New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-25
LEAVING THE BRIDGE.

Before the speaking had been finished at the
Brooklyn station the police began to prepare for the
dispersal of the audience. Many of those who had
been standing in the asles, between the rows oil
chairs, were compelled, much against their will. to
fall back and make their way to the Bridge.
In several instances the sergeant in charge OF that
duty used what the on-lOokers considered unneces-
sary incivility and rudeness and made an unpleas-
ant exhibition of his authority removing atten-
tive listeners from tie hall The chief result of this
to a disturbance while the orator was IN
one OF the most interesting parts Of his speech In
other respects the separation of the thrOng was ac-
complshed without hindrance or delay. While
the 9TH Regiment Band was playing, number
of acQuaintances of Mr.. Arthur and Governor
Cleveland gathered around them and exchanged
few words of conversation. AS they stepped down
upon the floor and moved between the lines of peo-
pie both Sides they were greeted with prolonged
cheers
There was great multitude of
people in Sands and adjoining streets,
awaiting the conclusion of tho exercises for sight
of the President and those who accompanied him.
Before he left the building large portion of those
who came to Ncw-York had already departed. The
enthusiastic greetings Of those in the street were
acknowledged by President Arthur and Governor
Cleveland as the party entered the car
rages to be driven to the houses of Engineer Roeb-
ling and Mayor Low. The 23d Regiment Band and
n detachment of the regiment preceded the car
risges and the main body of the regiment followed.
As they went on across Fulton-st. toward Columbia
Heights they passed through throng every mo-
ment growing larger. Not only were the sidewalks
and doorsteps and all other available places along the
Line of march filed TO oyerlowing, but In all the
adjacent streets were hurrying, running, pushing
lines of people of all all ages and classes making
their way in this dsordered fashion toward the
houses of tho Chief Engineer and the Brooklyn
Mayor. The party in the carriages stopped
at Mr. Roeblings bouoe. and the Presi-
dent and those with him went in and shook
hands with Mr.. Roebling.
When they left the Bridge the Presi-
dent was in the first carriage and the Governor in
the last. When they came from Mr. Roebllngs
house they entered the same carriage with
Mayor Low and were driven TO the lat
te's homo. The demonstration at this point
somewhat different from any that had
preceded II during the day because 1t proceeded 80
largely from ladies'. They crowded the windows,
the balconies, the stOOps. tho areas and the side
walks of Columbia Heights. aud made the place
radiant with their bright and fashionable cos
tunes As the carriage containing the President
ncared the Mayors house the occa-
siOual waving of handkcrchiefs that followed
hln all along the line became suddenly storm OF
lutterlng linen. Long lines OF carriages followed
after. whose iashiOnaby dressed occupants seemed
thoroughly TO ENJOY the spectacle. The crowds IN
I'errrpout-st. and Columbia Heights remained long
after the President and Governor had entered the
Mayor, house.