National Republican., 1880-08-09
GARFIELD'S JOURNEY.
Demonstrations OF Popular Enthusiasm
Everywhere.
People FlockIpg from all Directions e
Greet THO soldier
Statesman.
Am Ovation ALONG the Ivholc Route.

NEW YORK, Aug. S.-Genoral Garnolu anu
party left Jersey City OH a special train at
1886 yesterday morning, and along the entire
routc thero was o manifestion of popular en-
thuslasrn, seldom II ever before witnessed At
places whore tho train made short Btops
General Garfield appeared on the platform and
wss introduced to tho assembled multitudes,
and expressed his thanks for the reception
given him. Other members Of the party made
brief speeches whore the train remained long
enough to afford them an opportunity. Whom
night set In large bonhnes were lighted in
advance Of the arrival of the train, that the
mutitudes might be enabled to see the dis.
tinguishcd statesman and soldier, and by the
light of which brief addresses wero delivered.
SALAMAScA, N. Y, Aug. 9-Thero WAS q
big bonfire and display of fireworks at
Friendship rs the train bearing General Gar
field and party passed last night, but no stop
was made until Cuba was reached. Here tho
train was surrounded by many hundreds Of
men, bearing torchlighs and cheering Justify
A band played, cannon were fired aud rockets
went up. Representative Richardson pro-
scented General Garfield, who said:
FELLow-CiTlzEss. The sun blazed for you all
day, but you are determined TO have light In the
darkness, and have lighted your torches and met
MS In the night We thank YOU for this demoustra-
ton which continues ihe illumination Of the iay,
and for the enthusiasm Of your spirits, which Is
like what We have seen In every other part OF the
who wh address you-the Hon Charles G. Will,
iams born in New York, now distinguished mem
Der Of congress from Wisconsin. [Applause,l
Mr.. Williams spoke briefly. The train then
went on, passing various bonfrcs and displays
of fireworks on the way TO Qlcan, where Mr..
Richardson introduced General Garfield, who
said
Accept my thanks for your great enthusiasm. for
your lights and for the spirit that animab%, you:
Let me introduce Hon. o. D. Congor, q member of
congress from Michigan.
Mr. CoDger made some remarks, which
could hardly bo heard on account Of the con.
tinuous yelling of Tie crowd, which seemed
very enthusiastic for Garfield.
Salamanca was reached at 10:40 p. NJ, and tho
usual display of lights, music aud cheering and
people was encountered. On being introduced
by Mr.. Hungerford, General Garfield briefly
thanked the people for their attendance and in
troduced Senator Krkwood.
CHATAuQUA, NJ ", Aug. Sat James
town last night General Garfield was intro
duced and said:
FELLow:CTIzEss: tits too late in the night and
too near the morning of the first day of the week
TO make speech. but have spoken to so many
people In this state as we came along to-day, near
ing my own home that in this place, 30 representa-
tive OF the love Of liberty and of all that Is best in
this district 80 renowned, cannot avoid saying q
single word TO thank you for thi. welcome, espe
] bid you cordial good night. [Hearty applause.
The boat left ut half-past o'clock and
reached Chautauqua at o'clock Some diff
Guilty in getting accommodations at the hote
was experienced, though rooms had been tele
gnphed for Finally all the tired party were
provided for by cots or otherwise.
THE cHAUTAUQUA MEETINGS.
General Garfield was present at a service O
worship in tho amphitleatrc at II o'clock thi.
morning occupying seat among the audience
Hon. o. ID. Conger, Senator Kirkwood, Mural
Halo lor al o1o In, a,
audience.
At Young Mems Christian association
meeting in the amphithcatre at 2:30 p. In.. Gen
cral Garfield was present and occupied a sea,
OH the platform. Fully 10000 people were
assembled. Senator Kirkwood, Representa-
tivos Conger, Richardson and Williams, Murat
Halstead aud J. ii. Rhoades of Cleveland &C
companied General Garfield. Schuyler Col
fax was also upon the platform, though moi
forming ono Of the Garfield party. Ono fea
turc Of the religious exercises was the singing
by the jubilee singers. In the course of the
service Schuyler ColfAx made an address on
the subject Of young Mems Christian Asso.
Citations" George IL. Stuart, tho leader of the
meeting, subsequently, remarked that lie
knew of no instance when politics had
been allowed 10 disturb these meet
ings. "We have been banded together
he added, "As body of christian brothers
but we have with us this afternoon one who
needs no words from his lips to tell US where
his sympathics are in this great movement OF
young meu'B christian associations. His past
life, his public history and character speal,
louder than any word he could say on thi.
occasion. Therefore / shall simply ask on,
freud, rs christian brother, to rise aud pay
his respects to this audience, feeling that in thC
peculiar situation in which he is placed Iii
speaking here on such an important occasion
might be msconstrued, and believe he is tht
l.ula -. tl.A nplI TO,
for capital. These associations are bonded
together not for tho purpose Of helping thi
man or that man, hut for saving tho country
for God and eternity"
After further remarks Mr. Stuart OK
tended his hand TO General Garfield, saying
"But 1t is better as 1t Is. take great pleasure
IN introducing our christian friend aud brother
General James A. Garfield"
General Garfield rose bowed once aud sa
down. As ho WAS at one end Of the platform
those in the opposite end of the building wer
unable to see him, aud Mr. Stuart requeste
him TO come to tho front of the platform an
bow again. AS he stepped forward there wer
=. cries from all parts Of the audience Speech
Speech p Let lin speak ~ "Garfeld (!
"Garholdw etc, Tho general bowed and
when quiet was restored, said
thank you for this recognition. This is not, /
my judgment, q proper time or place for me
make speech. thank you again.
The general then stepped back. AT Il sigma
from Mr.. Stuart vast number of white hand
kerchefs were suddenly waved by the aud
encc the eject being very striking and s!ngu
lar. This Is called the Chautauqua salute an
takes tho place ON extraordinary occasions q
applause, which is not allowed. After III
singing of hymn the meeting closed,
AS General Garfield descended the platforr
TO reach the exit there was rush Of peopl
desiring to shake his hand, but upon Nj
Stuart calling out request TO defer this {
come other time the general was allowed TO Z
out undsturbcd, and he returned at onco I
the hotel. The general and his party will leav
here at s o'clock ON Monday morning for ClevC
land by way of Cory, MeRdvillo, Warren, etc
reaching Cleveland about 4:30 p. m. They al
passing very quiet and restful day here.
CHAUTAUoUA, N, Y, Aug, 5-This evenin
General Garfield and some of his party m,
the jubilee singers at tho cottage of Mr.. Il.
Carly and listened to some of their song
Several ladies were present. There was il
formal conversation aud an exchange
"reminiscences. The general then returned
the hotel aud retired.
Congressional Nomination.
CAIRO, ILL, Aug 7.-The democrats of II
ltot,; ;oE