The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1877-07-03

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Bosrox, June 90 The Governor and
Commander-in-Chisf detailed Adjt.
Gen. James A. Cunningham, Col. VIM.
N. Hutching, and Col. WIN, A. Tower,
Of his staff, 10 go to Norfolk and
escort the President TO Boston. Ac-
cordingly these took the train at six
O'Clock, accompanied by United States
Marshal Roland G. Usher, Hon. w.
Beard, Hon. Il. w. Mngsley, Jas.
Sturgess, Burchard Hayes, son OF the
President, and his friends, squad OF
twenty members of the Independent
Corps Of Cadets TO act as q guard OF
honor. A squad OF police. members OF
the press and q few others, residents IN
the neighborhood. gathered in large
numbers near the railroad station and
awaited the arrival Of the Presidential
train. 1t came at S:35 and halted only
long enough TO detach tho rear car, in
which were the President. Cabinet Of
ficials, and male friends OF the party.
These stopped quietly without cere.
mopy. There was little scene OF
pleasant introductions at the platform.
The crowd began 10 gather about the
Dudley street station at o'clock and
before o o'clock at least one thousand
people were present. On arrival OF
every inward and outward train. SO
oagcr was the desire to get the first
glimpselof the President. that q rnsh
was invariably made for it, and great
difficulty was experienced by the train
men in clearing the track. Battery O.
of Melrose, Capt. Baldwin, First Bat
TALON OF Artillery, appeared upon the
ground shortly after o'clock with
several field pieces, which we're planted
in an open field TO the right Of the rail-
road, in readiness to fire salute on
the arrival of the Presidential train.
Major Fallett's first battalion of cayal-
~ appeared upon the ground, falling
ia close behind the artillery. Two de-
tachments, Companies ID and A, OF the
Lancers we're drawn up in the rear OF
the station. A squad OF about thirty
police arrived at about 9:15, being none
too soon, for the crowd was growing
noisy aud turbulent in the extreme.
Great trouble was experienced In pre-
serving any degree OF order, and the
running OF trains was considerably in
convenienced. On arrival Of carriages
coutAing State authorities they were
arranged in rear OF the station near the
Cavalry battalion the Governors car
riage being placed in the middle OF the
road, the railroad gate was lowered,
and Gordon, OF the police, kept the
Governors carriage clear Of the crowd.
The train arrived at Dudley street sta
| tion, Dorchester, promptly on time.
As the engine came in sight, deco
rated with streamers, the 0,000 people
who thropged the vicinity OF the rail-
road sent up shout Of welcome 10 the
President, which was taken mp along
the line OF march. As the cars came
in, the customary Presidential saiute
was fred. Gov. Rice, his staff aud IN
vited guests, were stationed on Dudley
street, and the cavalry battalion was
drawn mp in line between the crossing
and depot. As soon rs the train stop.
ped, q detachment of cadets alighted
from the cars and took mp the position
of honor at the spot where the Presi'
dent was to alight. President Hayes
Immediately left the car; and rs soon
as he was discovered, the multitude
\ cheered loudly. Gov. Rice rapidly
advanced TO meet the President, and
both President and Governor cordially
grasped each other 10y the hand and
the latter delivered the following wei
come in behalf Of the Commonwealth
IL affords me great pleasure, Mr.
President, 10 welcome you to the Com
monwealth Of Massachusetts, and t'
extend to you the hospitality OF III
people. Her citizens receive you will
all honors due 10 your exalted stafioI
as the Chief Magistrate OF the Repub
lie, and with unqualified respect 10
your high personal character, the puri
ty Of your purposes and with an ap
preciative estimate of the value o
your eminent public services. W.
hope your brief visit among us may b'
as agreeable 10 you as our welcome !
cordial and sincere. Permit me to add
Mr.. President, the great personal graf
ification which feel in conveying thes
respectful and friendly salutations.
President Hayes did not attempt u
make any speech but simply thanke'
Gov. Rice for the cordial welcome ant
passed into the carriage.