The New York herald., 1872-09-21
GRANT In JERSEY.
A Second Visit to the Rink
at Newark. fsa-
His Reception BY the Managers Of the Industrial
Exhibition-Ths Presidents Departure
for New York and Long Branch
.i Yesterday Afternoon.

President Grant remained the welcome guest Of
Ex-Governor Ward Washington street. Newark, on
Thursday night He felt tired and considerably
fatigued after the turmoil and excitement Of the
day, which was kept up INCREASINGLY almost every
where he went and up to the late hour of mid
night, when large crowd still fingered beford
Governor Wards mansion. Though he is evidentlN
Of that disposition which seeks not the show and
glitter OF popular demonstrations, yet he never
complains OF either annoyance or weariness.
Sleeping soundly on Thursday night the General
felt refreshed and hale when he got out OF bed
about eight O'Clock yesterday morning. After
brea kfasting and reading carefully the HERALD'a
sketch Of his tour and reception on Thursday, ho
agreed to the suggestion OF Governor Ward, t0
take a healthy morning drive around the progress
sive city Of Newark and Its attractive vicnty-
After returning, refreshed ana invigorated he was
accompanied to the Industrial Exhibition by somo
OF its officers and managers, among whom were
Hon. Marcus L. Ward, Thomas b. Peddie and Albert
M. Holbrook, and others, whose guest he was
during the early part OF the afternoon.
HIS ARRIVAL AT THE RINK,
at half-past eleven O'Clock, caused the sudden as
semblage OF large crowds OF people OF every grade
and caste. Some loungcd around the entrance con-.
tented with mere glance at the cOuntenance OF
the Chief Magistrate while very many followed him
into the scene Of industry who were probably dis
light on the evening pr evious.
The cOrnet band discoursed some stirring airs
as he entered leaning on the ieIt arm OF Mr. wardi
OF Police, Mr. Gisby with six or his stan ke pit the
aisles uncrOwded as he went on
INSPECTING THE ARTICLES EXHIBITED
While engaged In this agreeable way he was
greeted by very many warm friends and support.
ers, whom he seemed at once to recognize. OF
these Secretary Robson was one of the most
genial and attractive. He wore white nat bulged
very severely, which all pronounced
GREELEY SOFT HAT;
but the Secretary Of the Navy redeemed himself by,
the very witty response: :-"Isat on il while up in
Maine and it contains too many dents to be a
Greeley hat anyhow" This elicited much laugh
ter, and threw the President into unusual mood
The President took considerable interest in every
thing. to which his attention was called ::
soda fountain, the sewing machines, the spoo3
cutting machinery the steam lifting apparatus, the
Passaic machine works by steam power and several
other exhibitions OF industry, the peculiar charac5
teristcs OF which he expressed himself pleased and
About one O'Clock the President was ushered into
the
DINING AND RECEPTION ROOM,
where sumptuous luncheon ordered by the man.
ayers OF the exhibition, was awaiting the guests Of
the occasion. The room was neatly decorated with
naRs and banners, and picture OF the Amer1
lean Eagle on canvas at one end, with large
ing the time Of rejection Governor Ward
sat at the left Of General Grant and Secretary
SD nadey fSl PeSass
gressman Ilalsey, Congressman Hin, Mr. Z. L. Dem
pany Senator u FreynsSuyseS yssey enera porte
Joseph NJ Ward Albert NJ. Holbrook, J. d. Harri3
so Asd several others OF the officers and managers
or re Industrial Exhibition After dinner there
was .r s.r.. e. ..e.- tfsn.t
NO SPEECH MAKING
whatsoever, but quiet chat over the Presdenta
visit and the prospects Of the campaign In Jersey,
which, las far as they could see, were very safe and
encouraging" The President left the Rink about
half-past one O'Clock, after stay Of about three
hours, and visited the residence OF Governor Ward
again previous to taking his departure for New
At two O'Clock sharp General Grant arrived
AT THE CENTRE STREET DEPOT
In Governor wards carriage, with General Porter,
General George L. Halsey, Governor Ward and Sec
retary Robeson, oil OF whom Accompanied the
here to catch passing glance at the distinguished
visitors, but there was no cheering or excitement.
the train not arriving until hafpast two O'Clock.
IN consequence nee Of the great throng Of passen-
%as 'S nssy rom
waiting, but kept quietly and unceremo.
nlsoasly Isy sitting in the far corner OF the ladies'
secretary Robeson TIE lazy locomotive at length
excused itself by tremendous whistle In the vicn-
the great relief of all those awaiting its arrival:
arrived safely at their destination
IN JERSEY CITY,
where crowds could he seen staring at the Presi.
ing their gaze and their criticisms The President
was frequently shaken hands with on the ierryboat
and warmly greeted by many Of his admirers. On
HIS ARRIVAL IN NEW YORK
there was no ovation OF any description but
companied by Governor Ward and the rest Of the
party he merely walked quietly up to pier 26 where
the Long Branch boat Is wharved, and entering it
tthe Plymouth Rock steamboat) took his seat in
the cabin beside his secretary, General Porter,
where the HERALD reporter badc the General and
his party good day, and returned to the HERALD
office. eu .aT .3f uIs 8lN
The President, on the whole, enjoyed very quiet
day yesterday up to the time OF his departure. He
will remain In Long Branch until Thursday, the
10th inst, when he intends starting for Washing
ton. 1t Is not his intention according TO his own
statement to make any tour through tli, States.
He does not believe In the proprcty oJ snch course,
fnasmuch as It has not hitherto been thf custom
with Presidential candidates. ,s, ,fr r, s.,n,...