Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-08-24

Moody, stabbed Eastman Arnold, with
pocket knife. Arnold received q cash in
the breast, one on the back and ent on
the hand His wounds. though severe are
not dangerous. Moody.was arrested.
Mo, ements of the President and Party.
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION. VT, August
s0.-At Lisbon, the President was
introduced to the crowd by Hon. a.
A. WOOls0n lie said Ladies and Eel
low citizens: | appear to give in 8 brief
way my thanks for your courteous welcome.
Travelling to the top of Mt. Washington so
as to view its beauties at soasonable time,
we have no time for hsnd-shaking and
speech-making, and can only say How do
you do and good bye" Mrs. Hayes and the
members Of the Cabinet were warmly re-
ceived.
At Littleton the band and citizens greet
ed the party and the President and mem
bers of the cabinet responded briefly. Mr..
Hayes introducing the members Of the cab
met.
At Twin station the band and people as
sembled to greet the chief magistrate and
party. All appeared on the platform and
the President talked for moment with
Rev. Henry Ward Beechcr and wife, who
accompanied the party here. Alter short
reception in the parlor. dinner was served,
then by special train the trip to the sum
NIT was commenced.
AUGUSTA, Me-, Aug. aO.-Gov. Common
to day sent telegram to the President. in
viting him to extend his tour to Maine, and
become the guest of the State. The COVER
nor tenders review Of the state militia
and offers to despatch a staff of officers to
conduct the Presidential party
Mr.. BLAINE INVITES THE PRESIDENT To BE HIS
GUEST.
The following telegram was also sent To
His Excellency President Hayes;
North Conway, N H., sincerely hope you
| you will find it practicable and agreeable to
visit Augusta. in response to Governor
| Ccnnor's invitation, and | trust that
you and Mrs. Hayes and all the members of
| your suite will accept the inequalities Of
my house during your stay. | have con-
suited Gov. Common. and find this arrange
ment for your private entertainment will
entirely harmonic with the public courte-
sizes to be extended to you by the State.
| Signed, j. &. BLAINE.
Plymouth, N. H.. Aug. 20.-ln antiei-
patton of the arrival of the Presidents
party, tomorrow evening, the Pemegewas-
sett House aud village will be beautifully
decorated. A reception committee has been
appointed and warm welcome will be
given by democrats as well as republicans
THE PARTY AT THE TIP TOP HOUSE.
TIT Tor HOUSE, Mt. Washington, Aug
aO-The Presidential party arrived iron
the Fabyan House at 4:05, in two car
drawn by separate engines The ride tt
the mountains was much enjoyed by thu
President and wife. The points of interes
were examined along the route and al
hour was spent here in the enjoyment o
the scenery The day has been fine. re
ception was held by the President AMI
wife in the large parlor.
FABrAN HOUSE. N. H., Aug. a0.-The eI
ecutive party after a pleasant trip to thu
summit of Mount Washington, returned
to the hotel here. After supper half hou
reception was held by the President ant
cabinet and ladies. The persons receiv e'
included prominent citizens from all part
of the union. congratulatory addres
was presented to tho President signet
by representative citizens Of differen
States. The party was Joined to
night by Colonel Bailey and Colone
Pecker who will accompany the Presiden
during the remainder of the trip.
Tomorrow by special train the party vii
pass through the Notch to North Conway
Wis iting points of interest and returning
dine to at the Crawford House They will
leave the Crawford at one O'Clock for Beth
lehem, and riding through the town t
Littleton, the cars will be again takel
foT Plymouth, where the party will spen
the night.
AUGUSTA, Me-. Aug. 2l.-Secretary Evart
telegraphs Gov. Common that the Presiden
cannot at present visit Maine. but hope
soon to do so. The President sent the fol
lowing telegram to Mr.. Blaine
FABYAN House, Aug. 2l.-To James q
Blaine. Augusta greatly regret that m
inability to accept. at present, Gov. Con
nor's kind invitation to visit the state o
Maine will deprive me of the pleasure o
enjoying the hospitality you have s.
cordially protfsred. (Signed,) RntherforI
b. Hayes.
PLYMOUTH, N. H., Aug. 2l.-Aiter th
banquet at the Crawford, the Presidential
party left for the Fabyan House, where
special train was taken. At Bethlehem
coaches were provided and the party con
yeyed to the Maplewood House. where tn
guests received the President who was in
troduced by Gov Prescott. and received b,
Francis Wells of the Philadelphia Bulletin
who made humorous illusions to the Haye
fever and said the place abounded in Presi
Dental Washington. Jefferson
Monroe and Adams. The speaker was glaC
the Haze" which surrounded us had dis
appeared and made way for thu Presi
dent whom he welcomed in th'
name of the guests without regard Il
party. They all had common CLAIM
on him for all had helped to make hin
President. As democrats they had invited
the electoral commission. and as republi
cans they had managed it. lie ended BY
saying Around you are the works o
nature. and We who have been here so lonG
as to study them have been at II loss to de
eide between them and tho beautie
of nature you see before you
The President replied, IL Ihanl
You heartily for this welcome AM
| havo NO trouble in choosing between thu
beauties OF nature and the beauties OF which
you speak," Advancing he took the hand
of the nearest lady and thea shook hand
with all present. After short reception
teams conveyed the party To the Sinclair
House. Here 900 people wnh hind
and enthusiastic cheers greeted the officials
The President and cabinet accom-
panied by GOV. Prescott proceeded to thu
balcony of the house where the Presiden
was introduced to the people. lie said
Fellow citizens thank YOU cordially one
and all ilr this cordial greeting and wish n
were possible could form the acquaintance
of each OF yon and take you by the hand, but
orr journey allows but II moment OF each
place. | am sure you don't desire me to
make political speech you are too
sensible crowd for that; but | am
sure we agree in lew things however
much We may differ in others. There are
many things about which we can differ.
such as business and secular affairs, with
out discussing our political differences.