The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1870-07-08
Mouements Of ths preaiaant,

New York, July 3.-President Grant was
received yesterday at Stamford by Gov. Eng
lish and staff and delegation from the legis-
lature. An immense crowd 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 bv ex-
Gov. Jewell and introduced to Gov. English.
After shaking hands, the latter delivered an
address of welcome, in which he said: 1.-THE
citizens of Connecticut welcome you not only
as the President of the United States, but as
the commander-in-chief of our army, who DUR
ing the dark days of the rebellion when 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
on our defense 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 constitution would be
maintained, and happiness and peace restored,
to you as chief of our army and President of
the Republic we tender our cordial welcome"
The President in reply said: "I can only
say that can scarcely find words to express
nv qualification at your welcome. thank the
people of the State of Connecticut and the
Legislature of the State for the cordial well
come they have given and expressed by you"
1Cheers.
AI DTluREpOIE lit LIColubub WIS lublllH
cheered, and party under escort of the May
or made tour of the city
At New Haven the President visited the
State House and was introduced to members
of both branches of the Legislature, and short
addresses of welcome and response were made.
The City Hall was also visited, and Grant was
presented by the Mayor, in an address of well
come, to the City Council, to which he made
a brief reply.
A pleasant reception was also given at
Meridian, where the train made brief stop.
The President arrived at Hartford about
P. NJ, where they found the entire city out to
welcome them. Canons and bands of music
greeted them as taey disembarked and the
whole city appeared to be enjoying the gala
day. There was happily no speech making,
and the President, after bowling to the crowd,
was permitted to enter the carriage with his
wife and daughter and drive to the residence
of Ex-Governor Jewell to dinner. At P NJ,
the President was waited upon by Mayor
Chapman, reception committee and members
of the City Government, at ex-GoV. JEWELS
residence. The Mayor briefly welcomed him
to Hartford on the part of the City Govern
ment, and Gen. Hawley also welcomed him in
behalf of the citizens. Accompanied in the
carriage by the Mayor and General Hawley
the President was escorted to the Allyn House
and for an hour had public reception. Hun
dreds OF persons were presented and a large
number were unable to gain access to the ho-
tel parlor. In the evening an elegant recep-
tion was given at the residence of ex-Govern-
or Jewell. Extensive grounds brilliantly illu-
minated by calsium lights and lanterns, and
band stationed on the lawn performed choice
selections Of music. The large mansion was
throngcd throughout the evening. Many
prominent men were present from ali parts Of
the State. Refreshments were served during
the evening. 1t was probably the most ele-
giant private reception ever given in Hart
ford.