The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-03-06
oouprr,urrAaY Axp STATE DINNERS
TO HAYES.
ISne for HE hsomSsh's sake.
He IL Congratulated BY the Louisiana Re-
turning Board.
Don Cameron Plays Sharp Trick on Presi
dent Grant.
RandaII's valedietory.
Especial Telegram TO the Chicago Iimes')
SHERMAN ENTERTAINs.

man and wife entertained at dinner, in |
honor of their presidential guest tonight,
/. party OF Ohio people consisting OF
Chief Justice Waite, Justice Swayne, ex-
Gov. Moves, Gen. Sherman. and ex-Con.
gresham ShelIabarger and ladies. Many
visitors called al tne sherman residence
both before and after tea to tender con- |
pratulations. They were nearly all per-
mi,ted to see Hayes. Some, however,
were prevented by the crowd who
throngsd the door Of the residence.
stalwart policeman was stationed near |
the front door. Three ushers received
the visitors and conducted them into the
presence OF Mr.. Hayes. AT half-past
a large delegation OF
ILLINOIS REPUBLICANS,
Headed by Senator Oglesby, called upon
the president elect and were introduced.
Among this number we're Representa-
tiyes Burchard and Hurlbut and Senator
Logan. In the reception tonight Mrs.
Hayes was assisted by Mrs. Justice |
Swayne and Mrs. Senator Sherman.
Senator Sherman introducing the callers.
1t was entirely an informal affair. A
son OF Mr.. Hayes stated that this crowd
OF visitors had scarcely been anticipated,
but was highly gratifying to his father.
On account Of the press OF visitors, no
conversations of political significance, so
tar a. could be ascertained, took place.
Senator Sherman had in side room
soME WINE AND WHISKY
Of very good quality with which many
Of the gentlemen RECALLED themselves.
The senator himself drank little wine
only. The president elect drank no
whisky but, like Sherman, partook
lightly Of wines. Alto a special artist of
The London Illustrated Nesos made
sketch Of this interesting little extern
pore reception. Hayes kept himself
very quiet throughout the evening, con-
versing only in general way upon po-
htical topics and little more particu.
larly in social way. He painly shows
the embarrassment Of his new position
and does not trust his tongue as lie would
at the Buckeye capital or.his home town
THE MANNER OF MRS. HAYES
ls amIabIe, but not brilliant. She is APP
parently a woman Of good sense aud
winning ways. The most noticeable
feature is her matronly and unostenta-
tious bearing. A number of ladies who
have met her since her arrival to-day are
much pleased with the social prospect at
the white house in the new administra.
ton. Hayes exhibits tar greater affability
than Grant as a receiver. There is some
variety and small amount OF blunt and
somewhat coarse wit in his greetings.
The two administrations, the old and
new, are to meet at the festal board to.
morrow upon the occasion of
GRANTS FAREWELL DINNER
To his cabinet. This repast is to be the
most elegant, it is said, that has beer
given at the presidential mansion sinct
its present occupant took possession
The entire household is on the 60 to
night, preparing for to-morrow's event
The caterer Is ransacking the market
that his part shall not be found want
ing. 1t lis understood that Mr.. Haye.
and family, Gen.. Sherman AMI lady,
Chief Justice Waite. and others, will be
the invited guests besides the members
ofthe cabinet and their wives.
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch
STATE DINNER.
WAsHINGToS, March 3. The president
and Mrs. Grant gave state dinner this
evening In honor of the president elect
and Mrs. Hayes.
The following were present: Presiden,
elect and Mrs. Hayes, the secretary Of
state and Mrs. Fish, Mrs. Secretary Nor.
rili Secretary Morrill, was too III to at
tend). Secretary OF War and Miss Cam.
eron. Secretary OF Navy and Mrs. Robe.
son, Secretary OF the Interior and Mira.
Chandler, Postmaster-General and Mrs
Tyner, Attorney-General and Mrs. TAFT
Hon. Vim. A. Wheeler, yice-presiden
elect, Senator and Mrs. Sherman, Sena
tor and Mrs. Boutwell,, Senator Sharon
Senator Booth, Mr.. and Mrs. Creswel
ChietJsstice and Mrs. Waite, Gen. an,
Mrs. Mitchell, MIR. and Mrs. F. Grant
Mr.. and Mrs. Sartoris, Mr.. L. s
Grant, Jr., and MIR. Webb c
Hayes, son Of the president elect
The following Is a copy OF the Invitation
sent to the president elect and Mr.,
Hayes:
1.-THE president and Mrs. Grant reques
the pleasure OF Gov. and Mrs. Hayes
company at dinner Saturday evening a
Io'eiock. An early answer Is desired.
"Asrch I. 1871"
ina being the last state dinner to b,
given ~ the president and Mrs. Grant
saorts were made to render II unusuall,
brilliant sad worthy Of the distinguished
guest.
Especial 70 the st. Loais Republican,
CONGRATULATIONS FROM WELLS.
Immediately after the returning boart
was relsassd this morning, the four uem
bers called on Hayes and paid to h,p
thsir congratulations.
MONDAYS PROcEssIoS.
The Inauguration procession on Nor
day VII b very large, notwithstandin
the dslsy In the choice Of the prssidsn1