Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1870-07-04

NEW YORK, July a. President
! Grant was received yesterday at Stam-
ford by Governor English and stafl
and delegation from the Legislature
and welcomed to Connecticut.
An immense thrOng gathered about
| the depot, and loud and long cheers
greeted Gen. Grant when he made his
appearance. A stand had been erect
ed near the railroad track, to which
the President was escorted byex-GOv-
ernOr Jewell and introduced to Gov.
English. After shaking hands, Gov.
English delivered an address of well
come, in which he said:
1.-The citizens of Connecticut well
come you, not only as the
President Of the United States,
but recognize IN you the Commander
in-ehief of our army, who, during the
dark days of the rebellion, when
clouds of darkness were hanging over
this country, when the day and the
hour in which it was to be suppressed
remained in the fnture, stood IN our
defence, and we felt, as the people felt,
that with you at the head OF our army,
and our citizens, sons and brothers
with muskets in their hands, our Con-
stitution would be maintained, and
the happiness and peace of the coun-
try restored. To you, as Commander
in-chief of our army and President of
the Republic, we tender our cordial
welcome" lCheers. Bully for Eng
Hsh. --,.... a
The President, in reply, said: Il
can only say that / can hardly find
words to express my qualification at
your welcome. thank the people Of
the State of Connecticut and the
Legislature of the State for the cordial
welcome they have given and eX-
pressed by you" Cheers
At bridgeport the President was
Justify cheered, and a party of one
hundred, escorted by the Mayor, made
a tour of the city. O..
At New Haven the President visited
the State house, and was introduced
to the members of both branches of
the Legislature, when a short address
of welcome and response We're made.
The City Hall Yas also visited, and
President Grant was received by the
Mayor in an address Of welcome to
the City Council, to which he made a
brief reply. --r9 -y..
Pleasant receptions were also given
at Meridian, where the train made
brief stop. The party arrived at Hart
ford about 3p.m., where they found
the city authorities 10 Releonls them.
Cannon and a band OF music greeted
them till they disembarked and en-
tered the city. They appeared to be
enjoying the holiday.
There was happily no speech max
ing, and the President, etter bowling
t1e carriage with his wife and daugh- |
ter, and drive to the residence of ex-
Jewell, to dinner, at five
O'Clock. The President was waited
upon by Mayor Chapman, the Feoep-
ton committee and the members of !
the City Government. At eX.Gover-
nor JEWELS residence the Mayor
briefly welcomed him to Hartford on
the part OF the City Government, and |
General Hinsley welcomed him In
behalf of the citizens. He was ac-
companied in the carriage by the
Mayor and General HaWley. The |
President was escorted TO the Allen |
House, and for a few hours he had |
a public ceptiOn-hundreds of
persons present. a large number
were unable to gain access to the hO- |
tel parlor. In the evening an elegant |
private reception was given at the |
residence of Ex-Governor Jewell. |
The extensive grounds were bril-
liantly Illuminated by calcium lights |
and lanterns, and the band stationed
on the lawn performed choice selec-
tions of music. The large mansion
was thronged throughout the even
ing. Many prominent men were
present from all parts Of the State.
Refreshments were served during the
The reception was probably
the most elegant private reception
ever given in Hartford.