The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-10-12
HIVES al Frederick.

the main stand, in tull view Of tbousands
of people from Maryland, Pennsylvsnia
and Virgins. The President having
been introduced to the multitude and re-
ceived with enthusiastic cheers, John
Ritchie delivered an address of welcome,
in which he said: Mr. President, your
reflection rs you contemplate this land
scspe is how marked the contrast be-
tween the circumstances that attended
your former presence on our soil ana
those which now surround you. linen
YOU came rs soldier; the tread of con-
tending armies shook the esrtBj carnage
and desolation ruled the scene. Inc
heights of yoader mountain, which now
broods 50 serenely DER this peaceful val
lev, were famed into a volcanic aspect
by belching forth the fires OF opposing
artillery. Down the side of that very
mountain your own form was carried
prostrste and bleeding from the
battle that wsged across II,
and uLder its shadow you
were nursed by the gentle hand OF our
own people to health and vigor again.
The orator assured the President that the
masses OF bis countrymen would award
the verdict of "Well DONE" for having
used the opportunity OF his great ottice
since in it, to bring back peace and
unity to the long distracted country.
The friends of the South, he said, will
applaud, the friends of the Union will
applaud you, for in restoring the first,
YOU have re-estsblshed the other.
The President responded ss follows
LADIES AND FELLow-CITIzENs:-1
thank YOU for this very cordial reception.
| wish to return my thanks I" the civil
authorities OF Frederick and to the man
ayers of the tho fair tor their kindness
in inviting me TO be present to-day. The
interest to be promoted by an Institution
like this Is most important to every
single interest in our country. IT the
farmer or planter ls prosperous 1t Is
almost certain that the country will be
prosperous. Every other interest finds
its advantage III whatever promotes the
agricultural interest, and If to-day we
NAV with reason rejoice at the prospect
of reviving prosperity, 1t Is very largely
because tho agriculture OF the country
il prosperous. Good crops and good
prices for agricultural products make
good times. Applause. All the ave-
nues OF trade find their gains in the
transportation OF agricultural products
We come, then, to take part in your fair
because it largely represents TO the coun-
try the agricultural interests OF your
county OF Frederick as we'll as that
throughout the United States The
beauty of this county which we now look
upon, the fertility OF its soil anG IN
skill and excellence of cultivat'u !
think are knowR throughout the 'un-
try; certainly in that part OF the U"ttea
States in which l reside this county IS
indeed well known. We have the sdysn-
tsge in my neighborhood OF large num-
Der OF most respectable citizens who
hailed originally from the good old
county of Frederick. [Applause. The
counties of Seneca and Sandusky,in Ohio,
contain many most respectable families
who look back with pride and affection
to this county and city OF Frederick.
Being familiar with former citizens OF
MARYLAND who now have homes IN Ohio,
| do not feel that | am stranger here.
+ Applause. Perhaps it would amuse
YOU if | undertook TO tell some OF
the anecdotes these citizens OF Ohio tell
about their old Frederick. There wss
no such fertility OF soil in Seneca and
Sandusky and such excellence OF fruits
or crops MS could be found in o'd Fred
erick. Laughter and appluSe. And
now, in conclusion, | wish TO say that |
WAS formerly treated so well in this
county that l shall always remember
with affection and gratitude to your cltl-
zens the days | spent here. Applause.
You will, perhaps, be GLAD TO become
acquainted a. with some OF the gentlemen
associated with me in the govern nent.
We have with us the Attorney-General
and Secretary of War, neither OF them is
q farmer, but have uo.iced
that on occasions Ike this the
farmers do not 20 all the talking.
rApplause and laug hter. Permit me to
Introduce the Attorney General the
United States.
The Attorney General having ex'
pressed the pleasure it gave him TO be
present and made few general remarks.
Secretary McUrsry WAS introduced. He
sad he came from the fertile region OF
the Northwest, where almost the only
industry Is agriculture. II he nigh!
utter q word of advice to the young men
here assembled, it would be 10 ask them
no. to turn their course towards the
great cities but to look towards the agri-
cultural sources OF prosperity. The old
States were full and the best agricultural
lands there are all taken. He would not
rs Horace Greedy did, advise them 10 "go
West" but, as sn Iowa man, ask them
to come West. There were broad acres
of cheap and fertile lands to encourage
honorable industry, and when the sur
plus Industry shall be turned in that di-
rection, you will see fewer idle men
roaming through the country in quest
of work.
Numerous persons crowded around the
stand and shook hands with the
President. The party were then
escorted through the FAIR Grounds, the
display being large in all the depart
ments, and afterwsrd to the deaf and
dumb asylum and to the cemetery
contsining both Union and Confederate
soldiers. The party dined at the City
Hotel and were the guests of the Agrcul.
tursl Association. On the way to the
cars, as on the arrival IN the morning, the
streets were crowded with people to see
the distinguished visitors. The recep.
ton was everywhere cordial, and the
Presideat expressed the great pleasure
the trip had afforded. Ali returned to
Washington at half past seven.
Iowa Election.
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