New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-09-21


boat in waiting, and in few minutes reached
Jersey City. There the party was escorted to the
special train consisting of an engine baggage
and palace ear Secretaries Blaine and Lincoln,
with their wives. followed the next boat and
soon as they were On board the train
moved out leaving the depot at 1910
p. George Bliss and President French. whohad
been delayed unable to get across the river in
time to take the special train. and followed in the
regular tram few minutes later. The specal
train was in charge of Conductor John Johnston.
and the locomotive, of the most power
full the road. was run by Engineer Birney
Mum. To guard against accidents, pilot
locomotive short distance advance the
special train. Little of interest occurred the trip
AZ every station there were gatherings OF people
Mourning emblems were beng placed on many
lof tho places of business and private resi-
dences. The locomotive of the special train was
appropriately draped, and the locomotives attached
To AL of the passenger trains bore mourning en-
blcmS. The run made III hfty-fve minutes
The pilot locomotive reached Elberon at
1903 p M, and was at once run upon a
side track. Three minutes later the special
train dashed up to the station, of the boxes of
the forward car smoking and almost in flames on
account of the great speed. 1t was intended that
the visit of the President to Elberon should be
kept secret until his arrival Nevertheless, 1t was
known TO a considerable number that he com
ing, and a crowd had gathered on the platform and
IN the small station. Two minutes before the ar
rival of the train two carriages driven up to
the station. In ono were Secretaries MacVcagh and
Window and in the other Secretaries Hunt and
krkwood and Postmaster General James AS soon
as the train stopped Mr.. Stearns, suprrintend-
ent of that division of the railroad, cs-
corted the members of the Cabinet to
the in which WAS the Presidents party.
President Arthur shook hands and exchanged few
words with each. In few minutes the President
stepped from the car. leaning upon the Of Sec
rotary Blaine He seemed deeply impressed by the
gravity of the occasion, but was calm and
self-possosscd. The crowd opened and al
lowed clear passage to the stairs leading TO
the roadway. The gentlemen raised their hats and
the new President returned the salute. Tho party
then entered carriages. Mr.. Blaine was seated be-
side President Arthur. Attorney General Mac
Feagh and Observation-Disclosures James followed in
the next carriage, Secretaries Lincoln and Kirkwood
In tue third and Secretaries Hunt and
Window in the fourth. Secretary Blaine
and Mrs. Lincoln were taken from the station in
the private carriage of George M. Pullman. The
party drove rapidly to the cottage of Attorney
General MacVoagh.
The behavior of the groups at the station along
tho road leading to the Elbcron Hotel aud At
torney General MacVeaghs cottage was in the main
observed 10y them. the only manifestation on their
part i'll recognition of the presence of the new
President consisting in the raising of their hats
by the more wel-bred very few far forgot the
propreies of the occasion to throw their hats III
the air and wave salute the President passed.
Soon after the arrival of the President u meeting
OF the Cabinet called. The session lasted for Il
considerable time. When this ended tho PIeS-
dcut paid visit of coincidence to Mrs Garfield The
meeting is described very affecting and the Pres
idcnt WAS overcome with emotion
1t was expected by many that President Arthur
would remain ut Elheron. as it known that hc
had expressed the Intention of ACCOMMODATING the
body of the dead President to Washing
ton. There were matters, however which re-
CURED his attention III this city. and few minutrs
before p. M. II became known To n few that he
would return to New York on the snre train winch
brought him down Shortly before 4 o'clock SOY
eral carriages driven to the front entrance
1oi Attorney General MacVcash's cottage. Presideni
Arthur, accompanied 10y Secretary Blaine aud Gci-
eral Grant, the latter having down his cot
tagc ut an early hour, entered II carriage and WAS
driven tn tho depot. The othrr members of the
Cabinet followed in carriages. Postmaster General
James, Secretary Hunt. George Bliss and PIes-
dent French occupied of these carriages
President Arthur babe good-by Ia the
members of the Cabinet the platform AMI en-
tered the rcIr He followed 10y his son
General Grant, George Bliss, President French AMI
j. {. Reed. his private secretary. i:0S y. III. SUI
pcrntcndent Stcarns gave the signal aud the train
moved of, and was laundering along the road
on the way 70 Jersey City. The latter point was
reached without incident of any kind at 30 p ru
4 hc return run required Little longer time than
going down on account of the number Of passenger
trains ut that time of the day. General Grant
e babe the President good-by and proceeded
a to tho Fifth Avenue Hotel The Presi-
carriage procured for him. Accompanied by
& his son and secretary, he entered the carriage and
a WIS at driven the ferry boat in waiting On
3 reaching the NewYork side he was driven rapidly
q TO his residence