The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-10-13
THE PRESIDENTIAL PARTY.
Tho President Among the Indians
Visits by tho Gentle Aborigfnes-
Speeches by the Great Father-Move-
ments OF tho Party.


Speeches by the Great Father-Move-
ments OF tho Party.
CADDo, Choctaw Nation, Oct. IL, 1874.
The Governor Of the Cnoctaw Nation, the Legis-
iature Judges OF the courts and other officers OF
the Choctaw government. together with large
number Of citizens, met the Presidents party
here to-day. Mr. MCGEE King on the part
OF the Governor, made welcoming speech to the
President, thanking HIM ana the great white
race for the civilization aud progress the Indians
had made, and especially for the friendship the
President had always shown toward the Indian
people and the venerable Governor OF the Choctaw
Nation. Pythchlin acted as interpreter.
The President in reply spoke as follows:-
THE PRESIDENTS RESPONSE.
nave been very much grained, In passing
through your country, to note 80 many evidences
you engaged IN the rssns Of stosE and
aank tins tSo qnS Srap so ws SSa apea
prosperous nave always endeavored to protect
the Indians from wrong and Injustice, and 10 give
again have the pleasure OF passing through
your country, =! nope 70 see great fields OF
and climate are well adapted 70 produce. have
no doubt but Inat III time you will become among
me most wealthy citizens OF the United States.
You have SOIL and climate that justl1es me IN
saying this TO YOU | am much pleased TO meet
so many citizens OF the Choctaw nation.
The Presidential party comprises the President
and Mrs. Grant, Mrs. Sharp, Mr.. and Mrs. Bore,
Miss Bore and General Babcock. At st.
LOUIS the parry was Joined by General
Harvey, Mrs. John Dent and Miss
Shields. General Sheridan met the party at
Sedalia and accompanied them TO Denison On his
return to Caddo ne took his departure for Fort
Sill. The party goes by special trains over the
various lines OF railway to Fort Leavenworth, and
thence to Springfield and Chicago
THE GREEKS.
At Muscogee, Greek Nation, about ffty members
OF the Creek Council, the President OF the Senate
and Speaker OF the House came from Okomulgee
the capital OF the nation, to greet the President
There was very large concourse OF citizens at
the depot. A joint committee of the Senate and
House was instructed to present the address OF
welcome to the President Mr.. Porter delivered
the following address,
ADDRESS TO THE PRESIDENT
MT PREsIDENT-The Creek Council. now In. ses-
sion, instruct me TO express to you their appre-
clation Of the great honor you have con-
1erred upon them in visiting the Indian Terri
tory. The Indians look upon you as a
friend OF their people. They feel confident that
now fill with SO much honor to the whole country,
VIII guard sacredy the rights OF oil, however weak
aeo H nsy may BE- 10 q all the
personally, we bid you welcome to our country.
The President spoke as follows-
THE RESPONSE.
snail remember with pleasure my visit to the
Indian Territory. l see on every side evidence Of
prosperity. In this latitude you must possess q
climate well adapted to the growth OF cotton and
other profitable crops. have always tried to see
you protected IN every right guaranteed In your
treaties, and while hold my present position
shall endeavor to see that you are protected in
the enjoyment OF your personal and civil rights.
With industry and proper observance oil the
laws OF the country and the rights OF others YOU
cannot fail to become prosperous and useful citi-
Zens.
Colonel W. P. Ross and a number of prominent
Cherokees greeted the President with q warm
greeting and hearty welcome. At the different
stations along the line OF the roads hundreds OF
people crowded the depot to welcome the
President. His reception at Muscogee is the last
public demonstration to the Presidents party.
He will long be remembered by the people or the
Indian Territory, as he Is the first President that
ever visited their country.
Arrival ut Vinita-An Address of Wei.
come and the Response.
vINrrA, /. T., Oct. II, 1874.
The President, in company with ex-Secretary
Borie. General Harvey and others. arrived here
this evening. Hundreds Of Cherokees turned out
to see the "Great Father.n An address OF wei.
come was made by Colonel Boudinet, to which the
President replied as follows:-
SPEECH OF THE PRESIDENT.
It AFFORDS me great pleasure to visit your beauti.
full country, whch have never seen before though
and OF SURPRISING beauty. Without saying any
thing at this time about the policy which think
win say that am pleased with such evidences OF
advancement among you, and hope that you will
be encouraged In cultlvating the soil OF SO ricn
and magnificent country.