New-York tribune., 1877-08-23
the singing the party were escorted to the and pro-
ceeded on their way
RECEPTION AT CONCORD.


on board the President and his travelling companions
after leaving weirs Station stopped for moment at
Lake Village and Lacona- At Tilton platform had
been raised and the President and his Cabinet we're
escorted to it, and the President introduced by
Gov. Prescott After music by the band, President
Hayes said
FRIENDS AND FELLOW CITIZENS The five minutes that
allowed 10 stop here does not allow me 10 make
speech to you neither do you deserve IT. You came 10
make our acquaintance Your presence here Is evidence
that although You may not agree with me IN party OF IN
To see me 40 far as good Intentions CO. and far shall
endeavor TO do what you would have me do. You VIII
make many. You viii. however, I hope, agree with
that in the nation among all classes and colors here
shoud be peace do, shall not differ angriy or
violently about measures II Is IN that desire anu WIN
that purpose that hope IN four years 10 90 n
sure you would rather hear some one else-Judge hey
for instance.
aJudge Key said
simply present myself before You to acknowledge my
appreciation of your greeting All of commit errors
but it better to grow better than to grow worse
Attorney General Devens said
am much obliged for this reception. only trust
may ala the desire Of the President 10 bring about the
honor, welfare aud happiness OF the whole people.
President Hayes said:
have now the pleasure OF introducing to you secre
tary Evarts the man who has the reputation OF oeing
able to the longest speech Of any one IN the Wor
/ will snow you that he can the shortest hope
Mr. Evarts-Cn terruptng) wise traveller proceeding
10 the West when near the extremity OF the county
duced a reflection. The farther he travelled west the
more he satisfied that wise men came from le East'
We have confirmed that reflection. am sorry my repu
tatiOn has proceeded me. Ihere Is some Ihhlt W i
speeches, and one OF the best IS the starting
of the train. 1 was invited to deliver an ad-
and a friend said 10 me: 1--WE all know you spoke four
days in the impeachment trial and egnt aaS ~ & o
Beecher trial Is there any limit to your CehehhA ora IRA
tonW said: 'No there Is no limit, only az implied one
that to get through sometime before the neA' Oe
tennia."
Amid cheers the party then proceeded to Northled'
where the express FOR the North met bringing as
additions yice-Presdent Wheeler, Gov. Hearne ana
daughter and members OF his staff Mayor PnlsDury OF
Concord Attorney General Tappan and others The
company then proceeded to Concord without
further stops, reaching here at 1910 o'clock.
The depot was througed with people and The tram
moved in President Hayes who stood upon the platform
OF the ear with Vice President Wheeler, Acknowledged
the cheer with which be was greeted by uncoyerng MS
head and bowing As he stepped from the car into the
space cleared by soldiers ne was approached by Mayor
Pilsbury. who addressed him rs follows:
Mr. PREsIDENr: As official head Of our City Govern
ment welcome you TO tie capital OF Aew-iampshile.
Stale You have visited our mountains and looked upon
their SUBMITS lifted To the sales You have Drhed ther
deep gorsrs You nave been at tue headwaiers
of the beautiful Merrinac which flows so grace
fully at our feet; and to-day you VISIT cur
CIV the capital OF New Hampshire. The citi-
II us Of Concord people OF this state are at all times
proud the Chlef Magistrate ol the nation. our
city is small compared to many 0thrr ctes OF the
Union. think you Will ind mere people With warm
learts love for our Government ana ther d
that extend to you welcome unmeasured' CORDIAL
and sincere.
President Hayes very briefly expressed thanks for the
coureses extended TO him. and with Secretary Eyars,
PostmasterGeuera Key, Attorney General Deyens and
Secretary scurz proceeded the front Of the depot to
take carriages. Among the prominent gentlemen who
conlpsed the patty were Prescott, Senators Rollins
ana Wadegh, rx-Goys. Stearns, Cheney ami Harm n,
exGov Bagley OF Michigan, the Hon. W. L. Foster, the
Hon H. b. slaytou the Hon. Matt Head, Mayor sOtt OF
Lowell and members Of the Governors staff and City Gov
ernmenL line was Immediately formed, the escort be-
ng drawn up Depot Square 10 receive thedstnguished
guests, IN the following order:
Chief Marshal Patterson and Aids.
fisIeryl!lc Band.
PilsDury Guards.
St4tc Capital Guards.
Drum Corps.
Var Veterans
Carriage containing President iayes, Elce-Presdent
Wheeler, Gov. Prescott aud Mayor PiiisDu4y,
Escorted Dy War Veterans.
Carriages containing Members of the Cabinet and Gentle
men OF the Party.
The Concord Band and the Concord Fire Department.
A. the procession passed through tie main street the
sidewalks doorways and windows were crowded with
peou.e The procession passed through tne principal
streets Of tine city. Many business blocks and dwellings
on the route handsomely decorated The process
on arrived ut Hotel at hafpast one o'clock, and
the party aghed from the carriages Dinner was served
Al tle hotel at two o'clock. at which the Presidential
marty and prominent gentlemen with their ladies were
rresent The dining hall gracefully decorated with
rauds OF ferns and flowers and hanging baskets taste
fully arranged.
The President and Mrs Pilbury were seated at the
right OF Mayor PIllsDury who presided, and Nice-Prcs
dent wheeler and Mrs. GOV. stearns on his left The
members Of the Cabinet and ladies sat Al the same table
"a did other prominent gentlemen in and out Of the
STATE The dinner occupied abOut an hour and half
during which the band played upon the PIAZZA outside
At the conclusion OF tine dinner President Hayes, secre
tarv Eyarts PostmasterGeneral Key and Attorney
eraI D.vens accompanied by Gov. Prescott aud
staff Senators Wadlel-h and Rollins and Others
escorted oy militia company, proceeded 10 tIe rotunda
or the state House the President held reception
and some 10000 persons passed through the hall and
shook hands with him. After the reception the party
proceeded To the steps capitol, where Gov Pres
colt introduced President Hayes - foiows
FELLOW CrrzEss: Il is with great pleasure intro
duce To you the President of TIN United States
The President adj the large crowd that had
gathered in front Of him IS follows;
GOV PRESCOTT LADIES ASD GENTLEMEN: This custom
OF shaking comes 0Oau 80 MS through several gehrr
ations anl 1t altogether satisfactory proceed-
ng. And now, having shaken hands we Iafuiy
feel acquainted with each Othef-Wo WISH u
hear the voice and l Suppose II is as proper
now as AZ any time make my acknOwl-
ledgement the authorities or the state OF New him
shire the Governor and members OF the Legislature ana
10 e autho,i,s Of the Ciy Of Concord for their kind
ness in bringing me u New-Hampshre. We en-
"aEipr % our way through II, visiting the re
marKaDle scenery OF the mountain regions under
been perfect, the sky clear and the air bracng, and
when top vi Mount Washington there seemed nothing
lacug TO improve that wonderful spectacle, which Is
surprising II Is perfect We have had few clouds In
the sky just enough 10 make the sky seem beautiful as
their shadows hOded over the great mountains Passing
from came down into the region or the lakes
thai beautiful part Of Ny-danpshi where your great
r1vrr-iyers prrhap5 take their rise the great
Aerrmac-that river which builds up such
| cities Lowell, Lawrence and Manchester take It's
rise, 1 down here under sOmewha. hotter
than usual IN your climate thinA. met yOu,
my fellow citizens giad To exchange greeting with
and be met by you Thought that 10 not alto
setncr proper meeting this people that should talk
politics to them; men of all parties have met me; Demo
crtts. Re unlcans and Independent Republicans