Year: 1866

from Geneyz along the route, tho country people ON
foot and in vehicles assembled the railway ntersec
ion Of the turnpkes and showed hasty recognition OF
welcome the train few past From the cottage BY the
way ade and in the distant homes the peasant and
farmer and wealthy proprietor had their families and
neghbors gathered around to salutatons 70 the
distinguished tourists In answering these signals the
President showed how sincere tho sentiments no
expressed Of affection for and trust in the people, He
bowed and smiled and waved his hand just II he
within hearing Of those distant friends and admirers,
and so the train sped on to Canandagua.
RECEPTION cAsASpArorA.


Here the FIRST grand demonstration Of the day occurred
and 1t was demonstration in every way worthy OF the
patriotic Of the noble county The booming Of tho
welcoming cannon heard approaching the depot.
The here presented calculated to stir the
heart Of the President in whose honor the occasion was
made gala day among the people


COMMITTEE


appointed for the purpose boarded the train and escorted


ne President to the piazza OF the Canandaigua Hotel
through passage way kept clear between two lines OF
citizens thousands. deep The depot platform was car
peted also the steep flight of steps leading TO the
| hotel, which is built on eminence overlooking the
railway and rich and elaborate preparations made
for tho
CEREMONY OF INTRODUCTION AND WELCOME
The party proceeded through the hall of the hotel
through Of ladies' and beautifully dressed chill
dren to the piazza which has q plateau before IL
and which crowded with people. The upper baico
nes Of the hotel also crowded with the families Of
the vicinity, who enthusiastic In their manesta-
tions Of welcome. Over the platform, which car
peted and furnished very fine likeness of pres
dent Johnson draped with the Stars and Stripes
On the table the platform magnificent bouquet
Other beautiful bouquets OF choice flowers


in the hands Of the ladies' Over the stair landing there
stood handsome triumphal arch, with the words
"wELcOME TO OUR PRESIDENT



The President having taken his stand upon the plat
| form and bowed acknowledgement to the vociferous
cheering that greeted him, and General Grant and Admi
raj Faagut having bowed TO the cheers and calls made
for them, the address Of welcome delivered by Mr.
Noah Clarke behalf OF the people Of Canandaigua
and vicinity.





Mr. Moan 7. CLARKE spoke as follows
Mr. PREsIDrsT-Thrty six years ago there TO
peaceful village from Gratham, w. young lad seven
our academy After remaining two years he Oiled up
the of his school studies and entered the law
Office or Mr. Wilmot Hubbard, In this place. Although
the course Of his academic studies and tho devotion
with VIII ich he entered upon hs profession marked him
young man of more than ordinary promise, yet none
OF his instructors in the academy the office anci
pated for him the distinguished career that lay open be-


fore him. After those two years he won't to the West and
there displayed those remark able talents which place
him foremost among the leading OF the land while
| yet young man. This young man, whose name was
stephen A. Douglas had acquired national reputa-
tion and had become the ralyng word Of the great
demo ratio party Of the Union We all remember for
how many wears the policy OF the general government
was, 70 great degree, his policy and love
member how a the outset Of his career he planted HIM
self on the constitution OF the United States where voc
Sir stand today, and noby stood, in all the eminent
you have rendered TO the country; there IL no
| more noble record in our national history than that
which showed the devotion of the departed statesman 20
the country he loved well when though stern op-
Il uttal ha lama "A
partisan feeling, he rose to the majestic height
Of the most sublime patriotism and gave his
hearty support 20 the administration, where u stood
by constitutional means and by the aid Of the
army and navy to crush the rebellion. None but the
ihose sublime words Of his when he said know no
by which loyal citizen can better dcmonsrale hs devo
and the dag Of the Union under circumstances and
against all assaants at home and abroad " such patriot
ism s worthy Of the highest admiration, and while We
the untmcly death Of Mr. Douglas, and 10 us OF
Canadagua is peculiar sorrow. We rejoice TO know
that the most distinguished bonors 20 be padVo his
| memory We therefore take this opportunity 20 vel
you your way 70 participate p the ceremony o
laying the cornerstone OF Douglas monument II y
nt that the late rebellion is happily ended and
peace, order and tranquility exists throughout ths land
that you, SIR az the executive head OF THIS nation
once so unhappy divided but now thank cod
united again or TO he united under your wise and con
catory policy that you should honor th great occasion
with your presence In the honored name o Douglas
doubly halowed there comes TO US the sublime words


sustain the nag Of the Onion under any circumstance
and under any administration and We are r'jocei 70
know that you have followed the solemn Injunction We
here greet you from farms, our on es and our
shops We come bd you welcome. Our old men,
Young men, children and mothers, wives and
daughters greet you and With you the distinguished
oncers accompanying you, both Of the army and navy
In behalf Of nv follow citycns of this place nOw
t,ud % yon hearty and cordial welcome.
rRaspEst


The President responded A. follows


Mr. Myoe-I have not language 10 express ade
auafe terms of the compliment aud welcome
hat you given this oc asion The incidents


that you have ut related connected with the ilutnous
xrn. tad In he


related too al this period al the place where he received
his early education and perhaps the best portion Of H.
and gratifying hope this occasion viii not be
pected of make speech have simply 10 thank
thai they have given aud those
associacd with on this ou rnoy. snch welcome


deter nation "a 20 forward In yindieaton
~ flag that constitution and thai Lnon which
all love we'll Great applaisse.l


The speech received With cheers by The multitude,
the ladies' waving their Landkerchef. and several OF
them presenting bouquets the President The rseep
ton was OF a truly enthusiastic character


The various members Of the party were introduced,
and each in turn heartily cheered The whole
party then repaired the train, and IN few moments
the tourney was resumed.


The Presidential party arrived >, Rochester IN time
As the train approached the depot pcss of cannon
nonnced il. appearance The Ffy fourth regiment of
state Militia under command % Colonel Clark, wore
In readiness TO do escort duty-what there was
Of ito Congress Hall band Of MUSIC
PLAYED the appropriate s while the cheering from at
least twenty thousand lungs made tho veikin ring
After partak ng Of capital collation. al Congress Hall
toass we're gwen by the Mayor TO the President, who
made no response and 70 General Grant who responded
In hs usual eloquent when somebody proposed


Three cheers for General Grants speech Y thereby
creating great laughter toast was also given IN honor
Of lne army and navy and the diplomatic corps Mr.
seward was called upon respond lie replied that be
could not respond 70 The army tho navy nor for tho
diplomatic cous for the erecatife for there vas
tie President himself 20 comply.


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