Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-21
The Presidents Northern Trip.

fAb1AN IOUSfI IN. liz mug. -o be
Presidential party arrived at Wells river By
special traiu lroIl Windsor They were re-
coivcI viii, hearty cheers by large crowd OF
people. President Hayes spoke as follows -
FeUoW Citizens-It will be impossible for us
to stay long enough for Us to have general
shaking Of hands, for the audience is too large
aud the distance to be travelled by US too great
TO admit Of it. You must be satisfied with
having the same advantages that have-that
Of seeing. You came here to see me and l
cine to see you, and to use the expression of
the late President Lincoln, II have to say that
we have altogether the best of tho bargain
Ga making these Acknowledgements it is not
my purpose to enter into any political discus
sion. We arc gathered here of all political
parties. While We may differ as to the ways
and mcaGs We all shall agree that the General
Government must and should be administered
for the common prosperity and common beDe
fit of al Inhabitants 10 our country. We may
| make mistakes, but they will be from the lack
Of Judgment or knowledge, and trust it will
be through or arise from 20 lack Of disposition.
| must leave you now, but take great pleas
ure in Introducing to you Judge Key, man
| that has been greatly wrong in the past, but is
greatly right nov.
Judge Key. Mrs. Hayes and other members
| Of the Caboet came forward and were cordially
greeted. On board the train The Presidential
| party was received and welcomed by Gov. Pres
| colt.
At Lisbon, where short stop was made
MIR. Hayes said -
Ladies and FeELow Citiaens--l appear 10
give in brief way my thanks for your cour-
tcous welcome, travelling to the top Of Mount
Washington, So as to view its beauties at a
scasouaJc limo. We have no time for hand.
shaking aud speech making, and can only say !:
How do you do, and good bye"
Mrs. Hayes and members of the Cabinet ap-
poared and were warmly received.
| At Ltlleton band OF music and o crowd of
citizens greeted the party, and the President
and members of the Cabinet responded briefly,
Mr.. Hayes introducing the members Of his
Cabinet.
| At Twin Station band and large number
Of people were assembled to greet the PreSi
dent and party. All appeared on the platform,
the President talking moment with Rev.
| Henry Ward Beecber and wife, who Joined the
| party and accompanied them 10 that place, ar
irving there at l2:45. Alter short reception
in the parlor Of the hotel dinner was served.
Then the trip to Summit was commenced
TIpTop HOUSE, MT. WASHINGTON, N. H.,
Aug. 2O.-The Presidential party arrived here
| at 4:O5. They we're conveyed 10 two cars, taken
up by separate engines The ride to the
mountains was much enjoyed by all, partcu
tarly by President Hayes and wife, Points OF
interest were examined along the route, and an
hour spent here 10 the enjoyment Of the tDc
scenery from different points The day was
fac, aud more than usually warm. A reccp
l-ll b,, bo opf nd in, ,
large parIor, and general shaking OF hands
participated in by all.
FAarAN HOUSE. N. H., Aug. 20.-Tho
Executive party. alter pleasant trip to the
summit of Mt. Washington, returned here to
pass The night, reaching the hotel about I
o'ciock. At o'clock supper was served, after
| which the spacious parlor Of the house vas Wis
tied and q reception OF half au hours duration
vas held by The President, members Of the
CabGot and ladies. The march from the din
ing hall was led by Prcsdeut Hayes and Mrs
Governor Prescott. Governor Prescott and Mrs.
Hayes, Secretory Evarts and lady, followed by
other members Of the Cabinet and invited
guests. Alter all bad been received, including
prominent citizens from all parts Of the Union,
the following address was presented to Presi
dent Hayes by Carroll Dana. Of New York -
To Ills Eccellsucy, e. E. Euyes, Pres:dsnt:--
Sir.--Tho undersigned temporarily sojourning
horo, but citizens OF different States and of differ
ent political daag AID associations desire 10 OK
pross TO you their entire satisfaction with the
course You hAvo pursued in the exercise Of the
Office CT President. Your consistent and per-
sistent efforts 20 reform the civil service of the
sountry meet with our unqualified appreciation.
and your so.cal(d Southern policy seems to us not
only wso in itself but the faithful execution Of the
Constitution and laws as you found them. That
tho Providence who orders ths destinies Of ma
tons msy give you all needed strength and wis.,
dom to sustain you aud guide you 10 the end in
performing your a!duous duties is our sincere
desire.
Signed Roach Vunderpesl, Of New jersey;
VIM. Monsie, A. Carroll Dana, of Now York
Harry Conrad, II: N. Lockwood Of Philsdsl-
phis. Pa; VIM. Sloane, of New York; Otis
Norcross, of Boston, Mass. Ira N. Esrrisoh of
New Jersey; e. Havemeyer. Ct New York; s.
Marsh, Ct New Hampshire; }. Q. Hare. Of Phil
adelpnc; Pa. James Low Of New York II.
Schubark, of New York; DR.. d. S. Smith, CT
Now Jersey, and thirty-tiye others. all represe
sentative mon Of different States in the Union.
President Hayes replied that ho was graft
lied to receive az expression Of confidence and
esteem Of 80 respectable company Of gentle
men. n musical entertainment Of rare excel
cncc was then offered the company. The even
ing was brilliant one.
NoPtiuoI SOuuuE uaS iutlLcu Tue IfeSlueDC
to visit the Capital Of Maino before he leaves
New Cog land, and Mr.. Blaine has sent him
the following dispatch -
AUGUSTA, Me, Aug. 20, 1877.
10 lis E:cceZlency President Hayes, NQrM
Cona0ay. Neao Hampshire:
I sincerely hope ycu will fnd it practicable
and agreeable to visit Augusta ia response to
Governor Connor's invitation, and trust that
you and Mrs. Hayes and all members of your
suite will accept tho Inequalities of my house
during your stay. have consulted Governor
Conuor, and find that this arrangement for
your private entertainment will entirely harmo.
nze with tho public courtesies to be extended
to yoC by the State. j. G. BLAINE.
CRAWFORD HOUSE. N. H., August 2l.-
President Hayes and party left Fabyan's at
7:45, and by special train passed through the
Notch. The morning was clear and warm, and
an observation from the cars gave a fne view
OF The mountains. Upon reaching North Con.
way, at u:l0, carriages were obtained and the
K:arsagc House visited where reception was
held by the Executive and Cabinet. The
greeting was the warmest given 10 New Hamp
shire.