The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-07
The Recen,ions,New rorL.

Nrw YonK. March q. -Grovcr Cleveland
entered this city Tor the first time in four
years ~ n private citizen. He and his
party came by way OF the Baltimore &
Ohio Railroad The special train Of three
can arrived at the now depot Of the Cen
trail Railroad Of New Jersey at q o'clock
pm. The OK Presidents modcaty was re-
sponsiblc for the latencss OF the arrival. II
was desired to avoid the crowd at tho
depot. The train was brought along
promptly ~ far ~ Bergen Point at az
o'clock IN, and should have arrived nc
the Jersey City Central depot NJ i:6T
o'clock. But according 10 the desire of
the distinguished passenger the train was
side tracked at Bergen Point, six miles
from the depot at this end of tho line.
The sinion.maslcr ut Bergen Point tole-
graphed the superintendent Of the Jersey
Central at the time that the train would
be held there aud arrive at Jersey City at
q o'clock.
The effort 10 avoid the crowd went all
amiss, however. There worp early ON
hand five carriages and two trucks from
the Victoria Hotel, 10 convey the party
and the baggage % the hOstelry. la addi-
acurrying across tho tracks 10 meet each
incoming train 10 catch perhaps n glimpse
oil Mt aud Mrs Cleveland They did not
get discouraged either, but shivcrrd In tho
bleak west wind. Then came the grand
crush when tho train arrived. Mt. and
Mrs. Cleveland alightcd from the rear
platform Oi the third ear. Mrs. Cleveland
looked charming Us she walked down tho
platform leaning ON the arm Of her hus-
band. She wore q long coat Of red ma
tcrial, very becoming hat. and carried in
her left hand magnificent bouquet Of
roseS Cheering aud crushing the crowd
followed down tho carriages. Jersey
policemen In vain attempted to stay
the people. Mm. Cleveland smilci IA il
pleased by tho warm reception. Mr..
Cleveland several times touched his hat
when the two finally entered their car
riage aud stood waiting for the other mom-
bcm Oi the party man proposed Three
cheers and tiger for Grover Cleveland.
They wcro given with will. ~ were
three cheers for Mrs. Cleveland. Then
followed three cheers aud tiger for tho
famous private Secretary, Col. Daniel
Lamont.
Mr.. ard Mrs. Cleveland entered tho
first carriage, Mrs Lamont, the babies aud
maid In tho second aud eX.sccrelmy
Dickinson, Mrs. Dickinson and Mrs. Fol-
som the third. They were driven on
board the Terry and conveyed direct 10
the New York shore at Liberty street.
Thence they were driven 10 tho Victoria
Hotel.
Mr.. Cleveland looked sick. Ills eye
did not have the brightness OF health.
Ills skin was leadcn aud liiclcss. There
we're dark circles under his eyes. There
was great difference between the bloom
ing young woman aud the man by her
side.
The arrival at the hotol was at 0l5 pm.
Mr. aud Mrs. Cleveland Immediately re.
tired To their rooms, which were found
profuscly decorated with flowers sent by
intimate friends. Dinner was served
hall hour later In the Cleveland apart
menls, at which Mr.. aud Mrs. Cleveland,
Mn. Ralph Cross johnson, aud Miss
Waller and Col. Lamont aud Mrs. Lamont
sat down. Ex.PosimWtcr-Ueneral Dick
inson and wife and Mn. Folsom were also
at the table
Early tomorrow morning Mr.. Cleveland
will bc at bis desk Ia the law office on
William street Col. Lamont will locate
permanently In this city.