The New York herald., 1874-08-28
major Morr,son, enc veteran sergeant.at.Arms q

MAJOR morrison. tne veteran sergeantatArms Of
hassachuset@' rur ,,rsrpyNr.
although he exhibited unmseakabie signs q
fatigue from the Journey oil the day and night be
those around MIN, and he surrendered grace
fully TO inspection and handshaking at the
stations snnor his
The Vice President and attending members
OF the Cabinet were also viewed WIN curious eyes
many OF the stopping places. but the chlef mere
was, OF course, the Chief Magistrate himself Many
private residences along the line or the railroad
the summer resorts OF wealthy Bostonans ana
the more humble abodes OF the CAPE Cod nsler.
men and industrious yeomen. were decorated
with nags and streamers. and the dwellers therein
waved hearty welcome as tine train sped BY:
fall kiver, the great manufacturing mart on
ing Newport. Many of the magnificent temples OF
INDUSTRY with which the city abounds were visible
the rat lime Tnere uSe o. crowd at the
depot, and also at the suburban station OF Bowen
| vile, wlich INDUCED In the
USUAL DEMONSTRATIONS WELCOME;
al oi which the PRESIDENT acknowledged 0y
ap9eang app On n, the platform raising his uis
OF fragrant and mammoth bouquets were contrib
uted eere TO the Distinguished visitor and Mrs.
Grant by one OF the charming young ladies' OF the
Spindle City. and the President was Obliged to de-
part rom nis usual custom and say lew words q
acknowledgment.
GOVERNOR TALBOT RECEIVES rHK VISITORS
Alter the train had lett the Fan River station
Governor Talbot and his stan were for the first
time presented to the Presidential party and tue
visitors were Informally welcomed. MIR. Ruggles.
cigar, wnereupon Ulysses bit on the end drew q
match, lighted up and finished lt to the shortest
The third term and the Bescner scandal were mes
even alluded to, but such topics as tne weather
and camp meetings formed the chtel themes OF con.
versation Indifferent landscape on one side and
not very attractive waterscape on the Otaer were
scenes not calculated 10 inspire any very gdshing
EXPLANATIONS OF admiration and so IL was tn2s
only the events OF the day occupied Execu-
tive attention. AZ all oil the stations where the
train stopped there crowds assembled. tho
largest being at Warcham, Myricksvllle, Middle
boro' and Woods Hole. the point where the party
were no speeches. but handshaking and cheering
| ON THE RIVER QUEEN.
The boat River queen taken at about thrc0
| O'Clock at Woods Hole. IL was crowded with pas
sengers, on their way TO the Vineyard desirous OF
being there on the occasion Of p resident Grants
| VISIT The sail was brief and very pleasant al
though the water was hardly smootn enough to
! allow Mrs. Grant TO ENJOY the fine scenery, as sho
had not lully recovered from the effects q
Wednesdays sail from SANDY Hook TO Newport
! At camp meeting landing street car, drawn ~
six horses and gayly decked, received the Presi-
aent and party VINO, as tney were Drawn though
Bisaop Haven, where General Grant win 70
caIiy cneered. Arriving at the cottage, tney
entered 1t to find beautiful, cosey
nowers and the walls adorned with tasteuily ar
| ranged ferns. Collector simmons took occasion
10 ne puoc ana ae n tar ue wac M
| furnishing the bunting, cOlors and notices which
| covered and decorated the fr0nt Of the house.
Hang OUT your banners on the outer walls' was
| simmons motto, and he has done 1t regardless OF
COST which he well can afford. however Presi-
dent Grant Was well provided for In the cottage.
even that luxury he sometimes INDUCES In,
cigars. being generously supplied and placed in =
| conspicuous place in an ante-r0om.
WELCOME.
In the cottage he was received by the Rev DR..
| Talbot, who welcomed him as the President OF the
Camp Meeting Association to their place OF wOr-
! ship. and expressed the nope that he woua derive
| as mucn pleasure and profit from bis visit tho
association derived pleasure In receiving nm.
| CHEERED IN THE TABERNACIE.
| He was escorted to the big tent thou
sands OF Methodsts and others vocltcfous!y ap-
plauded him when introduced, which, IL Usual. no
responded to with a quiet bow. Wee President
| Wilson, Postmaster General Jewell, General Bel
| knap, Secretary OF War; and Governor talbot. Of
| Massachusetts, were introduced as well, but mono
essayed TO do otherwise or speak more elOquenty
| than mad President Grant. Returning after this
formal Introduction TO the cottage, he was again
| called OUT, aud appeared upon the balcony TO re-
celve the cheers OF the hundreds who could gan
so near an approach TO him.
| EVENING FESTIVITIES
The grounds were elegantly Illuminated IN tho
evening, and fireworks III great number ana brh-
liancy sent up In the sky. ocean avenue ana
the bluffs brilliant with gay lanterns and
bright hghts. The great occasion OF the season
was the reception given by Mrs. Dr. Tiffany to
Mrs. Grant, which was, OF course, attended by al
the dignitares on the grounds and n great many
others who desired to pay their compliment Is to
President To-day he visits Nantucket. HyaDnil
and Pr0vincetOwn, TO return In the evening ID
Martna's Vineyard, there to remain over Satur
day and Sunday