The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-07-05


direction OF MARSHAL Grsensit and assistants, ana
moved hfoagh the village to the residence Of H. Q,
Bowen. er 4tf G..1 ea.U.ag -t feth
The road along which the Presldent passed was
literally packed on both sides with the muscular men
and rustic beauties Of the country. II seemed II
sne lttle Nutmeg state mad enpted herself for this
day at least, into the village Of Woodstock.
sf- A@ THE GREATEST ENrHcsIAsM :.
prevailed along 1.-THE road, fes&oons Of flowers ana
triumphal arches had been erected. Even the
bridge across Mill river was 80 prousey covered Of
the entrance and exit ana interior with evergreens
and flowers, that II appeared as II the procession
was passing through an immense wreath. on the
way also, but short distance from Putnam, mum.
Der Of girls dressed in blueand white were assembled
on platforms, and sang songs Of welcome ana re-
aoicing as the President passed Roys also dressed
In blue and gt, with helmets were posted on pyra-
mdal framework and produced . smgularly striking
effect But In Woodstock the quantity Of flowers
and nags and bowers Of evergreen, oak and laurel
was beyond conception. The decoration 1t could be
seen, Was the work OF days. ..-.,-... tl VIZ g /
ARRIVAL AT THE BowEN MANSION WI I
Salutes Of cannon and the telling bells also an
bounced the enfree, the procession having reached
the entrance 10 the grounds Surrounding the resi-
dence OF Mr.. tBowen, the Lyon Guard were sta
TONED inside the fence TO keep out the crowd. me
carriages containing the party then passed in, none
but the Town Committee, the General Co mmittee
and invited guests were allowed to enter the
grounds
Entering the mansion the porsy were shown to
apartments whore the use Of water, towels ana
clothes brushes were vigorously applied soon re-
moving the dust OF the journey After rearranoine
mis- toilet the President accompanied by Mr.. Bowen,
again made his appearance In the parors OF the pa
latial residence OF Mr.. Bowen where were assembled
to meet the President the following members OF the
Bowen family and q few FRIENDS. all OF whom were
presented by II. C. Bowen:--hrs. II. C. Bowen and
three daughters, Mary, Grace and Alice; Mr. and
Mrs. H. E. Bowen, II. A. Bowen, E. H. Bowen, f.
Bowen, Clarence Bowen, Mr.. and Mrs. E. s. Barnes
Mr. and Mrs. richardson, Professor and Mrs. Fisk
and daughter, Mr.. Plummer ard George c. Holt
The grounds surrounding Mr.. B0wen's residence
were simply, but elegantly decorated. A long the
carriage drive were posted numerous streamers
each containing the name Of OF the States OF the
national Union number, OF small fags were ase
posted about the lawn, each bearing the name Of
OF the distinguished generals OF the war. After a
brief time passed In conversation In the parors the
President and few selected friends were invited 20
richly gotten up lunch. The following persons
were seated at the tanle:--The President, on his
right hand Mr. Catacazy, on his left Mr.. Beecher,
and the following sat around the table the left Of
Mr.. Observation-Disclosures Governor Steward l..
WooGford, General Pleasanten, Mayor Blackstone
and j. T. Norton. OF Norwich; Lieutenant Governor
Averil, Mr.. Bast,, OF Providence; your correspon-
dent, Governor Hawley. General Porter, Secretary
to the President; Governor Jewell, Governor Buck.
ingham and Count Orlor lunch was then pro-
ylded for the rest OF the company.
during the presence OF the President at the resi-
dence OF Mr. Bowen the General Committee and
Town Committee called to pay their respects, and
during these proceedings indoors Gimore's band.
on the lawn, disconrsed some charming selections
from the operas.
AT TUE SPEAKERS STAND.
At one O'Clock the Lyons Guard, with music,
escorted the Town Committee. the General Commit
Ice and the distinguished guests to the speakers
stand on the Common. Here ON immense tempo
rary structure was erected with background Of seats
in tiers. The President and his party took thor
seats upon the platform. Senator Buckingham occu-
pied the chair. On his right sat President Grant, on
whose right sat the Rev. Mr.. Beech, pastor OF the
Congregational church of bwoodstock. To the
left OF the chairman sat the Baron Catscazy
General Gcrlon, Governor Jewell, A. n. Bowen, Gen.
eral Peasanton and General HAwey. Behind tho
Russian Munster sat Ex-Governor Woodford aud
General Butler. Cheer upon cheer went up az the
party took their places on the plat ,erm.
Senator Buckingham briefly introduced the Presi.
dent, who was enthusiastically received. After mu
sic by the band the Declaration Of Independence was
read then Senator Buckingham, with brief preiacing
introduced Ex-Governor WoodtOrd, who
spoke as follows
MR.. CHAIRMAN AND CITIzENs:-
Tue green hills and pleasant farms Of the state
wherein my fathers dwell aud died, and sensible OF
inc distinguished presence ia which stand. let me.
without further Introduction, speak 10 You Of the
lessons which the occasion suggests. We meet as
,tizens OF free republic 10 celebrate our nations
birthday, 10 honor the memory OF our patriot sIres
20 pledge anew our fidelity to fatherlald and nag.
Toald speak to you, then, Of our
AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP
lignihed by noble duties, burdened by solemn re-
possibilities. Citizenship is condition attaching
tself OF necessty.O every man. We are all at birth
,ltlnens TO oar country, as we are children to our
u citizenship depend largely upon the form or the
government and practically vary according to the
Citations WITCH, under different systems, the ndyi-
lua sustainS W the state.
OUR POLITICAL sYsTEM,
when considered not fderey with regard to It's theo
y, but also the theatre and conditions of its Opc
ole OF elsewhere existed There have been other |
emocracies, as free, perhaps, Id tleory, put none
eS povep none nave ene been MESSIAH Win
'uch possibilities OF peaceful growth, Of induslra
Of wealth and culture.
OUR RESPONSIBILITIES. Ell
As we are the sole powerful representative OF pop
ular liberty among the nations OF the world so do
we become responsible to all lands and times iOr the
successful solution OF the problem that truly free
and democratic government may answer the needs
OF dense population and vast territory and may also
he stable and enduring. These are familiar words
almost worn thread6are in their constant use;
but they are none Tho less true, none the |
less binding IN the Obligations which they |
teach. Look out over the lands. BE hopeful Tor
them, and solemnly mindful Of our own duty ana re.
spOnsbility. During the dark days Of our own re-
cent rebellion, when government Of the people
seemed to be perishing from Off the earth, how
kingly brows were lifted up and kingly hopes grew
strong. How did the tory statesmen and mobiles OF
England mock at our desOlatiOn, and how did the
shipyalds Of tory c0mmQQers ring WITH hammer and
axe until the AAbahik Sid from Ter ways and sailed
on her cruise Of piracy and wrong How did tmpe.
over the ocean to graft itself upon our weak sister
republic Of Mexico How did the Bourpons Of
Spain proner early recognition to the saveholders'
r-pelon and intrigue for armed intervention against
Our UNITY