Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-07-05
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NEW YoRK, July ,3.-President Graft
was received yesterday st Stanford by Gov.
| Foolish and staff and a 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 erected near the railroad
track, TO which the President was escorted
by ex-Gov. Jewell and introduced to Gov.
English. After shaking hands, Coy. En-
glish delivered an address OF welcome, in
which he said: The citizens of Connec-
ticut welcome you, not only as President
Of the United States, but RECOGNIZES in you
the Commander -in-chief of our army, who
during the dark days of the rebellion,
when the clouds Of darkness were hanging
over this country, when the day and hour
in which it was to be suppressed remained
in the future, stood up in our defense; and
we felt that with you at the head of her
army, and our citizens, sons and brothers
with muskets IN, their hands, our constitu-
tion would be maintained and the peace
and happiness of the country be restored.
To you, as the chief Of our army and
President of the Republic. we tender our
cordial welcome" Cheers. -7szusr 1
The President in reply said: ct can only
say can scarcely find words to express
my qualification at your welcome. l thank
the people Of the State of Connecticut and
the Legislature Of the State for the cordial
welcome they have given and expressed by
you" [Cheers. &
At Bridgeport the President was Justify
cheered, and the party, under escort OF the
Mayor, made a tour os the city. Fl
At New Haven the President visited the
State House, ana was introduced to MEM
bers of both branches of the Legislature,
and short addresses of welcome and re-
sponse were made. The City Hall was also
visited. and President Grant was presented
BY the Mayor in an address of welcome to
the City Council, to which he made brief
reply. A pleasant reception was also Civ
en- at Meridian, where the train made q
brief stop. The party arrived at Hartford
about P. M, when they found the city out
to welcome them. Cannon and bands of
music greeted them till they disembarked,
and the entire city appeared to be enjoy
ing the holiday. There vas happily no
speech making, and the President, after
bowing to the crowd, was permitted to en-
ter carnage with his wife and daughter,
and drive to the residence OF ex-Gov
Jewell to dinner AT five clock the Pres
ident was waited upon by Mayor Chapman,
the Reception Committee and members of
the city government al ex Gov. Jewelrs
residence. The Mayor briefly welcomed
him to Hartford on the part of the city
government, and Gen. Hawley welcomed
him in behalf of the citizens. Aceompa-
MED in carriage by the Mayor and Gen.
Hawley, the President was escorted to the
Allyn House, aud for an hour had public
reception. Hundreds of persons were
presented. A large number were unable
to gain access to the hotel parlor.
In the evening an elegant private recep-
tion was given at the residence of ex.Goy.
Jewell. Extensive grounds were brilliantly
Illuminated by calcium lights and lanterns,
and band stationed on the lawn performed
a choice selection of music. The large
mansion was thronged throughout the eve
ming. Many prominent men were present
from all parts of the State. The refresh
ments served during the evening of the
reception were probably the most elegant
ever given in Hartford
HARTFORD, July 3.-To-day the Presi-
dent attended divine service at the Park |
Congregational Church, by Rev. N. j.
Burton. This evening, accompanied by
Gov. Jewell, taking Miss Nellie, the Presi- |
dent drove to Pennington, nine miles,
where Nellie is TO be placed at school. The |
President dined quietly at Gov. JEWELS at !
o'clock. Mrs. Grant will return to New |
York at noon with her son Fred. and Miss |
Nellie. .. S. Grant, Jr, has just been
admitted to Harvard College. He ran
down Saturday night and returns to Cam
bridge might. The President alone of
his family, therefore, will be at Wood
stock to morrow. At conclusion OF exercises
Monday at Woodstock, the President, ac-
cOmpanied by Senator Buckingham, goes
to Norwich to attend a reception given by
the Senator in the evening. On tuesday
he goes to New York, there to be joined |
by Mrs. Grant, and proceed Tuesday
night to Washington.