The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-03-03
Presilenf.Eacct HAYES.

gia Is dated Sth July, 1875, but 1t was not TO take
effect until the death or surrender Of Sir William
Berkeley.
Presidenf.Elect Hayes.
HIS ARRIVAL IN wAsHEGToN-THE GUEST OF
SENATOR sHERAAS-sCESEs AT THE DEPOT
A HEARTY WELCOME.
This morning about 8 O'Clock quite q
number of citizens OF all classes gathered
| in and around the Baltimore and Potomac
railroad depot in anticipation OF the arrival
OF the Hon. Rutherford B. Hayes, who was
this morning declared the duly-elected
President of the United States. Among
those present were Hon. John Sherman and
General Sherman. and there were
about the building Major Richards,
Captain Brock, Lieutenant Kelly, with
detail OF police. Mr.. Hayes and party
were expected on the fast line, due here at
| 9:12 A. NJ, and when it arrived there was
quite rush to get view Of the President,
but he wasn't there. 1t was deemed expe-
dent at Baltimore to make two trains, and
Mr.. Hayes and party took the second Sec
ton of tho fast line, which left Baltimore
at S:25 \. NJ. and arrived in the depot here
at 9:52 \. NJ.
SCENES AT THE DEPOT.
The crowd in and about the depot con-
tinucd to grow in size until the train ar
rived. Shortly after 8 O'Clock the depot
building was filled with people on the lower
floor. General and Senator Sherman. Colo
mel Bacon, of General Sherman's staff, and
Commissioner Dennison accepted the invi-
tation OF Mr.. j. Il. Sharp, and occupied
one of the office-rooms in the second
story. The platform was kept entirely
clear OF those who were only specta-
tors, but the friends Of the President-elect
and his party were allowed by the police to
pass. Among these were Mr.. C. c. Willard,
of the Ebbitt House, and Assistant Ser
gcants-at-Arms G. S. Draper and G. w. Will
SON, of the Senate. At few minutes OF 10
O'Clock the police formed lines extending
from the ladies' entrance OH B street through
the depot to the platforms, behind which
the crowd was densely packed. 1t is esti-
mated that in and around the building
there were over two thousand persons.
ARRIVAL OF THE PRESIDENTIAL PARTY.
About this time General and Senator
Sherman and Commissioner Dennison made
their way down to the platform, where they
were Joined by some of the personal friends
of members Of the distinguished party az
irving. At 9:52 A. NJ. precisely the train
made its appearance, while on the
outside were heard cries of "Here
occupied the rear car Of the train,
"P. & 4. r., No. 120" ana Major
Richards, Captain Brock, and others of the
police Immediately took positions near it, and
in few moments Governor Hayes, Mrs.
Hayes, and others Of the party disembarked
and were heartily welcomed. Mrs. Hayes
took the arm of General Sherman and Mr..
HAYES the arm of Senator Sherman,
while Colonel Bacon, Mr.. Willard, Mr.. C. p.
Benedict, and the Assistant Sergcants-at-
Arms Draper and Wilson looked after the
comfort of the remainder Of the party.
MRS. HAYES.
Mrs. Hayes's face was radiant with smiles
as she greeted her waiting friends, and as
she passed through the lines words were
heard: Is that Mrs. Hayes; what sweet,
pleasant-faced lady?"
GOVERNOR HAYES
is decidedly q tine-looking man, with
kindly face. He walked with Senator Sher-
man Immediately behind General Sherman
and Mrs. Hayes, and was attired in dark
clothes, and wore silk hat. AS soon as he
entered the building the crowd broke out in
loud and hearty cheers, which continued
until the party passed out Of the building
and took the carriages assigned them.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hayes, with General Sher-
man and Senator Sherman, entered the car
riagc of the latter, and were driven at once
to Senator Sherman's residence, OH X street
near Fourteenth. Colonel Bacon escorted
Miss Fannie Hayes and the President-elect's
sons to another carriage, and they also pro-
cecded to Senator Sherman's residence. 1t
is understood that the family will be
TIE GUESTS OF SENATOR SHERMAN
until Mr.. Hayes takes the oath OF Office.
Others Of the Presidents party took car
riages and drove to the Ebbitt House. Not
withstanding q heavy rain was falling at
the time, rs the party was getting into car
riages the crowd pressed around, and there
was great cheering until the vehicles left.
Tomorrow night President Grant will
give farewell entertainment to his Cabi-
net, at which Prcsident-elect Hayes and the
ladies accompanying him will also be
guests.
WHERE GOVERNOR HAYES HEARD THE NEWS.
The news that the House had been checked
in its fiibustering movements, and that the
final declaration had been made that Hayes
had been declared President in Joint conven-
ton, was first made known to Governor
Hayes at a station called Marysville, on
the Northern Central railroad, between
Harrisburg and Baltimore. Colonel Louis
Weir, of the presidential party, re-
ceiyed the news, and at once woke
the President-elect and informed him
of the glad. tidings. He received the in
formation with no marks of dissatisfaction,
but was not wakefully- furried by the news,
and after a moment turned over and went
to sleep again. Then Weir went into the
adjoining car, occupied by the friends Of
Governor Hayes, and made the announce
ment. Cheer after cheer rent the air, and
almost involuntarily the occupants began
to sing with fervor, "Sherman Marching
Through Georgia. p Washington Star.
THE AIRLINE AND IT'S DEvELoPMFNTs.- =
Our readers are doubtless aware that the
Atlanta and Richmond Airline railway
has at last emerged from its protracted liti-
CATION by sale under decree Of the Fed
eral court, which was confirmed by final
order OF the court some three weeks ago.
By this sale the bondholders became the
owners Of the road, who will perfect their
organization by the election Of officers with
in the next thirty days. Now, for the first