Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-08-31

General Deveus, Whltelaw Reid, Miss
Foote and Miss Noyes, with the Presidents
two sons, Birchard and Webb and Prof
Quimby of Dartmouth college, LETT Wind
sor Monday morning, at o'clock, for the
White Mountains, in the palace car tender
ell for the occasion by ex-Gov. Smith of ST.
Adams. As the train moved from the de-
pot the President aud Mrs. Hayes stood on
tho rear platform of the car, and amid long
and continued cheering from the immense
crowd of people, babe an adieu to the Green
Mountain State. The President expressed
himself, privately before leaving, as hav-
ing spent one of the most quiet, pleasant
aud Interesting Sabbaths of his life.
The train made brief stops along the
way, aud everywhere was greeted with
large aud eager throng of people, anxious
to see the President and hear word from
him. In several instances he. complied, al
ways to the satisfaction of the people. Al
Hanover, N. H., at the invitation Of Presi-
dent Bartlett aud the Faculty of Dartmouth
college, he made longer stay, and receiv-
ed their words Of welcome, replying as fol-
lows: ut Is very gratifying TO meet the
citizens of this part Of New Hampshire. II
Is gratifying to me to meet tho President
and Faculty of Dartmouth college. Every
body in tho United States knows Dart
mouth college, which has sent ont such
men as Chase, of our own Stale, and ChOate
and Webster. When Webster made his
famous argument in the Dartmouth college
case aud spoke of the men who loved that
little college, Chief Justice Marshall fairly
broke down; aud though it Is no longer a
little college, there are those who love
Dartmouth, and so / say God bless the lit
tie college and all who love It,"
Mr.. Evarts was introduced to the assem-
bly,. lie said he had enjoyed the personal
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he was no stranger TO Dartmouth, and was
always glad TO say a word to the students
in the classes of Choate, Webster and 9TH
ers. The President said that the house
which was once divided against itself was
divided no longer, and as an evidence of
the truth of his statement he called upon
the Postmaster. General TO say few words.
WELCOME TO NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Governor Prescott, accompanied by bis
staff and many leading citizens, met the
President al Wells River, and welcomed
him in fitting words to the Slate. The gen.
tlemen were accompanied by ladies', who
sought au early introduction to the mistress
OF the White House, and she, with a read-
ness 10 crafty her sisters and aid in the &C.
acknowledgement Of the homage extended
to her husband, grsciously responded to
their cordial greetings. At the several
points where the President appeared before
the people be took especial pains to pre-
sent the able men who compose his Cabi-
net, who were prompt and happy in their
| response, thus materially aiding the Presi-
dent in the task of speech making.
The Presidential party took dinner at the
Fabyan House, and then took a special
train for Mt Washington, which was reach
ed at o'clock. The weather was fine aud
the view magnificent, the first that has been
had for a month. This was the first visit
Of many of the party. Thirty years ago
Mr.. Evarts assembled the mountain on
horseback. Judge Devens many years ago
made the attempt, but encountered ter
rife storm and was driven back. The var
ious objects Of interest at the summit wero
inspected by the President and party, who
visited the signal station and the printing
office Of Mr. Burts paper "Above the
Clouds"
The visit to the summit was a source OF
unalloyed pleasure TO all, and was enjoyed
by none more than by the President and
Mrs. Hayes. At 5; 80 they left for the Fab
yam House. AT o'clock supper was serv-
ed, after which a reception OF half an hour
was held by the President and cabinet and
ladies.
THE EXCURSION OF TUESDAY.
The diversion Of the day opened with an
excursion over the Portland and Ogdens-
burg railroad from the Fabyan House
through the whole mountain Notch TO
House, where the party dined. At North
Conway the guests of the Kearsage House
were on the alert to meet the President,
and an hour before the arrival OF the train,
carriages were in waiting 10 convey him TO
the hotel. When the train reached North
Conway the President and his associates
were hurried to the drawing room Of the
hotel, where a brilliant reception was held,
the President being introduced by Hon.
Robert c. Winthrop. The return was then
H. al a. II. Co.
House, where the party was warmly well
coined by Mr.. Barron, and rendered the
hospitality ofthe house.
The reception OF the Presidential party at
the Pemigewasset House in Plymouth was
large aud enthusiastic. As the special train
reached the hotel salute was fired and the
Plymouth cornet band. together with the
Pemgewasset House band. greeted the
party with Hail to the Chief" Soon the
President was introduced by Gov. Prescott
and made brief speech.
Wednesday the train bearing the Presi-
dental party len Plymouth at about nine
o'clock. Popular demonstrations COM
menced at Ashland and continued all along
the route to Concord, and were everywhere
characterized by outbursts of patriotic de-
votion and respect. On reaching Weirs,
the President was escorted TO the stand in
the camp meeting grove, where he was in
troduced TO, and addressed an audience Of
cabinet had briefly spoken, the party took
their leave and proceeded on their journey.
The ride along the borders OF the Lake was
charming and greatly enjoyed by the tour
lists. Reaching 1iton the citizens gave a
rousing reception, and the members of the
party briefly made responses. At North
field, where short stop was made. the
Presidential party was Joined by Vice Pres
ident Wheeler, who, having been prevent
ed from attending the Centennial celehra-
ton at Bennington, came from his home to
join the President, arriving in Concord
Tuesday evening, Gov. Rice of Massachu-
sets. Hon. Onslow Stearns, States Attor-
ney General Tappan and other gentlemen,
who came up on the morning express from
Concord. The greeting between these gen.
tlemen, the President and members of the
cabinet was cordial, and Gov. Rice WAS con-
graduated on all sides upon his restoration
TO health.
ARRIVAL AT CONCORD.
The reception of the President was the
most popular aud demonstrative that was
ever witnessed in that city. The railway
station was crowded, the streets through
which the procession passed were thronged
and the windows were filled with ladies,
who greeted the distinguished vititors with
cheers, clapping of hands, waving of hand
kerchiefs and flags and other manifesto
tons OF respect and qualification. Amer
dining the party repaired to Doric Hall at
The State House, where peoples reception
was held for an hour. AS many as 1000
people shook The Presidents hand After
the reception the guests went out to the
portico steps where the President made the
longest speech since he commenced his
tour. An immense crowd had assembled
to listen to him, and stood In respectful ST.
lence till he was introduced by Gov. Pres
colt, when they broke into rousing cheer.
The speech of the President is elsewhere
reported.
At the close Of the reception a most
splendid entertainment was given TO the