Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-21
Pre- sident Hayes.
HE BIDS FAREWELL TO
VERMONT.
AN ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION In
NEW HAMPSHIRE.

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pressed himself as having spent one of the most
quiet, pleasant and interesting Sabbaths of his
life, saying it was enc of those bright spots which
would never be obterated by the cares and tur.
mos of life.
The party will be joined at Wells River bv
GOV. Prescott of n H., who will accompany
them to the White Mountains.
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, August 20. The
presidential party arrived here from Windsor,
VT, at $40. They were enthusiastically received
ny large concourse of people. The President
and Mrs Hayes, and Secretaries Eyarts. Deyens
and hey appeared on the platform of the palace
car After general band shaking, the Presi-
dent briefly addressed the crowd and then intro
duced Secretaries Evarts, Key and Devens. Sec
rotary Evarts made a short speech. The party
resumed their journey at o'clock.
FABIAN HOUSE, August 20. The presidential
party arrived at Wells River, Vt, at l0.45 o'clock
to-day, by special train from Windsor, the home
OF Secretary Evars. The party consisted of
President Hayes wife and two sons Miss Emma
Foote, Secretary Evarts and two daughters, Miss
Noyes, Postmaster Gen. KEY, Atty Gen. Deyens
Col. Estey Of Vt. and Chief Justice GRAY of
Mass. Here they were received with cheers bv
large crowd OF people, which drew to the rear
of the car President HAYES spoke briefly
thanking the assembled people
Judge Key, Mrs. Hayes and members of the
CABINET came forward and were cordially greeted,
On board the train the Presidents party was re-
ceived by Gov. Prescott and party. Gov. Prescott
receiving them with words of welcome
Mr.. Hayes responded, accepting the invitation
in behalf of the party. Accompanying Gov. Pres
colt are his wife, Coils. Qunt, Ordwav and Hoyt
OF STAN T. H. Rollins and daughter and many
others.
At Bath the President was greeted, and shook
hands with many.
At Lisbon snort stop way made and the Pres
dent was introduced to crowd by Hon. A. A.
Woodson. Mr.. HAYES addressed a few words tn
those assembled. Mrs Hayns apI nhara
the cabinet appeared and were warmly received
At lttieton band of music and a 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 the Twin station a band and large number
OF people were assembled to greet the chief mag
lstrate and party. All appeared on the platform,
the President talking for a moment to Rev. Ii
w. Beecher and wife, who joined the party and
and accompanied them to this place, arriving here
at III After a short reception at the hotel,
dinner was served. Then by special train the
trip to the summit was commenced.
The excursion party, after pleasant trip to the
summit OF Mt Washington, returned here to pass
the night, reaching the hotel at about o'clock.
AT o'clock supper was provided and an hour
passed in the enjoyment of the meal, after which
the spacious parlor of the house was visited and a
reception OF half an hours duration holden by the
president, cabinet and ladies'
The march for the dining hall was led by Pres
Il
colt and Mrs. Hayes, and Secretary Evarts and
lady, followed by members of the cabinet and in
vited guests. After all had been received, in
Guiding prominent Citizens from all parts of the
l. S., the following address was presented to Mr.
Hayes by A. Carroll Dana of \. y;
TO His Excellency, Rutherford b. Hayes, Pres-
dent:
Sif-rhe undersigned temporarily stopping
here, but citizens of different States and Of diff
ferent POLITICAL standings and associations, desire
to express TO you their entire satisfaction with
the course you have pursued in the exercise of the
office of President Your consistent and perss-
tent efforts to reform the civil service of the
country meets with unqualified appreciation, and
your so-called Southern policy" seems to US not
only wise in itself but faithful execution of the
constitution and laws, as you found them. That
prov idence who orders the destinies of nations
may give you all needed strength and wisdom to
sustain you ami guide you to the end in perform
ing your srduous duties, is our sincere desire.
(Signed)
BEACH VANDERPooL of y. j..
VIM. MENsIEs of y. j.,
A. c. DANA OF n. Y,
HARRY CONRAD of Phila.,
III. n. LOCKWOOD of Pha.,
WIN. STONE of n. Y,
Otis NOKCROSs of Boston,
IRA NJ HARRISON of Y. j.,
j. HAvEMEYER of y. Y,
5. MARSH of \. H.,
L. &. HARE of Phila.,
JAMES Low of n Y,
III. SCHUBERT of n. y,
DIR. 5. SMITH of n. Y,
And 80 Others, representing men of different
States in the L nion.
Mr. Hayes replied. lie was gratifed to receive
such an expression of the confidence and esteem
of so respectable company of gentlemen.
A musical entertainment of rare excellence was
then offered, the company consisting of Madame
Louisa Captain of Milan, Mrs. G. c Fernad of
Boston and John w. Hutchinson of the Hutch
inson family, accompanied by Mrs. Jno. W. OBJ
lin, pianist, aud Basdell's orchestra. All the
company joined in singing Aud Lang SyDe. At
the close The official visitors formally withdrew,
though many of the visitors and guests passed a
social hour afterward.
The event was brilliant one, visitors and
guests filling the patlors richly attred, and ele
giant costumes WI re everywhere seen The party
was joined tonight by Coils +. G. Bailey and j
G. Pecker, VINO will accompany the Presden,
during the remainder of his trip.
Tomorrow at 7.45, by special train the party
will pass through the Notch to No. Conway Wis
itng points of interest and returning to dine at
the Crawford House at L 40. Leave Crawford's
at o'clock for Bethlehem. There teams will be
furnished and riding through the town of Little
ton cars will again be taken for Plymouth, where
the party will spend the night
TIP Tor HOUSE, ont. Washington August
90 The Presidential party left the Fabyan House
for this place at O'Clock, arriving here at 400
They were conveyed in two cars, taken up by
separate engines. The ride to the mountains was
much enjoyed by all, particularly by President
Hayes and wife. The points of interest were ex-
amned along the route and halt of an hour was
spent IN the enjoyment of the fine scenery from
different points. The day was fine one and
more than usually warm
reception was held by the President and
wife, in the large parlor, and a general hand
shaking participated in by ALL