The National tribune., 1890-10-16
Comte and party were


On Wednesday morning the distinguished
party were driven 10 the Aavy-yard and board
ed the Y. 5. 5. Dispatch, which had been placed
al the disposal Of the party, and the steamer at
once proceeded to Mount Vernon. Breakfast
was served on board the vessel, and that il was
enjoyed by the party it is only necessary TO
say that il Consumed much longer time than
such meals usually do
Upon arrival a. Mount Vernon the visitors
were taken to Washingt0n's tomb where the
party barred their beads in honor Of the great
est American" after which they proceeded TO
the Mansion and inspected the home Of Wash
iDgt0n. The COmte was particularly interested
N the relics appertaiuing TO bis countryman,
lafayette, and ether French relics, such as the
key OF the Bastiie. etc
The party arrived in Washington at o'clock,
and after luncheon took carriages and visited
Arlington Cemetery. After dinner they en-
barked on the steamer George LeaFy and sailed
for Fort Monroe. From this point they en-
barked on a James River steamer, and reached
Richmond az o'clock On Thursday afternoon,
and large crowd were as the wharf 10 greet
TIE Comie aud party, who were taken TO the
Exchange Hotel
On Friday the party, under escort Of Col.
Archie Anderson and Capt Philip Haxali
representing Gov. Lee, who was unable 70 be
present. visited the battie6elds Of Mechanics
burg Gainess Mills Cold Harbor and Seven
Pines. Other spots OF historic interest will be
visited by the distinguished party during their
Btsy in Virginia.
TIE PRESIDENTS WESTERN TRIP
All along the line Of road on which Presi.
ceBt Harrison journeyed through the States Of
Indiana, Illinois aud Iowa, crowds OF people
were II the stations and cheered him Justify.
In many cases he would step out on the plat
form and say few words 70 the people The
train reached Galesburg. H., at 10 O'Clock On
wednesday, Oct {, and the party were imme-
cialeiy taken 10 the hotel, where a reception
lasting over an hour was held by the President.
The old brigade which was commanded by
Gen. Harrison WAS holding their annual Re-
union here, aud the President was then taken
y the reviewing stand and in q short time the
veterans Of the Twentieth CorTss passed ia re-
view before him. The procession was com
posed Of the Presidents old brigade, 900
school children. Grand Army Posts Sons of
Veterans and Thousands Of loyal citizens Of
central Illinois.
It the conclusion Of the parade the Mayor
Of oalesburg delivered an address Of welcome,
which was responded 70 by the President Gen.
Harrison w&s unanimously chosen President of
the Brigade Society 81 the business meeting
which took place Immediately after the speak
ing.
The President left Galegburg at O'Clock d.
IA, and arrived at Ottumws Iowa Ga the mid
die q the night where the train was side
tracked % allow the party q little rest. Ia
tie morning the President was driven 10 the
hume Of bic sister. Mrs. 4. J. Deyin, who lives
IN Ottumwa- In short time the Reception
Ommittee appeared. and the President Was
driven 10 the Coal Palace. He inspected the
exhibit, made speech, and then went 10 the
residence Of Mr.. w. 4. YentOn, who Is an old
friend Of Gen. HRrrisou's, where he took dinner.
After dinner be was again taken 70 the Coal
Palace where he held a reception between 8
aud o'clock. This being Soldiers Day" al
the Palace, nearly the entire audience we're
old soldiers. After the reception the party
boarded their train and started for St. Joseph
no, where reception Was rendered the Prcsi-
Gent DE remained IN st. Joseph but a short
time ~ Atkinson, Kan, he was given a
ToaGing reception aud was presented with q
basket Of flowers BY the school children Of that
city, each flower representing q State ia the
IuIOB. The train then proceeded to Topeks
Mheie an enormous crowd awaited the PTesi-
dents arrival a meeting Of the Department OF
kansas G.A.k. being in progress, thousands oil
veterans were drawn mp ia line 10 receive Gen
Harrison, each division having a banner In.
scribed with the name Of the State from which
they had entered the army The President
was escorted 70 the State House. where he re-
viewed the parade. The veterans filed by Ia.
stand. coming in alphabetical order by States
There was much enthusiasm exhibited by The
old soldiers. AiteT tie parade the President
was driven % the fair grounds, where he ad.
dressed an immense audience.
The President aud party then took train 70,
Kansas City, which was reached al 9 % M
Here the President took dinner. After dinner
&c went TO the house Of his brother, John w
Harrison, who lives 10 Kansas City. From
thence Inc party went TO ST. Louis where !
grand ovation was given tb6m. Saturday Wa
spent IN st. Louis, the party boarding a train
An the evening for Indianapolis, where SUNDAY
Was sPent. The President and party arrived
"a Washington on Tuesday afternoon. very
tired but well pleased With their trip and the
generous welcome extended 10 thom all along
L. lac OF their journey.