The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1877-09-27
the depot amid the booming OF cannon, and
the deafening cheers of the people.
WELCOME tn yAsuyIYIr

sne uekot ainiu the OOcming oil cannon. and
the deafening cheers of the people.
WELCOME TO NASHVILLE.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, September l9.-Ths
PRESIDENT was escorted by General Por.
ter and was then met by Mayor kirch.
eval, who delivered 10 him a golden kew
and said: Mr.. President-I am happy to
meet you on behalf of the citizens. will
throw open the gates OF the city to you
Here is key, l hope you will receive it.
The column then moved. As the procession
entered capitol square people OF all age
and colors swarmed into the enclosure by
every avenue. The President
WAS FORMALLY RECEIVED
at the east portico'of the capitol by Gov. Por-
ter in brief speech, which was responded to
by the President. Speeches were made by
Secretary Evarts and Governor Hampton.
At the conclusion of the ceremonies the
procession again formed and headed-by the
carriage containing the Presidential party
proceeded to the custom house, where the
ceremony of ing the corner stone of that
edifce was performed
UNDER THE AUSPICES
OF the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows. Alter
the preliminary exercises the architect de-
livered silver trowel and mailet to the
Grand Master who presented them to the
President. The President then spread the
mortar and adjusted the stone saving, Il
proclaim that the corner stone of this build
ing has now been laid" The silver trowel
and mallet with which the stone was laid
were then
PRESENTED TO MRS. HAYES
and received by the President in her behalf
from the donors, the contractors for the
building. As the President left the grounds
the people, irrespective of color and station
about the carriage, and grasp
ing his I'D. The President
WITH GREAT CORDIALLY,
shook hands right and left as the prisoners
filed out of The grounds At four o'clock
this afternoon the President and party Wis
tied the widow of the late President Polk
and were received with the Inequalities
of the Polk mansion.
The distinguished guests then
repaired to the residence of Col.
E. W. Cole, where state dinner was given
to the President and Mrs. Hayes, the cab
met officers, and Others of the Presidents
party, also some prominent citizens of Nash
vile. A public reception was given at Col
Coles after the dinner, from SIX till eight
o'clock in the afternoon, and great num-
Der of citizens paid Their respects to the
President and family.
CLOSING EXERCISES.
After leaving Col. Coles residence, the
President proceeded to the Capital, which
was beautifully Illuminated. From 8
70 go he received the people, who throng-
I'd the spacious building, each claiming the
privilege OF grasping the hand Of the Presi-
lent
The President then returned to the May
we'll House at 10 o'clock, and retired to re-
,eive the rest demanded after the fatigue
If the day. The city toni ht is crowded,
md on every hand the kindliest and most
cordial expressions of confidence and ad-
niratiOn OF the actions of the President are
heard. The party leave at O'Clock to-
morrow morning for Chattanooga
LYNcHBURG, September 24.-The Presi-
lential party was met at the Lowens depot,
eventeen miles from Lynchburg, by a |
committee of prominent citizens, headed by |
Ion. Thos. Bocock. Upon their arrival |
ere, the special train bearing the party of |
visitors were greeted with
cheering from an immense con-
curse oil people, music &c. After the
arty alighted
THE PRESIDENT
Ias presented to the Mayor of Lynchburg,
tho briefly extended the hospitality of the
ity, to which the President replied: Il
m very grateful indeed, sir, TO You for your
ind words of welcome" The party in
barge Of the members reception committee
Tere then seated in carriages and the line OF
larch taken up with the home guard OF
and the Lynchburg light artiIl-
~ as an escort. All along the streets from
ne depot to the Norville House was a con-
ant ovation from the people, who filled
EVERY AVAILABLE PLsCE
ON which sight OF the party could be
ad. Upon arriving at the NoIville House,
lie President and suite were conducted To
ie front portico, when Mr.. Bocock, chair
ian of the reception committee, addressed
is excellency, rendering, on behalf OF the
ty Of Lynchburg, a sincere welcome to
he City of Hills, the first Virginia city Wis
ed by him Adore SEES were made by the
Secretaries Evarts and Key, and
the conclusion Of the speaking
MRS. HAYES WAS INTRODUCED
nd greeted with most hearty applause.
he President held reception in the par
r of the hotel this afternoon and was called ,
! by vast crowds tonight. The visitors
i'll be banauetted at the Norville House,
ter which a german will be given in hon
Of the ladies of the party.
WILL VISIT MONTICELLO.
The visitors leave tomorrow morning for {
where they will visit Mon I
;ello, the home and burial place OF Jefier- ,
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va, September 25.- /,
lis morning the Presidential party were /
,orted to the depot by the military, and |
large concourse Of people. Just before
e train started the President briefly adj
essed the crowd, expressing great gratifi- 2
ton at the enthusiastic reception he had
It with. The train left the depot amid &
E cheers of the multitude. \
AT CHARLOTTESVILLE 4
: reception was similar to that at Lynch "
re. A large crowd of people received the d
visitors with cheers and pu- I
. The Mayor Charlottesville, rendered I.
. hospitalities OF the city to the PTesi- a
ut, who returned thanks. The party was
IN conveyed to the Parish House, from
, parties Of which the President was pre-
tied to the crowd. The time was spest >;
inspecting the building and the enjoying :.
the Inequalities OF the managers Of the .
sutton. a
AT JEPFERsoN's HOME
They were next driven to Monticello, the g
mer home OF Jefferson, after which they n
urned to the city and took dinner at the n
IRISH house. The party left at p. m, q
Washington. At Gordonville quite
ge crowd gathered at the depot A
,rt stop was made, and the President
de an appearance on the rear platform s
l was greeted with loud cheers. :,
Home Again.
b. C., September 25.- !;
esident and Mrs. HAYES, with the party !,
them returned to Washing v
this evening. The President Wisconsin, Il
bly, fatigued, snd without much delay e,
cred a carriage with Mrs. Hayes and j.
; driven to the Soldiers Home. The
,sident has concluded to postpone his
i to Richmond until next month, when
Virginia state fair will be in progress Of
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