The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-17
THE PRESIDENTS MOVEMENTS.
THE RECEPTION IN THE GovEsSoR's noon
NEARLY Two HOURS OF nASDsHAKING-A

TIE EEcIpTIoN IN THE GovEaNoa's noon
NEARLY Two HOURS OF nANpsHAKINe--A
DEJIUSER AT MI. JOHN JACOB AsToR's
Tho enthusiasm that manifested itself on Tuesday 10
the visit OF President Hayes to this city continued
yesterday II had been arranged that he should hold
public reception the Governors Room In the City
Hall, and about hafpast ten o'clock the Presidential
party arrived there IN TWO open carriages In the hrst
carriage were the President, Secretary Evars, secre
tary Schurz and Mr. Theodore Roosevelt. In the
ond carriage Mr.. Webb Hayes, the son of the
President; Mt Thuriow Weed, General McCook and
Mr.. Henry NJ. Tabor. As these distinguished gentle.
men alighted from the carriages they were
recognized by large NUMBER OF persons
who had consregated In tho ncghborhood, and vig-
orous cheer greeted their appearance which tho
PRESIDENT gracefully Acknowledged by the raising OF
his hat The party was welcomed by Mayor Ely and
conducted 20 his private There they tarred for
few minutes This interval occupied by In
spccor Thorne and. Captain Walsh, of tho city Hall
precinct, forming double limo or policemen IRON tho
steps of tho hall to tho piazza BY this time the
crowd had greatly increased, and a limo was formed
from the vestlbuc oil the hall which extended to the
brown stone building III tho Park; this suisse
quenily supplemented by a branch that extended 10
the Post Once building.
TIE GoygLNoR's ROOM.
The rotunda OF the Cry Hall was frightened by
liberal display Of bunting, aud Immediately over tho
entrance 10 the Governors Room the dag had
been placed, ntertwincd with which shield with
tho arms Of the city painted thereon. rho INFERIOR Of
this room, which always presents imposing appear
ance, had ITS attractions increased by very artistic
arrangement OF the Star spansled Banner, including
nags used at the Inauguration Of Washington. The
writing table usedby Washington placed lcngthwisc
tho Chamber, and near to this three
iorlable and capacious lounges. When tho President
entered arm IN arm with Mayor Ely he was evidently
very much Impressed with the galaxy OF portraits that
mot his gaze ana stood tor few moments TO take
admirlns survey The voice ot the people was heard
Without begging of the pp.ce 10 give thoul chance
reach The Governors Koom
VISITORS.
At eleven O'Clock the doors wore thrown open, md
Captain Walsh entered with small body OF police,
winch lie placed IN limo IRON the door, aud whom the
President had taken up his position NJ Wash
ington's table the hrst man on tho limo
admitted. he proved 70 DO q man OF
very small stature and very nearsighted.
Ac was evidently uuaccuslomed 10 such grana sur
rouudngs; he lost his presence OF mind and
startled that he forgot 10 shake banas with tho Prcs
dent who, very good natureuly, came TO his rescue
aud soi2ng his hand as ne passed gave very hearty
shake, ana 10th laughed W the tse adventure Then
followed for nearly Two hours at the rate OF about
sixty mluuie, line OF people that included every
grade OF society There We're none Too lowry To DO the
President honor, Tor side by side with downtown
were the boolbacks uud ncwsLoys the
streets, who scarcely sufficient clothing
Jorty Of those admitted were evidently
IRON among those who ara known rs tue working
classes Attracted no Goubt ny curiosity to the
President OF United States. ,ney nearly all allowed
10y tbs ncirtincss oil their greeung that thcy were
wish,ul TO pay him all proper respect There were
few ladies tue line, ana IN every case when lady
presented herself tho President changed his mode Ol
reception by bowing v,ry low as he took ner hand
To hrst lady who DO presen cd tho that
the lapel buttonL ole oil ms ocat sEc thanAcd
him very graciousy, and suid:-"Mr. President, l
Shall keep ,uis US neir oom IL my family, Mr.. John
orr
POLITICIANS 10 shake hands with tue President
WIG evidently knew TO whom he was introduced.
Tor US looked the lace OF Mr. M0rrissey there
twinkle Of the PRESIDENTIAL oye that iEi,catcd good
deaf OF latent merrincnt Mr. Morisscy vas not the
only democrat VINO took the opportunity OF paying re-
specl 10 The Cher Magistrates ol the nation Nearly
ali chiefs Of departments and the clerks IN tncr
offices over from tho court House and contiguous
buildings likewise, stimulated thereto by the cx
ample Mayor Ely, whose courteous attention to the
President during his visit " tho city met Win unani-
nous approval.
Atha past twelve CLOCK the President retired from
the 1t had understood that tho reception
would continue uul two O'Clock, and great was tho
disappointment OF hundreds Aho cano 10 the Hall Only
mud thLt they wcIo TOO iaie. Mayor Ely had nu,d
Two clock the hour vr closing the reception, aud
this President Hayes was quo unaware when he
ma,e an important engagement tnu prevous day
Tor one O'Clock The Presidential party, preceded by
the Mayor lett the Governors room and
Where isG a COLLATION. Ola was spread and par.aSen 81
alter which, the President. secretary Evars,
secretary SEIZURE and Attorney General Dcveps en-
tered their carriage, whcn W awaiting then at tho
iroat OF tue principal cnlrancc. When the crowd
caught II glimpse OF President Hayes they sent up
ringing cGccr, which Was again aud Agaln repeated,
when tho Presideut iron ais seat AMI discovering
his head gracefully bowed his Acknowledge ,nts The
party was then rapidly driven up DroAaway TO the
FlIth Avenue Hotel
Mn. JOHN jacob AsroR's
At half past Two o. CLOCK de,euusr was given at the
manson ot Mr.. JoEn Jacob Astor IN honor OF the
President About this hour Tho invited guests
began arrive; and, they were set Gown from
their carragc-, the beautiful toilets oi the ladies
scented a very gay anu charming Appearance About
the O'Clock Close carrasc drove up, and there I'm
media,ely stepped from u President Hayes. lie
stood Tor a moment on sthe sidewalk. wnic hs
son assisted Miss Foote and Mites Platte from
the carriage, who were nedatey ioilo soa by Mis-
Hayes, to whom the Presuent gave MS arm The dis.
t.ngushed party wcrc not generally recognized
by lostercra on The sidewalk, and there was vi
course no demonstration whatever. They entered
the mansion, aud were received by tho uasein-
blcd guests. Carnage followed carriage In RAPID
succession, until there assembled IN tie parlOrs
1alr OF Tho fashionable society OF New
York. In all the rooms tho Was rc1ornt
win the fragrance OF iossrs, aud tho music OF
strlnsed tand lent sentc eXctciuent to the ioSve
sccne Tue drawing room reception lasted ABOUT an
hour, and then the company adjourned 10 the dung
roou where an eics mt COLLATION. had boon prepared.
rotary ana Mss Schnrz lett Tor drive IN The
Park shortly alter tour O'CLOCK.
Ex-Governor h. d. Morgan gave dinner paru TO
he Prcsden nj IN the evening.
WASHINGTON.
K The Presidential party return TO Washington This
morning py the 9;J1 tram, hpitcd express