The New York herald., 1870-06-13
NEW YORK HERALD MONDAY JUNE ls ls7o-TRIPLE SHEET
PRESIDENT GRANTS FISHING TOUR,


PRESIDENT GRANTS FISHING TOUR.
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Departure from Washinston-The Party
Visit 20 Senator Cameron's Rssdcnce nj
Harrisburg-Arrival At Westport-Prcpara-
tion for Piscatoriai Sport.
WEsTpoRT, Pa, June 10, 1870.
Last evening, on the forty minutes past five
P. N. train from Washington, Senator Cameron's
fishing party left the national capital ON their
long talked OF piscatorial excursion into the moun
tains OF Northwestern Pennsylvania. The party
waich left Washington consisted OF the President
OF the United States, Mrs. Grant, MISS Nellie Grant,
Master Jessie Grant, Postmaster General Creswel
Senators Edmunds, Of Vermont; Howe, Of Wkcon-
sin, ana Robertson, OF South Carolina; Represent
atve hooper, of Massachusetts,; General Porter Pri-
vate secretary to the President; Marshal sharp and
wife and son, ana last, though not least, General
Cameron, the host.
special car had been secured for the occasion.
which added the extra comfort of seclusion. The
weather at the time Of starting was nything but
encouraging Not satisfied with fifteen days OF rain,
after an intermsson Of day the floodgates were
again opened and the well soaked face Of nature
was subject to another drenching When the Presi-
dent arrived at the train with his family the rest OF
the party awaiting him there, 1t just anishing
up very severe shower Arriving at Baltimore the
party took carriages across the city for the
depot Of the Northern Central Railway
for Harrisburg. Here the palatial Presidential Car
Of the Pennsylvania Railway was In readiness. The
party Immediately embarked. The gorgeous saloons,
c0mmodlous stater0oms, silk trimmings mirrors
and numerous lighted candles were rather more
suggestive OF the journey OF royal family than OF
plain republican President attended by few OF the
higher officers OF the government, on fishing ex-
cursion.
At forty minutes past seven p. NJ. we left Baltl.
more. our car being attached to the regular train
for the North. A sumptuous lunch was now spread
in the main saloon, and was much enjoyed by appe-
ties not only whetted by the absence of dinner but
as well by the ride.
AT midnight we reached Harrisburg. The train
was halted near the residence OF General Cameron,
where the party dtsembarked to pass few social
hours while awaiting the departure Of the Erie train
to which II was proposed to attach our car. The
spacious parl0rs Of the mansion occupied by General
Cameron were thrown open with their usual hospi-
%s wayne ScVss ans Sy N.Y. 1sc Mcves her
son.in.law, the newly appointed Minister Resi-
dent to Constantinople received the distinguished
guests After some minutes passed IN conversation
the party were entertained at supper.
Shortly after two O'Clock car returned from the
depot We once more embarked and turned In for
a nights sleep. Leaving HARRISBURG our party con
sisted OF the President, Postmaster General Creswe,
Senators Cameron, Edmunds, Howe aud Robertson;
Representative Hooper, General Porter Marshal
Sharp and son, and General Beal, OF Chester, who
joined at Harrisburg, and Mr. Barr, who got aboard
at York.
NE hour of preparing toilets found us high up on
the ewaters Of the Susquehanna, beyond the beauti-
ful valley town % Of %Sunbury AZ Al eleven O'Clock we
promising much OF a piscatOrial success. Stlll
pursued our way, determined to try haSd at least.
At precisely noon to-day we reached thiAlamet,
station the Erie Railroad about 100 miles east of
Erie. The surrounding scenery is wild and noun.
famous, narrow dehle here passes between two
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course towards the broad bosom of the Susquehan.
ma, and drains number of small mountain streams
which LETT Harrisburg In advance, arriving yester.
day. This party, made up by Don Cameron, Is com.
posed Of Dawson Coleman, OF Lebanon; General
Kane, OF Kane; General Reynolds and Mr.. Hiestand,
OF Lancaster; Messrs. Colder and Mccormick,
and DR.. Charlton, Of harrisburg Mr.. Her
dick, of Wllliamsport Mr. Wistar. Of Duncan
non. and Mr. Duty, of Marietta. They have brought
with them all the conveniences OF living and Sleep
Ing, q hotel on wheels saloon, dining and Kitchen
cars. Al one O'Clock the President accompanied by
General Cameron and several Others, visited the resi-
dence OF Mr.. Noyes prominent citizen Of WestpOrt
vania dinner. The rest of the two parties were
feasted on the train. Later in the day those who
felt disposed to fish set out and were requested 10
report and in case OF success 1t was proposed to
make general demonstration. Senator Edmunds,
aluding to our appetites and sport, remarked that
1t was war OF the Huns against the Fins.
The Rain Spoils All the Sport-A Land Sljiie--
The Presidential Train Blocked Up-Return
Of the Party to Harrisburg.
HARRISBURG, June IL, 1870.
The continued appearance of rain debarred the
President from indulging at all IN the angling sport
at Westport This was a disappointment, as the
of his trout fishing experience last year had
excited his desire to try again. Yesterday afternoon
small party having started returned after brief
absence on account Of the rain. Notwithstanding
this fact, however there was no lack Of trout, and
the culinary accommodations on one of the cars
enabled oil to indulge their taste for them II they
could not crafty their for the sport After dark
the most terrific rain that we had yet experienced
came down like q threatened deluge
Tne necessity for the return OF the President to
Washington before Monday morning, and fears
being entertained in regard TO The condition OF travel
in view OF the prospective rise IN the streams at six
O'Clock last night we set out on the return,
halttng at a station called KenOv0. At five O'Clock
this morning we again set out, but had proceeded
but a few miles when the train was brought to
short stop by an enormous landslide which covered
the track to the depth OF twenty feet and a width
OF about 200 feet. There being no prospect
OF getting the track cleared the party walked over
the immense pile OF EARTH rocks and trees to tram
on the opposite slde On this train rode far as
WtamspOrt, where we dned. Thence the train
FASTENED on TO this point, arriving shortly after
seven O'Clock. The party proceeded at once TO
General Camerons residence where they rest to-
night. Tomorrow they will be entertained by Mr..
Don Cameron at his country seat LOchell, few
miles below this city, and in the afternoon will de-
part for Baltimore by special tram.