The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-12-14
COZ. HAYES SPEdkS.
What he said IN Dayton, ohio, In Response
10 n Scrcnnde.

DAYTON, Ohio. Dec. I3.-Gov. Ruther-
ford d. Hayes, In company with Col. Richard d.
Anderson Of Dayton, arrived In this city this
afternoon. The Governor is on his return to
the State capital. after having, In company with
tho Board OF State Charities, paid an
of1cial Walt to the charitable institutions Of
the stats, finishing yesterday with Long View
ASYLUM, near Cincinnati. Scarcely anybody in
this city knew that the Governor was coming
therefore no more than tho ordinary crowd Of
lOunRers were at the depot to receive him. It
being 1ne day, the Governor and his compan-
ion, Col. Anderson, proceeded on foot to the
residence OF the latter In Water street. Gov
Hayes Is looking exceedingly well. His appear
ance would indicate most emphattcally that he
has not lost any sleer ON account OF the Pfesi-
dental crisis.
As soon as It was known throughout the city
made to serenade him. salute Of 1856 guns
was hted IN his honor and at o'clock an
Immense procession formed at Central
Englne House, and, headed by the Fourth
lteaiment Band, PROCEEDED to Col. An
dersqns residence. The procession was
continually augmented, and by the time
1t reached It's destinatiou, fully one thousand
persons were In line. When the band finished
Ms serenade, over four thousand people were
massed together on the sidewalk and street to
sec and hear his EIcelency. Mr.. Hayes sad:
to your beautiful city Of Dayton, not on any
political mission to talk ON any Of the
political questions OF this remarkable
canvass that has Just closed. / understand
these greetings here tonight arc not 80 much
In honor OF myself as ON tho peculiar
interest that Is felt In the present condition @
tue country. In the excitement that has pcrvad-
cd the country before and since tho election,
pecple OF ardent temperament have said and
done things that are indiscteet: hut as tho ex-
element subsidies We begin to return to
our better wisdom and Judgment. | have
too much faith III the saving common
sense Of the American people to think that they
cesiio to see In their country MexiCanzed
Government. Whatever may be the result at
which the lawful authorities shall arrive, YOU
and | will quietly submit, and / have
sufficient respect ana confidence In the great
majority Of the opposite party to believe
that they VIII DO the same. | was glad To
SEQ In the paper THIS evening an article from tho
LonuOn ms respecting the condition OF this
country. such "A state Of AFFAIRS. 1t said. could
no. occur anywhere else In the world. The entire
area Of this counry was agi taed 10y the uncertain
issue Of political struggle, vet not one shot was
fired, not one man killed-uO breakers of the
peace We have seen this centennial year the
wonders OF our growth deispityed ia the oxhi-
bitiun of agricultural and mechanical ar T. and
wenow afforded an opportunity of giving to
the world All example OF the value of re-
publican government. IN speaking to YOU
this evening have referred without
previous thought to what must have occurred to
every one Of US standing here. and | take nv
leave o. you with the most sincere ackuCWiedg-
mcut Of your expression Of irieEGsaiy and < gJOd-
NllI.