Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-09-20
The Presidential SoutIicrs, Trip.

last sent you up Salt River" To which the
President laughingly rtjoincd, 1T is aot the
first time | have been up that Stream.
When the train arrived at Bowling Green an
immense crowd was awailiog it, and amid
hearty cheers and the firing OF artillery, the
President, from the rear platform, said: -
My Friends, VIC arc travelling upon aschcdule
Of time which prevents us from doing any more
than making your acquaintance. We are very
glad, indeed, to exchange greetings with you.
We believe you arc here to greet rs not because
you belong to the same party With us, not be-
cause you approve OF every measure, but be-
cause, as we hope, you agree with US 10 two Or
three leading ideas. We believe, and We hope
you believe, that the UOiOn is perpetual. We
believe, and VIC hope you believe, that the Con.
stitutcD as it is is for all pattIcs and Is to be
obeyed. We believe, and We hope you believe.
that the duty Of the General Government Is 10
regard alike and equally all sections OF our coun-
try. We believe. and We hope that you believe,
that it is the duty OF all 10 regard alike and
equally all races and classes Of all tlte States,
Gov. Hampton said: -
Nv Friands-Of all !hc platforms from which
[ have spoken l have thought a railway plat.
form is the best. because the conductor gives
the signal SO soon that VIC can never speak too
long. | can only thank you Tor The earnest,
generous enthusiasm With which you h.ve given
your welcome OF the President OF the United
States-a welcome by which the people OF the
South mean to show him their respect, and We
eau pledge him that We will do al! in cur yowcr
TO hold up his hands while he is sustaining the
Constitution of the Unilcd States. l. thank you,
gentlemen.
DIR. Standiford thea stepped forward with
Mrs. Hayes and introduced her to the Assem-
bagc, by whom she Was received with c9tn-
inued applause. The traiu then moved OF.
At Franklin, Kentucky, apothcr larg" and
enthusiastic crowd had assembled. The Pres
dent said
Ay Friends--Onr time table doc, not permit
Us to make speeches. We merely have the or-
portunity to return your friendship and greet
ings. | should be glad to sec you in Washing
ton, coming to Washington as you do horc--'o
show your respect to the Government OF the
Uaited States My friends, to show you how
completely We agree % the constitutional prtn,
ciplc Of the Union Of States, how We arc com,
iog together in union, friendship and harmony,
allow me to Introduce to you the Governor OF
South Carolina.
Governor Hampton appeared and was greet
ed with loud cheers. lie said:-
NV Frieuds-I come out TO make Ing &c.
acknowledgements to you and to Thank you for the
honor you have done ne, aud to say it is An
evidence Of the sympathy that you bear for the
people Of South Carolina ! thank you very
cordially for your weeomc.
Postmaster General Key was called for, but
was not on the platform. The President said !:
Mr. Key does not seem to be at home here
so much as We do, but here he il; bear will.
him.
Postmaster General Key said -
| have concluded, follow citiznns, since |
came into keotucky, that the ccusus takcr here
has been mistaken as to It's population. | am
very glad to meet you. | thank You.
At Galatu, Tennessee, the President spoke
as iollowS:--
MIR. Mayor and Fellow Ciiz2ns thank you
very heartily for these expressions ct friendship
and welcome. l am glad to meet the large au
diencc of the people Of Tennessee. We have
differed in the past, but we have foug hit out
that difference. Those among you who fought
aud rskcd your lives did so fer ycnr principles.
We fought and rIsked OUT lives on the oppo
site side for our convictions, and men who can
do that, can meet and look each other ia the
face with respect always. And now that 1t is
over and the cause of the difference is removed,
all good citizens and all good soldiers. Of what
ever party, do heartily desire that tho ancient
concord, the auolont friendship which prevailed
when Stark, with his New Hampshire soldiers,
marched to Boston, there to be met within q
few weeks by Morgan and his gallant Virgin.
ians. Here the train moved off, leaving The
speech unfinished.
Nashville was reached at noon, and The tram
entered the depot amid tho booming OF clnuon
and deatcuiug CHEERS Of The people
Preparations for the reception began Tues
day, and before shutdown numbers OF buildings
we're decorated with flags and cvergrccns. All
the night trains were crowded, and yesterday
morning trains brought large additions from
all parts Of the State. Early yesterday morning
the streets were thronged and almost impass
able. The windows and houset0ps along the
line of march We're packed with people. The
greatest throng collected In Capitol Square, on
Capitol Hill, from which elevation the approach
ing Presidential train was visible. lls appear
ance as it rounded the curves on the north side
Of the river was the signal for an outhurst of
cheers from the multitude, and when a sa!vo OF
artillery from Capitol Hill. echoed by Il similar
salute at the railway station, announcing The
procession in motion, the excitement was IN
tense. The President was escorted from The
train to carriage ia waiting by Gov Porter,
and was there met by Mayor kerchival, who
delivered to him golden key, and said: Mr..
President, am happy to meet you Oh behalf
of the citizens throw open tho gates OF the
city 10 you. Here is tho key. | hope you will
receive it.
The column was then put in notion headed
by mounted policemen, followed by Gen. Frank
Chcatham, Chief Marshal and aides; then the
Porter Rifles. of Nashville, aud Stanaitord
Guards, Of Louisville. Next followed carriage,
drawn by four horses occupied by President
Hayes, Governors Hampton and Porter and j.
A. Whcliss. Other carriages followed, III which
we're Mrs. Hayes, Burchard Hayes, Hoo. VIM.
NJ EVarts, his two daughters and son. lion. D.
NJ. Key, DR.. Stamford, aud Miss Pialt aud
Gen. Maurice These were followed by the
Burns Artillery, the Nashville fire department.,
Grant Guards "a colored company, the City
Council and various orders in the city with
bands of music at intervals along the line. AS
the procession entered Capitol Square the cx
element increased, and people Of all ages and
oolors swarmcd into the enclosure BIZ every ave