Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-07-05
THE GLORIOUS FOURTH.

The Celebration at WOOdstOck-En-
thusiastic Reception Of the Presi. .
dent-The Grafton and Addresses
Discussion Of the Chinese Question,
WOODSTOCK, CONN, July 4.-The Presiden-
tial party left Hartford at 1 O'Clock this morn
ing. large crowd eff persons of both sexee
assembled at the depot, and Governor Jewell
introduced the President to them, and called
for three cheers, which were enthusiastically
given. The President bowed his thanks, and
the cars then left for Woodstock. Pleasant re-
cepti0ns were given to him at all the stations
stock met him at Plainfeid, and took charge of
the party, Mr.. Cleveland reading an address
and resolutions OF citizens OF Windham county
The President was then introduced to the peO-
pie, and received with round after round OF
cheers, for which he briefly returned his thanks
At 81 O'Clock the party reached Putnam, where
CARRIAGES carr were IN waiting to convey them to
people here, as at the previous places, were en-
thusiastic, and hailed the President with cheers
and .wsviag OF hats and handkerchiets A pro-
Grand Army of the Republic. Groups of citi-
zeDs gathered along the route, and cheered the
President as he passed President Grant rode
the entire distance uncovered. Notices Of wei
come met the eve along the route, and every
house was decorated and testOOned. Arches
extended across the road, at intervals, at Wood
stock. The scene was very animated. Thou
sands bad assembled, and vehicles Of all de-
scriptions stood by the ways:de. The grounds
were Oeautnullv decorated with banners, bear
ing the names OF the leading Generals of the
Union army, and of the States and Territories.
Shortly after o'clock, the thousands around
the village gathered together in the large tent
Of the common. The Presidential party were
conducted to seats on the platform Senator
Buckingham occupied the chair. On his right
sat President Grant. The Senator, after music
BY the band, introduced ex-Lieut. Gov. Wood
ford, of New York, who delivered the oration
Of the day, production which was freq uently
interrupted by applause. Rev. Henry Ward
Beecher and Gen. Benz. F. Bstler followed i'm
addresses. There was much enthusiasm
throughout the entire proceedings.
ceived with cheers for the imperial government
OF Russia He was evidently much BATTERED by
the compliment, and bowed his thanks
lSecond Dispatch
WOODSTOCK, July 4.-General Butler, in the
course OF his remarks, alluded to the question
the system Of contract labor from taking root
on our soil, and saying it was the highest prov
lnce of statesmanshlp, to loftiest duty OF pa
triotism, to take care that American labor be
neither degraded nor enthralled
General Hawley took issue with General But
Ter, and. while wishing that the Chinese were
in better condition, said let them come.
The Russian national hymn was performed by
the band, when Mr.. Catacazy returned his
thanks, and spoke of the traditional friendship
between Russia and the United States, saving
he hoped it would be perpetual. The hymn
subsequently, the President assisted In planting
an elm tree near Elm Woedhall Female Semi.
nary.
At five O'Clock the President and party left
Norwich. He was repeasedly cheered Oh his
departure. = \ : =
reception At the residence Of Senator Bucking
ham.