The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-07-06
MOVEMENTS o. PRESIDENT GRANT
RECEPTION OF CITIZENS OF NORWICH
Arrival mt New London anJ & Sail
in the HarbOr.
DEPARTURE FOR NEW YORK.


This morning, by invitation OF Senator Bucking-
inghaIn, the President and few invited gentlemen
took drive through some OF the most attractive
streets Of Norwich. In the Presidents carriage
were Senator Buckingham and General Williams
PRESIDENT OF the Board OF Trustees or the Free
Academy. On the way the party stopped at TIE
Free Academy. The President was received in the
main schooroom. The pupils, as he appeared at the
door leading TO the teachers platform rose TO their
feet. General Williams then made the following
brief address:-
ADDRESS OF WELCOME
Mr.. PRgsIDENT-This institatiOn honored az IL IL
In our midst among the glories OF Norwich receives
new impression upon lts escutcheon IN tins visit OF
the President OF the United STATES, the defender of
MS country, the hero OF many battles the restOrer
or peace May your administrator be distinguished
Tor cuitlvatlng and developing the resources OF our
country, the arts OF peace, and sustaining the free
and liberal institutions OF our Republic.
The President was then introduced to PROBE Asor
Hutchinson, Principal OF the school. The Professor
also made a few remarks but no response was
made by the President After being presented to
the pupils who gave three cheers and receiving the
teachers OF the institution. the President attended
BY the party, visited the Wauregan House.
RECEPTION or THE CITIZENS.
Here he was formally received by MAYOR Hovey
the Board Of Aldermen and Council. After these
formaites and the reception of the members of the
q
Post Commander the public were admitted for one
hour.
LUNCHEON.
At hafpast twelve an elegant lunch was given at
the residence OF Senator Buckingham. The occasion
was much enjoyed by all. Miss L. r. Ripley, niece
OF Senator Buckingham, did the honors in a most
queenly manner. The following were among
the principal persons present:-EX.Governor
Jewell and Hawey, General Porter, ex-Mayor Black
stone and lady, Mayor Hovey and lady, Colonel
Selden, Collector of Internal Revenue: ]. NJ. Buck
ingham and lady; William A. Buckingham, second,
and lady; Rev. Messrs. Merrill and Dana; Rev. Drs.
Arnes and Bondman; General Il. Harland. ii. Il.
Norton wife and daughter; b. W. Tompkins ana
lady; Rev. DR.. s. G. Buckingham ana daughter, Of
Springfield, Mass; General w. Aiken and daughter;
Ex-Governor Averill, Colonel W. II. Osgood
Charles Osgood, Dr. Ralph Farnsworth anc lady;
Mrs. Charles Farnsworth, Professor w. Hutchinson,
Of the Free Academy; Mr.. and Mrs. james Ripley
and Miss Ripley, George @. Ripley and lady, Mrs.
II. +. Ripley and daughter, f. N. Gibbs, W. c. os-
good and lady, Dr. James s. Carew and lady.
DEPARTURE FROM NORWICH.
From the residence OF Senator Buckingham the
President accompanied by the Senator and General
Porter, Governors Hawley and Jewell. and ex-Mayor
Blackstone. set out for the special train which
waiting at the west side or the city. AT precisely
ductor, started for this place. On the train were
Mayor Allen and the city authorities OF New London
AT NEW LONDON.
Arriving at the depot the party took carriages, and
after brief drive through the city embarked the
steamer City OF New York and took steam about
the harb0r OF New London. salute was fired from
Fort Trumbull and the revenue cutter Campbell.
The shipping was In full dress and whistles
were blown in honor Of the President. The
steamer landed the party at the Pcquot
House. As the President came ashore salute was
fired from gun stationed near the dock. The
President aud party Mt nve O'Clock dined. At nine
there was card reception OF the citizens OF
New London. During the reception display
of fireworks was given. At eleven O'Clock the
President escorted by julius Webb and few friends,
left for New York. The President VIII spend
tomorrow IN New York. and return the same even
ing Tor Washington. 1t the intention OF the
President to be In Washington tomorrow morning,
but owing to the arrangements made by Senator
Buckingham for the qualification OF the citizens OF
New London he consented to extend his journey
another day.