New-York tribune., 1877-05-18
THE PRESIDENTS DEPARTURE
FINAL RECEPTION AT JERSEY CITY.
POPULAR INTEREST AND GOOD WILL Shows TO TIE


LAST.
President HAYES lett New-YOTk for WASH
inrton yesterday morning accompanied by Mrs. Hayes,
his son. Webb C. Hayes and Miss FOoe and Miss Platte,
guests tie White House. The party started from the
Fifth Avenue Hotel at $50 o'clock, Elliott i. shepard
aud Gen efevre OF Ohio occupying the carriage WIN
Mr.. and Mrs Hayes, aud Gen. AnsOn @. McCOok riding
with the rest of the party The drive was down Broad
way TO Canast and thence TO the Desbrosses Street
Ferry great business houses along the route elected
comment from the President they pointed out 10
him. and he engaged in animated conversation concern
Ing the commercial prospects OF this city. At the Terry
Hr. end Mrs. Hayes Mr. Shepard and Gen. MeCook
aligtcd and together with Henry NJ Tabor and other
friends who were in waiting meet the party sroled
out upon the pier Before the approach OF boat, a
number OF people assembled and the President COM
PEELED 20 undergo another siege of Handwriting. The
greetings Of the people very cordial and Mr. HAYES
returned thanks with smiles and bows and occa-
siOnal expressions OF pleasure. fine bouquet
Of roses was presented TO Mrs. Hayes by
little girl, who was rewarded with the promise that
the flowers should be placed in a vase in the White
House Upon the boat Mrs Hayes returned TO the car
agc, wlc the President and s friends took mp post
ton in tie front part Of the vessel Here Mr. Hayes
engaged in pleasant chat with those around him, but
was frequently interrupted by passengers who insisted
upon shaking hands with him. Asthc boat moved outnto
the North River the bracng morning air tnged his face
with healthy glow, and he expressed wish that his
entire trip might be pleasant as the sail he was then
enjoying "Prey jus TO this visit was almost az un-
acquainted with the CITY OF NewYOrk was with her
people," said Mr.. Hayes to Gen. McCook, who
was directing his attention TO interesting objects
ON Land and water. As the boat swept
partially Ground in the middle Of the stream he declared
that he had looked upon few finer scenes than that
spread before hmthe houses and towers Of NewYork,
the Palisades with the Hudson curyng gracefully at
their feet the cities and TOWNS frngng the Jersey shore
the bay widening to the SOUTH and the Narrows in
the distance aud the vessels OF all and description
dotting the waters The President especially noticed
the Spanish rgate of the Battery and the Russian neet
just preparing to depart Recognizing the towers OF the
great East River Bridge he inquired concerning the
IL would be masterpiece or engineering. Inc ffesl-
dent recrrcd with evident pleasure 10 his reception by
the people OF New York. lie was really surprised no
said, AT the enthusiasm which every where greeted nm
felt much improved by his respite from official duties
Upon reaching the landing at jersey CITY the Pres-
Vana Railroad Nhcre large crowd had gathered TO see
Mr Hayes Another vigorous attack OF handshaKng
begun, and 1t with difficulty that the members
OF the party could enter the special ear prepared Tor
tleir use Upon the depot platform stu larger crowd
assembled, and the President continued to greet tho
naincI the train started aud during tina; ume
he held lively reception. Among those who
the prominent citizens OF jersey City. Several
pecaOus left thclr cards VITA MT Hayes,
and one gentleman handed him dainty looking letter,
which The President soon aierwAd Opened ani reading
aloud hi, friends provoked considerable merIlment
placed by MI haycz IN LIS poSatt Nleh lhe lrLIh 3 20
gan To Oye ~ J:37 the multitude thronged around the
after for the President, WEe Mr Hayes rom inc
platform gracefully bowed IN return as he disappeared
Gen James Grant Wilson Of this city aud Col hcMiehsel
OF Philadelphia accompanied tue Presldeht ana MS
party. Secretary ScGurz was not on the Tram, Dut was
expected Tat he would return TO WashngJon tst even
n to-day Mr. Eyarts Is detained Ia ils cily Dy Tue
illness OI Il child.