The sun., 1889-04-30
THE ARRIVAL AT WALL STREET.

THE ARRIVAL AT WALL STREET.
those used in wsshington's time. The railings
at either end of the float were entwined with
American flags. and two highly FURNISHED
boat hooks Of brass laid crosswise. gave
the affair decidedly nautical look.
Admiral Porter. Gen. Schoield, Gen. Sherman,
John W. Noble, Secretary Of the Interior: Ben
,amin F. Tracy, Secretary Of the Navy Red
field P.octor. Secretary OF War: william Win
DOM Secretary of tho Treasury; John Wana-
maker. Postmaster General; jeremiah Rusk.
Secretary of Agriculture Attorney General W..
II. H. Miller Acting Assistant Secretary OF
State Walker Blaine Chief Justice Fuller, ex-
Judge Strong. Judge Bla;chford Judge Field.
william G Hamilton, Senator William NJ.
Evarts, John Cropper. and James NJ. Varnum.
had already landed. When the side OF the
barge propelled by the veterans of the Marine
Society grated against the float. Cart Norton
stood erect in tae bow. boat hook in hand pre-
pared to land. and stalwart marines on the
float grasped the stern. The first man ashore
was Major Asa Bird Gardiner. Chairman Of
the Naval Committee. He was followed by
Capt. Erben OF the navy. who assisted
the Preside mt over the side. Vice-President
Morton. who sat alongside the President,
came next. The heads OF those on tho float
were bent In salul ton tho President al ono
wearing his hat. His spring overcoat OF dark
material was tnrown back care;essly. showing wins
His hands were covered with tan-colored kid
gloves. and his silk hat was placed firmly on
to to- stay fGr ali time. Major GARDENERS voice was
drowned in the outburst OF cheers which greet
ed the Pre1ite9t Id M as he INTRODUCED NJ; Hsmil;;
warmly, retaining 1t in his clasp while the
President Of the Centennial Committee said:
Mr.. Presi lent. In the name OF the Centen-
voiu IN mt c
the gratitude. and the pride OF the nation on
this centenn Al anniversary; l tender to you the
welcome OF New York on the very spot where,
100 years ago, your great predecessor. our
first President. planted his foot when he came
to assume the duties Of the great office which
has nov evolved ,b nrSSn you and to set IN
Goyernment has prospered and. enlarged
peace. security. ant happiness to more than
GOGOoOUO OF people md not a single slave. We
y0 70 the sHn
s1s sqn 10 wh0Ss and deepss you
Nsr Of the city Of SsE York Mr E65idEe
States, and Mr.. Clarence V. Bowen. secretary"
Rresdent RnrrisoP renewed bis hat and
"1thank you for the welcome given. for the
reception extended. on the ipot where our first
freSlQent eject was greeted upon MS entrance
into the first capital OF the new republic The
passing OF a century has bought us to this
day and the event which We commem crate Is
foremost in our history. l an grateful to be
met here by your committee. and can but In
adequately express my feelings at the honor
shown me. in my OFFICIAL capacity as President
oithe United States"
Major Gardiner then introduced Gov Hill.
who had stood Immediately behind Mr.. Fish
during his addr AS the President OF the
United States shook hands with the Governor
ofNew York both removed their hats, the lat
Ter saving with q courtly bow:
Welcome. President Harrison. to tho En-
pre State"
The President returned his thanks, and May
orGrant was introduced.
New York extends you a most hearty well
come. Mr. President said the Young Mayor.
pray accept he freedom OF the city,"
Tho President thanked Mayor Grant briefly.
and Gov. Hill. stepping forward. prepared to
lead the way up the gangway to the carriages
which were to convey the party to tho EIuita-
pie building. He was the first to ascend, slight
ly in advance Of the President. who looked
about to see II the others were coming. Vice.
PRESIDENT Morton and ElbrtdGo r. Gerry.
Mayor Grant and Hamilton Fish. and the rest
q the distinguished marty followed by twos.
When the covered dock had been reached an
crowd shouted:
Three cheers for President Harrison!" They
we're rousinG and patriotic shouts. and tho
Presidents face lighted up with smile as he
lowed his acknowledgment.