The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-03-15
Ex PRESIDENT JOHNSON AT BALTI
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We subjoiu the account Of Mr., Johnson's
reception at Baltimore on the lIth, as given
by tho press dispatches from that city:
Tx President johnson arrived in this city,
rs It's guest, about ] o'clock to day. The
committee Of invitation, on the part Of the
common council accompanied him from
Washington aud the other members Of the
council met him at Annapolis Junction. On
arriving at Camden station, he was met by
Gov Bowie aud other state officials, aud
Mayor BuuEs and a number of city officers.
The procession had already formed on Eu-
taw street, aud the line Of March was soon
taken up a squadron Of ca'Alry headed
the procession, followed by the 9TH Regular
MARYLAND National Guards, with fall ranks.
Following the regiment was An open car.
ragc, containing EXPresidcnt Johnson
Gov. Brown aud Mayor Banks Next fol
lowed the 81 regiment Of militia, aud car
riages containing the distinguished guests
and the city authorities. Among the former
were Hon. Garritt Davis, Senator from Ken
lucky; Mr.. Golladay, member Of Congress
from Kentucky; Mr. Eldridge, member OF
! Congress from Wisconsin: Mr.. Archer
member Of Congress from Maryland, and
| others. The fire department, with seven
steamers and hook aud ladder companies
in strong force, WAS followed by police
force Al along the line Of march, through
more, aud Cav streets, to the Exchange,
! dense crowds filled the sidewalks, and the
windows and balconies Of buildings were
| filled with ladies'. The welcomes were cor.
dial. The day was bright and bracing,--
Mr., Johnson, during the afternoon, held a
| reception at the exchange, and thousands
called on him.
The reception Of TX President Johnson
at the Exchange ended at 3 o'clock, when
he was escorted to Barnum' : hotel During
the afternoon the fire department made q
fuo display with their engines in front Of the
hotel
Dinner was served at half past eight, and
was followed by the toast "Our guest--the
patriot statesman, Andrew Johnson to
which were appended some extremely com
plimentary illusions to his past and future
career.
Mr.. Johnson returned his thanks in the
following brief but pointed remarks
"GENTTEHEN--ln rising, after the resolu.
ton has been read and the sentiments there
IN expressed, it is not for the purpose Of
making an address, but aimpl, to return my
thanks for the compliment | have no
speech to make relative to public affairs but
what has been already expressed and in
rising now, it is only to tender my thanks.
am free to say that during '"" '''' 'out
yeNrr, "a SS,s arduous struggle gong on tor
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confidence and encouragement of the State
Of Maryland has been an encouragement
peculiarly sustaining in its character for
when the crisis arrived, Maryland seemed to
be always standing for the Constitution aud
the Union. repeat, my only purpose IN
rising is to return my thanks. But Will
say, in retiring from the most exalted posi-
ton in the gift Of free people, aud resum'
ing the position Of a citizen, feel more hon
ored than would to morrow on being Presi'
dent. | feel more pride in being an Amerl'
| can citizen tonight, than | would in being
| inaugurated President over the ruins Of II
violated Constitution, Yes my deliveranct
is the greatest case Of emancipation since
the rebellion. stand free man and woulC
rather be a free man than President and b.
a slave The speech you have made me to
day and tonight shall be treasured up a,
long as one pulsation shall be sent from my
heart, and carried with me. Accept my
thanks not as simple utterauces, bat as the
expressions of heart overwhelmed with
thanks for the kind reception you have given
me-.
Hon. Isaac y, Jones responded to the
toast, the President Of the United States -
Gov Bowie to that of "the State of Mary.
land" and Ex-Gov. Swami to that of "our
representatives in Congress- Other toasts
were given and speeches made, and the
banquet did not terminate until late hour