The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-10-31

Lafe lIaSSeu over HeE' Uedu 81 lSutiy tuu'
there are few deep traces left. In manners,
conversation, and dress there is charming
simplicity about her. Mr.. and Mrs. Hayes
both seem blessed with good health and
spirits, and, in addition, are sensible enough,
it would appear, to be willing to see and
enjoy the sunny side OF life. .,r..sa
manners, and, like Mrs. Hayes, pleases at
ration thus won. ,..-.--.-. -
OF the younger ladles-Miss PIatt and
Misses Minnie and Louisa Evarts-much
might be said. But prudence suggests that
by the gallant young gentlemen Of this city
who may be favored with their acquaint-
ance the nice things we would essay to
utter will be more acceptably said.
ON TO FREDERICKSBURG.
Conductor W. II. Stratton, in charge OF
the special train, whirled the party on to
Fredericksburg in quick time.
At Fredericksburg the train stopped for
short time. The rain was falling quite
rapidly, and most Of the ladies and gentle
men present stood under umbrellas. A sa-
lutte was fired from gun located near the de-
pot, and band OF music played for minute
or two and was then silenced. Hon. Z. NJ.
BraXton, who had been chosen as orator on
behalf Of the municipal authorities, ascend
ed pile Of lumber which was conveniently
near at hand and addressed the President
and party, who had assembled on the rear
platform of the last car. Mr. BraXton stated
that he had been deputed by the Mayor and
authorities to say that they were gratified to
be able personally to welcome the distin-
guished visitors on their way to the capital
Of the State. They hoped the visit would
not only be pleasant and agreeable in itself
to the President and his associates, but
prove furtherance of the policy he had so
wisely inaugurated. lie spoke OF the Presl-
dents fidelity and devotion to the Constitu"
ton, and Of the measures for the pacifica-
ton OF the country indicative OF respect for
that great instrument.
Mr.. Braxton spoke in q very pleasant
strain and in an eloquent manner, and
nicely uttered the regret that the programme
did not permit Fredericksburg to give him
q more formal welcome.
MR.. HAYEs's ANSWER.
The President, speaking from the plat
form, said:
Gentlemen of the City Government OF
Fredericksburg, Ladies, and FelloW-Citi
zen,-I regret also that our time to stop
here is so short that shall not be able
better to make your acquaintance.
i also regret that / must merely say that
I thank you for your kindly greeting, and
am grateful for the sentiments that have
listened to. And now that you may become
better acquainted with our party, l propose
to introduce to you few gentlemen con-
nectcd with the United States Government,
members OF Congress and OF the Cabinet.
First, l introduce to you Mr.. Evarts, Sec
rotary OF State OF the United States.
The conclusion OF Mr.. Hayes's few re-
marks and the introduction Of Mr.. Evarts
drew from the crowd hearty applause.
HON. w. NJ. EyAnTs.
Mr.. Evarts, in addressing the representa-
tives of the city, said that this was the first
time that he had ever had the pleasure OF
speaking to Virginia audience outside OF q
courtroom. file forgot Lynchburg and
Charlottesyille.1 In his employment as Q
lawyer he had made the acquaintance OF q
number OF our public men, and had seer
something of the administration OF justice
in Virginia courts, and of that he spoke
most complimentary. What had been sale
of the Presidents policy would, he thought
be of no value unless it prove to be, as they
believed that it is, the policy OF the people
Mr.. Eyarts also referred to Virginia:
central position, the advantage it gave her
and of the rich promise Of the future. LIZ
wanted Virginia to think OF herself as
part of the Government, and her people:
would be part OF that great public opinion
which would make successful the measure:
inaugurated by the President.
HON. Mr.. SHERMAN.
Mr.. Sherman was next introduced by thu
President. He said he came among Us a
the request of the President and some O.
our distinguished men to witness Virginia!
advancing prosperity. He came from
State (Ohio) which boasts that it derives it:
existence partly through the generosity o
Virginia-a generosity which has helped Il
make an empire in the west OF land wor
by Vireinia's blood and heroism. [Cheers.
His heartiest good wishes were for the tn
ture prosperity Of Virginia, and with tn
united labor Of whites and blacks he hat
every reason to believe that our fields woult
blossom with unwented richness.
SECRETARY THOMPSON.
The President said that he hardly knew l.
he had the right to introduce Mr. Thomp
son, as he believed that that gentleman
claimed to be Viginian still, but, never
theless, he would venture to do so. 80
Mr.. Thompson declared that, unlike hi
friend (Mr. Evarts), who had never before
opencd his mouth to Virginia audience
he could say that the first time he eve
opened his lips was to Virginia audience
[Laughter.]
He remembered Fredericksburg we'll
had once lived there, and had the fact in
pressed upon his mind by severe illness
which he there suffered. From that time
to this he had been endeayoring to solve
| the problem whether or not his recovery
| was for the benefit of society. Laughter.
Mr.. Thompson claimed still deep interes
in Virginia, and had the right, he thought
to expect and believe that we will preserve
untarnished her honor and integrity ant
Revolutionary fame. There are no longer
he asserted, sections in this country. H'
lived away off towards the setting sun In
Indiana1, and in that far-distant land ~
knew OF no one who did not wish Virgin;
well, and they would all combine with u
to preserve the heritage which our fathers
left.
OTHER REMARKS.
Acknowledgement Devens was next In
troduced, and made short speech, linking
the names OF Massachusetts, ana Vfglnli
together, and trusting whatever advantage
the country enjoyed in this new era nigh
be equally shared by these two States.
Senator Morgan, Of Alabama, wa
brought forward by the President to speak
Dir. Morgan had just uttered, 81 have
but few parting words to say" when OF
the train started. His were parting words
indeed, as he soon became separated IRON
his audience, and Joined the party ii
laughing over the accident which had sc
untimeIy cut off his speech.
AT MILFORD. .su
Fredericksburg was soon lost to sight il
the falling rain and darkening clouds.
MO neyrt stonnaoe was at Milford. There