The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-12-17
MONROE IN MAINE.
Ceremonies Attending the Visit Of the
Fifth President.
David RsmIek 10 BIddelord Joulnal.

Ddnu htinlck In BiddetOfQ JOuInai.
James Monroe during the first year Of his
first term as President Of the United States
made tour through the eastern and north
ern States with the purpose Of inspecting In
person the exposed points Of our maritime
and northwestern frontiers, the condition OF
the defences Of our harbors, etc. He was
everywhere received with all possible atten-
ton, and In every section Of the country
visited during the tour party feeling was
banished; Federalists and Republicans zeal
ously united In rendering to him hearty
welcome. He left Washington on Saturday,
the 3lst OF May, 1917, and visited all the cities
and many Of the towns on the route 70 bos-
ton, where he arrived on the 2nd OF July ne
remained there until the 9Th, on which day
he continued his journey, taking the lower
road Through Salem, ect.) and reached Ports
mouth on the afternoon Of the 18th, Satur-
day; here he tarried until the morning OF
the following Tuesday, when he resumed his
journey.
He crossed the Piseataquis on a ferry boat
the bridge from Portsmouth 10 Kitterv
was built at later day-and stood on the
soil Of Maine. at Kittery,, at an early hour
Here he was welcomed by many Of the in
habitants Of that town and Of the neighbor-
ing towns, who had assembled % receive
him. Proceeding thence, escorted by a large
company Of cavalry "0f Gen. Lelght0n's
(Maine) brigade" he was met at York By q
committee OF the town, at the head OF which
was the venerable Judge Sewall, eommls-
stoned by the Father Of bis Country In 1889,
as judge OF the District Court Of Maine, who
made an extemp0raneous address TO the
President. In which he adverted 10 the first
settlement settlement q York under the auspices Of
Ferdinando Gorges, and to other particulars
relating 10 the early history Of that ancient
town. The President was greatly interested
IN the address, and responded with much
feeling. He breakfasted with Judge Sewall
Leaving York with the same escort that
attended BIN from Kittery, the President
was met about Eve miles west Of Kennebunk
village by the committee Of arrangements
and many other citizens Of that town; a
m0msntary halt was made by the Presiden-
tial party, during which the chairman was
introduced 70 the distinguished visitor and
other fOrnalities observed; the party then
moved forward under the continued escorto OF
the York cavalry, now Joined by the Kenne-
bunk cavalry, with full ranks, commanded
by Elisha Chadbourne then followed the
eemmittee OF arrangements, the brigade aud
division officers and numerous cavalcade OF
the citizens Of both parishes In Wells and Of
ARUNDEL, on horseback and In carriages.
His proximity TO the village was made
known by the discharge Of cannon and the
ringing OF the bells Both sides OF the
road, west Of Tavern Hill. and the avenue
leading TO the door in Jefford's Hotel, where
the carriage was to stop, were lined with a
large conoourse Of people, and when near
noon he alghted and was about
10 enter the hotel, his welcome was
proclaimed by loud and repeated
cheers. shortly afterward George w. Wal
hngford. chairman Of the committee Of ar
rangements, made an address 10 the Presi-
dent, appropriate and eloquent, TO which he
replied at considerable length. He then, by
special Invitation, proceeded TO the dwelling
house OF Joseph Storer, where he partook of
a lunch prepared by Mrs. St0rer with great
taste and elegance. a few minutes later he
repaired on foot to his carriage, which BY
previous arrangement had been sent forward
q short distance beyond the meeting house.
on the Portland road; both sides Of the
street through which be passed were crowd
ed ey ladies, gentlemen and children, TO
edgements; on reaching and entering his car
riage he was again greeted with the pro-
longed cheers Of the multitude. The rapid
rate az which he Travelled limited his stay In
the village TO not much exceeding an hour.
The President wore what was termed the
undreSS uniform Of a Revolutionary officer
VIZ: blue military coat OF homemade
cloth. Ight-eolored breeches and a cooked
hat
The President undoubtedly made a short
stop In Saco, while on his way TO Portland.
although have not been able TO find any ac-
count OF his reception there. He tarried in
Portland from Tuesday evening until Thurs
day morning, at which time he left that
place on his return; he breakfasted with
Judge Thatcher at Blddeford and passed
through Kennebunk at II a. M, on his way
TO Dover, y. II. He reached Washington on
the 18th Of September, having been absent
120 days.
President Monroe made tour through the
Southern States In 1919. He left the seat Of
government on the 5th Of April, travelled
along the seaboard as for as Savannah. Ca.
and returned to the Capital early In July.