New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-03-03
GOV. HAYES'S ARRIVAL.
VISITS TO GEN. GRANT AND THE CAPIToL-HE
MAKES A GOOD IMPRESSION.

MAKES A GOOD IMPRESSION.
TRY TELEGR TO TIIB TRIBUSR.l
WASHINGTON March Gov Hayes was greeted
=, his arrival at the Baltimore and Potomac Rail
u.v station this morning by crowd of people who.
desnite the rain gathered there TO catch glimpse
~ the new President He arrived shortly before 10
o'clock He was met by few friends in this city.
Dsembarking from the train, the Prosident-elect
and his party passed quietly out Of the station and
took carriages TO Senator Sherman's house. Mrs.
HAYES leaned upon the arm of Gen. Sherman, and
the new President on that of Senator Sherman. No
mblic demonstrations OF any kind were made. No
great display took place, and the President arrived
os any private citizen might have done.
Al about noon Gov. Hayes went to the White
House. and paid his respects to Gen. Grant The
marty were Immediately ushered into the Council
Chamber where the Cabinet were in. session. All
proceedings stopped and the courtesies and fOrmal-
ties OF introduction took place. The President-cect
vas cordially greeted and congratulated by Prcsi-
dent Grant and the members of the Cabinet all of
whom with the exception of Secretary Morrill, were
present. Mutual expressions of happiness at the
termination Of the long question that has agitated
Congress aud the country were exchanged. Cen
eral conversation was briefly held, and the Prcsi-
dent and Presdent-elect had an earnest, quiet
conversation of some minutes duration, III which
the former acquainted the Presldent-elect with
the directions given concerning the new occupancy
Of the Executive Mansion, and of the arrangements
made IN regard TO the inaugural ceremonies, far
As concerned the present Chief Magistrate. There
were several personal and political friends of Gov.
HAYES on the main portico of the Executive Man
SION when the party left all of whom approached
and shook hands. Upon leaving the White House
Gov. Hayes drove at once to the Capitol. Ibis
move took everybody by surprise, and by its frank
ness and courage gave general satisfaction 1t was
supposed that he would keep himself very much III
retracy in the shelter of Senator Sherman's home,
until the ordeal of Inauguration day should be
passed Many thought'it would be unsafe for him
TO be seen in public at time when the strong
excitement of the final struggle over the count had
scarcely begun to subside. 1t was feared that the
frantic and threatening talk OF the hhDusters
might have unhnged the mind of some weak
Drained fellow who would seek TO make himself
famous as Weldon did the other day in Newt Orleans.
Evidently Gov. Hayes felt 10 such apprehcnsions.
Alghtng at the east entrance the party passed up
stairs and into the Yice-Presidents rOom Not
half dozen people OF the crowds lettering i'll the
halls and reception-room seemed TO recognize the
man everybody wanted TO see. Gen. Sherman, who
is known by sight TO all Washington, attracted far
moro attention than the new President. The news
soon spread through the building of the presence OF
the distinguished guest AT first an effort seemed to
be made 10 make the reception rather exclusive
affair and to give a few leading Republican Con-
grrssmen an opportunity for private conferences
with the President-elect but the desire to welcome
him was so general and hearty that the fOrmalty OF
showing IN visitors two three at a time was soon
broken down. The room was soon filled with Sen
aors and Representatives of both parties, journal
lists and others, who came and went for an hour
I'LL
were among the number.
Gov. Hayes, as all his old acquaintance continue
to call him. was looking remarkably well. The
suspense Of the past four months does not seem to
have worn upon him in the least. He is the same
genial frank self-pOssessed unaffected gentleman
that he always was. His manner is easy, graceful,
and dignifel. All who saw him for the first time
to-day were impressed by his appearance and his
bearing in the trying position of being courted and
liOnized. One feature of the reception was quite
noticeable, namely, the evident effort of number
Of leading politicians to seize every occasion to pour
their ideas on the Southern situation and the CaDi-
net into Gov. Hayess ears. They seemed to think
there was not amOment 10 lose. The Presldent-eect
left the Capitol shortly after o'clock, and returned
to Senator SAerman's house.
Eice-Presdent-elect Wheeler arrived in Washing
ton at l p. III. He went at once TO the Capitol,
where he arrived shortly after Gov Hayes had leit
in his carriage. Mr.. Wheeler was heartily congrat-
uated by numerous political aud other friends, ana
alter remaining few minutes Ill the Senate LOBBY
eit the building
This evening Senator Oglesby and all the Republic
cans Of the Illinois delegation in the House, with
humber Of private citizens from that State now III
Washington called on Gov. Hayes They presented
10 nan papers and recommendations urging the APP
pohtment of Gen. Logan to be Secretary OF war.
Gov Hayes listened respectfully to what they had
" say, but gave them assurances. Subsequently
,hey were introduced to Mrs. Hayes and other NELL
btrs of the party.
IL may be said that as far as possible in single
oay the new Chef Magistrate has certainly won the
good will of Washington.
GOV. Hayes telcaraphed TO Columbus this after
noon authorizing his resignation rs Governor to be
presented immediately. 1t was prepared in advance
slu left with Lieut.. -Gov. Young.