The New York herald., 1877-11-02
THE PRESIDENT.


CONCLUSION OF THE VISIT TO RICHMOND
MORE SPEECHES At THE AGRICULTURAL.
FAIR-yIsITISo AND FINAL ApIEux-aEruny
TO WASHINGTON.
RIcHnosp, Va, Nov. 1, 1877
The President breakfas,ed with Rev. DR. T. l.
McMurray, an old schoolmaie aud then wen, 10 thu
FAR GROUNDS, where hc was soon surrounded by q
crowd Of aoooo people, and was called upon for >
speech. ac said
LADIES AND FELLOW CrizESs-I am under tho ssscc
tiop OF an Intelligent and discreet Committee Ac
corGing 10 tho arrangements the speaking was done
yesterday, aud yon who present have the
happncssof having escaped that infection (Iauphterl
and now merely that you may bear my under lh,
beautiful. bluc sky and bright Noyember-fa voice.
THAT'S Daniel Webster ~ will say a ycry tew
words In dong 30 congratulate the people OF Wiz.
GINA the evidences have seen OF prospcry neacs
and permanent union. lGrcat cheers
Secretary Evarts now called for. The President
looked around for him, but Mr. Evarts not at hand
The President then rcmarked:-"A young lady suQ.
gesss that the crowd 10 large that tho Secretary 10
lost In it," naughter) Mr. Evarts the front
soon aiterwsrd and the President ad:"Tho lost Is
found" and introduced the wandercr amid much ap-
plause
SPEECH FROM EvARTs.
Mr. Evarts declared there seemed TO he moro joy
over the nnding Of Cabinet Minister who was alb.
sent than over the three that were nos asray.
(aughter) Mr. Evarts spoke OF tho varied resources
OF Virginia We have, said he, the maritime power
which belongs TO tho seaDoard and harbors; agri.
culture that belongs to extended and fertile
fields; mines with their treasures of coal and
iron and the Industry to unlock and operate them;
and habits that belong to climate whore all men
labor all tho round II they choose. (Laughter)
Mr. Evars said further that vrgna's relations the
rest OF tho country wore Of notably advantageous
character, and that her people had cheerful and per-
~ N NJ t,o
hcr iuture was full Of promise. (Applanse.)
Mr.. SHERMAN BROUGHT FORWARD.
President Hayes next introduced Secretary Sher.
who said that he all along heard OF Virginia az
the mother OF States and statesmen he said no be.
lcvcd she was the mother OF good many other
things; she s certainly mother OF the largest crowd
saw on an agricultural fair ground. In conclu.
sion nc sad:-"In q word, let me say leave Rich.
mond with profound sense OF gratitude your Gov.
crnor. your committee ana to you aL believe more
than ever that you and the people Of Ohio are ono
and occupy the greatest country tho world.n TAP
plauso.)
THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY
Colonel Thompson, Secretary oil the Navy WINS now
presented and SAID All should be atmonished by this
bright day, succeeding the rain of yesterday, that tho
clouds dark that they do become dis
pccd Tho clouds which darkcned tho couniry's
future have been swept away, the skies clear,
an agricultural fair, said Mr. Thompson and am .
farmer, too and would ike tako you
with mo 70 tho Wabash; but ! don't wan.
land, not SO fertile as ours, but still glorious and
worthy OF your love ana admiration. Bo truo to her
aud you may be IA tho future as in tho past, the
mother Of States and Statesmen.
MASSACHUSETTS AND
Tho President presented Attorney General Devens.
saying that on pleasant occasion like this Virginia
aud Massach usetts should be together. Virginia was
hero before hum now no would Oring forward Massa-
chusets.
The Attorney General responded in n brief speech
that greatly pleased his audience. am glad to DO
Drhp nnI tA ha hnv. In arNn
get tDero (.aughter.l have always been received
with warm welcome tgreat laushtcr) somewhat vary.
ing from tnis, but assure you tnis Is the most pleas
ant Rencwei aughter.) General Devens remarked that
they oil New England could not speak so owngy us tho
Thompson, yet they could pretty generally make thor
wants understood, and what New England wants is a
prosperous West and South as well North. He said
no glad the times werc auspicous, and be-
cved We could now together pursue the paths
marked by our great iorelahers and yield generous
obedience TO the constitution Let u.s. SAID lie, strive
to hit ufsclves from narrow sectarianism INTO the
broad sunsh, ol naiiona aiism.
The next speaker was DR.. Lorng, of Massachusetts,,
who passed the compliments OF tho hour IN handsome
style.
Aiter tho brief addresses OF members OF tho Cabi.
net Mrs Hayes was led TO tho railing aud presented.
She was received with great oordalty by tho crowd,
who gave her three cheers.
Tho military review formed pleasant feature OF the
days entertainment. The Presidential party pro.
ceeded In carrmecs from the Centennial House TO Wow
the parade and other ceremonies The President rode
up and down tho lines standing ana uncovered and
was continually Cueereu Oy me people, WnHo tne
usual honors wore paid by tno military
Upon leaving Tho iair grounds Mr and Mrs. Hayes
and Judge Meredith stopped at General Anderson's 10
lunch The other members OF the party proceeded to
tho hotel Tho lunch at General Andersons was at.
tended by only those named and the momDers Of Gen
cral Andcrson's amilyi very big family, - the Pres.
ident said IL was.
rnen the residence OF Judge Meredith was visited.
and the President and Mrs. Hayes werc introduced TO
tho mcmbe rs OF that gentlemans family, alter which
they returned to the Exchange cl where the party
again reunited aud after i've O'CLOCK Lett tho
city on the regular train.
RETURN OF THE PRESIDENTIAL PARTY TO
WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON Nov. l. 1871
President Hayes aud party arrived here about eleven
O'Clock tonight, atsucd and weary, but much pleased
with their excursion TO Virginia.