The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-08-22
GOODBYE RUTHERFORD,
FAREWELL FREE DINNERS.
THEY GO TO CAMP MEETING,
Where Fraud Talks OF
Honesty and Heaven
and Such Things.
AND WANTS TO BE PRAYED FOR
HAY STOPPING OVER.
And Keys makes fool of himself.

parture, this morning, President Hayes
aud the cabinet substantially say goodbye
to the mountain scenery of this state.
The trip has been, In every respect, "a fine
one; the weather was clear and delightful,
and everywhere the best accommodations
were furnished All agree that nothing
that could be done has been left uudone,
and the president and his wife express
deep regret that they must so soon leave
the hills that surround them. At 8:45 o.
clock the cars will be taken for Weirs,
where an hour will be spent upon the camp
ground and in admiring the scenery of
Lake Winuepesaukee.
CONCORD. N. H., Aug. 22.-The presi-
dents party left Plymouth 1850 this morn
ing, taking a special train at Ashland,
where short stop was made. The presi-
dent and his wife were introduced to the
crowd by Gov. Prescott and a shaking of
hands was participated in. At Meredith
village SMALL NUN Der had assembled and
the president and his wife were introduced,
shaking hands for a moment and depart
ing amid cheers. At Weirs Station, the
location of the Winnepesaukee eampmeet-
ing, some 500 people were coDgregated to
greet the president aud party. The Wis
it0rs were taken from the train by com-
mittee aud escorted to the preachers stand.
Rev. MIR. Adams delivered an address OF
welcome, IN behalf of representatives OF
IL 600 communicates. He took occasion to
say that the church didn't believe in re.
bellion against God or government, but
did believe IN reconciliation, the bible iu
common schools, observance Of the Sabbath
and in temperance. They rejoiced that the
president joined them in the latter two be-
liefs.
HAYES REPLY.
FRIENDS AND FELLOW CITIZENS. j
wish to assure you this kind welcome
gives me very great qualification, I'VE dc
not, am sure, mistake its meaning; you
are interested in me and those with me
because of the great trust which, under the
constitution and laws, has .devolYed upon
us-you believe with Lincoln that in the
performance of his duties the only safe re
lance for your magistrate is that divine
assistance without (which he cannot sue
ceed and with which he cannot fail, Ny
earnest desire is--my earnest prayers il
that in every difficult and grave emer
gency | may be so guided that all goot
citizens can approve the measures tha
may be adopted aud that all may con
scientIOusly pray for their complete sue
cess. He then introduced General Devln
who made felicitous speech, as follows
L have 10 fears of the people of tn
south; both political parties there hav
endorsed the constitution and all of it
amendments, aud the people have beel
placed by the president and his policy o.
their good behavior, and | am sure the
will keep their faith. thank you sin
cerely for this greeting and | accept
not as compliment to myself, but as
feeling of unity you have for the peopl
of the south.
The president then introduced Postmas
ter General Key, quoting at tho sam
time the seriptural phrase that there
more Joy over one repentent than owe
one hundred who have not gone astray.
, He was against US years and recentl
made a mistake in voting against hiI
/ (Hayes) but was with US on the questlo
of maintaining the union in its integrity
; and on the question of freedom and equa
: ity to all mep, no man is before Judg
Key.
y The Post Master General said lit woult
not be expected / should appear here witt
out embarrassment, it is not without feeling
Of sadness / view this scene. ] am carrie
back to my boyhood days when in that fs
distant south, my sunny home, l attende
meetings like this for Methodists w
/ found in that part of the Union, and In
father was an humble minister in Iyou
Il church, he has been gone now ten year.
n and you have heard how | have wandered
n | will not attempt to quote scripture for
might fail more significantly than ii
= President, but | have heard an old hym
that reads, while the lamp holds oil
to burn the vilest sinner may return.
: The fact that Mr.. Devens and | al
here together shows that the principles
religion have a Ehold in the cabinet,
not throughout the whole country, an
people of New Hampshire and Concord
Secretary Evarts being introduced spoil
Regarding the principles of religion
freedom. Governor Prescott was intr
i duced and in response introduced Mr.
Hayes who was warmly received. III
party then took the train and proceeded {
their tourney. During the FIVE minute
y stop at Tilton the President made bre
C. speech and introduced Jugde Key. Aft
e the speeches by Key, Devins and Evart
ID which were enthusiastically received, Il
g, party then proceeded to Mortified, whe
IL the express from the north was met brin
ing Vice President Wheeler and 9th
= notables, the company then proceeded
Concord without further stops. Reachil
here at 1910 o'claek