New-York tribune., 1877-09-19

fBY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRiBUsE.l
LOUISVILLE Sept 1S.-The time OF the Presideht
and his party was fully occupied to-day in visits to
the public schools and the Blind Asylum, and to the
Jacksonville Depot of Army Supplies and IN receiy-
ing various deputations Of citizens, The citizens
We'd in showing the President much as possible In
the brief time allowed. of their excellent colored
schools which rank among the very pest In inc
country The first visit of the forenoon was made
to one Of the fine graded schools for coored children
supported by taxation which falls almost Whouy
upon the white people. 1t was with manifest satis-
faction that the school committee told how Louisville
was the first of Southern cities TO take steps 10
educate the colored race. They spoke of the
heavy annual expense for this purpose sef-imposed
by the whites (who are in n large majority, III TINS
city az an evidence Of the good feeling entertained
toward the blacks At the Blind Asylum, containing
the celebrated American printing house Tor the
blind good deal of time spent IN most inter
esting manner.
This evening the party went to the Exposition, es-
corted by detachment of citizen soldlery, the
march being through handsomely illuminated
streets, SO densely packed with people that
they seemed to contain the whole population Oh
the city. The illumination by candles and
Chinese lanterns was general IN all tne
central portions of the town, and was particularly
brilliant at the houses Of many of the wealthy citi-
zens known to be Democrats of strongest Southern
sympathy. During the day the President met with
nothing but kindness, respect and hearty
applause. Neither by word nor look was there any
intimation of hostile feeling. The President
was gratfed at all the incidents OF his recep-
tion and stav in Louisville. While he knew he
would be received with kindness and hospitality.
he did not anticipate such irupulsiye popular
l.. e of
appear to have but one sentiment toward the
President. For the time being there are no party
lines. Democrats are as earnest as Republicans IN
herexpresson of liking fer the man and perhaps even
more earnest in saying that they believe he Is dong
= great pafriotic work in trying to heal the old fued
yyeen the North and the South, and arouse vivid
sentiment of fraternity and common nationality.
Last nights reception and ball were great
social success, and had too political signi-
fcance in harmony with the demonstrations
of the day, for the reception was attended Dy
many ladies Of the best families of Louisville,
Frankfort and Lexington, whose Southern feeling
have hitherto kept tbem alOof from the society ol
those who differed with them III the war. In their
cordial greetings of a Republican Presi lent and his
wife. thesC-ladrs showed that tney too, are moved
by the spirit Of the hour, and are glad TO forget the
arrangements Of the past.
SPEECHES AT \ YOUNG LADIES' SCHOOL.
LOUISVILLE, Sept. 1S.-The Presidential re-
c.p ion was continued this morning. The pubic schools
for white aud eOorcd children were visited. and ad-
dresses were made by President HAYES, Secr'tarlcs
Thompson Evarts. McCrary and General Ky. Welcome
remarks by pupils aud hUrl offerings and presentations
TO Mrs Hayes formed interesting parts OF the days pro-
gramme.
After breakfast the Presidential party was escorted
4fo gel A Of
pupils greeted the appearance OF their distngu Shed
guests All the members OF the Cabinet except Secretary
schurz who has left, and Atty.Gen. Dcgens VINO did
not come to Louisville, present and also tie Misses
Evarts and Mrs. Hayes.
At the conclusion OF an address OF welcome from Prof
Chase and the presentation Of bouquet representing
the American colols, the President spoke AZ follows:
Irrere mat does not permit me to talk 10 you as
wOu wIsh, IN tue very hea 'lest ana brleiest way
slal congratulate the izens OF Louisville, aud the
eacners AID scholars OF tuIs school, which Is one oi
promise. Now, my irie ds that IL al eap say thanh
ynn You VIII be rad AIN sure 10 hear those who are
ated Wit me IN Government and II my freud,
Mr. Evfts, viii rise, viii Introduce lin to You lAF
pause.
Mr. Eyarts spoke as follows:
We Of the North have been in the habit OF thinking
that puoe education. IN the liberal aud gen'rai
endOwments which the pub &c gives to the comhon
education OF the community, w had somewhat
taGcn tne lead but II j. apparent that mere III
II You nave not gone before It a long wuile since
have looked upon 50 lirse company OI 5choOl Gun
n,
VIII be full OF institutions Tor the same puipose'
ANA with the degree Of results tnat shows them
selves mere. Ny own education III my naive city o.
Boston, until went 10 college, was at lhe puDne
OF tdat city, and quite sure that the Louis
boys nave their snare Of attention, ana when hey
older via be ready 10 gave lhcr sale OF attention
girls OF the puolic schools Laughter and ap-
President Hayes-My friend Mr.. Evarts, says grls.'
He been tninking oi the youn- ides ol hs
you. Applause and iausblerJ
The President presented Secretary McCrary who spoke
briefly. President Hayes then said, II keep my position
standing before you merely indicate that are,
fortunately, passing through Louisville at hop,
skp and jump, having time to Sit
down. Laughter and applausel On tho Intro
ductUn OF Secretary Thompson, he was greeted
with applause, whereupon President Chase remarked.
1--WE will give Mr.. Thorn sOn another cheer because he
Is frOtu Indiana" Applau C.
Secretary Inom ,sOn-Aud perhaps when | tell you
that l commenced INC As A., scnoolteacher you you
We did not thea have as many facilities ior
acqulIn. education as you have. have watched
country intense interest and am satisfied tnat The
security Of people tne SAFETY OF ouf nation, depends
upon the proper framing Vi Tue rising SeeiatIOh Nhdt
ever puDiic may whatever motves may prompt
tnem true rule Is in tue education Of the mothers.
TINS school gives tOhcns Of the success which tue
cause acquire III the city Of LUusve.
take intehse INTEREST III every yhig nat goes ON III ths
cty. once lived here myself an sure ali THIS repre-
atOu OF Intelligence aud ITS enterprise gives Tue
ues assurance % It's Iu'uIe pIosptI5, Let me, th.re-
iOre, exactly IN iitltlOn oi t.e Presden take tie
~ Introduce 10 you slIs Hayes Inc VIC OI tho
President.
President Hayes-Ihere Is one other friend whom
VISA 70 introduce you-Judge Key, OF Tennessee Zap
plausel
Judge Key sald
LApI.s: We sometimes think these are hard times
lladsnuIl; Tho money ever earned Was
/. a. ncl, and ny wages were el0 per MONTH uOuDt
ySst,r tncre - ANY teacher uere lady or gentienn
tnal does get better wages tnan tnat. nave no
DOUBT tncy Dctrr teachers tian lL1ugI.er.J
am Po.tnaster- General OF tnls cOnntry, and Iasc
cnar.c letters ladies wrie, dnd simply
10 state TO you tnat tne bctter, the nicer, tue
plalIer hand Whlcu letters bacacd, tDc
certainly they reach tnclr point OF destination