The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1872-06-14

! entire Ohio Delegation, and wondered that
one district could turn out so many. We halt
ed at the Continental, and registered, and soon
after started out in squads to behold the sights.
The first object of interest to an American,
when sight seeing in Philadelphia, is
INDEPENDENCE HALL.
1t stands, as it were, the necleus from which
the great array of States have radiated-the
great center from which has proceeded a sys-
tenn which is at once the glory of our own
land and hope of the world. Around it sacred
memories cluster, like dew drops round the
petals of the flower, and though the shrine
may be uncooth, the memories, like the dew
drops, scintillate in the light and glorify the
spot where they repose. There are many rel
les of interest, and many portraits of distin-
guished characters, to be studied, but we
have no room for description. Obtaining
tickets for the Cupola, we assembled to the
highest point of observation, and thence had
magnificent view of the city 1t can be seen
from one extremity to the other a visit to
the
was the next thing in order, and we were
shown through its various apartments, and
witnessed the process Of melting metals and
the rolling of the bars in.o the proper thick
ness for every class ofcoin, the stamping room
&c. In this building you may examine the
finest engine in the country. It moves about
Its duty with noissless power, the only sound
heard being click, click, at intervals-like
the ticking of clock. Then followed visit
to the curiosity shop" upstairs, where hours
could be spent in looking over the coins of diff
1erent nations, one series dating back some
hundreds Of years before the Christian Era,
and showing each successive issue till late
date Then followed visit to various other
places OF interest, closing with hasty look
at Girard College, and trip to
PARAMOUNT WATER WORKS AND pARE
OF all the attractions of the great city, none
exceed in beauty this famous Park Of 1000
acres, with its fountains, its walks, its drives.
and other attractions; and strangers, towards
the close of bright day, will be astonisbed at
the array of handsome equipages, from the
stylish one-horse turn out to the dashing four
in-hand with its livered coach man and foot
men, which file past him III continuous
stream.
About noon, on the 9th, an Invitation was
received from the distinguished Banker,
JAY COOKE,
to report at the bank, at half-past three, for
visit to his residence some eight miles from
tho city. Accordingly, Il little before that
time, the entire delegation except three or |
four who failed to get the word,were marshall
ed by the band to the bank, where a large |
omnibus aud carriages were provided to con-
vey them to the railroad station. A ride of /
twenty minutes took us to Old York Road,
where the omnibus and carriages OF the great
banker were waiting to convey us to his resi-
dence, about mile distant, where we soon ar
rived. The mansion is one of those grand Cd
ificea which displays taste without splendor,
and elegance without grandeur. 1t is large
and imposing and surrounded by landscape
which is perfectly charming. From the tur-.
ret of the building delightful view is obtain
ed, and one that the eye would never tire of
looking upon. The interior of the building is
furnished in a style which betrays the charac-
ter Of the man. All is grand, but nothing glar-
ing, ease and comfort more than magnifcence
being apparent An air of subdued grandeur
mingles in everything and adds charm which
is irresistible. At an early hour in the even
ing, sumptuous repast was served in the
large dining room. The table was loaded
with substantials and delicacies without stint,
and everyone present did Justice to Mr.. Cookies
hospitality. After supper, we repaired to
the smoking room, where the Hon, Chas. Eos
ter, of this district, returned the acknowledge
ments of the party for the handsome enter
tainment. Jay Cooke, Jr., in the absence of
his father, responded, acknowledging the
pleasure it gave him to entertain so many
from his old district, and uttering the wish,
that future Conventions might be held in
Philadelphia, and that it might be his privi-
lege to again entertain them. Soon after the
party were conveyed to the cars, and thence
to the city, congratulating each other upon the
pleasant time they had spent.
The next day was repetition of the first,
so far as visiting object of interest were con-
cerned. Most all of those in attendance sue
ceeded in gaining admission to the Conven-
tion, during the day, although but little could s
be seen or heard owing to the densely crowd {
ed condition of the House. The nomination
Of General Grant was received with raptuous {
applause; the adoption of the platform follow
ed, after short time spent in discussing its {
merits; then came the ballot for Vice Presi- 7
dent, the nomination OF Wilson, and the clos a
ing of the greatest and most harmonious Pres. !
idential Convention ever held. z
In the evening, the entire party, by invita- +
ton, visited the headquarters of the Massachu- =
sets delegation, on Broad street, near Chest
nut, the bs nd furnishing choice music, from
the balcony. At this time, Broad street was
sight to behold. As far as could be seen eth I
sr way, the crowd was SO dense that vehicles
,ouId not pass, and it was with difficulty that
he torchlight procession could force a passage
nto Chestnut street. Before leaving the Z
Massachusetts headquarters, Mr.. Rice Chair U
nan of the delegation, made short speech re- N
urning the thanks Of his friends, for the visit o
md the services of the band, when it was pro- n
,osed than an old Harvard custom should be b
ireling round the room, the band in the cen Il
er, which, at a signal, struck up "Old Lang G.
4yne," and the concourse joined IN singing h
Ne venture the assertion that the volume of il
ound was greater than the melody. H
About ten o'clock, we took up our line of n
march for the depot, stopping on the way at al
he Union League Headquarters, where a az
alf-hour was spent, in congratulations, and h,
be march for the depot resumed Our car 81
Tas soon found, and an hour later we were on =
ur way to -
WASHINGTON, u
there we arrived at an early hour next morn Gu
lg. As soon as the washing and combing In
-as finished, we marched to the Washington pl
louise, to serenade our candidate for 10
VICE PRESIDENT, HON. HENRY WILSON sH
-ha responded, expressing his thanks. Here ;s
e took breakfast and proceeded to the rooms - -
Hon. Chas. Foster, and thence TO the resi- -
snce of Senator Sherman, where we rested
artook of refreshments, and then proceeded
the White House under the lead of Messrs. ~
herman and Foster. The band played, 0H
Hail to the Chief" and at It's conclusion the III
slegation was shown into the large recep- PS
on room, where, soon after, VI
PRESIDENT GRANT co
ade his appearance, and a cordial hand MI
Iaking followed. He expressed his wonder no
at so large delegation should be present ne
ON single district On