The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-08-29
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the vineyard. The reception, loo, one of
those enjoyable occasion, more secular than de-
votional, and 1t will unquestionably be reckoned
as one or the most notable events in the annals Of
Cape Cod.
sERENADE BY YOUNG LADIES.
1t lasted until a late hour, and when the Presl-
dent thought all the festivities were over there
came supplementary honor In the shape OF .
Midnight serenade Dy 'glee club,n composed
wholly OF young ladies' Calamity did not allow
the Chief Magistrate to permit the c0mpll-
ment to pass unnoticed. and he appeared
upon the balcony. returned his thanks, said
he was tired, and. presuming these serenaders
were, he sarcastically reminded him that little
sleep would be In order: LIZ then withdrew, and
a few moments later the lights 81 the mansion
were extinguished and the singers ana the sur
rounding crowds took the hint and went home.
THE ENJOYMENT OF TODAY.
For to-day's tour and festivities the weather was
most charming. The sky was almost cloudess,
the air clear and bracing, and every element OF
nature seemed to smile approvingy upon the
eventful occasion. Vice President Wilson
and Governor Talbot took leave OF the.
party at the unpleasanty early hour
OF three O'Clock in the morning, and
went In a special steamer to New BEDFORD and
there took the early train for Boston. The pro-
gramme arranged for General Grant and the re-
naming visitors required an early departure at
eight O'Clock, and everything and everybody
were promptly in readiness at that hour. The
fresh acquisitions to the party included Senate
Boutwell, and Collector Simmons, OF the port of
Boston, and also Bishop Haven, all of whom had
been devout attendants Of the camp meeting pre-
viOus to the Presidents arrival
TRIP TO NANTUCKET.
The party, numbering nearly 200 altogether,
went aboard the steamer River Queen amid the
rozoo md nanrc nj tha ondfh a
ing music of an Indifferent band from New Bed.
ford. Their efforts were so horribly inbarmonous
that the President became nervous. and in most
emphatic manner expressed the wish that they
might all be seasick as soon as possible. The
steamer proceeded Immediately to Nantucket, and
the run was made between the two islands in
about two hours
GRANT IN MEMORABLE ST ATERooM.
1t may be an interesting "Reminiscences to state
that the steamer was the same which General
Grant had for his personal use on the james River
during the war, and to-day he occupied
the same staterQom in which lew
years Since himself aud Abraham Lincoln had
their memorable conference with the Peace Com
missioners OF the collapsed Confederacy. The
apartment was handsomely decorated for the ies-
tive trip and in fact there was an unusual dlSp lay
OF hags and streamers al over the steamer.
THE RECEPTION AT NANTUCKET
was as formal as It was generous and enthusiastic.
@ the 0G H s
citizens served In most commendable man.
ner. OF course all business was suspended
breeze, and the VILLAGE gun was brought
was, indeed, great day for Nantucket, and the
honest veterans anu danes. as vel! as the young
President reception that would arouse his pride
THE TOWN cRrER,
or some prODer1y authorized ma1nate proclaimed
his arrival as the boat neared the wharf,
ye near he ne sra ans
him hearty welcome" and then followed round
The party took carriages and were driven to the
sequently they were invited to a superb COLA
ton at the ocean House. This event was supple
between the distinguished visitor and the nd.
ers. Not satisfied with this they called for q
II ba s opr ss ne cou nc oe
THE NEW POSTMASTER GENERAL
Mr.. Jewell responded for the party in most
happy manner, expressing a wish that next year
the islanders get up grand national camp meet
ing. He also complimcnted them by saving that
the President was Obliged not only for the recep-
ton he had met WITH but for the great contrIbu-
tries. which have made this country one Of the
leading nations OF the period:
From Nantucket the party steamed across to
Hyannis and to many the trip was not particu.
ry There tsnSe, heavy sHs
earliest to contribute the elegant Nantucses
and his example Of heroic sacrifice was soon lo-
lowed by dozen others, some Of the good Metho-
beginning, THAT'S SO With ali Of %sH The Pses
dent and n his immediate party were proof against
ne the trip Of Ss Sy ayanns
was reached about two O'Clock, an hour
All the people in the town were out and hundreds
came In from the surrounding country to unite IN
the demonstrations OF Welcome Flags and stream
vate buildings, and the church bells mingled their
THE CHEERS OF THE MULTITUDE
as the nations Magistrate stepped upon The wharf,
span Of prancng steeds and the finest barouche
visitor drive through tue principal
streets. After he had taken his seat in the
at the noise OF the locomotive, and for a moment
they threatened to smash things generally and
an nuS S the 81
The driver had muscle aud grit though, and in o
moment the refractory trotters were under con.
troll, and what promised to be O serious accident
was only thrilling and interesting event.
DEMONSTRATIONS OF THE PEOPLE.
ProvincetOwn In special train furnished by the
Old Colony Railroad. The distance Is about sixty
the Journey. At all the stations there were crowds
assembled, who INDUCED In demOnst or well
come as the train passed by, and where seOps
were made there were hearty and imprOmptu re-
ceptions. Yarmouth, South Dennis Harwich and
Weneet are the towns where the demonstrations
| were most expressive and enthusiastic. At
| the Harwick station carpeted plat
| form had been provided and the buildings
In the vicinity were literally covered with flags
and streamers. When the train stopped the Presi-
| dent stepped ont upon the carpeted stand and
| was at once greeted with round after round OF
lusty cheers. A motto on the depot building was
| significant OF the TACT that
THE THIRD TERN IDEA
| Cape Cod. 1t read :-"Harwch Tor Grant In 1858,
| 1872 and 1876" The inscription attracted gen.
erai attention from the party and provoked
| not o little comment among those In the
| Presidents car. At the Wellneet station
| there was also q special platform erected, and,
besides being covered with an elegant velvet car
pet, the ratings were most elabOratey decorated