Welcome from wars stern toll
Ana Mm @nS Sq na q%is S pys bowers
Forever thus your footsteps tend,
While you from above
May God his choicest blessings send
The village people also were introduced. After
brief stroll the party sat down to an elegant collation.,
and ut hafpas two the party returned TO the depot
arriving here at four O'Clock. The President and
family very much enjoyed the visit, as did the entire
Mason and Rev. Mr.. Dashill and other citizens OF
Brcksburg assisted In the ceremonies of reception.
IT,, ]. Gould and II. M. Dlatchlord were among the
arrivals this evening.