New-York tribune., 1877-06-27
RECEPTIONS EN- ROUTE.

terday afternoon, ana tne Nsltois sct iooo III po'
at 1918 this morning. The party travelled quickly
avoiding display, and nothing occurred OF any spe-
cial importance until the train reached Putnam,
Conn. large and prosperous manufacturing center
of northeastern Connecticut, near which is the
famous Putnam VOLTS den. Here the President re-
ceyed his first welcome TO New-Engand, being IN
troduced from the platform and greeted in the name
of the citizens by George II. Phillips. Short ana
happy responses, full of thanks, were made by Mr.
Hayes and others.
The President said
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: am very glad to exchange
greetings with this patriotic gathering OF citizens OF
norfh-eastern Connecticut Ny ancestors BELONGED 70
Windbam, Coun. lAppause. To NOrwicl, Lebanou'
Windham and possibly to Putnam came my ancestors,
the Birchards. My creatgrandfather, | am toe, was
with The company which represented THIS part 9i Co
nectcut and went to take part IN the batte OF bunhr
HILL But friends there is not time for specc-lnaking,
and that you will b. glad to see those VINO hvS
with Allow me to introduce Attorney
Deycns.
The Acknowledgement, Mr.. Devens said:
FELLOW CITIZENS: much obliged to President
Hayes for this introduction and am very giad 10 meet
Won this morning. The demonstration was nor u1ieA-
peeted an sure that from TINS time onwarp a'I t mt
reaches the metropolis Of New-ngland the FTeslIeht
will lie greeted at every station in tue same way Inc
heart of New-Engand always beats walm,y ior tns
comtrehends well that II owing TO the union formed
bv Matted States that have become a great ana
sates am sure that the oldcn spirit OF fathers
still lives in the of New England lApplauseI
The President then said "AllOw me to Introduce
a gentleman from East Tennessee who believes as
You do in a united country and equal human rights
Judge Key, the POstmaster-General" Applause.
The Postmaster-General responded as follows:
MY FRIENDS: 1t has been my fortune to have been
horn in a different section of the country from this
come from that part OF the lanI oi wc you nay" M an
hcard-the Southland am glad to- meet mere tls morn %
Ing many Of the loyal and loyal hearts oi New"
England lAppiause
The DELAY was for a few moments only, and the
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where a crowd had collected, and where, after
welcome by one of the citizens and cheers of the
populace, responses were' again made The Presi-
dent said:
FRLLow-CITTzEvs: I thank You for this hearty vel
come TO Massachusetts l have the pleasure OF nitro
dncng to you Sentean e0mscTa ran EiIn 'g in Tenes
He did not agree with You aud with me III me way
OF voting al the laSt eccton put az ltScnt n1
as you do, that tins Is naton' united couh'r!-ioS
master-G General Key.
The Postmaster-General was received with cheers,
but spoke with great brevty. He SAID:
My FRIENDS Loyal men of the ancient Common
land ana trust that with me You love country its
flag, ITS Institutions, and its liberties. lApplausel
The President then presented Gen. DeyeRs, with
the remark: al now have the pleasure of presenting
to you one of your distinguished citizens. dis
tinguished soldier in the war for tie Union
AttOrney-General Devens." Applausel
Inc |i''oii'oS 1' " , 80 - ,,-. -, -
am very much oblsed 10 ihc ffeslden ana al very
glad to again citizens of Massachusetts and OF NJ!
own county OF MVI'csttI. dli ''i1o ~ ,; i.' "a
have known yeur devotion when 1t was necessary 10
MAINTAIN lle Cnion y! the S"oiu N No." % noie t % F
time mas come Wheh an stFh d" sustain IL ny 'no a. vi
peace; wuen again the eluzens shaI earn deserve nap
plrcss AT the loom and the anV. heary, leii1w cln-
lehs WISH you success Vi Az our pui ana nm [ o
yonT yaey sga,n active win the music Of wheels and
looms that will give to every man an honest living and
competence.
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