New-York tribune., 1876-10-27
THE RECEPTION.

o. ~, ro, tbe total ND to 100000. The pic
Ps1,,o Ohio buildng, beautifully decorated with
aogs and surrounded by an immense multi
.rdo was the center of attraction Al
40 Gov. HAYES arrived, accompanied by
Con Hawley Mr.. GOshOrn, Mr. Welsh, and other
rominent officers of the Exhibition and by eX Gov
Moves a number of gentlemen connected WIN 'hc
state Commission, and few members of the Gov
ornor,s stotf. The party proceeded along Belmont
owe. ON foot, the First Brigade Band and squad OF
nolicemen going ahead to make lane through the
ero,yd There was no military escort, and nothing
,botever Of the nature Of an ostentatious parade
Arrived at the State Building Gov. hayes, after
fevv introductions and moments chat win ac-
ouaintances came out upon a balcony III 'front.' Oh
which an immense crowd had assembled Inc o'heI
sides of the house were beleagured by muitudes OF
ol,oost canal extent who could not get in sight oi
the balcony. Not less than $4,000 surrounded the
building.
As the party appeared there was storm OF enthu-
s;astic cheering. Gen. Hawley made short speech
of welcome and introduced the man all bad come 10
see Gov. Hayes looked in excellent health lie
evidently possesses philosophy enough not to let the
excitement and anxiety of the canvass affect hn'
forbe is as serene and sef-poised as he was years
ago when writing law briefs in his office in Cncln-
natl He spoke in a clear, ringing voice, as follows
referring occasionally to a penciled manuscript IN
his hand
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: On behalf Of the people ot
Ohio deSe 10 make their grateful aeknOW edGmthl 10
Mr. Goshor as President and Director-Genera ana me
members of the Uned States Centennial CommiSslohj
10 Mr. Welsh the President. and to the other O'erS au
members OF the Centennial Board OF thdl't, 4oI inc
reception and cordial WELCOME they nave SiycN S, Us,
or appreciation of the honor done TO us by the presence
Of the Centennial comm rum Nv '
who are here with us on this III t H., -, tIe
representative capacities; 10 the oI ne
Executive Department Of our National Government il
charge Of the Government e eNlns, go" ~ w. No. r
NAL Commissioners of our SISTER ~ttta VINO nave ,Uu
pe one ana all citizens OF other states, ana or other
lands than they who are hoie JON with US IN
deeply Interested in this celebration, and are greatly
grated by its success. II events 70 be measured ny
ton may well be commemorate by e people Of all the
States and by more honestly than the people OF
Wien independence was declared OHIO had no exist
ence ali that Is ONO there theh sIelcheu one
vast unhoEen wilderness. Mr. Webster, in the great
debate I'm the Senate described 1t wilderness which
siree The creation In an extent Of hundreds Of thou
sands Of square miles no surface OF smng green dtlt
tie presence Of civilization Ii was fresh untouchcd
unbounded magnificent wilderness" No permanent SET
Element Of civilized men had yet been made anyWheIe
within the limits OF Ohio. And what is Ohio now Win
institutions established on the principles declared by the
fathers, Ohio has grown to state OF 3OOUOOO ihhaD
taRts, free population larger than that when achcVe1
Independence But it is not Tor me- II Il not Ior US 70
dwell the growth the progress, the prospeliy me
history Of Ohio very interesting ana lhSuucuSe au-
dress on these topics has been delivered by dlstiI-
guisbed citizen Of our state, the Hon r d. Mansfield
In compliance with invitation extended by tue Cen
tennial Commission all the States OF the Union.
We are here to-day as citizens OF me sIa,e I ol
Ohio upon the invitation OF the Board OF Centen
nial Managers Of our state, to complete the com
memoraiive exercises on our part comtGiinpiaed IN
enough for to rejoice that our homes are IN ono ana
to be gatied that lines have fallen unto us IN suc
pleasant places, and that we nave snch gO0uly heI
age. Ohio has beeu signay hOnOred by the selection OF
one of citizens Director General of this great enter
prise We are glad 10 know that Gen GOShon has so
discharged the duties OF his Office that his name viii FOR
@ nj Sstorc enebation, We wish to cangratuite
especially the citizens of Philadelphia and the people OF
PennsyivamIa the fortunate issue OF tins enterprise
IL is mainly their enterprise. ON them has fallen the
burden and to them belongs the lions share OF the glory
This Centennial Exhibition is it's close It
will not be forgotten II VIII pass into history 1t viii
live i'm the minds OF our countrymen linked with rccOl
IectiOns OF the athets whose worth u has so hy com
memOrated. We hope, nay confidently believe, that
tle influence OF this celebration will be TO extend and
perpetuate the principles OF our revolutionary ancestors
and 10 give increased assurance ali mankind that the
new nation brought forth this continent 100 years
ago is destined under Providence long 10 remain the
home OF freedom and the refuge Of the oppressed
The conclusion of the Governors speech was the
signal for a general renewal of the enthusiasm, the
First Brigade band, stationed near by. playing sew
eral selections As thousands in the multitude were
unable to see Gov. Hayes clearly, he was escorted to
an adjoining balcony the second story, where he
modestly acknowledged the enthusiastic reception
accorded TO him by politely bowing to the people
below. After remaining on the balcony q few mo-
ments, during which he was repeatedly cheered,
the Governor returned to the reading-rOOm, where
he received the Centennial Commissioners and the
Board Of Finance. the members of the two
organizations being presented by Director-GeneTal
Goshorn. The Governor was next escorted to the
large hall in the rear, used as public reception
room, where passage way had been reserved be-
tween the eastern and western entrances. At ten
minutes of twelve o'clock the public were admitted.
The Governor, attended by his staff, stationed him
self near the center of the hail. and as the visitors
passed he cordially grasped the hand of each,
looking no one, from the youngest to the oldest.
The first Is minutes he shook hands with over 500
persons but after that it was found necessary to
admit the throngs less rapidly and the rate was re-
duced from IS to % per minute. Among the citi-
of Ohio in attendance were ex-senator Ben
Wade, Congressman-elect Amos Townsend, ex-
Congressman r. c. Parsons, and Messrs. 5.
I. Evart, DR.. Marshall, and Mayor
ScOvel Of Cleveland. w. X. Rogers Of ST. Paul,
Mimi. formerly law partner of Gov Hayes, was
also present Soon after o'clock, the fact becom-
ing apparent that to admit the crowd awaiting en-
trance would occupy until nightfal, Gov. Hayes
reluctantly yielded to suggestions of the State
ayers to bring the ceremonies to a close. He again
assembled to the balcony above in order to crafty all
who had not succeeded in gaining admission. He
was yociferously applauded, and briefly addressed
the multitude as follows:
MY FRIENDS AND FELLow-cITIzENs: The eminent and
experienced gentlemen charge Of this reception have
Inat would take several days for TO shake hands
Win tnS n multitude NJ before me am therefore Obliged
tnat my Difference TO the judgment OF the Centen
arm that eompels to deny myself the pleasure of
meeting each one OF you face to face
The announcement of their disappointment was
received by thousands below in the best Of hunor.