The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-15
THE PRESIDENTS VISIT.

VERY INFORMAL RECEPTION IN JERSEY CITY
vAIE HOSPITALITY.
Rutherford B. Hayes made his FIRST visit IN tho
character OF the President OF the United States TO
city OF New York yesterday. For some timc this
event has been anticipated by certain OF our prom,.
nent citizens with feelings Of selcongratuiatiou. and
it is safe 10 say that even the common popu-
lace INDUCED in sentiment OF pride in
looking forward to the COMING OF the
chief magistrate OF the nation to lis metropolis and
commercial capital Three very interesting public
occasions have fallen as to be honored by his
presence--lhc lO9th anniversary Of tho Chamber OF
Commerce, the triumph King Carnival and the un-
yelling Of tho statue Of FIX Green HalIeck at the Cen.
trail Park.
An INFORMAL RECEPTION
The Presidents arrival awaited at tho depot Of
the Pennsylvania Railroad in Jersey City yesterday by
an informal delegation from tho Chamber OF Com
mercc consisting of Mcssrs. Henry NJ. Tabor and T..
r. Shepherd Ex-Governor +. ID. Morgan and Mr..
Elliott O. Cowdin were also present. Comptroller
John Kelly at the depot but whether as an act OF
respect is not known.
As the hour Tor tho arrival Of tho limited cypress
from Washington drew Il knot OF people gradually
collected Their demcapor Was undcmonstrativc, and
probably very few Of them were drawn thther by
curiosity unassociated with other reasons
THE ARRIVAL.
Precisely at four o'clock the train rolled INTO the
about Two hundred people who had passed the gate
keeper toward the coach, in which were the
party OF dignllaries President Hayes ahghtea much
In the manner as tho less iustr!ous
passengers, quietly, shook hands with the
nrst persons lie met and received their remarks with
good natured and expression. Tho excitement
greetings flushed his countenancc, which wore
quite fresh ana bright look as II he had not been
weared with ride OF seven hours and for au OH hand
conclusion one would say that the responsibility oil his
high place had thus far sat very lightly upon him. lilo
took the arm Q. Ex-Governor Morgan. while Mrs.
A.. . .a NJ Mr. Iu,. E.a {ny
them they passed to the carriages OF those two
gentlemen were General sherman, Secretary Evarts.
secretary Schurz, Miss Schurz, Attorney General
Downs Hon. q. ii. Boxer. United states Minister
Russia; Mr. Webb G. Hayes and tho Misses Platte and
Fooc who Tor several weeks have been guests at the
White House.
AS the party entered tie carriages In waiting
shouts resembling cheers we're raised by the now
AZ gmeued crowd, and rush nado tor the Jerry
boat which was 10 bear them to Desbrosscs street
Landed in New York they were whired through tho
less trconcnted streets 10 the Fifth Avenue Hotel
The cdent was glad there get rid Of the dust OF
travel ana indulge III slight respite from movement
THE PRESIDENTS ENGAGEMENTS.
His time while in city very FULLY bespoken for
him. as like public men, no call scarcely
morning the PRESIDENTIAL family will for their pho
tographs 10 prominent artist At luncheon to-day
Mr., and Mrs. Hayes will be the guests Of Genera!
J. Grant wilson From his residence, No. 10 East
Seventy fourth street, they, with General Sherman
Admiral Porter, the Russian Grand Dukes and the
members OF the Cabinet to be present. will be escorted
by the Seventh regiment at hai-past two TO the Gen.
,ra Park, to innugurate tho statue OF Fitz Greene
Haeck. Tho President and his suite Will aftcrward
BIO escorted 10 the Filth Avenue Hotel
HALLEcK STATUE
The following the chlet features OF the pro.
gramne or the ceremonies 1850
Mr.. William Cullen Bryant will introduce the Pres.
dent who Will then unveil the statue and formally
present the city OF New York the part OF tho
subscribers The Mayor will respond. poem
written for the occasion by John q. Whittier Will be
read by General James Grant Wilson. and Mr.. William
Alien Butler Will deliver closing address.
In the evening Ex-Governor Morgan desires the
President and his suite 10 honor his mansion and II
place. on the following day Mr.. and Mrs. Hayes VIII
entertained by Mr. John Jacob Astor and will also
spend hours In sight seeing II Is expected that
tho return Washington will .akc place Thursday
The Mayor has formally rendered the hospitalitics Of
the city the President and the use OF the Governors
Room, on Wednesday 10 receive all those citizens who
desire to call upon HIM, the hour for the beginning OF
the reception being liked Ut eleven O'CLOCK