The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-17
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ministration.
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RUTLAND, VT, Aug. 17.-President
Hayes and party arrived in Rutland about
9 o'clock last evening in special train.
They lett Bennington at 6 P. NJ, and the
the journey up was succession of ova-
tions; people gathering at every station,
and cheering the party, Ats O'Clock the
depot was filed with an anxious crowd of
men. women, and children, who broke out
into cheers whenever an engine headlight
showed itself down the track.
As soon askthe train arrived, President
Hayes was escorted to a carriage by Ex.
Gov. John b. Page, the remainder of the
party following, were driven rapidly to
Gov. Pages mansion Here they were
received by Mrs. Page and her friends, a
large number of young ladies arranged
upon both sides of the hall strewing the
floor with flowers as the party entered.
| After lunch had been served the, doors
were thrown open, about one thousand peo-
pie availed themselves Of the opportunity
of seeing the president. The reception
lasting an hour and half. The hous q
was bountifully decorated with flowers
within, but the outer decorations and
illuminations were somewhat destroyed by
a drizzling rain. A beautifully illuminated
arch over the door heamed welcome to the
distinguished guests.
| The Sherman band, which accompanied
the party from Bennington. furnished
music. At the close of the reception the
party sat down to an elegant supper, in
mediately after which they were escorted
to the depot, where a special train was
awaiting them to convey the party tS
Brattleboro.
L I'm
President Hayes left Bellows Falls, at 81
this morning, the occupants of his car haC
been reduced to family party consisting
Icf the President and Mrs. Hayes, Webb
Hayes, Birchard Hayes, Miss Foote aud
Mr.. and Mrs. Bigelow, cousins of the Presi
dent, and Capt Wheeler. of the UniteC
Estates army. Gov. Smith placed hi
private car at the disposal of Secretary
IEvarts 1t will be retained for the use o
the President aud cabinet during thei
stay in Vermont At Bellows Falls tn
train consisting of only the ca
Bellevue" and baggage car en-
tered upon the Vermont Valley road anc
run from Bellows Fall to Brattleboro
a distance of "a miles, whicl
was made 10 SO minutes. Presiden
and ladies of the party retiret
for the night, soon after leaving Rutland
but it being ascertained that the makiDj
r up of the train at BrattleborO, &C
companied by the switching of cars an
blowing of whistles, would disturb th,
president in his sleep, it was decided t
convey the party to ithe Brooks House
!. where they might enjoy an uninterrupte
! night and rest The town was wrapped il
slumber, having been announced that th
president would proceed directly to tn
residence of Bigelow in West Brattlebort
His arrival at the hotel was entirel
: unexpected.
y About O clock the President party aros
: greatly refreshed and breakfast was serve
10 quiet at 8;45; it was simply famil
breakfast, Mr.. and Mrs. Hayes, Mis-
: Foote and the Presidents sons, Webb an
Birchard, being seated at one table; q
< 9:39 carriages were driven to the coo
:, where few hundred persons had gathe
ed in. The start was made for the hon
. of Austin Burchard, the Presidents uncl
. in Fayetteville The, party will retur
,r this p. M, and a reception will be held
n- the Brooks house this evening. The Pres
is dent goes to Windsor tonight.
a. At o'clock the intelligent agent of II
3 Associated press at Chicago closed th
!. todying account. The country will
A pleased to know the Presidents family hs
l. a good nights rest and quiet fami
= breakfast, and will also hope "Unc
N Austin Burchard" will treat them gently
or the poor tired dears!