New-York tribune., 1877-08-20
RECEPTION AT WINDSOR.

ton the members Of the Cabinet E.y.s.
RECEPTION AT WINDSOR.
THE JOURNEY FROM NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. AT
THE HOUSE OF SECRETARY EvARTs-sPEECHES
BY THE PRESIDENT, SECRETARY EvARTs AND
PosrMAsTER-GESERAL KEY.
WINDSOR, VT, Aug. 19-The President and
family drove in fror West Bratteboro yesterday morn
ing aud reached the railroad station at o'clock The
people hal gathered in considerable numbers TO greet
him, and when he appeared upon the platform Of Gov.
Smiths private car men, and children pressed
forward and accorded audience and shake OF
the hand Mrs. Hayes stood at the entrance TO the car
and shared the greeting with the President While wait
ing the train start the President addressed the az
semby who listened to his remarks With the closest at
teution lie spoke as follows:
NJ FELLOW CITIZENS: Before leave you desire to
say what have hitherto omitted, and II you viii kindly
permit to speak two Or three sentences shall be glad
strong express gratitude for the cordial recep
tiOn which you nave given me and my family III Bratiie
OorO. Ny family or rather the Uayes family, came 10
Britteb0ro about hundred years ago do not know
the exact date. My grandfather was BLACKSMITH
people welcomed him cordially as they always
90 so important pef;s,onIage as me yulase la
"A blacksmith in "A new country Ia almost ~ good
a President among us.l Every one OF the Hayes
have most agreeable reeolleetions OF Bra,tieb0rO
| thank you cordially for what you have d0ne
Ny father left here sixty years ago next month
aud moved to Ohio, where was born, but my
boy OF years, fOryhree years nrs came ~
this place visit 70 my Uncle John who then lived IN
tins village. During my visit 4 walked over toe very
road by which rode TINS morning, and from tGe very
house where slept last night. Tie place VAS beautiful
then. There has heen many changes since but the
beauty continues and has been enhanced. 1 hope The
beauty and prosperity Of Bgat,eb0lO VII continue 10 ia
Gther TO meet you But / AN extending my remarks
beyond two or tnroe sentences and 80 mast e.o9 by
gwen
cheers. The Presidential party were the recpents Of
numerous bOquets the ladies Of BratteOorO large
number ot whom, With the leading gentlemen OF The
town, accompanied the President rs far as Bellows Falls
Ia a special attached to the train.
President Hayes and party arrived in Windsor
at noon He went directly to Claremont, where he was
met by Secretary and Mrs Eyarts Messrs Deyens and
Key OF the Cabinet, Judge HOar Senator Morrill, the
Hon. f. " Stougnton aud Others aud was taken TO Wind
sor by Mr. Evars in his private carriage He was taken
directly Secretary Evartss whose guest he remained
over sunday reception had been announced for five
O'clock bat long before that time large crowd OF people
from Windsor and the surrounding towns had gathered
AT O'Clock the reception began by Col Hiram Harlow
introducing the President OF the United States TO the
rong Of people, estimated at 25O0. The President
supported by Col Estey Of the Governors STAFF Franklin
r. Miller Of The Vermont Journal and the Hon. Chester
Pike of Cornish, n H. Among those present were many
ladies and gentlemen OF distinction from abroad The
reception was the most enthusiastic and intelligent with
which the President been hOnOred since his advent
to Vermont. Chief Justice Gray remarked that they
were not drawn by idle curiosity but by the love Of
country TO do honor TO the Chief Magistrate OF the
Nation At the close OF the fOrmates of the reception
the President retired the piazza and after resting
moment, addressed the assembly as follows:
will speak a few words to the people with whom
have shaking hands. We never feel quite well ac-
,raN FIt tafa
others voices and having an opportunity TO make the
acquaintance Of the people OF this most delightful part
of the United States, We want 10 talk "A little.
DO not intend to say much myself, but
TO call upon several gentlemen who are asso-
you will be glad to hear. To begin with shall call upon
the gentleman who conducts tue correspondence with
words in the documents to winch have to put my sig
Iyou ever see my name anne Under sueI documents, m
neighbor. hope he Is neghDorly. Will now intro
duce Mr. Fvarts, the Secretary OF State OF the United
Mr. Eyarts in response to tho call OF the President
said
when the President and Mrs. Hayes and family pro-
nosed to do me the honor 0t visiting me IN my home in
his State felt that neighoors would also appreciate
The honor, and be glad TO see the President and his
charming ana graceful "lIe ~ mas D.eh lons tune
since the people OF this section lad the opportunity of
meeting Pre- sdent who spent any eonsde aolo time
among thcm President Grant passed thr ush on Train,
but made stop More than nfty years ago Presi-
dent (Monroel made a tour through thi' section,
have no doubt that you believed the President when
he 6ad that used more hgn-souDdnz words than were
necessary II is not from choice Ihat DO ths but De-
cause this great Nation, and we want To Use as large
words az Otner nations do aud whenever you see these
hgh-soundmg phrases you VIII pear IN mha INA. !. Is
Now, it 10 not 80 much 10 speak myself, as 10
call upon Others 10 speak, that have responded 10
the cali OF the President for you can always hear nom
me shall, therefore, Introduce a gentleman whom
YOU will all respect, with whom We are IN perfect accord
and in whom have that entire confidence which. in
the oden time belonged TO all public OF all sections
of The United states, and which should DO felt and
il felt in hearts Of the people Nortn and South Since
we are people, the relations OF which are never
be disturbed nor it, confidence shaken, We are no
longer hear about one half the country governing the
other half In order ~ prevent that other hall from
one Nation which fathers fought 10 establish aud
have fought 10 preserve nave now the pleasure OF
Introducing Postnaster-Gcn Key OF Tennessee.
On coming forward Gen. Keys greeted in most
enthusiastic manner He said:
NV friends should not tell you the truth II should
say that appeared before you without feeling of EN-
barassmenthaylng come from section OF the country
remote from ths-for this is large country Between
n and IL always appeared 10 me that there
was "A strong antagODism. l thought would come up
and help celebrate the Battle OF Bennington remen-
bered that the people OF Vermont; New-Hampshire
battlefield and In convention 10 frame Constitution,
but slavery led 10 disracting consequences NewEng
land the cradle of liberty tho citadel OF liberty,
while the South had interest IN he perpetuatOn Of
slavery. That question Is settled aud to-day New Eng
land prevail in the South 80 that all the people Of
the south arc free That gulf which scpa-
rated us closed and hope the time has arrived when
we shall no longer feel that there North South
but that We have one country, which IA nseparabe.-
loud cheers.l
Attorney General Devens next introduced and
made brief speech. William Hunt OF louisiana was
then by the President and the last speaker
OF the evening.
President Hayes then remarked HAT the meeting would
now stand adjouraed until other similar occasion
for reasaambUns Throe afrong and aathpsi-