The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1877-11-10

, seemed to be more joy over the indIng
of one cabinet minister who was absent
than over the three that were not as
tray. Mr.. Eyarts spoke of the varied
resources Of Virginia. We have said
he. the maritime power which belongs
to the sca3oard and harbOrs agric1l'
turc that belongs to extended aud fer
tile fields; mines with their treasures
of coal and iron, and tho industry to
unlock aud operate them, aud habits
that belong to climate where all men
can labor all the ycar round if they
choose.
Mr.. Evurts said further that Virgin
ia's relations to the rest Of the country
were Of q notably advantageous char
actcr, and that her people had cheer
full md pcrvaling sense Of the bless
ings they enjoyed, and that her future
was full Of promise.
President Hayes next introduced
Secretary Sherman, who said that he
had all along heard Of Virginia as the
mother Of States and statesmen, but
he said he believed she was tho mother
Of goul many other things She is
certainly neither Of the largest crowd
ever saw on an agricultural fair
ground. In concluding he said:
"In word, let me say | leave
Richmond with a profound sense of
gratitude to your Governor. your CON-
mi:tcc and to you all. l believe more
than ever that you and the people Of
Ohio are one, and oscupy the greatest
country ir the world"
Colonel Thompson. Secretary Of
| the Nary, was hos presented, mud said
that all should be almouishGd By this
bright day succeeding the rain Of yes.
tcf:lay; that the clouds are never 50
dark that tlley do not become disPrllcd.
The clouds that darkcncl the country S
future have been diSpelled. and the
skies arc now clear aud pence has
spread over this beautiful land. This
is an agricultural fair, said Mr.. Thomr'
son, and | am u farmer too, ord |
would like 10 take you with me to the
Wabash, but don't want you 10 stop
there. Stay here. Virginia is a
beautiful land, not 50 fertile as ours bu.
still glorious, and worthy of your love
aud admiration. BE true 10 her, an,!
you nay be III tho future as in the past
tho moth9r Of States aud statesmen.
The President presented Attorney
GcncsAI Devcus. saying that on Occa.
sious ike this Virginia aud Nlassachu.
sets should be together. Virginia
vas here before him now he would
bring forward Massachusetts.
The Attorney General responded in
Il brief speech that grcutly pleased his
audience. II EN- glad 10 sec Rich.
luOud." said lo Il liarc made many
attempts to get here. I have always
been rto!ivei with warm ac!uOme--
somewhat varying from this but I as
sure sou this is the most pleasant"
GcucraI Devpns remarked that they
Of New England could not speak SO
aowiugly as tho VIrginians, he
thought whenever he heard Colonel
Thompson, yet they could pretty gen.
crnIly make their wants understood
and what New England wants is a
prosprrou, West aud South, as we'll as
North. lilo was glad that the times
were aa.picious. and believed that we
could now oil 80 on uai'cdly in the
paths narkcd BY our forcfathcrs, and
yielding generous obedience to the
constitution. lIgt us, said he, strive
to litt ourselves from q narrow section.
aliIm iuto the broad sunshine Of nation.
alism
The next speaker was Dr.. Loring,
Of Massachusetts, who passed the com.
plimcn,s Of the hour in handsome style.
After tho briei addresses Of the mem,
bers Of the cabinet. Mrs. Hayes was
led to the railing and presented, aud
was rccsjvcl with great cOrdiaiity by
the crowd. TLrcs cheers were given
her.
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