New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-03-01

.,,r ,,.ssFs TURN OUT TO EXPRESS THEIR GOOD
,r,surs TO GOV. HAYRs-HUGR RECEPTIONS
AFTERNOON AND EVENING.
for TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIRUSe.]
co,rNBrs. Feb 2s.-The reception given by
g., and Mrs. Hayes to the school children and
rils in the various State institutions this after
oon was one of the grandest demonstrations of the
IND ever witnessed in this city. As early as
~,clock crowds of people began to assemble at Capt.
.,souare. The weather was all that could be de-
s;rod warm and bright as the May morning. About
o. m tlr choir from the Institution of the Blind
came into the rotunda of the Capitol where piano
Ri heen placed and the large number of visitors
ere entertained by the choicest of music until Gov.
and Mrs. Hayes made their appearance and shook
nv the hand each of the scholars and teachers as
tbey passed through For hours children in process
s;on from the various schools held undsputed pos
session of the pavements their bright faces flushed
with oy in anticipation of being presented to the
President of the United States
Gov. and Mrs Hayes have always been very pop
Mar with all classes here. Mrs. Hayes has always
taken an active part in benevolent societies here
It's therefore no surprise that to-day all children
teachers and mothers who could we're anxious to
meet and in this simple manner wish Gov and Mrs
HAYES a happy future. 1t was no doubt, very
gratifying to Gov Hayes as he is about leaving the
the main little children who have called to pay their
tribute of love. There was no motive except re-
spect for him and pride in the State of Ohio that
broupbt out nearly 10000 school children this af
teTnOOn.
Alarge number of people from different sections
Of the country arrived on afternoon trains, most OF
them drawn here to attend the reception. Few
very prominent politicians have put in an appear
ance If any are here they scattered as TO DE
beyond reach. All the hotels are crowded TO over
flowing and many visitors have been taken TO
private residences. AS early as shutdown people
began vending their way to tho State House to be
in time 10 secure eligible positions. At this hour
$50 D. m, the rOtunda Of the Capitol and all the
corridors are filed with enthusiastic admirers Inc
reception began at 7, and Gov. and Mrs. Hayes
are now receiving Legislators and citizens III seems
almost impossible for all to gain admission, but
those now in attendance will doubtless pass out anu
allow Others to fill their places. The barracks band
is in attendance, and their music contributes TO
make time pass pleasantly for those i'll waiting
The Columbus cadets in full-dress uniform are now
being presented No such crowd has ever appeared
in the state House for ten years. The best OF
order and good feeling prevail. The Governors
reception ROOM in which the portraits of Ohlos
Governors is elabOrately decked with flowers and
evergreens A beautiful wreath of myrtle and
smilax is artiscally twined around the portrait OF
Gov Hayes
1lp.m.-At 10 the Sergeant-at-Arms OF the House
of Representatives announced that the Governor
and wife, with the respective committees, would
then be presented to the House. Only a few mo
ments elapsed before the hall of the House of Rep
reSentatives was denscly packed by the officers OF
the State Government and citizens. As Gov. and
Mrs Hayes entered the hall they were greeted with
clapping of hands and other tatterlng demonstra-
tons As soon as was possible the gathering was
called to order and DIR. Curtis, President pro tenn OF
the Senate spoke briefly. The glee club then sang
in the most feeling manner 1.-The Star Span9lcd
Banner" after which the President pro TEN.
introduced Senator w. II. Warn0ck, who, on
behalf of the Senate, addressed Gov. Hayes
The speaker was often interrupted by applause
Gen. Charles H. GrosvenoT, Speaker of the House OF
REPRESENTATIVES Oh behalf of the House also spoke
Mr. Grosvenor was received with uproariOus ap-
plause GOV. Hayes was then escorted to the Speak
ers desk and addressed the vast audience. over
10000 people were at the Capitol tonight
Gov. Hayes will leave for Washington On the noon
tram tomorrow.