The States and Union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1868-1872, 1870-07-20
uARrFoRD, CoNN., July 7, 1877

HARTFORD, CONN, July 2, 1870.
< x < The Republicans of Com
necticut were chagrined at the expo
sure Of the pitifui appearance and
boorish manners of President Grant.
and mortified mt his manifest inapti-
tude for his high place afid bis eener-
al insignificaiics. He toolE no inter
est in anything, paid no attention to
what he sstN or heard; Tut sat in
moody silence, evidently discontented
and unhappy. enduring the cerenfo-
nies with sullen reluctance he was
ill at ease, absent-minded. and on two,
occasions, when he. could not avoid
responding to complimentary addres-
ses, he spoke few words abraptly,
incoherently, and in bad taste Clear
ly he was not en- rapport with any OF
the persons around him. He. has no
one in his suite except couple of SUI
perhuous army officers whom he has
attached to his person in the capacity
of executive secretaries, and two or
three toadies out of Office, but hoping
to find places at an early day by favor
of the President. Not a member of
the Cabinet or any conspicuous mau
was in his train. Y
was of the party of Governor
English who went to Stamford to
welcome the President in behalf of
the Legislature and the people Of Con-
necticut. 1t would have amused am
Indifferent spectator, the sur;y. gruff
and clumsy manner in which Grant
received the courtesies rendered him.
The Governor addressed him briefly
and in excellent taste. In matter Ats:t
style he was exceedingly happy.
Grant uttered q few unmeaning words,
IL disagreeable anil almost offensive,
manner. He looked and acted like a
somnambulist. His embarrassment
aud Perplexity were painful to wit.
ness. He came from Washington iii
a sleeping car, and the fatigue OF. the.
trip had overcome him SO thoroughly
that his utter and permanent prostrf.
tion seemed inevitable. During Is.
ride to New Haven he was dull and
stupid, like man under the influence
of a powerful narcotic. The forlorn-
looking individuals who came with
him from Washington partook of his
feelings, and whole party seemed
prepared to unite in the chorus, sLet
us all be unhappy together"
Andy johnson swinging round the
circle, Seward and Grant in state of
exuberant hilaritys Seward making
maudling speeches, and Grant smoking
in silence, but enjoying the thing
hugely, composed an ,edifying anu
spectacle when compared
with this remarkable exhibition. The
Republicans hing their heads in
shame and modification. The Demo.
Gratis, although foresecipg the over
throw of the Radicals, to be accelera-
ted and made more complete by
Grants absurdities and want of deco
rum, were nevertheless distressed as
American citizens, that their Chief
Magistrate could SO far forget the pro-
prieties cf his position, and the res
Pect' due to the prejudices even of Il
we'll ordered community. ii - -
When colored brother or sister is
suffering from sickness, he or she com
plains Of a misery in the head or 9TH
er part of the body wherelthe pain is
seated, antl' card players gambling
with the game of Boston know what
is "big misery" and little misery"
also;' but of nil the niseries of this
miserable world, the misery Of having
a party leader whose foilies and gaueh-
sfies his followers have TO defend, and
who has not sense enough to serve his
friends or take care of himself, is tao
most insupportable.-M r. Saa.